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- | Welcome to Wandering Star Role Play! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly. | + | {{ : |
- | ===== Setting Overview ===== | + | |//"What are the stars but points in the body of God where we insert the healing needles of our terror |
- | //Earth is just too small and fragile a basket for mankind to keep all its eggs in. | + | |
- | — attributed | + | **Welcome |
- | Earth was a long time ago. Perhaps as far from us now as the first recorded history is from now, but we have no way of knowing. Time and time again, humanity has been cast down to the dust to lift itself and begin anew - by war, plagues and occupation. The Earth itself is a legend and now too, the dimension it occupied as we leave it behind. But humanity survives, as distant travelers with new homes and new colonies as familiar to them and as home to them as Earth is to us. | + | Take your time if you feel overwhelmed or lost - maybe look at the relaxing scenery, grab a cup of tea, and smell the breeze for a bit. If you want, we have some [[/ |
- | Technology has advanced in strange directions and our fundamental understanding of reality has changed. Gravity, high energy weapons, faster than light travel, | + | ===== About the Game ===== |
+ | |//" | ||
- | We have escaped | + | Like a classic text-based roleplaying game, or tabletop game like [[wp> |
- | There are however threats to that peace; lawlessness, civilizations unmet, aliens incomprehensibly strange | + | The outcomes of these tales could potentially affect the setting for future players - woven by plots which grow together; They leave behind new discoveries, technologies, |
+ | ===== About the World ===== | ||
+ | |//" | ||
+ | Let's compare | ||
- | ==== Yamatai ===== | + | * **Existing Technology** - For convenience and familiarity' |
- | The {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png? | + | * Technologies and innovations of the modern age as we know it are present: Household appliances and amenities, the internet, social media, consumer electronics, |
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+ | * An access to a personal-grade Spacecraft is a sizeable investment as the ongoing costs of fuel, replacement parts, | ||
+ | * Moving between stars is not as easy, as the amount of power and the size of the technology necessitates the ships to be massive, requiring enormous powerplants and non-miniaturised technology to make faster than light travel a safe possibility between star systems. | ||
+ | * One solution to this is the installation of Warp-rings between star systems, paid for much like a tollway and operated | ||
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+ | * The relationship between humans and alien species varies from place to place. To some, aliens are just more people in the mix of their day to day lives, while some community' | ||
+ | * Humanoids are a common shape, because aliens visit humans((Humans visit aliens, in turn.)) and enjoy things like being able to walk through doors, use seats, push buttons, and read. Its not neccesarily the best shape, but for those who can change or project their shape, | ||
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+ | * Technology does not suffer setbacks as a result of this, however | ||
+ | * Powers, abilities, and objects enhanced or through magic or psionic means have their own checks, balances, infrastructures, | ||
+ | * **[[/weird_things]]** - There are forces in the universe beyond the alien species living in the next star system; They exist as a part of Wandering Star's world. These Weird Things (or Weirds) are natives to a series of pocket dimensions called The Weald, and they are known to dip into Wandering Star's universe occasionally. | ||
+ | * It helps to think of these creatures as people would consider demons, devils, angels, ghosts, spirits, yokai, cryptids, fae, and other creatures with unexplained or supernatural powers. | ||
+ | * Some Weirds can be summoned, managed, bribed, or wrangled somehow into a stint of servitude. They are readily associated with magicians and psionics. | ||
- | ==== Nepleslia | + | ===== How To Play ===== |
- | In stark contrast, The {{nepleslia: | + | |//" |
- | ==== The Vast Universe ==== | + | Roleplaying is a form of communication between its **Players** and their **Game Master**((Also called a Storyteller.)), if present; It boils down to using the forum to write posts, or writing dialogue together over a chat program |
- | As you go through character creation, you'll be introduced to several other interesting factions you can create | + | |
+ | These stories often take place in colonies, towns, cities, spacecraft, space stations, starships, or may move from place to place over known and unknown locations. It is important that you should read up into the background of the kind of character you want to play and to get a sense of how the nations and entities within the setting work to determine which plot you feel would best suit you, the kind of story you want to be part of and the kind of character you want to play. | ||
- | ===== Roleplaying Overview ===== | + | ==== Styles of Participation |
- | In Star Army, you and other members create characters who live in the high-tech fictional universe of Star Army and then use your imagination to write your character' | + | Other methods of roleplay do also exist, but detailed below are the methods most used here on Wandering |
- | Most RP occurs in ongoing RP plots. After their second RP thread starts, they can get their own subforum. A //plot// in this case refers to an ongoing role playing story and its group of players. In the Star Army RP, these are often based on starships. | + | === Joined Post === |
+ | | **Players: | ||
+ | | **++** Reads like a short story or novella when completed.\\ **++** Very close knit, and intimate.| | ||
+ | | **!!** Can serve as a catalyst for an ongoing | ||
+ | | **--** Requires players | ||
- | For the full guide to roleplaying on Star Army, see [[guide: | + | The posts two or more players make are conjoined with direct interaction, |
- | === Play-by-Post ==== | + | Joined Posts require the participating players to organise |
- | **Star Army** is a play-by-post roleplaying community, which means we operate by posting text on the forum. Unlike tabletop roleplaying games, Star Army is mostly just writing and does not use complex game mechanics (math). Most story plots have a **Game Master** (GM) assigned whose job is to guide the story, describe the setting, and write the actions of background characters (NPCs). In the Open Roleplay forum, the creator of the RP thread may act as a GM. | + | |
- | **In Star Army RPs, we usually | + | === Sequential Post === |
+ | |**Players:** 2 to 12\\ **Requires: | ||
+ | |**++** Format lends itself well to long term, episodic plots.\\ **++** Asynchronous posting playerbase possible.\\ **++** Possible for new players to join and begin participating quickly.| | ||
+ | |**!!** Run and told by a Game Master/Storyteller\\ **!!** GM acts, posts non-player character actions and events\\ then players react reply with character actions and dialogue.| | ||
+ | |**--** Possible for players to drop out unexpectedly.\\ **--** Lots of players can mean lots of work for a Game Master. | | ||
- | === Flexible Time === | + | Posts which come one after another and contain only a single player and their characters. In this way, players who can't normally be online at the same time can post and then have others see their post and respond. More public |
- | At a site-wide level, a year in real life is equivalent to a year in the Star Army universe. However, you are not required to stay aligned with the actual dates throughout the year. To help keep track of space and time, please include the location, date, and time at the start of your posts as needed. | + | |
- | === A Shared, Living Setting === | + | - Game Master makes a post with events and non-player character actions. |
- | Star Army is a shared, living world that is always growing. Your writing can add to the setting, and your RP may be affected by events in the setting. Because you'll roleplay with other people, expect | + | * This includes |
+ | - Players post their character's responses to the above, and to other characters. | ||
+ | - Game Master reads player responses, dictates their outcomes with further events | ||
+ | - Repeat until suitable conclusion is reached. Then, start another episode. | ||
- | ===== Account Setup ===== | + | No matter what happens though, the Players and Game Master generally have a vested interest to enjoy what they are doing together. |
- | You must be **16 or older** to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate. Before joining, you should probably read the [[guide: | + | |
- | Register an account | + | === Messages === |
+ | |**Players: | ||
+ | |**++** Ideal for news broadcasts, announcements, | ||
+ | |**??** Basically, a forum within a forum, if that makes sense.| | ||
- | Optional: Create | + | Messages are communications made in character, which can be result of or a cause for a plot. They can be written by one person representing an organisation, company, or character; But messages can also behave as **Joined Posts** or **Sequential Posts** are described above for social interactions or trade. Messages which can appear in Wandering Star Online can include, but are not limited to: |
- | :!: If you have trouble registering, contact the admin! See the **Questions and Assistance** section below. | + | * Broadcasts from news networks |
+ | * Announcements from government, territory, or local agencies | ||
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+ | * The outcome of a game played between friends | ||
+ | * Advertising material or promotions | ||
+ | * The contents of a document or in-character book | ||
+ | * A television show or an excerpt from a movie | ||
+ | * A distress signal | ||
+ | * Job openings | ||
+ | * Government propaganda | ||
+ | * An interaction with a government agency | ||
+ | * Trade, such as between a character and a vendor, an auction, or offers to sell goods and services locally | ||
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- | ===== Creating Characters ===== | + | ==== How to Start a Plot ==== |
- | When you're ready, start making characters using the guides found on the **[[creating_a_character|Creating A Character]]** wiki page. Once your character is approved you're free to start [[guide: | + | |//" |
- | * [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/ | + | To get a plot started, Wandering Star has a place which acts as a rallying call and springboard: |
- | * Got an idea for a roleplay | + | |
- | * Find other players to RP with in the [[http:// | + | |
- | Star Army is a community, so get the most out of this site by being proactive; get (and stay) involved. Make friends of your fellow roleplayers by showing them you're fun to write with! It doesn' | + | Players then reply with their interest, bring forward character ideas, and ask questions. It is possible for the planning and brainstorming to take place beyond the thread, such as in a chatroom like [[https:// |
- | ===== Questions | + | Once the Game Master |
- | Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone | + | |
- | * Post on the forums (Ask questions in the [[http:// | + | This prologue post acts as the beginning of the sequence of events of a given sub-story within the setting and can be thought of an **Episode**. Following the first episode or prologue of content, the story can be given a sub-forum, which can be thought of as a show or adventure within the setting. |
- | * Talk to people in the [[https:// | + | |
- | * You can also contact [[user: | + | |
- | * if you can't log in, email stararmy@gmail.com or text to 1-209-782-7276 | + | |
- | ===== Roleplaying Jargon ===== | + | |
- | The following are some common terms in the Star Army Roleplay Community. | + | |
- | * [[Damage Rating]] ([[:DR]]): A guideline for how much damage weapons do. | + | After that, it' |
- | * [[gamemaster]] (GM): A plot' | + | |
- | * [[:In Character]] (IC): Content that is in the story world. | + | |
- | * Joint Post (JP): A chat role-play session between multiple players, later posted on the forums. | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * Open Roleplay: Roleplaying threads that anyone may join. | + | |
- | * [[:Out Of Character]] (OOC): Content that is not part of the story world (real life). | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * [[: | + | |
- | * [[:SARP]]: Star Army Roleplay ([[: | + | |
- | * Single Post (SP): A role-play post by a single player, posted directly on the forum. | + | |
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- | ===== Related Pages ===== | + | |
- | * [[computer_glossary| Computing]]: | + | |
- | * [[iromakuanhe: | + | |
- | * [[stararmy: | + | |
- | * [[firearms_terminology]] | + | |
- | * [[: | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
+ | |"//It really seems to me that in the midst of great tragedy, there is always the possibility that something terribly funny will happen.//" |