Feral Heart
Game & Forum Discussion => Game Discussion => Topic started by: Lady_Alizarin on January 18, 2016, 08:13:58 pm
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I suppose there are some characters out in the game who cannot produce offspring. I know I have one; a husky who has an owner, and his owner had him fixed (neutered) at a young age. It's just a small characteristic to my character, but apparently it's a bad trait. One female husky, who was flirting and making the moves on my character, pretty much said my character was "damaged goods" and undesirable, all because he cannot produce offspring. So apparently my character is not "fixed", but "broken" to some.
Just because he can't be a father to pups doesn't make him a worthless or meaningless character. Why should it matter, really?
Apparently to some people in this community, a character that is unable to be a mother or a father is no good, or meaningless. I've actually seen someone say something along the lines of "What's the point in having a character like that? Where's the fun in that? No one will want to be your mate." Maybe they don't want a mate, did you ever think about that? Why does it matter? Who are we to tell people what they should or shouldn't do with their characters?
Sorry if I'm going into a rant here, but what do you think of this? Do you have any characters like this?
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heck i think its completely fine, kinda a odd thing ive never seen on fh before though
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Having offspring is a goal/natural instinct for almost all animals, so for realistic roleplays, I could see why your character may come across as "unattractive" while ic. However, I think it's unique for a character to not be able to have offspring. I don't see why the actual person finds it strange or weird, but I personally like the idea of having a character like that
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Unless the fertility, gender, or other minute details of a character has a specific bearing or importance in the narrative and plot of the story line in the role play...what point is there in making a deal about those kinds of details?
This seems like a very minor detail that really, in the grand scheme of things, unless reproduction or romance or any other topic of that regard is the primary focus of the role play then those topics shouldn't have any bearing on the role play whatsoever. If a participant doesn't like that, and feels the need to comment on the worth of said trait? I guess they're free to, but they're not adding anything of substance to the role play. In fact, I argue it detracts from it.
As an additional comment, passing judgement on someone's character for very minor, inconsequential and minor details that aren't specifically the focus is generally poor form I feel. Seems you can't add semi-realistic or unique qualities anymore, and everything revolves around romantic sub-plots...
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From a realistic standpoint, someone may be thinking along the lines of having the strongest male to sire their young, etc etc, and they may really want to have offspring in the future. However, just because these are THEIR preferences doesn't mean that it renders YOUR character useless. They didn't need to voice their opinion rudely, and could've gone with "Your character can't have kids? That's pretty unique! I prefer for my characters to be able to have offspring, but you've got a cool thing going on there!" instead of "Your charrie is useless" etc etc.
Infertile characters are just as floofy as others, no matter what anyone says. Hopefully they'll be able to RP with one in the near future, and find out just how awesome they can be.
Your character is YOURS. The traits you decide to give them is up to you. Dun let the negative voices get you down <3
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I don't think any character here, has to be "infertile". This chose to be based in character. I just think the users who are against the idea doesn't want to deal with children or just doesn't like children at all. However, I do like to be involved in roleplays that are based on realism and family type; i just enjoy happy endings. Forgive me if I'm not following the subject, but everyone has their perspectives, just me like me.
I don't think users should get easily offended by this judgement. But judging on someone's character, is already passing border. I understand people opinions but judging is not an understanding.
Generally speaking, I find it disappointing when I see an animal can't produce Offspring. I mean, yes, it's unqiue but it's sad at the same time. But this is where adoption comes in. ;)
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never really seen an infertile character i don't believe
i have like one or two that are like that but eh
it's a cool thing i guess
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If that female was rude to you because your character cannot produce offspring, she's rude because if she really wanted friends/liked someone, you would never be rude to them. Unless they did something to deserve it.
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I am fine with that Infertile characters, actually Male Calico and Tortoiseshell cats are infertile. It's a natural thing to be honest, especially in dogs and cats or other domesticated animals.
I can see why females would turn your character down, seeing as they forget that it is very common. Ignore it and be reserved for a more understanding one, 'aye?
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Don't let this person discourage ya. You seem to have a lot of thought behind your character considering you thought of a trait like this, so be proud. It could make for some interesting roleplay. Just like rl, infertility isn't something to be ashamed of. :)
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I find it silly that you would reject a character because they are infertile. In roleplay, most see being a mate as an equivalent to marriage. People still marry if the other is infertile, so it's rather stupid that infertile characters wouldn't get a mate. Personally, I see infertility actually not being used correctly in the roleplay community. All the ligers and other big cat hybrids in real life are infertile, but, to my knowledge, these characters are all roaming around having cubs.
But, with my last point, I guess I'm just a bit hyper-realistic. -shrug-
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Naturally everyone is entitled to their opinions but I personally have no issue with infertility in any characters. As was said before me
most see being a mate as an equivalent to marriage.
I feel that there is more to relationships then sexuality and the ability for children. Should a person seek a mate or partner for a romantic role play I feel that the importance should be place on romance and I mean the parts of romance that matter, the little moments between two individuals that are what the relationship is built on, not the big extravagant moments of so called affection. A characters ability to produce children does not and should not matter when it comes to the psycho-emotional interplay between two players. I'll elaborate by saying that I also believe In character relationships have absolutely nothing to do with out of character relationships.