I started playing TEF when I read about it in one of the articles assigned for my Rhetoric of Serious Games class. I was intrigued by an online game that didn't have the usual "kill to gain progress" model but instead seemed to encourage community through the lack of normal typing communication.

What I found has been a very calming online experience, a community of friendly players on the game, and interesting a creative writers/artists on this site.

My stag started out lonely but has grown into an adult who has met many playful deer along the way. I've been going though some changes in my life recently and enjoy the parallels between my growth and my deer's growth. (I haven't thought of a name for him yet).

I've recently encountered some hurtles in my life with relationships and other things. But I always feel welcome when I enter the forest and just dance a while with other deer. So to all those that will dance with a stranger, I thank you! I enjoy this brief escape from reality to a simple area that comforts me. I hope to see you all in the forest eventually!