What Personality Type Are You (MBTI)
There are 16 types and everyone is one of them!

I am an ENFJ. It stands for Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging.

If you are familiar with MBTI, you know what I mean. If you are not, you may not be very clear on what that means and the Judging part especially might be misleading. It does not mean I'm Judgemental. It means (generally) that given the choice between making a decision (regardless of how much information I have) and postponing making a decision while I gather more and more information, I prefer to make decisions. This can sometimes lead to foreclosing on decisions early! A weakness that I am now aware of and can potentially mitigate or look out for, because I have an awareness of my personality type.

DISCLAIMER: This is not for everyone. Some people are not going to be interested in this, or will feel like they are being put in a box. I understand and empathize with your point of view. Feel free to not contribute to this thread! Nothing wrong with that.

Also, this is for typing YOU, not your character. There should be or will be at some point a thread for IC personality types and discussion.

Over the last year I've drawn some conclusions about role play and personality type. I find it a fascinating study and Sindome is ripe with potential for investigating the psychological and sociological implications of personality type both in a real world setting and a fictional world. And how they relate!

If you want to post your personality type (and percentages) this is a free test that you can take!

www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

My results (I take the test at different times and with different levels of sobriety)

Sober 20 hours, Sept 14th, 2014: E(78%) N(62%) F(62%) J(33%)

Somewhat stoned, Midnight, December 3rd, 2014: E(56%) N(62%) F(50%) J(22%)

Somewhat stoned, 11:30PM, December 15th, 2014: E(67%) N(62%) F(75%) J(33%)

I'd love to discuss with anyone who's interested and so inclined, the various implications of personality type on RP. Also, at some point I may create an [IC] version of this thread so people can take the test as their characters. Note, that this is an OOC thread, and you should take the test as yourself, if you are so inclined.

Some of you probably already know your personality type and you can definitely post it here without taking the test, though I do think the percentages are just as important as the letters.

I will go over the basics of MBTI now, but if you want more information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator

Also, if you want to know more about my personality type or others a good place to start is 'Portrait of an ENFJ' or 'Portrait of an INTJ' or whatever. Usually the first result is a good place to read up.

There are 16 personality types. Each type is represented by 4 letters. Each slot (for a letter) has two options.

E/I Extrovert or Introvert

N/S iNtuitive or Sensing

F/T Feeling or Thinking

J/P Judging or Perceiving

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E/I is straight forward.

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N's take in information through a 'sixth sense'. Like if you have ever walked into a room and just known there was tension.

S's take in information through their 5 senses in a very literal fashion.

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F's are 66% female usually and make choices / come to conclusions based on how they FEEL about things, generally.

T's are 66% male and usually make choices / come to conlusions based on logic.

^ I believe this male/female divide may be where traditional gender roles developed, but that's just a personal thought on it.

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J's prefer to come to conclusions and make choices and plan longer term

P's prefer to be more spontaneous and tend to adopt a wait and see attitude

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Each type has a functional stack, which is like an order of operations for your personality.

ENFJ functional stack:

Primary: Extroverted Feeling

Auxiliary: Introverted iNtuition

Tertiary: Extroverted Sensing

Inferior: Introverted Thinking

Your primary develops early in life. If you are Introverted it will be introverted. If you are extroverted, it will be extroverted.

Your secondary develops in your late teens to early 20s.

Your Tertiary develops in your 30s usually.

And you develop your inferior later in life.

There are also 4 shadow functions which come out when you are stressed but that's a another topic.

Your middle two letters are your temperament. People with similar temperaments have certain things in common.

More info available here: http://www.keirsey.com/4temps/overview_temperaments.asp

You can also think of each letter you have in common with someone as a bridge of communication. The more letters the (generally) less effort you need to expend to effectively communicate with a person.

Consider that we all (at least most people I know) grew up with 'do unto others as others do unto you' being a big staple of how you treat others. And that is great!

However, that means that we tend to communicate with others how we want to be communicated with. And that leaves us ripe for misinterpretations.

I will give a brief example based on my own experiences on Sindome that actually led me to pick up MBTI and really embrace it.

I spent 4-5 hours working on some admin documentation and about 5 minutes working on the styles for it (to match the website style guide Johnny has us use). I shared the doc with Johnny.

Instead of telling me great job, wow, you really put hard work into this, he started picking it apart. He was very critical of aspects of it that I hadn't put much time into (like the styles) and kept nit picking things.

And I am sitting there like, "FUUUUUUCCCKKKKKK YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUU" because I just put in like 4 fucking hours on a Saturday writing documentation for new admin WITHOUT BEING ASKED.

Later that week I was shown a book on Personality Type by a friend. We were skimming through the book when I got to Johnny's personality type (I wont mention it here because if he wants to post it he can). In the book, the example that was used about how his personality type could be misunderstood was:

A person of this personality type believes that one of their biggest resources is their own time and input. If a person of this personality type finds an idea does not have merit they will just tend to ignore that idea or be very unenthusiastic about it.

However, if they find an idea has merit, they will begin to pick it apart, to break it down, to offer their thoughts on it and how it could be improved. This is one of the biggest compliments they can give something. Their own time and thought and contributions to it.

It took me aback. I consider myself VERY in tune with other people and what message they are trying to give and this was a COMPLETELY different take on the interaction. It went from me feeling disheartened that Johnny didn't appreciate my contribution, to me feeling like he had really given me a compliment by wanting to improve my work.

So, without further ado-- I open this up to players who want to discuss MBTI, Jung, Personality Type in general, and specifically as how it relates to RP.

ENFJ is considered 'The Giver' but it's also considered 'The Cult Leader'. A title that makes me smile because on Sindome, In Character, I have done just that. What are all of you? I'm dying to know!

--Slither

You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (38%)

You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)

ISTP

Introvert(67%) Sensing(12%) Thinking(62%) Perceiving(11%)

You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (67%)

You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (12%)

You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (62%)

You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

ESFJ

Extravert(56%) Sensing(75%) Feeling(38%) Judging(1%)

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (56%)

You have distinct preference of Sensing over Intuition (75%)

You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)

You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%)

I tend to go with my gut instinct when I feel strongly about something, but I analyze the possible consequences of nearly anything I do. I vaguely recall being labeled an introvert when I was a kid, too. I also was really stressed out as a kid though, so looking back I sometimes wonder if they were related.

Introvert(22%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(1%) Judging(44%)

You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (22%)

You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)

You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (1%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)

Extravert(33%) Sensing(1%) Feeling(38%) Judging(11%)

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (33%)

You have marginal or no preference of Sensing over Intuition (1%)

You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)

You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (33%)

You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)

You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)

INTJ

Introvert(33%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(100%) Judging(44%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (33%)

You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)

You have strong preference of Thinking over Feeling (100%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)

If there are other ENFJ's out there that want to weigh in on this feel free.

For Me:

A good friend of mine calls it 'punching people in the feels'.

It's something that as an ENFJ, I find I am very good at. Extroverted Feeling along with Introverted Intuition is probably a driving factor here. I find it lets me sense on some levels what is going to really let me slip the knife in and twist (feeling wise! unless that feeling is pain and then it's probably an actual knife (ICly)).

What do each of you feel your personality type lends itself towards in terms of a Personality Type RP Super Power?

(T was1% so it interchanges with F and I find I'm more T now than when younger though, I can definitely be more F many times [up to25%].) :)

E=slight N = Moderate to high T/F interchangeable J slight to moderate

Personality Type RP super power?

Not sure what you mean there but, psychic?

(Certain those of you out there - shush. I know who you are.)

I don't know how this affects RP (I've gone with the flow as I learned) but in various games, each character is different whether I've been a pc or gm/dm. Getting to make another PC pale was a highlight. Pissing off / annoying an entire LARP group - hell yea! (Got 10 bonus exp that night) (Wasn't even a Malkavian.) Trying to be a peace maker when you're a kinfolk who's been turned into a vampire (Old time WOD, not remade).

(I'm getting over some odd cold so I might've misunderstood. Quite possible.)

I can understand Slither's, 'punching people in the feels'. It helps when creating a story concept or piece. I guess having this personality helps, in a way, to see how to hurt others as well as how to help others.

Did it thrice.

This is a pretty comprehensive one with interesting result readings.

I'm the Debater

https://www.16personalities.com/entp-personality

Individual traits:

Introverted – 61%,

Intuitive – 63%,

Feeling – 54%,

Prospecting – 75%,

Turbulent – 58%.

Role: Diplomat

Strategy: Constant Improvement

https://www.16personalities.com/profiles/57bf86f99436f

It could be surfaced on your @stats to help keep GMs and you on the same page about your character's personality.

It could be something that further defines NPCs and how they are played from one GM to the next too.

Introvert(41%) Sensing(16%) Feeling(12%) Perceiving(16%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (41%)

You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (16%)

You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)

You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (16%)

My favorite things to RP are tense, one on one conversations - political maneuverings and games of information and alliances and what not. The whys of why things are happening, and how they are effecting the overall whole of the mix. Trying to get the big picture, through the subjective lenses and experiences of different people and events.

I enjoy having an environment where we can be so potentially mean and destructive to each other IC'ly, but OOC strife can be frustrating or disorientating - especially if the reasons for the OOC strife have to be guessed at or aren't clear or muddled in some fashion, whether that be rudeness or otherwise.

The massive length of RL time that it takes to shape a character into a fully formed person, at least with the stats to back them up - is probably the most frustrating aspect, as I would prefer to have the character leap from CG more or less fully formed, but without that aspect, I'd probably lose interest as soon as they took the shape I wanted, without forming the IC relationships to maintain interest.

Keep in mind I'm only using the word frustrating not to complain about the game, but in the spirit of the questions asked above. I wouldn't be playing if these destroyed the experience for me, and I can understand the reasoning behind most.

F = 59% Whicch is describes me to a to the core. I'll have to take this again and see if I'm fairly fluid or not thouh. I have BP so I change. Especially throughout the seasons.

Introvert(19%) iNtuitive(22%) Thinking(41%) Perceiving(3%)

- You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (19%)

- You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (22%)

- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (41%)

- You have marginal or no preference of Perceiving over Judging (3%)

I find it difficult answering the "in social situations" questions. It really depends on the situation. I small gathering would get a different answer from me than a large one and social interactions with friends and/or acquaintances feel very different that those with strangers or people I barely know. They really aught to be more specific when describing some of these scenarios!

(not sure about this result).

INTJ

Introvert(62%) iNtuitive(47%) Thinking(66%) Judging(28%)

•You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (62%)

•You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (47%)

•You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (66%)

•You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (28%)

To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.

INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.

Functional Analysis Of The INTJ

Introverted iNtuition

INTJs are idea people. Anything is possible; everything is negotiable. Whatever the outer circumstances, INTJs are ever perceiving inner pattern-forms and using real-world materials to operationalize them. Others may see what is and wonder why; INTJs see what might be and say "Why not?!" Paradoxes, antinomies, and other contradictory phenomena aptly express these intuitors' amusement at those whom they feel may be taking a particular view of reality too seriously. INTJs enjoy developing unique solutions to complex problems.

Extraverted Thinking

Thinking in this auxiliary role is a workhorse. Closure is the payoff for efforts expended. Evaluation begs diagnosis; product drives process. As they come to light, Thinking tends, protects, affirms and directs iNtuition's offspring, fully equipping them for fulfilling and useful lives. A faithful pedagogue, Thinking argues not so much on its own behalf, but in defense of its charges. And through this process these impressionable ideas take on the likeness of their master.

Introverted Feeling

Feeling has a modest inner room, two doors down from the Most Imminent iNtuition. It doesn't get out much, but lends its influence on behalf of causes which are Good and Worthy and Humane. We may catch a glimpse of it in the unspoken attitude of good will, or the gracious smile or nod. Some question the existence of Feeling in this type, yet its unseen balance to Thinking is a cardinal dimension in the full measure of the INTJ's soul.

Extraverted Sensing

Sensing serves with a good will, or not at all. As other inferior functions, it has only a rudimentary awareness of context, amount or degree. Thus INTJs sweat the details or, at times, omit them. "I've made up my mind, don't confuse me with the facts" could well have been said by an INTJ on a mission. Sensing's extraverted attitude is evident in this type's bent to savor sensations rather than to merely categorize them. Indiscretions of indulgence are likely an expression of the unconscious vengeance of the inferior.

Famous INTJs:

Hannibal, Carthaginian military leader

C. S. Lewis

Augustus Caesar (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus)

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor

Donald Rumsfeld, former US Secretary of Defense

Thomas Jefferson

John F. Kennedy

Woodrow Wilson

Fictional INTJs:

Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the Lambs)

Clarice Starling (Silence of the Lambs)

Gandalf the Grey (J. R. R. Tolkein's Middle Earth books)

Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' nemesis

Average in Openness

Low in Conscientiousness

Low in Extraversion

Low in Agreeableness

High in Neuroticism

Introvert(34%) iNtuitive(19%) Thinking(34%) Perceiving(12%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (34%)

You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (19%)

You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (34%)

You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (12%)

didn't really think this personality was going to work,but I guess it knows me.

Introverted 34%

Intuitive 6%

Thinking 22%

Judging 47%

iNtuitive. 41%

Thinking. 9%

Judging. 44%

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (47%)

You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (22%)

You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (66%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (31%)

Sounds about right, expected introvert to be a lot higher though.

WHERE MY ENFJ HOMIES AT?

CAFFEEEIIIINE!

We're here!

I may switch F/T but Slither, myself and I'm sure others are here.

Decided to try the Ocean one and got The Philosopher.

Introvert(34%) iNtuitive(20%) Feeling(31%) Judging(1%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (34%)

You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (20%)

You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (31%)

You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%)

Spot-on for me to be called an advocate personality type, because I actually spent quite a few years being an activist in Detroit: https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality

INFJs really do have to work to take care of themselves, and learn the value of the long run in fighting for what they believe. Otherwise, younger people in this personality type can experience burnout because they don't have proper guidance.

It's both extremely challenging as well as fun. And the immersion. To die for.

We seem to be rare.

Mine is:

You are modest, trusting and have faith in human nature.

Interested in new and creative ideas, you have a vivid imagination; although sometimes you can become lost in your ideas, losing sight of the task in hand.

You feel genuine concern for the wellbeing of others, but can struggle with organization, meaning that you sometimes unintentionally fail to respond to their needs.

Enjoying quiet and solitary activities, such as reading, you value your privacy.

Although you are passive in your approach to achieving goals, you cooperate with others, prioritizing the demands that you consider important.

You struggle to exert self-control and can be susceptible to taking risks, always open to trying new experiences. Conflicts cause you distress but you tend to suppress the negative emotions that you feel.

It's pretty damn accurate...

INFJ

Introvert(34%) iNtuitive(34%) Feeling(31%) Judging(25%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (34%)

You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (34%)

You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (31%)

You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (25%)

I haven't taken it in about a year - maybe I'm getting jaded!

https://www.16personalities.com/infj-personality

"The INFJ personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world. As Diplomats, they have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them apart is the accompanying Judging (J) trait – INFJs are not idle dreamers, but people capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact."

https://www.16personalities.com/infp-personality

"INFP personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, INFPs have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is unfortunately high for the INFP personality type – but when they find like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they feel will be a fountain of joy and inspiration."

I feel like I'm somewhere between these two, which I guess makes sense as it's my lowest percentage. Sindome and dark cyberpunk was not the easiest theme for me to mesh with, obviously. lol. I do love it, though; it sort of feels like a personality exercise. As my characters are usually anything but idealists.

My ocean is here: https://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/results/?o=63,63,100&c=69,75,75&e=75,38,0&a=31,38,0&n=88,56,81&y=1990&g=f

Open-mindedness

You are relatively open to new experiences. (Your percentile: 73)

Conscientiousness

You are well-organized, and are reliable. (Your percentile: 72)

Extraversion

You probably enjoy spending quiet time alone. (Your percentile: 14)

Agreeableness

You find it easy to criticize others. (Your percentile: 0)

Negative Emotionality

You are a generally anxious person and tend to worry about things. (Your percentile: 91)

Oh, well, pretty me. The real me, haha. Also don't mind the percentile 0, I'm sure they wanted to put 5, and the button was missing, mwahahah. *Coughs*

I also took MBTI too. Results: INTJ-A so I'm architect.

I'm going to redo. *is gone mumbling about not being so robotic*

ENFJs are pretty rare!

Interesting test.

I wonder if everyone is high on the "sneakiness" scale.

Like usual, I find that the questions are not really great, lacking range and/or context. A common example is when questions ask if you like crowds or not or if you like being the center of attention or not. Honestly, they need more context. In small gatherings and professional environments I tend to be more central and enjoy it. In other circumstances (a busy theme park or a club) I prefer to blend in. Maybe I'm just too nitpicky!