Wow wow wow. That’s a lot. This thread is growing at break-neck pace! It’s so encouraging! C:
Rhewin: Thank you for updating! I have to say that was one of the most exciting things I’ve read in a bit, and certainly raised my spirits reading it C: Fantastic progress, and in the beginning, steps like these are most thrilling, no? Keep up the great work, and be sure to enjoy the process because that’s the best part C: I love unexpected behavior-- it’s that spontaneity that makes things interesting.
mattias: I think focus on the conversation may allow the mind slip away into this state and wouldn’t help to facilitate a WILD, though if the discussion were aimed at achieving a WILD, it certainly could work. In my attempts of talking my way into a dream ( when I was younger), I always got distracted and fell asleep ^^; However, someone of stronger resolve I’m sure could do it-- In fact, in the early stages of CALD, I suggested that it would be a more engaging way to stay aware rather than going through mantras or visualizations-- Yes C:
Teraflare8866: Great job with your LD! ^^ Congrats. Your results in combination with Rhewin’s were great to hear and made my night! Thanks so much for coming back to update. I wish you all the luck with another LD soon Don’t forget you can do a quest to earn your wings C: I know I want to. This month’s quest is 'Be Your Own Guardian Angel", and it’s quite interesting C: Best of luck!
Mourningstarr: When I am with my friend, we have two levels of roleplay.
Mindroleplaying is just allowing the raw characters interact ( as the characters do in the character chat in my signature).
Storyline roleplay, where we design a plot or concept and place the characters (usually somewhat altered in history or mindset to suit the new occasion) into the new conditions.
In my own world, the characters move freely move about, and I just observe their actions. How I got them to do so was to imagine (given their mindsets and situation) what they’d do. After a while, this became natural and automatic, and all I had to do was observe. I think autonomy is achieved when there is no effort on my part is given.
I do draw maps but I do not need them to observe movement.
Wolvendeer: Thanks for all the encouraging words-- I appreciate that was share similar views in some respects, and I appreciate the support. I look forward to more discussions on these topics with you, seeing as you are my senior and probably have interesting insights on the matter.