Lack thereof...

[Sage]

Perhaps it's just me. Maybe my time as a successful dream owner has come and gone and now I'll spout day-dreams like Tiponya and note them as 'the good ole' days'. Perhaps my lack of friends on this game has forced my dream-making skills to stale and grow blue fuzz on the corners. Perhaps my dreams aren't exactly a style many people find attractive anymore?

I've always said that the people of the equine community are just that - a herd. They'll graze on whatever greener pastures there are before moving to the next big thing to hit the dream-scene. It's unfortunate how many good dream owners I see flushed away by the lack of interest just because a group of their friends rather stay in the popular dream, never giving that great potential a fair chance to shine.

I read the Furcadia Lingo. I read Emerald Flame's - How to make a successful dream. Involving the public seems to be a lot of these lectures underlining theme. If that's the case, then, why when a dream pops up with super involvement do people find it uninteresting? You could say that perhaps it's the genre of dream. That, I'll give to you as that's probably the god-given truth.

To be honest; people of the equine community are lazy.

OOC is like watching the grass grow. Why you'd do it? Because everyone else jumped ship and you look like an idiot for not joining them. Don't get me wrong, there are a select few that actually role-play their characters but this seems to be once in every blue moon... atleast until the group of friends decide it's a good idea.

I find the lack of people getting involved in the community frustrating. I created Prestige Academy with the hopes that people would want to get involved. Their human/furre alts. could go to class, lesson on a horse and compete against each other. I read Kisco's complaint on TCS's boards about the lack of people showing up for shows. May I be the first to agree out in the open? True, I haven't shown up for shows before, but then I've held shows and no one signs up, especially when they're the exact same set-up as Kisco's, Wyndlily's or anyone else for that matter that are known to holding good events.

I'm not sitting here complaining or bitching about how I'm not popular anymore. Believe me, if I wanted to do that, I'd do it in the silence of my room in a dark, abyssmal corner. What I am sitting here and doing is commenting about how lazy the community is. What would make a good wake up call? Stricter rules on OOC? "Don't do that shit unless you're in The Wylde" or something? I can't stand OOC in my dreams. It's useless. I create my dreams for people to role-play in; not talk about reality. Reality is to escape when you join Furcadia or any other video game for that matter, am I wrong or completely off? But then again, I'm not a very social person. And it's a shame that my enemies on Furcadia are some of the best patchers, dream makers or role-players that only hinder to the inactivity of role-play and the soul of the equestrian community. All because of stupid shit.

Yes, I slapped the face of the very people who made IFS so popular. Yes, I slapped the face of a few people whom hold grudges against me for no real substanance reason. And yes, I'll slap those faces again if this rears in my presence again. I think I have the right.

*sigh* That's my rant.

[Kisco]

You know, I totally agree with you on some points. I do agree the lack of roleplay is awful at times, if you go anywhere else that has a good active community you never fail to recieve one. As me and another individual were speaking about, sometimes we hate the equine community for the simple fact that everyone complains about lack of rp but rarely do it themselves. I know I get my on and off weeks, but I do attempt to roleplay at least once if I can with all my characters In Character Relationships. I can't get to them all I know that, it's hard because of time issues and what not. But I do at least give an attempt.

As for the OOC area idea, I think as a rule of thumb, it's a good thing just don't make it overly huge. Some of the most successful dreams in other areas of furcadia still have one. They even demand if you go afk you sit in it, and it is a good place to find new roleplay buddies believe it or not. I have tons in the past, but for equine dreams. I have to say that a little bit of the lack of roleplayers is somewhat similiar to issues in other places. Which is what you said, lazy people.

And it shows everywhere in Furcadia, there's been a major decline in the amount of people who 'do' roleplay. I remember when I was first here, it was almost easy to find one. Whether it be oneliners or para, now it almost seems like a needle in a haystack to find them in certain areas. For example, there was a very successful dream in the "I" called Bail's Tavern and Inn or something of that nature. It was only open part of the year, I think because the owner lived on a ranch and had other duties. But anyway, when it open 50 people plus and all were roleplaying. Now you go in there, your lucky if you see one. I just feel that, bringing the public eye into our community is the best route. I don't think half of furcadia even knows we exist. If they do, most are afraid maybe or just uncertain how to join. But yea, I totally agree with you. And, I was actually considering joining up at your riding school ^^. That is if we can put past things behind us and move on? =)

[Haleigh Sharphowl]

I totally, totally agree. This is part of the reason why I'm taking a short break. I think I need to take a step back, breathe, and re-energize.

I also think people spread themselves WAY too thin. I remember back when there were just a couple of dreams and people had like 3 horse alts, MAX. Now people have like 20! If you RP a different character every day, your alt gets played 1.5 times a month. That's... not a lot!

The other issue I find is furre-to-furre or human-to-furre, etc. roleplay. I know some people who will say "Oh, that character doesn't need to meet any more people." Think of the number of people you interact with at your barn. Are you telling me you show up, ride your horse, and leave -- and never talk to anyone? I specificially make neat little "hangout spots" in all of my dreams to try to encourage furre-to-furre RP. And I know a lot of people do take advantage of this -- Winnie and Rose's alts immediately come to mind -- but not everyone.

And I feel your pain with the riding school... AVF is supposed to be a lesson barn, but it's just not getting the support it needs, at least not yet. Fingers crossed... we can compete against one another in shows.

[Sage]

Thanks, Kisco and Wyndlily. I really needed to hear people who've been around longer than I have play the roll of a great support system. Really, I appreciate it.

Kisco -- Things are cool. I believe I've said it before that you and I share, perhaps, a lot of the same imaginatary detail and thought patterns as far as art goes. Stealing is never on my agenda... especially when we've all had this similar hearache. *gives a sweet cookie*

Wyndlily -- Excellent idea. It's always good to hear things from your point of view as you always know just what to say. Thank you so much, Wynd for being my friend and showing me that there is a hell of a lot more to this game then what I use to think it was. There are people with feelings! *hugs and also gives a sweet cookie*

I suppose I'll make like Wynd and take a small break. Step back, breathe and energize myself before getting my hands dirty once more.

Gah! I just love you people!

[Amanda Roswell]

admin said:

I totally, totally agree. This is part of the reason why I'm taking a short break. I think I need to take a step back, breathe, and re-energize.

I also think people spread themselves WAY too thin. I remember back when there were just a couple of dreams and people had like 3 horse alts, MAX. Now people have like 20! If you RP a different character every day, your alt gets played 1.5 times a month. That's... not a lot!

The other issue I find is furre-to-furre or human-to-furre, etc. roleplay. I know some people who will say "Oh, that character doesn't need to meet any more people." Think of the number of people you interact with at your barn. Are you telling me you show up, ride your horse, and leave -- and never talk to anyone? I specificially make neat little "hangout spots" in all of my dreams to try to encourage furre-to-furre RP. And I know a lot of people do take advantage of this -- Winnie and Rose's alts immediately come to mind -- but not everyone.

And I feel your pain with the riding school... AVF is supposed to be a lesson barn, but it's just not getting the support it needs, at least not yet. Fingers crossed... we can compete against one another in shows.

Aye, you mentioned me! Haha. <3

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I agree, too, Sage. I've tried to initiate RP, I've asked around in the OOC area, but no one ever replies except Fanta and Win, mostly. I'm like ... "uh, okay... rejected, much." xD;