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==== Host, Original ==== |
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:The individual who was the first one to exist in the body. Sometimes used as a synonym for the [[tulpamancer]], although the [[host]] is not the [[tulpamancer]] in all cases. [[Host|More]] |
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==== Deviation, Change ==== |
==== Deviation, Change ==== |
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:The change that occurs to a tulpa |
:The change that occurs to a [[tulpa|tulpas]] personality or form during and after creation, seemingly against or independent of your own conscious will. [[Deviation|More]] |
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==== Dissipation ==== |
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:The process of a mind fading from existence, becoming less distinct and sentient over time. Sometimes happens to young tulpas starved of attention or stimuli. A long process that is a touchy subject for a lot of the community. |
:The process of a mind fading from existence, becoming less distinct and sentient over time. Sometimes happens to young [[tulpa|tulpas]] starved of attention or stimuli. A long process that is a touchy subject for a lot of the community. [[Dissipation|More]] |
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==== Emotional Response ==== |
==== Emotional Response ==== |
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:When a tulpa responds to external stimuli or the thoughts of the |
:When a [[tulpa]] responds to external stimuli or the thoughts of the [[tulpamancer]] with a wave of emotion as opposed to speaking. [[Emotional Response|More]] |
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==== Forcing ==== |
==== Forcing ==== |
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:Any act relating to the |
:Any act relating to the [[tulpamancer]] focusing on, developing, speaking with, etc, the [[tulpa]]. [[Forcing|More]] |
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==== Active Forcing ==== |
==== Active Forcing ==== |
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:A type of forcing where a dedicated span of time is used to focus solely on the tulpa while the |
:A type of forcing where a dedicated span of time is used to focus solely on the [[tulpa]] while the [[tulpamancer]] generally tries to avoid any possible distractions. [[Forcing|More]] |
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==== Passive Forcing ==== |
==== Passive Forcing ==== |
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:A type of forcing where the |
:A type of forcing where the [[tulpamancer]] does something with the [[tulpa]] while not focusing solely on them. A [[tulpamancer]] talking to their [[tulpa]] while they are at work or in school doing something else is a good example of passive forcing. [[Forcing|More]] |
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==== Form ==== |
==== Form ==== |
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:The mental appearance of a tulpa or |
:The mental appearance of a [[tulpa]] or [[tulpamancer]]. Can be literally anything. Isn't required, but is often used. [[Form|More]] |
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==== Imposition ==== |
==== Imposition ==== |
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:The act of perceiving your tulpa by your physical senses. Considered to be a controlled hallucination. May refer to any of the 5 senses, most commonly sight. |
:The act of perceiving your [[tulpa]] by your physical senses. Considered to be a controlled hallucination. May refer to any of the 5 senses, most commonly sight. [[Imposition|More]] |
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==== Metaphysics ==== |
==== Metaphysics ==== |
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:In relation to tulpas, it's the school of thought that suggests tulpas are supernatural or paranormal beings brought about by means beyond modern science. |
:In relation to [[tulpa|tulpas]], it's the school of thought that suggests [[tulpa|tulpas]] are supernatural or paranormal beings brought about by means beyond modern science. [[Metaphysics|More]] |
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==== Mindvoice ==== |
==== Mindvoice ==== |
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:The internal voice of the tulpa or |
:The internal voice of the [[tulpa]] or [[tulpamancer]], which can be heard when a [[tulpamancer]] and [[tulpa]] talk together. Not to be confused with voices heard as external auditory hallucinations. [[Mindvoice|More]] |
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==== Narration ==== |
==== Narration ==== |
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:When the |
:When the [[tulpamancer]] speaks to or with their [[tulpa]]. A common form of passive forcing. [[Forcing|More]] |
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==== Parallel Processing ==== |
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:When the tulpa can focus and work on something completely different from what the |
:When the [[tulpa]] can focus and work on something completely different from what the [[tulpamancer]] is focusing on. [[Parallel Processing|More]] |
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==== Parroting, Puppeting ==== |
==== Parroting, Puppeting ==== |
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:When a |
:When a [[tulpamancer]] consciously and purposefully controls the [[tulpa|tulpa's]] actions. Parroting generally refers to controlling their speech while puppeting generally refers to controlling their movement, but the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. [[Puppeting|More]] |
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==== Possession ==== |
==== Possession ==== |
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:When a tulpa controls part or all of the physical body while the |
:When a [[tulpa]] controls part or all of the physical body while the previous controller is still connected to the body senses. [[Possession|More]] |
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:Communicating on behalf of a tulpa, relaying what the tulpa says to facilitate communication. Usually in writing, but can also be in speech. Basically the act of transferring conversation or information "by proxy". |
:Communicating on behalf of a [[tulpa]], relaying what the tulpa says to facilitate communication. Usually in writing, but can also be in speech. Basically the act of transferring conversation or information "by proxy". [[Proxying|More]] |
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==== Servitor ==== |
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:A tulpa-like entity with seemingly no willpower, volition, or sentience of its own; a mental puppet that may seem to act independently but acts only as a servant to its creator. |
:A [[tulpa|tulpa-like]] entity with seemingly no willpower, volition, or sentience of its own; a mental puppet that may seem to act independently but acts only as a servant to its creator. [[Servitor|More]] |
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==== Switching ==== |
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:Letting the tulpa take full control of the body while the |
:Letting the [[tulpa]] take full control of the body while the previous controller steps out of control. Usually the previous controller then enters a [[tulpa|tulpa-like]] state. [[Switching|More]] |
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==== Tulpa ==== |
==== Tulpa ==== |
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:A tulpa is a conscious mind that is not the first mind to come into existence in |
:A [[tulpa]] is a conscious mind that is not the first mind to come into existence in the brain. Often created intentionally by their [[host]]. [[Tulpa|More]] |
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==== Visualization ==== |
==== Visualization ==== |
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:Using the mind's eye to sense things within the mind like seeing your tulpa, seeing your mindscape, hearing your tulpa, or feeling the tulpa's form. Often refers to all senses, not just sight. |
:Using the mind's eye to sense things within the mind like seeing your [[tulpa]], seeing your [[mindscape]], hearing your [[tulpa]], or feeling the [[tulpa|tulpa's]] [[form]]. Often refers to all senses, not just sight. [[Visualization|More]] |
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==== Vocal ==== |
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:The stage when a tulpa can communicate in full, coherent sentences as opposed to Tulpish, Emotional Response, or Body Language. |
:The stage when a [[tulpa]] can communicate in full, coherent sentences as opposed to [[Tulpish]], [[Emotional Response]], or [[Body Language]]. [[Vocality|More]] |
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==== Wonderland, Mindscape, Dreamscape ==== |
==== Wonderland, Mindscape, Dreamscape ==== |
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:A mental environment where the |
:A mental environment where the [[tulpamancer]] and [[tulpa]] can interact. [[Wonderland|More]] |
Revision as of 19:30, 13 May 2018
This is a collection of terminology that are likely to be referenced by other pages. Some of these terms may have more advanced descriptions and explanations on their own page.
This section needs expansion with: more terms and better definitions. You can help by adding to it. (May 2018) |
Host, Original
- The individual who was the first one to exist in the body. Sometimes used as a synonym for the tulpamancer, although the host is not the tulpamancer in all cases. More
Creator, Tulpamancer
- The individual who has created and is responsible for the tulpas. Some people have preferences on which they prefer to use, but both are synonyms. More
Deviation, Change
- The change that occurs to a tulpas personality or form during and after creation, seemingly against or independent of your own conscious will. More
Dissipation
- The process of a mind fading from existence, becoming less distinct and sentient over time. Sometimes happens to young tulpas starved of attention or stimuli. A long process that is a touchy subject for a lot of the community. More
Emotional Response
- When a tulpa responds to external stimuli or the thoughts of the tulpamancer with a wave of emotion as opposed to speaking. More
Forcing
- Any act relating to the tulpamancer focusing on, developing, speaking with, etc, the tulpa. More
Active Forcing
- A type of forcing where a dedicated span of time is used to focus solely on the tulpa while the tulpamancer generally tries to avoid any possible distractions. More
Passive Forcing
- A type of forcing where the tulpamancer does something with the tulpa while not focusing solely on them. A tulpamancer talking to their tulpa while they are at work or in school doing something else is a good example of passive forcing. More
Form
- The mental appearance of a tulpa or tulpamancer. Can be literally anything. Isn't required, but is often used. More
Imposition
- The act of perceiving your tulpa by your physical senses. Considered to be a controlled hallucination. May refer to any of the 5 senses, most commonly sight. More
Metaphysics
- In relation to tulpas, it's the school of thought that suggests tulpas are supernatural or paranormal beings brought about by means beyond modern science. More
Mindvoice
- The internal voice of the tulpa or tulpamancer, which can be heard when a tulpamancer and tulpa talk together. Not to be confused with voices heard as external auditory hallucinations. More
Narration
- When the tulpamancer speaks to or with their tulpa. A common form of passive forcing. More
Parallel Processing
- When the tulpa can focus and work on something completely different from what the tulpamancer is focusing on. More
Parroting, Puppeting
- When a tulpamancer consciously and purposefully controls the tulpa's actions. Parroting generally refers to controlling their speech while puppeting generally refers to controlling their movement, but the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. More
Possession
- When a tulpa controls part or all of the physical body while the previous controller is still connected to the body senses. More
Proxying
- Communicating on behalf of a tulpa, relaying what the tulpa says to facilitate communication. Usually in writing, but can also be in speech. Basically the act of transferring conversation or information "by proxy". More
Servitor
- A tulpa-like entity with seemingly no willpower, volition, or sentience of its own; a mental puppet that may seem to act independently but acts only as a servant to its creator. More
Switching
- Letting the tulpa take full control of the body while the previous controller steps out of control. Usually the previous controller then enters a tulpa-like state. More
Tulpa
- A tulpa is a conscious mind that is not the first mind to come into existence in the brain. Often created intentionally by their host. More
Visualization
- Using the mind's eye to sense things within the mind like seeing your tulpa, seeing your mindscape, hearing your tulpa, or feeling the tulpa's form. Often refers to all senses, not just sight. More
Vocal
- The stage when a tulpa can communicate in full, coherent sentences as opposed to Tulpish, Emotional Response, or Body Language. More
Wonderland, Mindscape, Dreamscape
- A mental environment where the tulpamancer and tulpa can interact. More