Author Topic: Finding your Fursona (Read 59819 times)

Kay Alett · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2008, 10:31:36 pm »

I'm glad that this thread is still going, I had made it so I could come to a decision on my own fursona but reading it now I see some very nice stories. I want to thanks you all for posting and I hope it keeps going with each new member.

*passes out Kit Kats to those above* Kit Kats all around!

Timberwuff · « **Reply #26 on:** August 28, 2008, 12:52:30 am »

I'm still fairly uncertain about the completeness of my fursona, I know he's canine, but that's such a huge range! I know he's mostly wolf like, but I really do like that brown color, and not a complete wolf (I'd like to have my brown eyes). I also know that I would love to be in an anthro form, but still myself. Therefore I'm in an undergoing process of making myself look like my ideal furry.

I used to want to be a dragon, but then... I dunno. I somehow switched to canines. It just satisfies myself by saying that, that's how I know. I sometimes find myself snarling at my friends when they do something I don't like, but then stop at the idea of being too weird (they don't know I'm a furry). I also, honestly, really love being scritched on the head! Overall, I'm trying to place my personality into the furry body I want and calling it my fursona.

Kay Alett · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2008, 01:07:40 am »

When I first arrived a few weeks ago, seems longer... I was told to just take it slow and don't worry if I change fursonas a few times.

Of course I thought about for all of maybe an hour before choosing Timber Wolf, I don't really want to change, I know I chose a steriotypical 1st but I really feel a kinship with wolves and canines in general. My guiding spirit is a Timber Wolf so that has a LOT to do with it too.

Either way I'll stay a wolf.

Mianame · « **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2008, 01:23:57 am »

Quote from: Kaloyan_Alett on August 28, 2008, 01:07:40 am

When I first arrived a few weeks ago, seems longer... I was told to just take it slow and don't worry if I change fursonas a few times.

Of course I thought about for all of maybe an hour before choosing Timber Wolf, I don't really want to change, I know I chose a steriotypical 1st but I really feel a kinship with wolves and canines in general. My guiding spirit is a Timber Wolf so that has a LOT to do with it too. Either way I'll stay a wolf.

Eh, I wouldn't worry too much about the generic thing. As you grow your fursona most likely will as well, so though you feel a connection now don't be afraid if that changes later! I was an abyssinian for so long that I was afrid to change to a serval. My last change really threw me for a loop especially since I had started to establish myself as a serval in the community. Then I finally said 'screw it' and did what I felt like.

Basically remember that other people's opinions are not important here. Only your own and how you feel :3

Zoopedia · « **Reply #29 on:** August 28, 2008, 01:45:22 pm »

I went to a Zoo today and finally chose my fursona. I'm a Dhole!

Timberwuff · « **Reply #30 on:** August 28, 2008, 01:59:22 pm »

oh wow! That's very specific (not good nor bad) and awesome! I've never even heard about that animal till now! I do like it.

Zoopedia · « **Reply #31 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:20:36 pm »

Aww thankies =3 I like their appearence and they behaviour matches my personality in many ways.

Relaxing Dragon · « **Reply #32 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:31:24 pm »

Than that's great for you, good choice

Decided to get a sort of back-up Fursona going myself (everyone else seems to have more than one, so I figured I'd hop on the boat as well). My main Raccoon dude is still my main dude, but I also heart my new guy (he's a dog, a yellow lab, and (personality-wise) almost the polar opposite of my main Fursona).

That is all. Just puttin' it out there

Kaseiko · « **Reply #33 on:** September 25, 2008, 07:45:49 pm »

Well for me it was the fact that i liked what foxes symbolized in both native american and japanese culture. Plus I liked foxes in general because they are living fluffs that bark! Whats better then walking down a street and then an orangeish fluff comes out of nowhere and starts yapping at you

So yeah thats how I came to a fox fursona.

Kayle · « **Reply #34 on:** September 30, 2008, 02:50:24 pm »

I had a fursona long before I knew about the fandom. I've allways felt a connection to wolves, and, more recently, foxes. It's really just the animals that I love mashed together.

Wolvenblaze · « **Reply #35 on:** September 30, 2008, 08:07:31 pm »

I'm nearly the same way. I've had a wolf fursona since I was three, and of course kept it upon learning about the furry fandom. I feel a bit lame for choosing the most popular fursona, but when I think about how similar I am to wolves, and how noble and cool they are, I feel much better. Of course, one species can never describe all aspects of my personality; I have a lot of influence from foxes, skunks, and a little bit of reptile, so my fursona reflects this. He (or I, I guess) is pretty much a bipedal rainbow, with black, silver, brown, red, and white colorings, and a black-and-white (almost mismatched) tail.

My fursona is constantly changing and shifting, so I'm open to changes, even drastic alterations in species (although this is unlikely). I follow my heart and what I like. It just so happens that my favorite animal is the one that I relate to the most!

Timberwuff · « **Reply #36 on:** October 01, 2008, 02:10:00 am »

Bah, don't feel lame for choosing a popular fursona. Because in the end he/she really is unique! More than half of the fursona is the personality. Even if it is just yourself.

Kayle · « **Reply #37 on:** October 01, 2008, 10:34:26 am »

Quote from: Lawrence on October 01, 2008, 02:10:00 am

Bah, don't feel lame for choosing a popular fursona. Because in the end he/she really is unique! More than half of the fursona is the personality. Even if it is just yourself.

amen, brother, amen.

Wolvenblaze · « **Reply #38 on:** October 02, 2008, 08:33:34 pm »

Thanks. I feel a smodge better now!

Landrav · « **Reply #39 on:** October 03, 2008, 02:22:19 am »

When I "joined up" I was determined to choose a species which would represent me no matter how my feelings changed. I took all kinds of online personality tests and read about different animals in which I had an interest, and the fox jumped out at me as the best fit. My personality type and behaviors are similar, I enjoy the look and idea of the animal, and I even look good wearing the same colors! For me the whole exercise was about finding the best representative of who I am, and allowing the fantasy parts to represent my dreams and desires. Wings, for example: I love freedom and artistic expression (words being my tools). Also, flying is cool!

To echo others' statements about "generic" fursonas: what's more important than being generic or not is whether your fursona fulfills your expectations for it. I like to joke that people who choose a fox, but switch later, can't handle the awesomeness of the fox!

But really, whatever fits the bill is the right choice. Don't follow trends because that defeats the purpose of creating a unique fursona. Also, I've found myself at times maybe a little jealous over others' cool animal choices, but in the end my fursona is me and I chose it because it's what fits me best.

Black Foot · « **Reply #40 on:** October 03, 2008, 09:34:05 pm »

for me I loved canines but it was hard to choose which dog I wanted to be. I wanted it to be a domestic wild animal so I went with my gut instinct and chose a wolf since they are domestic and they are wild out in the woods.

Esquire · « **Reply #41 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:35:04 pm »

I'm a mild klepto, so Raccoon was a natural choice for me. Other than that, I liked raccoons and their cheeky side, plus I just felt some kind of connection to racoons.

Feathertail · « **Reply #42 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:07:37 pm »

I've considered Raccoon myself. And that was before I read Tales of the Questor. ^.^

Esquire · « **Reply #43 on:** October 10, 2008, 09:42:20 pm »

So Tachyon, Why did you decide to go for your fursona now instead of the wonderful world of raccoon?

Feathertail · « **Reply #44 on:** October 10, 2008, 10:06:58 pm »

Because it just fits me better! ^.^ Besides, raccoons can't fly.

Esquire · « **Reply #45 on:** October 10, 2008, 10:30:15 pm »

I'm prepared to test that theory hahahaha joking.

Salem · « **Reply #46 on:** November 02, 2008, 01:59:42 am »

My first fursona was... well, I didn't exactly realize what it was, because I was 7 at the time with all my 'make believe' pets and selves. He ended up being named Hunter, and from the time I can remember was always a wolf, but in my mind a separate part of me.
I guess over the years it evolved, but I never really got the connection between my 'friend' and 'me'.
In the end I finally found out that my other-self could technically exist, or rather, the time I figured out what a persona was.

My current fursona took a bit of time though, and I can barely explain how it came around. I knew it'd be canine, and have glasses, and probably wavy hair and fluff, but the orange and blue? I have no clue where that came from. Either way, it's stuck, and sense then I've just taken it as it was; evolution.

Wolvenblaze · « **Reply #47 on:** November 02, 2008, 02:24:35 am »

Quote from: Salem on November 02, 2008, 01:59:42 am

My first fursona was... well, I didn't exactly realize what it was, because I was 7 at the time with all my 'make believe' pets and selves. He ended up being named Hunter, and from the time I can remember was always a wolf, but in my mind a separate part of me.
I guess over the years it evolved, but I never really got the connection between my 'friend' and 'me'.
In the end I finally found out that my other-self could technically exist, or rather, the time I figured out what a persona was.

My current fursona took a bit of time though, and I can barely explain how it came around. I knew it'd be canine, and have glasses, and probably wavy hair and fluff, but the orange and blue? I have no clue where that came from. Either way, it's stuck, and sense then I've just taken it as it was; evolution.

Orange and blue? Cool, but . . . I want to see a pic of it! If your avatar depicts your fursona, then it's not showing up. Maybe try uploading it from a site like Photobucket. I had the same problem with an invisible avi pic, and this method worked. Then we can all see what you're talking about!

Vincent Rose · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2008, 03:55:32 pm »

For me, I just always loved tigers. I had pictures on my wall, and just felt similar to them. I would say I naturally liked them, but I chose to have it as my fursona as well.

I'm still developing traits and such. But its a creative experience that shouldn't be rushed.

Anthro_Inquisitor · « **Reply #49 on:** November 12, 2008, 08:46:53 pm »

To find my fursona I went through numerous facts and information about specific animals in order to find which ones had traits similar to my own personality. Usually using a symbolic manner.

I am a Drake-bat, and symbolically, a fruit bat. Why? Most people I meet (at least until they really know me) are exceptionally afraid of me. They also see me as a completely trapped in the night life, as well as someone to is very intimidating. However like a fruit bat (more specifically the flying fox breed) I am completely harmless, a Gentle Ben so to speak. I am a tad heartless which is show able with a bats stereotypical history, yes I'm not unwilling to put a wing around a person in need or to be the good Samaritan to people. Also like bats I'm very keen in my abilities with sound, I hear many base levels of music and ambiance that usually most people skip; as well as being able to completely shut out sound with ease.

The drake part comes from my force of will. I'm stubborn, I love to stay in my little 'cavern', I prefer being in control and (if necessary) taking control of any situation. These of which are 'stereotypical' of a drake (by drake I mean dragon by-the-by).

There are other reasons for my choice, which has taken me years to make, however I'm a bit tired right now (thus the outrageously long and odd sentences) so i can't think of the others.