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Why do I always come up with topics that I'm not sure where to put? Oh well. If it belongs elsewhere, can a mod please move it there? Thank you! Anyways, what I'm curious about is: do you consider Feral Heart as a place of expression, or a place of escape? Meaning, is Feral Heart a place where you be who you are, or who you would like to be? When browsing the forums, or frolicking about in the game, do you think of it as a whole other world from your everyday existence, or do you think of it as simply a place to socialize and hang out? I think it's obvious by now that I can't think of any better way to put it, so I'm just gonna stop and let you interpret how you will (good luck with that!).
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I consider FeralHeart as a place for expression. FeralHeart is a place where you be who you are ^^ (for me). You can explore maps with friends, roleplay with other players or with your friends and other interesting things that you can do in the game. This is why about the game was created, lulz. :p
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Hmmm....tough one...I'd say more of an expressing place. There is so much creativity and things you can do in game and the forums to where you can just throw out your whole biography out there and be yourself! Though...for me it is mostly like this, the other bit is a place for me to kinda act how I would like to IRL...I would like to stand up to bullies, not be so shy when meeting people, and be able to participate in popular activities.
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i feel like it is more of an escape, meaning roleplay and the like. i am much different online than i am in real life. although it is an escape, lots of people who don't type "correctly" are constantly bashed and yelled at. so i'd say it's an escape -- only for those who are ACCEPTED within most of the community, unfortunately.
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To me, I'd have to say that it really depend on my mood. If I feel upset, then it's more of an "escape," as you might put it (if you have any other words, please tell me. owo) but if I'm in my "writer's mood" (where I just want to role-play with all of my friends or only one of my friends, this feeling happens a lot) or in my creativity bouts (one of which I'm currently in) then it'd be more of a place of "expression."
So, it just really depends on my mood.
-Wolfie
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I find FH as an escape from the madness that is reality. It's the only place I can be myself and express myself freely without being scared to do so.
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Oooo I like this topic
Personally, I find Feral Heart kinda a mixture of both myself.
Feral Heart does seen to me like I whole different world to me, not because it's online but because of the people I meet. I think it's absolutely amazing and magical that people from two different ends of the earth can be so close without even knowing each other's faces. It's truly magical. I find it so much easier to talk to people online and easier to be myself. I never have to worry when I'm in Feral Heart. It's like a second home to me.
I can also think of it as a place just to hang out and be with friends and people you hold dear. Without fear of being judged if you hang with the right people. But anyway, Feral Heart is an amazing place that people can express who they truly are. I have a incredibly good friend on FH who says in RL she's pretty serious around others, but on Feral Heart she is incredibly funny, sweet, and kind. *throws love out* (you know who you are if you're reading it)
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For me it's a bit of both but probably escape more than expression.
I express myself through the game, of course. But it's also a place I feel as if I don't need to do just that.
I can be whoever/whatever I want, by means of RP or anything else for that matter.
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Oh, I really like this question.
I find it as both, when I'm feeling sad or when I just need to get away, I like to get on FH and express myself and my characters.
It's like another world almost, you know?
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D'aaww, thanks to everyone who replied to this topic! I'm glad that you all were actually able to make sense of my ramblings, haha. Well, I s'pose it's only fair that I share my own thoughts on it. As many of you have said, I think it's a little of both for me. While it's a completely different world from the realm of reality (y'know, with everyone walking/flying around as wolves and lions and dragons 'n' such), but in some ways it's an extension of my reality. While I'm still me under whatever furry guise I'm wearing, it feels like a different me, a me that is more free to be who I want to be (now I feel like Dr. Seuss myself, Jane Doe!) whether it means just chilling out as one of my OC's or roleplaying as a kickbutt warrior she-wolf, I'm being who I want to be. And sometimes, that's a lot better than who I have to be in reality. *proofreads before I click "Post"* Oh great! more ramblings! Exactly what I wanted to happen. Oh well. I'll just have to hope you all can figure it out. Again, thanks for sharing your own thoughts on this topic!
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I act way different on FH than I do anywhere else. Probably a mixture. I like being able to show another side of myself without having to worry about getting ridiculed by anyone. It's kind of where I channel my still-rampant love for animals.
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Actually, I prefer both.
But I use FeralHeart a lot to escape it all. The reason is that I am a very hot-tempered person and so that means I get in a lot of fights. People in reality and on skype make me depressed and upset enough that I go on FeralHeart, see my friends and hang out with them, or meet some more. I use it a lot to be someone I have always wanted to be. I've always wanted to be that friendly person that everyone wants to be friends with, but now that I have my friends I don't intend to be like that. I always meet new people almost everyday and it makes me happy to see one more friend. It breaks me to see my friends that are not online, because they mean so much to me. I get upset and I try to meet new friends.
I love everyone on FeralHeart, even the noobs, even the mods, even the people who have treated me badly for the past years.
Recently I've been using FeralHeart for Expression, but now I'm just using it for Escape, due to my anxiety and paranoia. It's almost impossible for me to think clearly, but when I'm on FeralHeart, everything is perfect.
I hope this adds to your vote.
I'm both.
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Interesting topic......
I find FeralHeart as a bit of both. It is my escape after a rough day at work or, at home. Not fun when your ex keeps attacking you aye? I find it as a place to wind down, chill, chat, and enjoy the quietness for once <3 It's like a virtual spa you can enjoy and relax at for as long as you want without paying.
I also find it as a expressing place, because you can express who you are, show your inner self without worry of being run down or hurt by it. I'm a funny lady, and many brush me away, but when i'm in FeralHeart, they accept me for who I am, and join in! I really love it <3
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~ Whisper