If a character catches the HHA representative dropping off their invitation, the representative will try to engage them in conversation. For the most part, the representatives are your normal everyday townies — well-meaning ladies who just want to do their part to make the community a better place! Players can NPC these conversations as they please; the HHA representatives may ask how you're settling in to your new home, ask if there's anything you need, offer to bring by a casserole, or other such neighborly activities. However, there are also a handful of Robbies in the HHA, and they can be a little more... insistent.
While the HHA insists that they've got everything for Friday under control (it's at a restaurant, after all; the staff there does most of the setup!), they'd be happy to accept offers of help for the future! If asked about the HHA's future plans, they'll direct him to talk to the head of the HHA, who will be in attendance at Friday's luncheon. Most of the ladies will titter and blush at any non-serious flirting; what a compliment! If Wei is too forward, he might get a "Why, Mr. Wei, my husband wouldn't be too happy if he could hear that!" or similar response, but for the most part they'll seem to respond positively.
To respond to your questions about sign-ups: At this time, we have no plans for non-anesthetic surgeries or vivisections. While it was only an example in your question, there is no intent to change aspects of characters' physical sex, either, as we realize this could be triggering to many players.
The purpose of the Opt-Outs section of the sign-up form is to ensure we do not accidentally present players who volunteer for this plot with content that may be triggering to them. While we understand that not being able to limit the extent of opt-ins introduces an element of the unknown into what may befall characters (and that this can be worrying as a player), we wish to preserve the horror aspects of the game to their greatest extent and find that uncertainty of the unknown to be an important part of the game's atmosphere. Similarly, the use of the regain mechanic to recover from metaplot-related injuries or alterations is to allow an "out" of sorts from events that might otherwise be permanent. If players are worried about their icons not properly reflecting their character's state, we encourage them to make use of the Identifying Features + Medical Information section in their Permissions post to note any changes that may have occurred.
A calm, unremarkable stay in Santa Rosita is unfortunately not in the cards for any of the characters that have been brought there. We encourage all players to consider carefully whether they wish to take the risk of relinquishing their character's well-being to the mods for any metaplot sign-ups.
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While the HHA insists that they've got everything for Friday under control (it's at a restaurant, after all; the staff there does most of the setup!), they'd be happy to accept offers of help for the future! If asked about the HHA's future plans, they'll direct him to talk to the head of the HHA, who will be in attendance at Friday's luncheon. Most of the ladies will titter and blush at any non-serious flirting; what a compliment! If Wei is too forward, he might get a "Why, Mr. Wei, my husband wouldn't be too happy if he could hear that!" or similar response, but for the most part they'll seem to respond positively.
To respond to your questions about sign-ups: At this time, we have no plans for non-anesthetic surgeries or vivisections. While it was only an example in your question, there is no intent to change aspects of characters' physical sex, either, as we realize this could be triggering to many players.
The purpose of the Opt-Outs section of the sign-up form is to ensure we do not accidentally present players who volunteer for this plot with content that may be triggering to them. While we understand that not being able to limit the extent of opt-ins introduces an element of the unknown into what may befall characters (and that this can be worrying as a player), we wish to preserve the horror aspects of the game to their greatest extent and find that uncertainty of the unknown to be an important part of the game's atmosphere. Similarly, the use of the regain mechanic to recover from metaplot-related injuries or alterations is to allow an "out" of sorts from events that might otherwise be permanent. If players are worried about their icons not properly reflecting their character's state, we encourage them to make use of the Identifying Features + Medical Information section in their Permissions post to note any changes that may have occurred.
A calm, unremarkable stay in Santa Rosita is unfortunately not in the cards for any of the characters that have been brought there. We encourage all players to consider carefully whether they wish to take the risk of relinquishing their character's well-being to the mods for any metaplot sign-ups.