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Title: New to the furry world
Post by: Altiear on May 13, 2013, 12:33:38 PM
Hey guys and girls. Tonight I decided to join the furry community after a year and a bit of lurking along the borders. So far I'm with a furry alter-ego and wouldn't mind some help making one. I'm a little dead in the creative sense so I need a little bit of help :{P
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Ventus Fall on May 13, 2013, 01:07:31 PM
Hello and welcome to the forums and fandom ^^
It took me about a year too to join this forum and dedicate me to the fandom publicly, but it has been one of my best choices ever :)

Ok, what are your hobbies?

As for helping: perhaps it helps with what kind of animal(s) do you have in mind?
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Nobi on May 13, 2013, 02:05:28 PM
Welcome, mystery fur called Imperiam. ^_^ I'm Shinobi. It's always nice to have new members to the fandom. You'll soon discover that we're quite the loving and supportive community; you'll make many friends here, I assure you. :)

That furry alter-ego you mentioned is known in the fandom as a fursona. And when it comes to creating one, think about what animals you like, or which ones you identify with. We may be called furries, but your fursona certainly doesn't need to be furry at all; we've plenty of reptilians here, and I've met several insects and arachnids, too. I chose to be a red fox for several reasons: physically, they're small and lithe, like I am. And like me, they enjoy sneaking around and observing things quietly from the shadows—foxes and I are both very curious. They can also be both social and solitary creatures, both serious and playful. In numerous cultures across the world, they're believed to be keepers of secret knowledge, and are often portrayed in folktales as clever tricksters who would sooner outwit their enemies than fight them. Not because they're cowardly, but because they're smart.

So one way to think of it is to think about what animals are similar to you. Alternatively, you can think about what kinds of animals embody the traits of an ideal you. Or you can just go with whatever animal you think is the cutest/most awesome. ^_^

Hope this helped! :D And again, welcome to the forum and fandom.
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Sparky15756 on May 13, 2013, 05:15:41 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Altiear on May 13, 2013, 09:45:14 PM
You guys seem very friendly, im already regretong not coming here sooner :).Hm, my hobbies are Warhammer40K, flames of war and computer games. My favorite animals are lions, horses and big fluffy dogs like huskies or German shepards. As for what animal I'm most like, I'm not sure about too many traits of animals. I'm quite a quite guy, friendly, caring and quite protective. any ideas?
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Armalite_ on May 13, 2013, 11:21:40 PM
Welcome to the fandom imperiam!

You don't have to be picky with what you'd like your fursona(s) to be. Traits and things like that don't have anything to do with what people choose to be but rather whatever animal/alien/cartoon that appeals to people most for any reason they have. I've even seen a couple people in the fandom who are literally anthropomorphic iPods and airplanes.

It's all down to you as to what to be, how to act (if you act), whether you're into the fandom enough to buy/make a fur suit, etc.  The fandom and your fursona are what you make of them. If you think of something creative and awesome, chances are, your time spent around furs probably will be too.
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Lethrasherhuskeh on May 14, 2013, 05:37:22 AM
Welcome to le furreh forums! I am LeHuskeh  B)


Hope you enjoy your stay  ^_^
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Altiear on May 14, 2013, 05:55:01 AM
Think I'll go with a lion or maybe a German Shepard, what about a name for it/him?
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Ventus Fall on May 14, 2013, 07:59:30 AM
German Shepherd sounds quite good, especially if you think that will suit you best :)

As for a name, I usually come up with self-made-up names. What you could do is keep it nameless until you're settled on its design?
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Altiear on May 14, 2013, 08:05:59 AM
I like the name Dean, I think I'll call him Dean. As for a design, due to lack of drawing skills I think I'll keep him look like a normal German Shepard Anthro.
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Ventus Fall on May 14, 2013, 08:08:20 AM
OK :)
Dean is a pretty cool name ^^
And don't be afraid: You can always change it if you don't think it suits your fursona any longer.

You could always post a topic in the Art board asking for a request for someone to draw it for you.
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Altiear on May 14, 2013, 08:09:49 AM
Thanks for your help, and I think I might just do that. :)
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Ventus Fall on May 14, 2013, 08:14:13 AM
No problem ^^
Glad I could help :)

Also, if you have some questions or just want to talk, you may always PM me ;)
Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay on the forums (:
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: Nikolai the Lynx on May 15, 2013, 08:49:07 PM
Welcome to the forum.

I hope you like it here.
Title: Re: New to the furry world
Post by: NovaAurora on May 15, 2013, 09:33:52 PM
Welcome to the forums, Dean! :)  (I see you've been successful so far in your endeavor to create your fursona, hehe.) Anywho, I'm Nova, it's very nice to meet you and if you have any other questions about anything don't hesitate to send me a PM! Hope you have a great time here  ^_^