As a Sleeper, I can tell you that physical appearance is an important determining criteria in who I go out with. There are some twenty percent of people who everyone else wants to sleep with, marry, date and compete for, because they're hot. Their Life Pattern is pleasing to the eye. Before awakening, characters in WoD see things in very much the same way. They may be highly empathic, have an Awareness rating and appreciate people's deeper qualities, but if there's no physical chemistry, close friendship is generally as far as things go.
I would think that Awakening could change that to some degree. The question is, how much and how soon? You are still in the habit of noticing beauty or handsomeness first, even if you try not to. It is hardwired into you, biologically. The new Sphere Perceptions that you gain access to will have you scanning everything and everyone for a while. Mind, Spirit and Time are the most obvious windows into previously hidden aspects of other people.
If you could override the disqualifying criteria, the range of people you could chose as romantic partners broadens quite a bit. People who aren't usually sought after are like undiscovered treasures. They have a lot to offer. Being the one person who takes the time to unlock their amorous potential might be rewarding and enlightening. I have two Mage NPC concepts based mainly around this question.
At the same time, you could just use your new abilities to hone in on that 4 or 5 appearance woman or man you were dreaming of before, paying even less attention to other possibilities.
Thoughts?
Sentiments?
I would think that Awakening could change that to some degree. The question is, how much and how soon? You are still in the habit of noticing beauty or handsomeness first, even if you try not to. It is hardwired into you, biologically. The new Sphere Perceptions that you gain access to will have you scanning everything and everyone for a while. Mind, Spirit and Time are the most obvious windows into previously hidden aspects of other people.
If you could override the disqualifying criteria, the range of people you could chose as romantic partners broadens quite a bit. People who aren't usually sought after are like undiscovered treasures. They have a lot to offer. Being the one person who takes the time to unlock their amorous potential might be rewarding and enlightening. I have two Mage NPC concepts based mainly around this question.
At the same time, you could just use your new abilities to hone in on that 4 or 5 appearance woman or man you were dreaming of before, paying even less attention to other possibilities.
Thoughts?
Sentiments?
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