Communication

External only

Communication is external, through a system journal, a discord server, etc.

Internal conflicts

Fighting/arguing between members.

Internal only

Members communicate internally, or via headspace.

Mixed

Both internal and external communication.

Poor skills

Poor communication skills between members.

Innerworld

Absent

No headspace or inner world.

Active

Headspace is active all the time, or exists as a parallel world of some kind.

Passive

Headspace is only active while the fronter looks/focuses on it.

See also: Somvisium

Restricted

Access to headspace is restricted, for some/all members.

Knowledge

Managed

Access to knowledge is controlled/managed, like by a gatekeeper.

Mixed

A mix between Shared and Restricted.

Restricted

Knowledge is unique to each member.

Shared

Knowledge is shared between members/switches.

Memories

Managed

Access to memories is controlled/managed, like by a gatekeeper.

Mixed

A mix between shared/segregated.

Poor Recall

Memory is poor in general, like due to disorders/physical condition.

Segregated

Amnesia between members/switches.

Shared

Memories are shared between members/switches.

Switching

Managed

Fronting/switching is controlled and managed, like by a gatekeeper.

Mixed

A mix between reactive and voluntary.

Reactive

Most switches are reactions, or triggered.

Voluntary

Most switches are voluntary, or controlled.

Misc

Avisum

When system members can’t see or visualize headspace for any number of reasons, and either can’t interact with it at all or have difficulty doing so. This can be combined with sanavisum and other similar terms.

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Corpvisum

When system members can view/see and interact with headspace as well as the body interacts with the outside world. Members with the ability to interact with headspace in this way may also be able to do so while in front, but it’s not exclusive to those who can. Pronounced core-visium

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Fractal

Systems where every member is a complex and ever-changing subsystem. The system moves/copies their parts around, and fully remixes members sometimes.

Mixed System

A system with both median and multiple aspects to it. A system that is a mix between median and multiple. (Not to be confused with Mixed Origins)

Narravisum

When system members experience headspace as more of a narrative, rather than visualizing it through other means.

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Oculovisum

When system members need to visualize headspace before they can fully see it. This can also include needing to be able to visualize other system members or new additions before being able to actually see it in headspace.

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Polyfaceted

A large, primarily median system. Typically over 100 members/facets.

Synonyms: Polymedian

Polyfragmented

A large system with many fragments. Typically over 100 members.

Polymultiple

A large, primarily multiple system. Typically over 100 members.

Polyplex

A type of system in which there are several separate sidesystems that make up one larger “collective” system.

Synonyms: Magistien

Polyplex coined by Wandering Worlds, Magistien coined by The Hollow Willow #0488

Polyplural

An all-encompassing term for large systems. Typically over 100 members.

Sanavisum

When system members use sound or types of echolocation to view and interact with their headspace. This is due to them not being able to see ot visualise it for any number of reasons.

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Somvisum

When system members view headspace as if it’s playing out through daydreams. Things generally only happen in headspace when a member/fronter is aware of them.

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Trivisum

When system members view headspace as if through a third person point of view. This may be the only way they can see headspace or they may be able to change their point of view over time.

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