About This Column
Welcome to the first edition of the Royal Register! This is a probably temporary column because I don't believe it will be a success. But I will try anyways. Please send any questions you might have to me at ZotPrincess@aol.com, because it is my dream to become a friend to everyone and be as helpful as possible. I will keep all your thoughts and questions confidential, not to worry! I will send back advice, if I can give any, and I might post it up here. You needn't tell me your name, just sign it in a nickname, maybe related to your problem. I have written two example problems so you may get an idea on how to write yours! Enjoy!

Identity Crisis
Dear Princess,
I am having a terrible time discovering my cyber idenity. Previously, I have been acting as the person I want to be, instead of who I really am. In Imagine SIM, it is harder not to reveal my true, geeky self to friends, though I don't really like who I am. I am neither happy with my personality or looks. Courtiers and family have asked for my picture, and instead I sent them one of a model. We are thinking of meeting, and I don't know what to do! Should I tell them who I really am, or continue acting and pretending to look like some dream woman? Please help!
Signed,
Not-so-perfect.

Dear Not-so-perfect,
It seems to me you have gotten yourself in an identity crisis. There is nothing wrong with being the person you aspire to be *personality-wise,* because that part of you is really you if you can create it. The internet is a whole new chance to reveal our inner selves through words, and not to be judged by looks.
However, I would reccommend sending your family your real picture. You could say you weren't sure you'd accept your looks in the perhaps high-reputized virtual family. You wouldn't want to miss meeting your cyber family in person, as it's a fun, bonding experience. It would be a shame to miss it because of one little lie. I hope this helps.
Love,
Princess.

Player or Sincere?
Dear Princess,
I am writing to request your advice on a love matter. I am fairly new at Imagine SIM, and have instantly been excited by the prospect of medieval courting on Virtual Places. I have seen both types of courtiers: players and tramps, hard-to-gets and respectable lords and ladies.
At first, I tried to be fit into the sterotype of a respectable lady. But it isn't really fun waiting for the guy to make all the moves, when the "players" are having all the fun, being liked and popular amongst the other gender. Though, through the eyes of

Dear Possible Player,
I know, waiting for Mr. Cyber Right can be difficult and time-consuming. The best advice I can give you is to be patient, and wait for that special, respectable young lord to meet you, and request your courtship. It doesn't have to be slow; though it is considered almost improper to ask the lord, their are many oppurtunities to hint you are interested! Sometimes they need a little help, being insecure themselves! Though not seeing another's facial reaction can make us more confident. The brief relationships between "players" never last and never mean anything. Though it can be fun, later they shall want to marry and such, but their reputation for being with every lord shall make it difficult for her. If you see any lord or lady being disrespectful to courting rules, such as these "players," please report them to the council. Good luck.
Love,
Princess.