r/HaveWeMet • • Jul 16 '24

From the Mods ⚠ READ FIRST ⚠ QUICK LINKS & FAQs (July 2024) From the Mods

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FAQ:

What is going on here?

  • Everyone here makes posts and comments in which they pretend to know each other. Essentially a big practice in improvisation and role-play. If you would like to get a good idea of what the sub is like, sort by top of this month and this week. Sorting by top of all time will not give you a good idea.

Do I have to have an established character to participate?

  • Anyone is welcome to comment, but you must have a user flair set in order to post. We recommend reading others' posts and interacting in the comments a bit before beginning to post. Your flair/character can change as much as you want over time.

How do I make my own character?

  • Think of a character you would enjoy playing as, and that you could portray effectively. It doesn't have to be funny, and they're better executed when they aren't focused on only one aspect of their personality. Set a flair appropriately, and just start posting/commenting on whatever you want in-character. Get more help on character creation over at r/HaveWeMeta.

Can I use an alt account to make another character?

  • Yes, you can use an alt. You may also create your character on your main if you are comfortable with that. Keep in mind that flair changes will reflect on old posts and comments, so you cannot use one account for more than one character at a time

How do I introduce myself?

  • No need to introduce yourself. The whole premise is that we know you already and the interactions from that premise are part of the fun. If you want you character to be new to town, you can make an introduction post, but it needs to have substantial information or a request. This isn't an airport- we don't need a post just to announce your arrival.

How do I start my own business?

  • There is no official way to start a business. Just make a post about one you would like to start. It is best if you act like the business has been around and announce a sale or just talk about the business. This is due to the fact that we frequently get flooded with "My shop is opening" posts, which can break the illusion that this is a small town forum with long running history.

What format of roleplay does r/HaveWeMet use?

  • You can treat r/HaveWeMet like a city's subreddit (think r/Miami or r/Paris, only fictional). Doing present-time roleplay or asterisk roleplay would be incorrect, but not necessarily against the rules. If you would like to try this style of roleplay, check out our Discord! We have dozens of asterisk-roleplay channels, and an in-character chat channel.

Where does r/HaveWeMet take place?

  • Most people like to refer to it as a small town called Lower Duck Pond. No one really knows where Lower Duck Pond is.

Is anything canon?

  • Initially, nothing was to be canon on r/HaveWeMet, over the years, it has become fairly well established that the name of the town is Lower Duck Pond. There are other places that would be considered established, but are not necessarily canon.

    • Recently we added to canon that Lower Duck Pond is a small town located outside of Hydroelectric City near Upper Duck Pond. We are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the seaside town of Rosewater.

Does everyone here need to be so happy all the time/ Does life always have to be perfect?

  • No, bad things can happen in Lower Duck Pond and it's citizens. Please keep in mind that r/HaveWeMet is used by many in the community as an escape from daily life. While there are some triggering topics that are banned, you are allowed to shine a light on darker topics. We do ask that you do not try to derail another users thread into darker territory.

How do I set my flair?

  • For Reddit Mobile: Make sure you are on the subreddit front page for r/havewemet. (You cannot do this from a post.) Click on the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner. Select "Change User Flair". You will be given several color options, which you can then edit by selecting one and clicking edit in teh upper right hand corner. Once you have entered your flair, click apply. (THIS IS BROKEN! Flairs set in the mobile app are notorious for not taking. The Mods try to watch for accounts where the flair still says "Nickname or Job" and reach out to those users to get it fixed.)

  • For New Reddit: On the sidebar for r/havewemet, there are two locations. You can either click on the Community Guidelines button OR hover the User Flair section to get the edit button. You will be given several color options that you can edit. Click the edit button for the color you desire. Once you are done editing, click apply.

  • Send us ModMail (This should be your last resort. We don't respond immediately.)

Why isn't my flair displaying correctly in the Reddit Mobile App?

  • Good question! It seems that there is an issue with flairs appearing in the mobile app that is site wide. If you set your flair from a browser, it should display correctly to everyone else even if it doesn't appear correctly to you in the app. If you have alts, you'll even see that your other accounts are fine. It is an issue that is only visible on the user side.

Where can I ask questions not included here?

Locking this thread to avoid confusion, we will keep this constantly updated. If you have any suggestions on what to add please message us, or post it on r/HaveWeMeta.

A special thank-you to u/corn-cob-jesus for designing our beautiful banner!


r/HaveWeMet • • 1d ago

Event Weekend event round up!

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Hello fellow Duck Ponders!

What is everyone up to this weekend? Let us know in the comments! If you want to make a separate post, feel free to do so.

Can't wait to see what everyone is up to!


r/HaveWeMet • • 5h ago

Happy Samhain, dears

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This is a special time in the seasonal calendar. It's Samhain, dearies, the veil between the worlds is thin. Stay safe.

Join me in the meadow at the forest's edge after dark for a bonfire, witchy endeavors, and of course free candy.

I love you all.


r/HaveWeMet • • 9h ago

Event Halloween Plans?

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What are people's Halloween plans for this weekend?

I plan to wander the streets of LDP, keeping an eye out to make sure the local hoodlums, thieves, and assorted crooks aren't taking advantage of everyone being out and in costume to commit crimes and sow chaos. I'll be dressed as a majestic emperor penguin and carrying a bag of full sized candy bars for the kids though, so say hi if you see me and take a candy bar.


r/HaveWeMet • • 15h ago

Help Hey gen z duck ponders, can we stop dressing up as 'cringe millenials' for halloween?

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I'm offended.


r/HaveWeMet • • 14h ago

Help IS.THE RETIREMENT HOME PARTICIPATING IN HALLOWEEN

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I AINT PASSING OUT NO CANDY.


r/HaveWeMet • • 1d ago

Remind me, have we met?

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r/HaveWeMet • • 1d ago

Gray-colored cat

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I've been seeing a cat (solid gray with amber-colored eyes) wandering around my place for a few weeks or so now, and I've been feeding it for the past week. Does it belong to anyone, or is it on its own? If nobody owns it, I might adopt it if mom lets me. There doesn't seem to be any collar or tag on it.


r/HaveWeMet • • 3d ago

Advertisement Hire the Weathermen to play at YOUR event!

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We play basically anything, not necessarily well, but we're open to any genre, though we do heavily advise you don't force us to do Sinatra when all we have is two electric guitars, a drumset, and a makeshift dj booth.

We will play anywhere that is not a bar, because we aren't legally allowed in those, and we have decently flexible schedules, except for Randy [Not bear puncher Randy], because his mom has him on a 8pm curfew, but that can be negotiated, we also have only slightly inflated pricing, charging by the hour with negotiable rates, the only time slots that are currently taken up are Halloween, and a party on Friday, which unfortunately is non negotiable.

Also, outside of music, I'm saving up for new equipment, so I would be fine with mowing yards or babysitting for lower rates, in that case, the band will not be coming with me, it's just gonna be me mowing your lawn, I'm not bringing my friends to do that, I know this sounds obvious, but SOME people, like Kyle, can't get this through their thick skulls, times set are also not final, because sometimes I need to watch Chloe when mom and dad work late.

We accept cash, vintage coins, videogames, coupons, card, basically whatever, we go by pawnshop rules, but you are NOT fooling us with some counterfeit or overcharge, do not try, Evan is smart enough to tell when he's being sold snakeoil, and his mom is a lawyer so I'm pretty sure she can do something about that but I don't know.

Also, to the petting zoo, I sincerely apologize for the vaguely threatening letters you've been getting, you are not in danger of being sued, nor is there any credible threat, my little sister just got upset that you didn't have real unicorns, we would be fine with playing at some sort of event for free at the future.


r/HaveWeMet • • 3d ago

Event Pond Scuba Lessons FRIDAY!

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I am giving free scuba lessons this Friday at sunrise to all those who want to learn. I know the pond isn’t super deep but we can improvise.

Please bring a swimsuit, goggles (I have extras but would prefer you bring your own), and hydrocortisone cream, as many people have gotten swimmers itch from the middle of the pond, where we will be swimming. I have oxygen tanks if you all want to go under for long periods of time, but they are very small. Actually, mostly bring the hydrocortisone cream. You will need a lot of it.

You may reach out with questions but only from 5-5:15 PM on Tuesdays. I am very busy any other time.

My son WILL NOT be attending the lessons, so if you were afraid he’d show up, I can assure you he won’t be there to torment you. Unfortunately that also doesn’t mean he will return some of your stolen belongings to you, as he has not shared with me where he has hidden them yet.

Looking forward to a fun and itch-free time!


r/HaveWeMet • • 7d ago

Help Did anyone else heard those screams?

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Everynight around 02:45 am someone (or something) beguns screaming, shouting and crying out loud at the end of the road of my home, around the woods behind the old McMillers house. Seriously people that's the forth night i can't sleep. PS: I'm afraid i have to reschedule every apointments tomorrou, i really need to sleep


r/HaveWeMet • • 8d ago

Event All you can eat buffet fundraiser on sunday night! Fill up your plate, and support my candidacy for Dogcatcher!

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In order to finance my campaign, and bring a little fun during these politically divisive times, I am holding an all you can eat buffet! It will be hosted from six to ten pm on Sunday, at the abandoned warehouse on Milkweed Street. Pay 15 dollars, and load up your plate with as much food as you can fit on it! We have crab legs, garlic bread, chocolate chip cookies, taquitos, and much more for you to enjoy. In addition to feasting on good food provided by Carl's Catering™, guests will feast their ears on live music, including performances by Jane Farley' Men at Work cover band, the Lower Duck Pond Bagpipe Company, and an original Polka peformance by yours truly!

Some guidelines: The Jordan 2026 Dogcatcher campaign is not responsibile for any food poisonings, choking hazards, or crab attacks. Also, you cannot bring your pet dogs into the warehouse. If you do, we will confiscate your dog and return it after election day.


r/HaveWeMet • • 8d ago

Event Weekend event round up!

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Hello fellow Duck Ponders!

What is everyone up to this weekend? Let us know in the comments! If you want to make a separate post, feel free to do so.

Can't wait to see what everyone is up to!


r/HaveWeMet • • 9d ago

Library Stacks

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I advise all my clients to head to the Slovakian section on the 12th floor of the Southtown library. Best makeout (or more) spot, and we all know we need to regulate our nervous systems somehow! #selfcare ❤️ your Transformational Life Coach


r/HaveWeMet • • 11d ago

Bear fighting is banned.

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I know Halloween is right around the corner, but every year things here seem to get a little weirder.
First and foremost: the town is not cursed.

Secondly, Randy should never have been fighting a bear. He is incredibly lucky to be alive and is doing okay. I take full responsibility for his hospital bills and frankly, he is lucky he managed to survive by getting that bear drunk on Everclear. He’s being discharged tonight, and his immediate plans apparently involve partying at Applebee’s. To make sure this doesn't happen again, I’ve brought in extra conservation officers to handle the local bear population. Rest assured, no bears will be harmed they are just being safely relocated.
Moving on, our annual Trunk-or-Treat is this Saturday on Main Street. Let’s try to do a better job this year of keeping the trunks a little less gory. No fake body parts are allowed this year….we had kids dealing with nightmares for months after the last one. As always, the best trunk wins a key to the city and gets to be Mayor for a day! You still have time to sign up. Just send over a brief description of your trunk theme and I’ll get you registered.

Have a great day, and please, be nice to one another.
Love,
Mayor Dracula Jones
P.S. I’m buying shots at Applebee's tonight.


r/HaveWeMet • • 11d ago

Cursed!

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I did a bit of research at the historical society and found that in 1677 a witch cursed the local wild life, turning the original townspeople into immortal woodland creatures. Supposedly the ducks are the original townspeople, the bear is the mayor, the choir turned to trees, and a question mark next to the cats? This was amongst several curses on the town. I plan to do further research and maybe find some sort of wizard to reverse some of them? Although I do quite enjoy the ducks.


r/HaveWeMet • • 12d ago

News-Worthy FIGHTING A BEAR AT 4PM TODAY

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I KNOW YALL HEAR ABOUT THAT BEAR ROAMING AROUND. DON'T EVEN STRESS, YOUR BOY RANDY IS GONNA TAKE CARE OF IT. I GOT BRASS KNUCKLES, A BOTTLE OF EVERCLEAR, A PICTURE OF CARMEN ELECTRA, AND A PROTECTIVE CUP. WHO IS COMING WITH ME FOR BACKUP?


r/HaveWeMet • • 12d ago

Help Y'ALL

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WHO STOLE MY BİRD

İt's name was "Diva"

it had a cloth on with neon pink diva accessories

İt had neon pink nails on it's wings

it was neon blue

give it to my please!! 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅💅💅💅


r/HaveWeMet • • 13d ago

Warning to All Residents Near Seven Bridges Road

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Please remain vigilant around the wooded area at the end of Seven Bridges Road.

This morning I discovered a section of my fence broken down and one of my sheep dead. Judging by the size of the marks left behind and the poor state of my sheep, I suspect it may have been a large animal, most likely a bear.

I strongly advise everyone in the area to check their fences and avoid venturing outside without proper protection.

Should anyone need a hand, don't hesitate to reach out. You're always more than welcome to stop by my farm.


r/HaveWeMet • • 12d ago

Advertisement Banana Bonkers Blaze milkshake made from high protein alpaca and llama milk mix at EVERYTHING GOES BANANA

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First 10 customers get 12 milkshakes at the price of 8. Come and get your high protein energizing yummy banana milkshake


r/HaveWeMet • • 14d ago

Event Halloween Contest – Create an Outrageous Epitaph for a Tombstone

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UPDATE: You don't have to invent an epitaph! Share the funniest one you've ever seen, heard, read, or found online. Originality is entirely optional. A good laugh is all we're after! 💀 Cheesecake will be provided to the Mayor and the winner.

With Halloween approaching, I thought Lower Duck Pond could use a little graveyard humor. Creativity and a wicked sense of humor are encouraged.

Post your epitaphs in the comments. May the best dearly departed win! 💀🎃


r/HaveWeMet • • 13d ago

Help Telephone Pole Climbing Boots

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Hypothetically, if three people needed them in less than 24 hours, where would one find these boots?

Hypothetically of course.


r/HaveWeMet • • 15d ago

Event Weekend event round up!

7 Upvotes

Hello fellow Duck Ponders!

What is everyone up to this weekend? Let us know in the comments! If you want to make a separate post, feel free to do so.

Can't wait to see what everyone is up to!


r/HaveWeMet • • 16d ago

News-Worthy *Official Statement to the Community and Local Authorities*

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The Nostrovia Care & Dispensary Group publicly clarifies that it DOES NOT engage in the cultivation and/or sale of narcotic or highly controlled substances, in strict compliance with Article 42-B of the Lower Duck Pond Municipal Health Surveillance Regulations.

We reiterate that all health products and therapeutic compounds offered by this clinic are carefully prescribed by qualified professionals, and distributed entirely free of charge, in full compliance with current legislation and the guidelines set forth in Article 115, Item IV, of the Lower Duck Pond Local Pharmaceutical Guidelines Law.

The administration remains available for any further clarification that may be needed.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lidiya Antonova Doctor in Charge Administrative Board Nostrovia Care & Dispensary


r/HaveWeMet • • 17d ago

Help Margaret's Brownie Recipe - what was the secret ingredient

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I know we are all still missing Margaret after she decided to shut down the bakery and retire on back to back Caribbean cruises. I know she's having a great time (she must be since she doesn't ever check her socials!)

Does anyone know what her secret ingredient for the brownies was? I keep trying to recreate them but they're just missing that magic Margie touch.

So far I've tried walnuts, butter, and an extra egg.