It is true, that you don't need SP to WILD. And you are unlikely to get into SP or REM atonia while awake, unless you have a disorder. If you had a disorder, you would know it by now. Otherwise, getting SP, when your body is paralyzed so you can't move no matter what is a 1-2 in a lifetime thing.

Some tutorials tell you you need SP to WILD. Which would be fine for people who get SP regularly, like every night. Then they can use it to their advantage. But majority of population don't have this disorder, so majority of WILDers don't have it either. Yet, they are perfectly fine WILDing. And not missing anything. Trying to get into SP is an unnecessary extra step.

If you want to WILD, all you need to do is to fall asleep while keeping some awareness. Your body will take care of REM atonia for you, whether you like it or not.

BTW, vibrations, images, sounds, any other hallucinations - these are all signs of your body falling asleep, not SP.

WILD(sageous)