#Subsystem

[isyoursystem]

Definition

[system-of-a-feather]

Okay I'm writing a very DID coded scene in the story

And I came up with a good analogy for subsystems / side systems

Duplexs

Its one house; But its two homes

If you share one part of the duplex with your friends, they are housemates; but the people on the other side are both technically and technically not your housemates

The ones you share your half of the duplex with are DEFINITELY your housemates

The people living in the other duplex aren't REALLY your housemates, but also its not like you ARENT sharing a house with them

The norms and boundaries and rules are completely different from housemates (in your duplex) and housemates (on the other half of the duplex)

So the distinction is clear and needed

But also its not as if there aren't unique boundaries and relationships with soemone who shares say a patio and most of the plumbing and a number of bills and what not as you either

And if you zoom out, that is One House

[grianbakespies]

Creeper themed userboxes

Made for the Creeper collective ! think these are better than the first ones we made so .. YIPPEE

oh emojis by us! (@murderscenemotes)

[outnumberedsins]

what is a side system vs sub system vs layer? ive heard multiple definitions of subsystem and im confused (I'm sorry if this sends multiple times my wifi is bad)

No problem! All of these terms are very similar and rely heavily on inner structure. I hope this helps:

'Subsystem' can mean multiple things. The first meaning refers to groups of alters that are somehow linked together and separate from other alters somehow. This could be a group of alters very similar to one another, ones with better communication between one another, or separate in other ways. Subsystems may reside in specific areas of the innerworld or have a separate inner world themselves.

The second definition refers to 'alter-in-alter' subsystems. Think of it like a russian nesting doll - an alter has their own alters. These subsystems may have their own innerworlds and struggle with communicating with those in the main system when fronting.

The third definition is an overarching term for any groupings of alters, including layers and sidesystems. Basically, it's a catch-all term. This definition is the most common within clinical literature, so when reading them, it might be confusing.

Here's an attempt at a visual representation:

The larger subsystem has good communication with the rest of the system and resides in its own area of the innerworld. These parts could have all split to deal with the same specific trauma and are considered a subsystem because they sort of stick together.

The smaller subsystem is a possible example of an alter-in-alter subsystem. The part that's inside the main system may be the "host alter" for that subsystem. Their innerworld is disconnected from the main one and may have communication difficulties.

'Sidesystem' can refer to a programming-specific phenomenon where programmers specifically create programmed parts somewhere completely separate from the main system. I'm using this definition because it's what I was referring to in my previous post, and I don't feel like debating if non-programmed systems can have structures that are similar. In literature, this is seen referred to as 'Left' and 'Right' sides of systems, but they don't necessarily have to be right next to each other. Despite the name, they don't have to be left/right, that's just how some people describe them.

Sidesystems typically have their own innerworld and are used by programmers to keep programmed parts hidden and separate from the main system or those that deal with day to day life. Sidesystems themselves can be layers. There may be one or two higher ups that can travel between sidesystems.

A notable difference between sidesystems and other groupings of alters is the amnesia level. Amnesia barriers between sidesystem alters and non sidesystem alters are huge. While there can be amnesia between other groups, the whole point of sidesystems is to create a completely separate "system," and thus, very heavy amnesia is present.

An attempt at a visual representation:

Sidesystems have no connection with the main system. This can be changed through integration of course, but as a base, they are completely seperate. Ideally, none but a couple alters will know about each other.

'Layers' refers to groups of alters that are separate from the main system, often "stacked" on top of one another. Despite the name, they don't have to be stacked. That's just how some people describe them. Layers are very common within polyfragmented systems, especially programmed systems. Layers often have their own themed innerworld, for example, a city or forest. Alters are typically separated by purpose or other split patterns and may have communication difficulties with other layers. In programming, layers are often seen within sidesystems or are sidesystems themselves. There may be some connection between layers.

An attempt at a visual representation:

In this, there are three layers stacked on each other. The main system has a connection to the layer below them and may be able to communicate more easily. The layer above, however, has no connection, and it may require a higher up part to communicate with them.

As you can see, all of these terms are very similar and can overlap with one another, and all can exist within the same system. At the end of the day, use what you are most comfortable with. Do you just want to call everything a subsystem? That's fine. If you like the specification? That's also fine.

For example, one person says "I kind of visualise it as descending 'containers' of alters. Like it goes, 'sidesystem -> has multiple layers -> has multiple subsystems.' but I know that that isn't everyone's experience."

Another says, "I can't be assed to specify what kind of group it is. I call everything a subsystem. It works for me."

All in all, I hope this helped. Let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll do my best to answer them.

[sysboxes]

[Text ID: This user is the host of a subsystem.]

[Text ID: This user is a part of a subsystem. ]

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[bookstoresystem]

Hello everyone. Sorry, we just stopped posting for a bit there- We've been dealing with a lot-

But, I discovered I'm not only the host of the main system but the host of a Subsystem as well. That was a really rough day. Apparently, everyone else (the people in the High Council in the main system, and our PPS) already knew, but didn't tell me, because I would quote "freak the fuck out" which is 100% true now that I think about it. I was in ✨️denial✨️

Anyways, I kinda need to figure out a Subsystem name, other than "Ethan's Subsystem" (that feels like I own the Subsystem, which is not true)

If you have any suggestions, let me know. Also, if you are a part of a subsystem and have any advice for me, please let me know.

Syscourse DNI

[chichirid]

(sub) system names inspired by hermit craft / traffic light smp

hermit craft: the paradise of/for sheep, the silly builders, the pranking crafters, the pranksters’ base, the redstone mines, the secret sapling society, the hermits, the penguins of grand prix, the decked out squares, the emerald miners, the copper pickaxes, the dungeon runners, the battle royale, the deck of pixel cards, the skating ice boats, the arctic grand prix, the bin-go boards, the mischievous architects, the lovely world, the mycelium biome, the growing moon’s admirers, the moon’s worshippers

secret life/traffic light: the red hearts, the yellow hearts, the green hearts, the colorful spies, the secrets, the secret keepers, the murderous crimsons, the boogeyman’s allies, the heart foundation, the mounders, the big dogs, the roomies, (name) and the scotts, the unaligned winners, the spikey thorns of a cactus, the degenerating hearts, the damage inside, the pixel souls, the winner’s symbols

[cavityinmybrain]

recently had a therapy appointment where i talked about the weirdness of “cav” being something that changes a lot and feels extremely fluid in comparison to “oakley” or “sadie” who are very firm in their sense of self. my therapist suggested that “cav” might not be an individual part but rather a subsystem of parts who just fall under the “cav” umbrella. this has been really strange to think about, but its also one of those “oh duh” kind of discoveries.

“cav” has always been the outermost self, not a singletsona but not not a singletsona. almost a host but “cav” is so fluid that calling themselves that feels like a disservice to all the other cavs. it was always one of those “yeah its kinda weird that i’m like this when oakley and sadie arent but its not that weird ig” until i had the idea that this is what a subsystem could be presented to me. and honestly having someone put the label subsystem onto it makes me kinda want to smack past me in the forehead for not realizing it sooner

[the-loveheart-galaxy]

We got two subsystems up in here call it sysception

[hanscyrestarpathy]

Our own userboxes for subsystems!

Like and/or reblog if you use. :)

(no pressure)

Endos DNI.

[headmates-for-you]

⚔️🛡️ back again :) a genshin subsystem would be sick, and again you can just do however many you feel like lol

Genshin Impact sub system of 20 members! roles included

this was so fun, I hope you love them all as much as I do -🪓

Name(s): Gaming, Yip

Age(s): 16

Pronouns: he/him, it/its, they/them

Gender(s): nonbinary

Orientation(s): gay

TransID(s): transdancer, transanimal, transpowers, transpyro, transchinese, permawarm, furry (red lion)

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: mild zoophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🦁

Positive trigger(s): lions, wushou dances

Role(s): fictive, middle, trauma holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Cyno

Age(s): 22

Pronouns: he/him, it/its

Gender(s): intersex male

Orientation(s): gay

TransID(s): transgod, transegyptian, transwarrior, transmonster, transharmed, transharmful, permadogboy, transanubis, transgeneral

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: having power/authority

Emoji signoff: ⚔️💜

Positive trigger(s): egyptian mythology

Role(s): fictive, emotional protector, absorber, monarch

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Dori, Dorin, Sange (pronounced sahn-gay)

Age(s): chrono 202, trans 20

Pronouns: he/him, she/her

Gender(s): genderfluid

Orientation(s): panromantic demi-asexual

TransID(s): transgender, transscamartist, transtrader, transmerchant, transegyptian, transdarkskin, transgod, ichoramian, transage, permashort

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: timophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️💰

Positive trigger(s): money, wearing sunglasses

Role(s): fictive, companion, distractor

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Rosaria, Thorn, Rose, Sister Rose

Age(s): 30

Pronouns: she/her, they/them

Gender(s): cisfemale

Orientation(s): straight, hypersexual

TransID(s): rosescentic, pinkbloodic, transnun, transfaith, transreligious, transnonconforming, transgendernonconforming, permadevout

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: hybriphilia, serviphilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🌹

Positive trigger(s): churches, prayer, rose bushes (red and/or black)

Role(s): fictive, religion holder, trauma holder, religious protector, sexual protector

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Alhaitham, Haitham, Haith, Alhai

Age(s): 32-33

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): cismale

Orientation(s): gay

TransID(s): transbusinessman, transprofessional, transscribe, transacademic, transdarkacademiaaesthetic

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: none

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🌱

Positive trigger(s): note taking

Role(s): fictive, academic, grief holder, subsystem co-host, homework helper

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Layla, Star

Age(s): ageless

Pronouns: she/her, they/them, star/stars, moon/moons

Gender(s): stargender, intersex, transfem

Orientation(s): panromantic asexual

TransID(s): transgender, transgoddess, permatired, permaeyebags, transhalfasleep, transhalfawake, transstudent, transastrologist, permasleepdeprived, transsleepwalker, transinsomnia

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: somnophilia, autobiastophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️💤

Positive trigger(s): staying up late (past 2-3am)

Role(s): fictive, insomnia holder, nightmare holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Kuki, Mend

Age(s): ambiguous, ageless

Pronouns: they/them

Gender(s): agender

Orientation(s): aroace, doesn’t have time for relationships

TransID(s): transhealer, transgangaffiliate, transshinobu, transninja, transleader, transdeputy, transsidekick, transprofessional, transdelinquent, fictionkin (Gin - BSD)

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: hybristophilia, somnophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🩹

Positive trigger(s): helping people

Role(s): fictive, migraine holder, medical host, pain supressor

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Tighnari, Ti, Watcher

Age(s): 26

Pronouns: he/him, they/them, she/her

Gender(s): bigender, genderfaun

Orientation(s): unsure

TransID(s): transgender, permafemboy, transforestranger, transgraduate, transwatcher, permastern, transnononsense, transofficer, transsolitary, permaforestdweller

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: dendrophilia, pyrophilia, teratophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🌿

Positive trigger(s): nature walks

Role(s): fictive, sadness holder, trauma holder, soother

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Ororon, Shadow

Age(s): 22-28

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): intersex male

Orientation(s): aromantic heteroflexible

TransID(s): transvampire, transfangs, transdemon, transfatui, transdemon, permaweird, transincomplete, transsoulless

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: nyctophilia, teratophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🍷

Positive trigger(s): vampires, gardens

Role(s): fictive, socializer, spite holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Ayato

Age(s): 25-26

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): cismale

Orientation(s): bi (male pref)

TransID(s): transbobaaddict, transolderbrother, transspirit, transdragon

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: consang

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🧋

Positive trigger(s): Ayaka, boba, rainy days

Role(s): fictive, gatekeeper, ableism protector, social alter

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Ayaka, Heron, Frost

Age(s): 16-17

Pronouns: she/her

Gender(s): cisfemale

Orientation(s): bi (male pref)

TransID(s): translittlesister, transspirit, transdragon, transbird, transnobility

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: consang

Emoji signoff: ⚔️👑

Positive trigger(s): Ayato, large birds

Role(s): fictive, middle, trauma holder, academic, monarch

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Kazuha, Kaedehara, Kaede/Kade

Age(s): 18-20

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): trans male

Orientation(s): open to anything

TransID(s): transgender, transreigon, transera, transsamurai, transwanderer, transadventurer, transrunaway, permachill, transtrackrunner

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: cheirophilia, podophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️💨

Positive trigger(s): windy days, samurai

Role(s): fictive, soother, anxiety overrider, apathy holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Mualani, Lani

Age(s): 17-19

Pronouns: she/her, surf/surfs, wave/waves, shark/sharks

Gender(s): cisfemale

Orientation(s): pan, hypersexual

TransID(s): transislander, transtransgender, transsharkwhisperer, transOLD, transADHD (hyperactive)

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: hybristophilia, zoophilia (aquatic animals)

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🦈

Positive trigger(s): sharks, surfing, crashing waves

Role(s): fictive, social alter, online social alter, ADHD holder, sexual protector

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Hu Tao, Ghosty/Ghost, Haunt

Age(s): chrono 542, trans 15-18

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): trans male

Orientation(s): aromantic gay

TransID(s): transage, transgender, transghost, transspirit, transmonster, transmedium

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: spectrophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️👻

Positive trigger(s): graveyards, halloween

Role(s): fictive, anxiety holder, corrupter

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Ganyu

Age(s): chrono 3674, trans 20

Pronouns: they/them, she/her

Gender(s): female

Orientation(s): aromantic demi-bisexual

TransID(s): transdragon, transpowers, transsecretary, transmonster, transhorns, transchinese, transpeaceful

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: pyrophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️❄️

Positive trigger(s): snow, dragons

Role(s): fictive, caretaker, designated driver, protector

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Razor

Age(s): 14

Pronouns: it/its, he/him, thing/things, paw/paws

Gender(s): cismale

Orientation(s): aroace

TransID(s): transdogboy, transanimal, transmonster, transadopted, transESL, therian (wolf), permagrowling, transrestingbitchface

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: zoophilia

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🐾

Positive trigger(s): wolves, barking

Role(s): fictive, intrusive thoughts holder, defender, protector, prosecutor, rage holder, sadness holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Neuvillette, Ori, Neuvi

Age(s): chrono 1,462, trans 32

Pronouns: he/him, they/them

Gender(s): genderfaun

Orientation(s): gay (says straight)

TransID(s): transjudge, transage, transdragon, transpowers, transwings, transhorns, transancient, trandera

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: mortals

Emoji signoff: ⚔️🪶

Positive trigger(s): Wriothesley/Rio/Ryze, organizing, waterfalls, otters

Role(s): fictive, subsystem host, worker

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Wriothesley (pronounced ryze-lee), Rio, Ryze

Age(s): 39-40

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): ambiguous male

Orientation(s): biromantic gay

TransID(s): translord, transdogboy, transwolfman, transpitfighter, transmurderer, transkillcount, transfostered, transadopted, transcriminal, transadministrator, transwarden, transrolemodel

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: violentsexual, sadomasochism

Emoji signoff: ⚔️👊

Positive trigger(s): people/animals in/from adoption centers

Role(s): fictive, adopter, little supervisor/caretaker

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Keqing, Keqqi (pronounced catchy)

Age(s): 18-22

Pronouns: she/her, mew/mews

Gender(s): trans female

Orientation(s): achillean

TransID(s): transgender, transcatgirl, transstorm, transweatherphenomenon, transharmed

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: storms

Emoji signoff: ⚔️⚡️

Positive trigger(s): cats, lightning

Role(s): fictive, trauma holder

Faceclaim: 

Name(s): Kaveh

Age(s): 27

Pronouns: he/him

Gender(s): cismale

Orientation(s): heteroromantic bisexual

TransID(s): permaarchitect, transautistic, transADHD (inatentive)

Source(s): Genshin Impact

Paras: none

Emoji signoff: ⚔️💼

Positive trigger(s): victorian architecture, any building style he’s fixated on

Role(s): fictive, architect, subsystem co-host, social alter, protector

Faceclaim:

[the-michaels-hoard]

love being a subsystem love that well never be alone love that were always together love that our brain will never be truly quiet we love eachother <3333

[masquerade-flags]

subsystem alter,

Subsystem Primary Host, Subsystem Secondary Host, and Subsystem Tertiary Host role flags

Primary Host, Secondary Host, and Tertiary Host but for subsystems. These flags are meant to refer to the alter(s) in a nested subsystem that functions as the fronting alter in the wider inner world. However these can also be used for whole subsystem that function as the hosts of the archsystem.

Subsystem Body (as a role) and Subsystem Body (as an attribute) flags

What/who a nested subsystem is contained within. The subsystem body may or may not resemble (one of) the alters within.

Two versions because sometimes it more of a role and others time it kinda just is.

[moonpool-system]

Mindfront: A term for plurals, derivative of "mindform", denoting a system member's status as "in front" within the mind/their mental form, but not necessarily externally, bodily fronting. Many subsystems share a mental form or other inherent connection, and switch between whom is most aware in that subsystem without any effect on bodily front. This is intended for these members and any others that could utilize the concept of "fronting within the mind/headspace".

ex. A system consists of Host A and Subsystem B, with two members. Host A is in front, and Subsystem B is in headspace, with Subsystem member B1 doing things out of bodily front. B1 is mindfronting in their mental form. B1 encounters something their subsystem member enjoys within headspace, so member B2 switches to mindfront and continues headspace activities. Host A may or may not be aware of this; mindfronting generally has no inherent connection with bodily front.

{This post is for ALL plurals! Term was coined with subsystems in mind but free to use for any that need it}

[coining-system-terms]

This [noun] has a low split tolerance.

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[hammerman-bah]

Self Indulgent Subsystem : Wolf Pack

Name: Fenrir , Hati , Cynric

Age: 25-30

Species: werewolf

Gender: xenic , snarlgender , lysfir , forestic , slashergender , arousmic ( xenic -> male )

Orientation: omnisexual / abrosexual , arousmic ( omniromantic -> aromantic )

Pronouns: it/its , snarl/snarls , bite/bites , fury/furys , rage/rages

Role: rage holder , mutt , subsystem host , caretaker

Source: brainmade

Likes: smoking , running outside , dogs , fire , casual violence

Dislikes: sweets , gooey textures , condescension , rejection

Name: Remus , Corin , Cain

Age: 16-20

Species: werewolf

Gender: hircinic , ferusgender , aniem

Orientation: medusan , achillean

Pronouns: hy/hym , hound/hounds , pred/preds

Role: psychosis / depression holder , crybaby

Source: brainmade

Likes: studying religion , caring for others , wrestling / roughhousing

Dislikes: being restrained , cooking , romance

Kintypes: ingénue / Ophelia archetrope

Name: Silas , Jasper , Argent

Age: 17-19

Species: werewolf

Gender: transmasc , wolfdoggender , boyflux , achilleangender

Orientation: achillean

Pronouns: they/them , hx/hxm , boy/boys

Role: Audeomate , mania holder

Source: brainmade

Likes: running / chasing , roughhousing , smoking , eating , breaking things , punk music

Dislikes: sleep , soft touches , drone/ambient noise

Name: Laika , Lycaon

Age: 22-25

Species: werewolf

Gender: Demikitboy , demiboy , bunboy / bunboygender

Orientation: romeric / darcian

Pronouns: he/him , they/them , voi/void , kit/kits , paw/paws

Role: black sheep , embracer , sexual trauma holder

Source: brainmade

Likes: soft textures , edibles , smoking , sleep , soft touch , being the subject of violence

Dislikes: being violent , hair cutting , being ignored , being neglected

Kintypes: wererabbitkin / rabbitkin

Name: Benny , Benji

Age: 10-13

Species: werewolf

Gender: pupgender / lukogender

Orientation: antiamorous , orientationless

Pronouns: he/him , blast/blasts , go/gor

Role: neglect holder , innocence holder , sweetheart

Source: brainmade

Likes: fighting / wrestling , climbing , running , biting , explosions , loud music

Dislikes: romance movies , disney , being ignored , wearing feminine clothes / (trad) femininity in general