Well, I feel like a complete newbie. I used to play around in 3D shared worlds. I even lead a project that created a VRML world for a new university. But I don't really have an RPG or even a games playing background.
What attracts me to TEF, I think, is the fact that it makes a point of calling itself a 'screen saver' and of deliberately not establishing a gaming environment with set goals. I'm interested in environments that provide a release from goal directed and strategic action....And the graphics are great.
I'm not totally convinced by the 'fawn' thing. Is the idea to make newbies feel somewhat vulnerable? I realize that it's not supposed to be sexual at all, but I really don't want some stag getting too up close and personal here.
Anyone who has grown up with modern games would probably find all the controls really quickly by trial and error (a generation Z thing). But, as an oldie, I'm still trying to read the manual. Unfortunately I'm having trouble finding one - so I can't work out how to do basic actions like eating, drinking or checking on spells.
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Oh, fawns aren't meant to
We can't graze yet, but you can eat pine cones(from pine trees, of course- you have to rub them) and mushrooms(from other trees, you'll see them). Doing both of these actions give you spells. You can also pick up a spell by sitting close to a sleeping deer.
You should have a 'drink' action when you're in the pond or stream.
Glad to see you're enjoying yourself! Hope to see you around~ &hearts
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Hey! Welcome to TEF and the
I think the point of the whole fawn stage is more to give you time to bumble around and learn those controls, without the rest of the players asking themselves "what the heck is that person doing?" Instead it's understood that fawns are just new players learning and we all give them a bit more tolerance.
All the actions can be located in the menu, it's just getting used to and remembering what each button does. It all just takes time
If you run into any snags or have any questions, feel free to post about it, either here or at the Tale of Tales forum. Hope you have fun in The Forest!
Today was only my second day
I've encountered plenty of adult deer too, and they usually seem to put cute enchantments on me, dance with me, and generally act nice. At one point I was in a toadstool ring with a couple other fawns, lying down, and an adult deer was standing over us looking protective. It was very sweet.
Thanks for your helpful
Thanks I'm certainly good at
I'm certainly good at bumbling.
It's funny about the fawn thing.
I discovered the drink-frog thing and I don't feel so vulnerable as a frog. Perhaps I should get some psycho analysis quickly.
Woops - I've discovered that
Welcome! I do hope you enjoy
I do hope you enjoy it here. :3
Hello, newcomer~ Welcome to
I see the Fawn stage as a way for players to see who is a newbie and who isn't. It gives the player some time to run around and get away with learning how the game works without people thinking "who is that weirdo flopping around like that?"
For instance, my character The Hunter is extremely hostile because it's in his character. However, he is friendly toward fawns because I know fawns are newbies - and we don't want newbies feeling threatened. ;3
Hi im really new to the whole
And how do I worship thanks
thanks guys your all really nice one here
Hey Forestrider, welcome to
As for your questions;
-All fawns loose magic after a few minutes, same as what happened with yours. The fawns you saw with magic must have just gotten their spells after you did, and therefore had longer before they wore off.
-To worship you'll need to find the Twin Gods hill, on top of which is a monument that you can pray to. You'll get a nice white pelt from that as well, called the Devout Pelt. However this pelt wears off after some time (even for adult deer!).
Hope that helps, and if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
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