Each system is different. Some can have as few as two, some can have a few, some can have a dozen, some can have two dozen, and some can have hundreds, maybe even thousands. (We have hundreds.)In post 132, Oclaxian Empire wrote:Or Ranger can if she comes around before we finish CS
The type also differs. Some have completely full divides between each person, with the people fully developed. Others have the people fully developed, but some linked to others. Others more have people not fully developed, where they still are loosely part of the whole of a person but are still distinct enough to not identify as one singular entity, and yet do identify as one single entity. It really depends. Every system is different.
The main thing about systems is, essentially, having more than one internal voice. Singlets (so-called for having a single voice) have only one voice. One mind, one thought. Neurodivergencies can cause them to have multiple strains of thoughts, but they retain one consistent internal voice at all times.
Plurality is anyone not a singlet. It means more than one internal voice, at its simplest level. These voices can still identify as one, or they can identify as individuals, or anywhere in-between. But they exist, and have various levels of distinction. Feelings, memories, personalities, appearances. Each think differently, each speak differently. They are all unique. Some systems identify as a single person, others don't; some identify as somewhere in-between. Every system is unique, so it's best to be respectful and do your best to address them properly.
In a mafia context, usernames are usually a safe bet. But you can address specific alters/facets if they have signed, usually. Just respect you might not get them directly answering since whoever is fronting, is fronting. Some systems can't willingly bring a person forward.
I'm not the best at describing this though. For us, 'Ranger' works just fine.
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