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Andromeda: /* Scheduling */

2023-12-19T06:17:26Z

Scheduling

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	=== Scheduling ===		=== Scheduling ===
	If you make an appointment with someone or a group of people for a scene, please be courteous. Treat it the same way you would for a call or in-person meeting. If you are unable to make it to the scene, do your best to at least communicate that fact to the scene's organizer as far in advance as possible. In essence, do your best to be reliable. More people will want to play with you if you are.		If you make an appointment with someone or a group of people for a scene, please be courteous. Treat it the same way you would for a call or in-person meeting. If you are unable to make it to the scene, do your best to at least communicate that fact to the scene's organizer or your scene partner(s) as far in advance as possible. In essence, do your best to be reliable. More people will want to play with you if you are.

	=== Private Scenes ===		=== Private Scenes ===

Andromeda: /* Combat */

2023-12-19T06:16:04Z

Combat

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	=== Combat ===		=== Combat ===
	Roll mechanics can be fun, however, they can also be abused, taking the fun out of the game. As such, players are expected to adhere to staff's expectations for the usage of the system. Repeated failure to do so may warrant disciplinary action.<br />		Roll mechanics can be fun, however, they can also be abused, taking the fun out of the game. As such, players are expected to adhere to staff's expectations for the usage of the system. Repeated failure to do so may warrant disciplinary action.<br />
	# A maximum of 5 ~~combat~~ actions may be taken each turn, with mutli-action penalties applied for extra actions as appropriate.		# A maximum of 6 combat actions (1st action + a maximum of 5 extra actions) may be taken each turn, with mutli-action penalties applied for extra actions as appropriate.
	# Try to be considerate of others. This is not an MMORPG where the person who gets the most kills and does the most damage is considered the best. If you one or two-shot someone else, that often takes the fun out of the scene.		# Try to be considerate of others. This is not an MMORPG where the person who gets the most kills and does the most damage is considered the best. If you one or two-shot someone else, that often takes the fun out of the scene.
	# When in doubt, ask first. It can never hurt to ask.		# When in doubt, ask first. It can never hurt to ask.
	# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.		# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.

	=== Sharing the Spotlight ===		=== Sharing the Spotlight ===
	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:14:28Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

	If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character in ~~a 1 on 1~~ scene. Remember that there is no shame in asking for that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.		If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character in an exclusive scene. Remember that there is no shame in asking for that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:13:56Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

	If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.		If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character in a 1 on 1 scene. Remember that there is no shame in asking for that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:12:56Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.		# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.
	=== Sharing the Spotlight ===		=== Sharing the Spotlight ===
	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or ~~manipulate events~~ in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or the narrative itself in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

	If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.		If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:12:13Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

	If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight ~~from~~ others ~~who~~ should rightfully have a piece of it.		If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight when others should rightfully have a piece of it as well.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:11:56Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

	If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there is shame in trying to steal the spotlight from others who should rightfully have a piece of it.		If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there ''is'' shame in trying to steal the spotlight from others who should rightfully have a piece of it.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda: /* Sharing the Spotlight */

2023-12-19T06:11:47Z

Sharing the Spotlight

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	=== Sharing the Spotlight ===		=== Sharing the Spotlight ===
	This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.		This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.

			If you don't feel like the sharing the spotlight, don't be afraid to ask staff or another player to run something specifically for your character. Remember that there is no shame in asking that, however there is shame in trying to steal the spotlight from others who should rightfully have a piece of it.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda at 06:09, 19 December 2023

2023-12-19T06:09:41Z

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	# When in doubt, ask first. It can never hurt to ask.		# When in doubt, ask first. It can never hurt to ask.
	# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.		# Please do not rage-quit. Remember that not every roll is going to favor you, and be a good sport about it. Don't whine and complain excessively when your character doesn't win, and understand that you will ''not'' win every time. If you must leave a scene for a legitimate reason, then inform your scene partners as soon as you can, and if possible, pose your exit before leaving. This is simply common courtesy, and will go a long way when it comes to gaining the favor of staff and other players.
			=== Sharing the Spotlight ===
			This is particularly important for scenes with more than 2 or 3 other characters. We understand that everyone wants their character to have a chance to shine. The GM should do their best to give equal opportunity to everyone investing in the scene. It is the players' responsibility to respect this. Don't get upset just because your character doesn't get to be the ''sole'' hero, or doesn't get ''all'' of the attention. Don't try to manipulate the GM or manipulate events in order to get all the spotlight on your character. If you want to participate in a scene with many other characters, understand that will likely mean you are expected to share the spotlight with them. There may be some exceptions to this, in which case the GM will make all players aware that one character may be given a special role for narrative reasons.
	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]
	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Andromeda: /* Game Awareness */

2023-12-19T06:01:36Z

Game Awareness

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	Please do your best to pay attention to the game and to the other players you are interacting with. This includes board posts pertinent to the entire game or to your faction, IC channels, others' poses, and in-game mails. While you are not expected to keep tabs on absolutely everything that is going on at any given time, you are expected to at least have an idea of the current state of affairs in the world and within your character's faction.		Please do your best to pay attention to the game and to the other players you are interacting with. This includes board posts pertinent to the entire game or to your faction, IC channels, others' poses, and in-game mails. While you are not expected to keep tabs on absolutely everything that is going on at any given time, you are expected to at least have an idea of the current state of affairs in the world and within your character's faction.

	We are aware that miscommunication and misunderstanding of others’ poses/posts will happen, but please try to do your best to respond appropriately to other character’s actions. If you are unsure about the meaning of someone else’s pose, please ask for clarification before starting to respond to it. Remember that repeated failure to comprehend others’ poses properly or show a general awareness of the game's setting could look like a lack of interest or willingness to invest your attention in the game.		We are aware that miscommunication and misunderstanding of others’ poses/posts will happen, but please try to do your best to respond appropriately to other character’s actions. If you are unsure about the meaning of someone else’s pose, please ask for clarification before starting to respond to it. Remember that repeated failure to comprehend others’ poses properly or show a general awareness of the game's setting could look like a lack of interest or willingness to invest your attention in the game. And if you are unwilling to invest your attention, then you are likely better off not participating at all.

	While we are happy to answer questions, we also ask that players do as much of their own research as they can. This wiki is here as a resource for a reason. So before you request the time and attention of another player or staff member, please at least attempt to find the answer on your own first. Again, pay close attention to what is going on around you ICly, peruse this wiki for information that is pertinent to you when you can. Don't ask other people what your character should do or how they should respond before you've even read anything or given it any thought yourself. It's your character, therefore it is mainly your job to decide what their actions will be, and it is your job to find out the information you need in order to decide how they would act and what would ICly/OOCly be appropriate. ''You'' are playing your character, and not anyone else.<br />		While we are happy to answer questions, we also ask that players do as much of their own research as they can. This wiki is here as a resource for a reason. So before you request the time and attention of another player or staff member, please at least attempt to find the answer on your own first. Again, pay close attention to what is going on around you ICly, peruse this wiki for information that is pertinent to you when you can. Don't ask other people what your character should do or how they should respond before you've even read anything or given it any thought yourself. It's your character, therefore it is mainly your job to decide what their actions will be, and it is your job to find out the information you need in order to decide how they would act and what would ICly/OOCly be appropriate. ''You'' are playing your character, and not anyone else.<br />