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PrincessCres

Alright, so should probably address this now.

Sorry for the weird title, umm...so this is going to be a very difficult journal to write. Like...I assume many will find it odd, or disappointing perhaps. No worries, it isn't anything like "I'm removing my account" or the like. Rather, it's something that quite a few close friends know about already, as well as a few here and there that have asked me out of curiosity.

However I figure that it may be best to simply come out and say it up front at this point. To which I am...exceedingly nervous about doing, hence all the build-up in typing this out. Call it prolonging what I need to say.

But, alright. So the writing has been on the wall for quite a while now. Those that know me know that my characters represent different parts of my own interests and desires, while holding a personal connection to me. Hence the fact that they can change so...well...suddenly at times. One of the big changes as many likely noticed, was Stormy and Seval becoming female instead. Likewise, Ryme typically is represented as such as well. Cres had a brief period where she was male, but that since has subsided as well.

So, with the writing on the wall, I guess it's fair to finally come out and say this for myself.

I prefer, consider myself and identify as female. Thus would, if possible, prefer to be referred to as such.
This isn't a new thing, it's something I've been struggling with for many years, even before joining FA. Back before that point, I've always wanted to be a "wife" if you will, and likewise, preferred to be female and always wanted to be. However, due to many situations involving those that desired...otherwise, I retracted it and kept it to myself. I avoided the ideas of it, even going as far as to try and make it a rule not to make any of my own characters female, just to try and attempt to remove it. However, since getting Cres and having Stormy, the feelings have resurfaced, becoming harder and harder to bear hiding about that fact each time I type. It's to a point that I practically dread even writing some descriptions of my characters as male or even labeling myself as such.

But with recent happenings, I figure it's best to finally say it publicly. I know it likely kills much of the interest anyone had surrounding me, in many regards, and I apologize for it.

As far as characters go, as of now, the one still in limbo, Seval, is definitively female. It does hurt to say as such due to wanting more male meganium art, but given how important a character Seval is to me, they are one of the ones that needs to change.

Thadius will remain male, so that won't be changing (likely to the relief of some), and while Ryme still has male parts, she is still referred to as female as well. Ryme won't be changing due to story and narrative reasons.

That leaves Yori. This one is definitely the toughest to talk about due to a number of reasons. For the time being, Yori exists as both. There exists art of Yori as female already and I will see into uploading them in time. I don't want to disappoint those that see Yori as male however, but also personally do not see Yori as male myself and have referred to Yori privately as female for quite some time now, for over a year now if I am honest. There is a high likely hood that Yori will also change in the near future, with a commission depicting her as such to be made relatively soon. Will there still be male Yori art? Yes, should I see it fit the character better, then yes. However, I would say that it may slow down due to this.

Updated ref sheets will be made in time for the changes, but ultimately I just...well mostly hope that I didn't end up killing everyone that actually had interest in my characters and me as an individual. I sincerely apologize for the long windedness of this journal...and hope that everything is alright. I am deeply, empathically sorry for all those who would be disappointed by the contents of the journal.
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Added: 2 years, 11 months ago
 
Felt
2 years, 11 months ago
There is nothing wrong with changing your characters to suit the ideal way you see them, Toto. I'm proud of you for coming out and saying this, hon. No matter what, Yori will always be my favorite little punching bag. <3
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Ah, I'm glad for that. I was quite worried that you would be one that would be really against it honestly.
Thunderax22
2 years, 11 months ago
There’s nothing disappointing about this, at least not to me, cause I haven’t been around you that long, but still, changing your characters’ gender is no problem. They’re your characters; you have to create and develop them to your liking. And for those who have a problem with that, just forget them. Who needs ‘em? They just don’t understand. But yeah, bottom line, make your characters how you want them to be. It’s always ultimately up to you.
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Thank you, and I guess so, but it isn't like I haven't noticed you liking the posts haha. So I know you've been around her and the other site~

It will...certainly be interesting to see how things develop, but I am hoping that it won't be too much of an issue. I do agree, they are my characters, but...others matter to me a lot. So I always worry.
LunaSinclair
2 years, 11 months ago
Hey good for you! You shouldn't have to hide something like this. You should be able to be yourself without worry so hopefully being able to finally go public allows you to be at your happiest!
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Thank you! I hope that it ends up being alright. So far though it's been fine. I'm honestly glad to have said it finally.
LunaSinclair
2 years, 11 months ago
You're welcome and I wish you the best of luck. I hope you have a wonderful night.
Olemgar
2 years, 11 months ago
I'm really happy for you for thaking these steps!
I'm sure people will understand those changes and respect it. We love you and your characters, whatever noun you may prefer to use. Know that we will 100% root for you and anything you commission or write! :3
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Hopefully so yeah. And thank you! I really appreciate it <3
BroodSpider
2 years, 11 months ago
That's interesting to hear, are any of them in particular a true persona?
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Oh? The characters you mean? Cres is most accurate, but each one technically is more an aspect of myself.
BroodSpider
2 years, 11 months ago
Cool, cool, I really like Cres. I think she look good on you. ^.^
MomartikPSITIME
2 years, 11 months ago
Hey o/
Also, how about Toto the Totodile ? I don't think you mentionned it x)
I loooved seeing him and Yori with their cute peen playing with slits or docking :3
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Toto is a cubone haha.
Um...but Toto will remain male yeah.
MomartikPSITIME
2 years, 11 months ago
Oh my bad ! I made a mix between his name and yours xD
Cool to know tho :)
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
It's all good, not the first time it was made~
ManicMoon
2 years, 11 months ago
If this makes you comfortable go for it. ^^
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Thank you! I will do my best to do so!
Noxxler
2 years, 11 months ago
Only a lurker here, but proud of you for admitting this to such a broad audience of people! Follow your gut instinct, don't feel sad or sorry because youre acting more to how you feel <3 Glad you made this post!
PrincessCres
2 years, 11 months ago
Thank you very much! I'm really glad to have positive support in regards to it <3
And lurking is fine, I'm always glad if you enjoy the things I commission and write~
CreamPup
2 years, 11 months ago
Love you cutie, and your characters, Well. You know one of my fave chars of yOu is Yori, and I am okay with any personal descition you take, plus female Yori is a thing I liked. About your personal preferences, are well accepted and I respect it. Remember think in what makes you happy and not to please random unknown people online. Love ya.
PrincessCres
2 years, 10 months ago
Sorry for the late reply to this x3
Always needed to reply with a well...good reply. So it typically takes awhile to type up.

I'm glad that female Yori is alright. I honestly like it a lot more myself. Just always fit well with how I see the character.
And thank you as well for being so supportive <3
CreamPup
2 years, 10 months ago
We live in a modern era. Dun worry. Unless... You live in asian countries or a place where tradition is still strong and strict. Remember always think in what make you feel better with yourself. Always be an awesome person. And my best wishes over all.

And yep, I love Yori over other,mostly because I like see that type of characters getting what they "deserve" plus I like little blue bunny things. Just like seeing blue Hobkins in VRChat xD
billmurray
2 years, 10 months ago
I saw the changes coming in the way your OCs portrayals changed over time, but I still appreciate that you went out of your way to explain what these characters mean to you for the people who like seeing them one way or another and didn't consider the personal and emotional connection to you.  You didn't have to explain it, but it was kind and understanding of you to do so.  =w=  

I hope as you continue to develop them that they grow in character along with ya.  Good luck and keep your chin up~
PrincessCres
2 years, 10 months ago
Yeah, I assume many are quite disappointed by the change though all the same. To be honest I think it's only fair to explain it, even if it took a long time for it. Though that also was due to being scared of bringing it up.
Still, I do hope it's alright on your end. They'll all continue to develop as well, I promise that. <3
billmurray
2 years, 10 months ago
It's fine, don't worry about it~  Even if I personally prefer dangly bits myself, I still think cres is a qt, and the others too.  uwu
notknow
2 years, 10 months ago
I guess I am pretty late lol, I followed because of Cres, Yori and very rarely Toto. I don't see a problem you changing your characters, just...I am curious about some changed dynamics of some characters, if Yori will still be a misogynist how that will be justified now? Self hate, trauma or she just like to hang more with dudes? Cres is a cute frog in any way or form imo and I guess one of the easiest to "justify" those changes in universe (there is one kind of frog that can change themselves so Cres maybe was just trying to find who they really are).

I can see why that kind of change can make you nervous but it's necessary for you wanting to keep doing stories and etc with your OCs, that's most important. You don't want fans of your older versions to be let down by those changes but I think they will understand and it's better that way than forcing to work with something that doesn't reflect yourself, I just hope you dont delete your older stuff or at least put them in a "not/old canon" pool haha.
PrincessCres
2 years, 10 months ago
For Yori, it's intended to be ironic really. A "Yori’s more accurate when female than male" basically. It doesn't really change her much to be honest. She's still quite misogynistic, but now it's more a jealousy thing. She always preferred the company of males, so in that sense it also works outside. Otherwise, Yori’s about the same. She kind of wants to be female.

Cres, due to her powers, can technically be any gender. Hence why she can really be male, herm or female. So for Cres it's really she just chose what she preferred more.

Oh the old stuff will never go away, I know plenty like it ajd I don't want to remove it for those that wish to see it. Always bothered me when users delete their art or commissions. But I understand why sometimes. Regardless...they're all canon sort of. Yori specifically still is.
Cres has two continuities as well. Well rather multiple ones.
LeafyGreens
2 years, 8 months ago
Congrats on coming out!

My only question is whether Toto will remain male. Either way, keep being true to yourself!
PrincessCres
2 years, 8 months ago
Thank you, and I will do my best to be!
As far as I am aware, Toto will remain male due to one reason in particular. But it isn't a reason I am against or anything like that.
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