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Post by Storyteller on Aug 24, 2016 7:45:35 GMT -7
Here are the guidelines for play by post on the In-Character section of the forums.
Your Avatar image MUST match your character portrait.
Setting and Info Will have info on locations, places, people and anything else you need to play the game and refer to who is who
The Out of Character Section This is where you post info on your character for everyone to read and know. Pictures, backstory, scripts, milestones, goals, etc.
The In Character Section This is where you post as if you are writing a novel. Largely you will post first person dialog with third person narrative context. Have a goal in mind with each thread you start.
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:07:36 GMT -7
Every new area or new Scene should be a whole new Thread.
So if you are in an area that is different from the last location your were posting in, then create a new thread.
Give the thread a meaningful title.
If you are in the "dungeons of undermountian" then call your thread something like "Escaping the Dungeons of Undermountain" or some such.
Describe the area you are in and anyone else that is there.
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:08:14 GMT -7
Remember to bookmark your thread.
Then go to your Profile and the Notifications and Edit your Profile under Notifications. Make sure you are getting instant email notifications. Otherwise you will need to at least check the forums a few times a day.
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:08:52 GMT -7
Text in a thread should be like a novel, including all the appropriate grammar.
Do NOT write something like this = John tells Jane that she might need to get a curse lifted.
DO make it as much story narrative like this (both action description and dialog) = = John walks up to Jane and hands her a water bottle, "Jane you should get that looked at by a mage or cleric, you could be cursed."
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:10:41 GMT -7
Do not post FOR anyone else (this includes NPCs unless specified otherwise), you may only set up your characters actions. Any reactions or extra stuff that needs to happen will be posted by me the Storyteller or the player whose character you are talking to.
If you need a specific person to respond or you are trying to get a specific reaction out of people, use Meta Context. That means at the end of the text of your post, you add brackets like this:
<stuff goes here>
For example =
John walks up to Jane and hands her a water bottle, "Jane you should get that looked at by a mage or cleric, you could be cursed."
< John is looking for Jane to talk about her fear of clerics and curses >
This is only needed if you are trying to get a specific reaction from the player your are talking to.
more examples....
What this means is you will describe what your character is doing, how they are standing, what emotions are on their face and anything else the viewer should see on camera.
And then along with that you will post your dialog of what your character says.
example: Rita walks into the room with the swagger of a young street thug. She struts right up to the police officer and points her perfectly manicured red-nailed fingers in his pudgy face, "I told you, the payment will come when the deed is done! And it's not done, so no fucking payment!" She glares into his eyes, with a snarl on her lip - daring him to defy her and argue or beg.
As well we use Meta Context. This is out of character info you are giving to other players to help them better understand your actions or motives and respond in a more fluid or aware manner. This is done by adding brackets < meta text > around text you want to make people aware of.
So in the example above, the bottom of your post might also have meta Context of: <I am having Rita challenge to the cop to actually impress your character Joe. She wants you to see her as tough and fearless>
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:11:08 GMT -7
You must jump into and participate in any thread that it could make sense for your character to be a part of.
If you are in the same area, same camp site or scene - jump in and join the thread.
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:11:24 GMT -7
Keep an eye on the thread, make sure people are not waiting on your response.
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Post by Storyteller on May 30, 2017 13:11:57 GMT -7
If you ever need to attack someone or do something that requires some world reaction, then always, always, just state what you are attempting to do, and the Storyteller will narrate how it turns out or how it works or how much the other person is hurt if at all.
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