Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. What is your OC defaulting to? How does it changed based on situation? When option one fails, what do they resort to next? How often is it triggered? Or, are they still fully functional during moments of intense stress and anxiety, still able to access all other options as well?
Yes, fawn is an option; this would be like, say you were abducted -- You flirt with the captor or act very compliant to keep them happy until you can think of a better solution so that you aren't hurt too much in the meantime. It's the social strategy. Flight is the avoidant strategy, fight is the confrontational strategy, and freeze is just... Freeze xD
happy december friends !! <3 i recently got gifted a card game called 'talking hearts' which consists of 200 questions which are sorted into two categories : playful & thoughtful . i figured these could work great as character development questions whether as a meme game for your group or something to help you develop your muse + some of these are relationships focused / aimed at !! i will sort this into two separate posts with each category . therefore , below the cut you will find 100 playful questions to ask your muse .
when you were younger, what did you save your money to buy ?
if i could pamper you for a day, what would you want me to do ?
if you had one hour to talk to your pets, what would you talk to them about ?
what's the worst haircut you've ever had ?
if you had to replace me at work, how well do you think you would do ?
how would you spend an extra 3 hours a day ?
when you were a kid, what chores did you take shortcuts on to fool your parents ?
what's something future generations will make fun of us for ?
what's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to you ?
what was one of your go-to outfits when you were single ?
how old were you when you had your first drink ?
what's the most adventurous thing you've done while traveling ?
what activity would you add to the olympics to have a chance at winning gold ?
what's your ultimate dream date ?
if you were a retired smallervillain, what course would you teach ?
how do you want to celebrate your next personal milestone ?
if you could make a rule that everyone had to follow for one day, what would it be ?
if you didn't know me, what sport would you automatically think i was good at ?
if you had to cook a meal for my friends, what dish would you make to impress them ?
how did you try to impress me in the beginning of our relationship ?
if you could pick the line up for a concert, who would perform ?
what's one physical trait you've always liked about yourself ?
what's one item on your bucket list that we can do together this year ?
what's one of the best times you've had on vacation ?
what was your favorite game to play at recess and why ?
what would be an accurate tagline for this week ?
what's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done ?
what in our lives is having its golden age now ?
how did you meet one of your closest friends ?
if you had one hour to go through a celebrity's phone, whose phone would it be ?
time freezes for everyone but you for one day, what would you do ?
what was the weirdest black market at your school ?
how did you earn and spend your first paycheck ?
if you were caompaigning to be my significant other, what would your slogan be ?
if you were stranded on an island, how quickly would you start making friends with an inanimate object ?
if you were an influencer, what type of content would you create ?
did you have any interesting or weird hobbies as a child ?
what's the first thing you would do in a zombie apocalypse ?
what's the craziest thing that happened on a night out ?
what embarrassing thing do you wait to do until after someone leaves the room ?
do you believe aliens exist ? if so, have they made it to earth ?
if you could eavesdrop on any conversation, what conversation would you choose ?
if you could plan a day trip this weekend, where would you go ?
what game do you wish they offered at the casino ?
what's something you're willing to splurge on ?
if you were to make a mixtape for someone, what 3 songs would you add ?
if you met me your s/o, where would you take them on a date ?
have you ever felt you've 'beaten the system' ?
if you won a shopping spree to any store, which store would you chose when you were 15 years old vs now ?
did your parents ever give you dating advice ?
what is your favorite family tradition ?
if we could live anywhere for a year, where would it be ?
what's the last product you bought from an ad ?
how did you come up with your first username ?
do you have a memory of me that always makes you laugh ?
how will you spend your time when you retire ?
have you ever been on a truly blind date ? how did it go ?
which outfit is your favorite to wear ?
if you could start a business with your friends, would you and what would it be ?
what new activity could you do that doesn't require a screen ?
how did you learn how to drive ?
aside from your current job, what's another profession you think you would be good at ?
what was your first experience at a party or dance like ?
what's the last thing you googled ?
how quickly do you think i could make you laugh without touching you ?
if you could get one more season from a show that ended, what show would it be ?
if i were arrested and you didn't know why, what would you assume happened ?
if you were a wrestler, what would your entrance song be ?
what's one of the silliest things you thought or misunderstood as a kid ?
if you were offered a free trip to space, would you take it ?
was there ever a time you didn't make it to the bathroom ?
what restaurant have you never eaten at, but want to try ?
what's your new favorite song ?
what would our celebrity couple name be ?
if you could pick a tattoo for me, what would it be ?
what's something you learned from social media ?
what's something you're proud of but don't get to brag about much ?
if you had to perform at a talent show in 1 hour, what would you do ?
what class would we enjoy taking together ?
what's your favorite part of the holidays ?
between the two of us, who becomes a bigger baby when sick ?
what are the best and worst purchases you've ever made ?
what's your go-to excuse to get out or something ?
has someone ever played a practical joke on you or vice versa ?
what does your perfect day look like ?
did you google me before our first date ?
what was one of the first things you told your friends or family about me ?
what reality tv or game show would you want to be on ?
if you received $10,000 and had to spend it today, what would you buy ?
who is more likely to go through bathroom drawers at someone else's house ?
what's your most recent obsession ?
what was your favorite video game as a kid ?
have you ever won a competition ?
what was your most memorable childhood field trip ?
in your best safari guide impression, describe me in my natural habitat .
do you believe in ghosts ?
what's a lie you told or a secret you kept from your parents ?
what's something you're surprised i'm not afraid of ?
have you ever seen or met a celebrity ?
send REFLECT for me to explain a traumatic event in my muses’s past and talk about their perception of events, which parts have stayed with them longest and how it affects them now. ( sender can request specific scenes/backstory )
( I cant remember if I sent you a random ask or not pffft ) Can you tell me all about Reno. Like, what are you thoughts on him, why do you play him, your favourite thing about him. That kinda stuff, I wanna heAR IT ALL. Also, tell me what breed of dog Reno would be. :D
BIG question lol
My thoughts on Reno
He is a complicated little bugger. He’s a three-dimensional person/character (whereas I am very one-dimensional lol) and has a lot more going on inside his head than he lets on. Reno appears to put on a hard exterior in front of others but allows himself to be more vulnerable around those he’s close to - but I don’t think he fully opens up and he’s got more going on than most realise. Like, I’m considering headcanoning he drinks quite a bit on his off days after the plate. He just-- doesn’t have a good coping mechanism and the events of the game test him heavily, pushing him to his limits. He’s tired and just living mission to mission half the time.
Why do I play him?
I’ve answered this so many times lol (but it doesn’t bother me).
I just have a natural affinity towards villains as opposed to heroes because villains are fun, and taunting is fun but taunting isn’t a very heroic thing to do, is it? Plus Reno has cool new powers now and I get to play with how he got those - which I need to solidify sometime and write the bad science. :3c
My favourite thing about him
I think my favourite thing about Reno is his powers he uses in battle. It’s something I want to explore in a thread sometime. Watching him zip around in videos and thinking about his thought processes behind it makes me feel the fuzzies.
What breed of dog would Reno be?
So I’m actually considering a few breeds.
[All information from dogtime.com]
First of all: a Basenji
They’re high-energy, they’ve got long legs, and they’re hella photogenic. They’re a clever breed of dog and require an owner who can keep up with them. Also got the skinniest legs you ever did see.
Second: a Bohemian Shepherd
Also high-energy, they’ve got a longer coat, and are highly intelligent. Once used as guard dogs, they protect their loved ones and watch over them. I wanted an image of one of these babies leaping for a Frisbee but tumblr said no.
Third: Redbone Coonhound
These babies are loud and do not shut up. They also have the red-colour in their coat. A bit too soft in the face for Reno but they have the pleading/pouting look down.
Fourth: Pyrenean Shepherd
They run. Described as “lean but muscular”, they sit more on the scruffier side, closer to Reno’s old design (or his look in Before Crisis, we’ll say). They have passion for both their family and their work.
Fifth: Irish Setter
LONG babies. High-energy, again, and they’ve got a long and rich red/brown coat. Originating as a hunting dog, these babes are friendly and loyal. They hate being alone, tolerate cold weather better than warm, and are likely to bark for ages,
Sixth: Saluki
Once considered a gift from Allah, these doggos are quiet but fiercely loyal. They’re difficult to train but it’s worth it in the end, and aren’t to be trusted off-leash. Fast and skinny with a high prey drive, this breed would be perfect as Reno except for the fact they’re unlikely to be loud.
Ultimately, I’m leaning towards the Irish Setter for Reno, with Pyrean Shepherd for his Before Crisis and before self.
what does your character pretend or try to care about? & how does the image your character tries to project differ from the image they actually project?
these tie together. the sosu points out that hes a little different than everyone around and it turns out its tied to an enclave / military upbringing. when richter speaks its generally practical and he speaks as an authoritarian figure
all the same hes secretly pleased if you destroy far harbor even after peace is declared. hes more amused u might poison yourself than interested in growing the family
and if you explore the death of brother edgar its implied richter had some hand in it, which is traitorous and not remotely for the good of the family ( though hes also doing as much, as well as the initial test of loyalty one sees, likely at the command of the high confessor )
so to me he wants to be just and fair ( to the family ), wants order and wants people to be spiritual but his past makes it difficult for him to be that, particularly since hes so useful to the high confessor as something else
he also has lines implying ‘ we cant know or question atoms will ’ like spiritual truths are unknowable, i think he feels this way in particular given the vastly different groups hes lived within. when peace is announced richters sorta ‘ ??? ok??? disappointing but i guess if tektus says so its so??? ’ but if u talk to theil, the zealot he raised, she straight up says ‘ that doesnt make sense. ’ like shes more capable of thinking for herself. i read that as her being raised up in the kind of illusion richter wants where spiritual truths can be known, can be clear, can be honest, but his world and experience is not that at all
so he tries to care about the good atomfearing life but ends up walking a shadier path
he wants to project justice and fairness but plenty of the family is just scared of him ( tho this he doesnt mind too much since fear keeps others in line as much as genuine respect. still hed like more of the latter to be involved…with some fear on top )
Feel free to send me an ask with any of these or your own questions! I’ll add new questions to the post as I go.
Let me know which headworld you’re asking about when you send your ask!
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What is the most popular way of traveling mid-range distances in your setting?
How are birthdays celebrated in your world?
What constellations can you see in the night sky?
I want to buy a cute pet in your world. What are some of my choices? How can I care for them?
What is the most popular place to visit during a vacation for your average family at least once in their lifetime?
Does a culture have the death sentence in your world? If so, how do they reason its necessity?
I enter one of the most notable cities in your world. How do I enter it and what will be my first impression?
What substances or materials are considered items of true high status? To be used purely for ornaments? Jewelry or wealth?
What is the most prolific drug in your universe? How did it come to be? What does it do?
How do people communicate in your universe? What is your universe's version of the Internet? How does it work?
What is the most popular military vessel in your universe? Where was it made? How does it work?
Magic effects many aspects of life for the mage; but how does it affect the day to day life of a simple farmer in your world?
What is the relationship between the sky and the people like? Do they know space? What do they think stars are? The sun? The moon(s)? How does the sky tie into the people's beliefs?
Think of an even that was So Awesome that a myth was born from it. What was the myth? How does it differ from the actual event?
How are conquerers regarded in your world? Did they typically increase quality of life or damage it? Is there debate as to whether they should be honored?,
What kind of body modifications are found in your world? Do they have any special significance?
I've woken up in your world and begin to look around. What do I see? What do I hear? What do I smell? Describe my first day there as a story or image.
What is the music like in your world? Are any genres popular?
Which events were so important that they marked the start of a whole new era?
What creatures are considered rare or elusive? Are they hunted for a part of their body? Do they provide a unique part of the ecosystem?
I walk around your world and I am shunned for my weird looks. What normal day items in our world are provoking those looks?
How is bodily waste dealt with in your world?
What methods are used in your world to color clothes?
What is the bogeyman of your world? The thing mothers tell their children about to scare them into going to bed on time or staying away from trouble?
I am in your world and get into mortal danger. What commonly known thing did I ignore or simply was unaware of, that is now killing me?
What is the most dangerous predator in your world? The most docile?
Do megafauna or megaflora live in your setting, and if so how do they compete and survive with other species?
What gesture is used as part of a greeting when two or more people meet?
What things/rituals do people do "for luck"?
What are people superstitious about in your world?
I want to court the person of my dreams. What do I say? Do? Give?
