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Something I have been turning over in my head the last month of my absence from here. Even after all the bad stuff that happened to me, all the distrust and ridicule thrown at me, I still miss it and want to come back. Am I the only one that feels this way?And why do you feel that way?
The reason I keep coming back despite my many attempts to leave (not saying I'm coming back, I just posted this out of curiosity) is because I have many good memories here. I met the love of my life here, met many friends that I still have to this day. But the bad almost outweighs the good. In my caring for this game, I've been hurt, I've lost friends, and now everyone basically just thinks I'm an aggressive person that is nutso and an attention seeker. But for some reason I still find myself drifting around and watching and just wanting to come back....
It's odd to come back to a place you're not appreciated and you're not even liked. Most of my friends hardly even play anymore so why do I come back? No idea. I'm still trying to figure that out.
So what keeps you coming to FeralHeart?
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I played this game a long time ago, I joined in 2012 and played for a good few years. Then life got to me and I started college. I thought about FH from time to time but I never thought about coming back. But a while back ago I came here to delete my account, but I realized I couldn't. I've made lot of friends and memories on here too, I can't just erase it all even if not many of my old friends still play it anymore. I got in game once since then and I want to go back in but again, I've gotten distracted. This game is like a tattoo you get when you're young and you begin to wonder why you got it when you're older. But then you remember how excited you were when you got it and what it meant to you, so you can't bring yourself to really want to remove it. I keep getting pulled to this place because all of my OCs were made on here. I learned to rp and I still do to this day with a best friend who also enjoyed this game. My mindset was that if I can't make a character on FH then I won't make it, this place was the birth of my whole rp life. I wish they had an app for the forums so I could keep up a bit better.
I will say I kinda hate how they changed some markings, had to redo some of my character refs lol
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The pure reason of Nostalgia. I practically grew up with this game. First joined in 2012 when
I was just 11...I'm 17 now. I have a lot of good memories of sneaking onto my Grandparent's computer to play this game all
night long. Although FeralHeart became a bit boring to me. The charm and nostalgia will forever stay.
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I don't usually post on the forums, but this post seemed far too interesting to ignore.
I considered quitting the game maybe...one or two months ago. But I couldn't bring myself to. I've met some amazing friends on here, two of which whom I have met offline. While I can admit that I've definitely lost a few, and that I seem to be not well-liked now (I can't show my face in local as certain characters in fear of getting noticed and "bullied" in a way), one of the two friends mentioned has helped me in ignoring them and making me feel better about myself.
And while this is a tad bit unrelated, I hope you find friends like I did and know that at least I don't see you as a nutso. I actually really wanted to get to know you, but it was my own fear keeping me from doing so.
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Create stuff, meet new people, defiantly try to make new game modes with the limited resources.
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For me, it's usually because I love to make things on here (presets mostly, I try on maps but I usually leave them behind after a while) And sometimes run around the place, take screenshots, attempt at videos but then forget about it, depending on how much determination I have to finish it.
Also I won't forget the memories I made here, 2 Years 7 Months 17 Days 22 Hours 20 Minutes 39 Seconds ago this was where I technically met my "You have reached the end of the "I traced my speed draws and never told the viewers on youtube. I die a lot in roleplays" point" and turned into who I am now. If it weren't for this game, I would have been annoying, would still like TTG (yes I confessed that) and keep my mary sue alicorn oc, and would never meet friends that I am close to today.
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Nostalgia.
This game was here when I had nothing else to turn to. I met so many people and made a lot of memories. I've played for so long it kind of stuck on me. I've just passed my 7 year anniversary being on here.
These days have simmered down because fun roleplays are getting difficult to find imo. I usually find the same recycled groups that are hoping to be the next big thing and not much else. Despite this I still hang out on the game when I have free time.
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Interesting topic. It's hard to answer because not even I myself know the answer as to why am I so drawn to FeralHeart over and over again. I guess the main reason is boredom and liking how you can talk to people on here about literally anything. I never actually left the game, I just got busy with life and college. Not saying that I'm fully coming back now, but I might be more active. I love using the Forum. It's a place where YOU can help someone out and where you can answer different interesting topics. This Forum is like It's own Social Media site (which it is, but smaller one). I love the community in general and no matter where life takes me, even after years and years when I get older, I will ALWAYS come back here. No matter what. Even if I'm just curious to see who is running around, are there any new updates, what could I vote for if there are things to vote for, and many more stuff!
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What keeps me in FH is my friends, and the possibilities of customizing the game, and the ability to create robots.
I was brought here by looking for animal games in 2014, then brought back by the memories I had.
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A very good question to ask.
I've been a member of Feral Heart since 2012. There have been times when I've wanted to give the game a break, or walk away. I've walked away once, but I found myself back here again. What keeps me here is my friends and our love of roleplaying and talking to one another. We've bonded over Feral Heart, and now we're bonding over other online games.
Roleplaying, character creating, story telling, and simple chatting has kept me on Feral Heart.
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I personally believe why I love this game so much is just because I grew up playing it, from the time I was a wee small playing this game too the point of now. Over time i've roleplayed, made friends, made enemies, been in and out of drama and taking a 2 year break from the game and honestly. I missed the game a lot and now I'm glad I can be back.
I believe most of the reason so many people find it irresistible is just for the plain and simple fact its so easy to play and get along with people, like it's easy to get into a roleplay, or even just talk to the person next to you and have a wonderful conversation with them. It just the fact that it's so easy and the community is so friendly, (well most of the time :^)) But that's why I believe so many people love and will always want to play this game, just for that reason alone, that it's so easy to make a friend.
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Force of habit. At least, at this point anyway.
Initially, though I think what drew the most people in was the character creation. For people that could draw it was a good way to generate new character ideas which in turn made them want to draw more. For people that couldn't draw it was a way to actualize characters that they didn't really have a way of expressing up until that point. It's a creative cycle that is supported by interacting with other players, whether it be roleplaying or just chatting. You become associated with and attached to your characters. In that sense, there's a lot of connections we make by playing. It's no wonder that a lot of us find it hard to completely cut off our attachments to this game.
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Honestly, solely for the creation aspect.
I'm a very creative person and FH is the perfect place for me personally to fuel that creation. I love animals (especially wolves) and being able to create my own maps, an actual map that my character that I created can run around in, is particularly amazing to me. I can even share those maps and with friends! Not to mention adding my own vision of what my character looks like onto a model that I can play with and share with friends is pretty cool. I was never one for RPing, but, FH really pulled that skill out of me and I found that I really enjoy RPing. To me, it feels like I'm writing a never ending book that could go anywhere I want to take it. FH has given me the opportunity to create these amazing characters that I've developed, grown up with, created their backstories and fallen in love with, not to mention other people's characters that I've enjoyed greatly and laughed with x)
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Not to mention adding my own vision of what my character looks like onto a model that I can play with and share with friends is pretty cool. I was never one for RPing, but, FH really pulled that skill out of me and I found that I really enjoy RPing. To me, it feels like I'm writing a never ending book that could go anywhere I want to take it. FH has given me the opportunity to create these amazing characters that I've developed, grown up with, created their backstories and fallen in love with, not to mention other people's characters that I've enjoyed greatly and laughed with x)
I couldn't have said it better myself. +floof
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I couldn't have said it better myself. +floof
Oh, why thank you! I'm glad I could match your thoughts so well x)
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I play this game because I enjoy being able to create my own animal. A lot of nostalgia is attached to this game of me and my girlfriend, Morqque. Meeting new potential friends is always nice too.
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One word: Nostalgia
I first played this game in 2013-2014(-ish?) and I was hooked. I met some cool people, loved making my own characters, and exploring the world.
Unfortunately, my old laptop crapped out and I couldn't play the game anymore. I didn't get back into the game until recently. I logged back into this account a few months ago. Of course, because I was gone for so long, most of the people I played with have long since quit. But I love logging in to relive the memories and fun I had all those years ago.
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A very good topic indeed. Those words have arisen new questions within my mind which I've failed to answer myself. Being here since 2012, many friends have been gained and lost along the way. Even after a year of no internet what so ever, something still drags me back to this game like a big magnet. Whether it be nostalgia or just plain force of habit. Everday after school, I could be found sitting at my laptop playing Feralheart.
Before the infamous hacking of Feralheart, I was within a pack.. This pack was dubbed 'Phantom Menaces'. They brought me joy, making me feel happy despite going through hard times in school. I had them by my side to cheer me up. I still await the day for the Alpha's to return and remake the group but.. It has yet to come. Maybe that is the reason why I continue to get on? Hoping they'll return.
Anyhow, I don't think I could ever quit playing this game without a whole lot of effort. It may affect my life, keeping me up way past midnight or distracting me from school but.. I still could not let this game go. Not yet.