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RETIRED PLOTTING & ENGAGEMENT
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This plotting post exists to serve as a hub for players to confer with the mods about running a plot for their characters, be it personal or game-wide. The goal of this post is to facilitate player creativity, and the best way to approach these requests is for players to convey to the mods what the intended outcome/result of the idea is so that the mods can collaborate with players on a way to make it happen within the context of the setting.
There are three primary ways for players to bring plots to this post: to brainstorm, to seek approval for wide-reaching player plots, or for players to report their own character's IC actions to discuss consequences.
There are three primary ways for players to bring plots to this post: to brainstorm, to seek approval for wide-reaching player plots, or for players to report their own character's IC actions to discuss consequences.
BRAINSTORMING
Players who have an idea of something they want their character to do but don't know the best way to go about it or who don't have enough information about the setting to act upon it may make submissions here seeking mod guidance and support in the brainstorming process. Often, this takes the form of a player sharing a goal or plot point of interest and asking how to make it happen.
These requests are less formal and more freeform, acting as the start of a collaborative discussion about engaging an element of the setting. Submitting a brainstorming request does not mean committing to the IC actions being discussed, so this is a good way to explore possibilities.
Examples of brainstorming requests:
- If my character robs a bank, how much money can they get away with?
- What would the happen if my character tried to hack the Guardian Alliance's databases?
- I'd like my character to get employment in a Guild-run organization or a job that would give them substantial influence in the form of power or money. Is that allowed?
- I want my character to run for mayor of Sunset Falls. How do I make that happen?
- I really want my character to forge a telepathic bond with someone, but I don't know how to do it.
- What would happen if my hero stole every hero's left shoe?
PLOT APPROVALS
Plots affecting only a few characters, or those which cause minimal damage and no casualties, do not require mod approval. These plots only require information that players already have about the setting and do not involve and mod NPCs. Players may invent throwaway NPC villains for characters to fight or have characters use their powers in fun and interesting ways. When in doubt, players should reference the FAQ regarding what breaks the setting.
Plots that need approval by the mods involve any of the following:
- Affect 8+ player characters;
- Alter, threaten, or damage the setting in a large-scale or notable way;
- Result in multiple casualties;
- Change the setting in some way;
- Or involve mod-established NPCs or NPC organizations.
Essentially, no submission is required for fighting Dr. Doofenschmertz, but the mods need to know when someone would notice a character fighting him, such as if said fight causes significant property damage. Likewise, the mods don't need to know if villains are running around causing trouble, only if it's noticeable trouble or would lead to a potential reaction or fallout from an element of the setting, such as an organization or mod NPC.
These plots cannot be implemented until approved. If a player wants their plot to be a surprise to the rest of the game, they can feel free to bring it over to the MOD CONTACT post.
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REPORTING CONSEQUENCES
This post is also for reporting character actions that might result in IC consequences within the setting, such as characters destroying property, committing crimes, causing casualties or taking actions that might affect more than 4 characters. These plots do not need to be approved; however, the mods ask players to wait for mod acknowledgement before making wide reference to these events, as we may request additional information and clarification. Please report these events as soon as possible so that the mods are aware of what's going on, and bear in mind the FAQ guidelines on death.
HOW TO SUBMIT
After reviewing the information above carefully, label your request type in the subject line with "BRAINSTORMING," "PLOT APPROVAL," or "REPORTING CONSEQUENCES," and post your response using the following form:
Name(s) of Character(s) Involved: (and usernames)
Summary of Plot: (if reporting, please include links to relevant threads)
OOC Goals: (what do you want out of this idea, plot, or consequence?)
Intended Personal Outcome/Consequences for Characters: (how do you want this to affect the characters involved?)
Impact on the Setting or Mod NPCs: (how will this affect the game at large? how do you see people — including mod-run NPCs — reacting?)
Summary of Plot: (if reporting, please include links to relevant threads)
OOC Goals: (what do you want out of this idea, plot, or consequence?)
Intended Personal Outcome/Consequences for Characters: (how do you want this to affect the characters involved?)
Impact on the Setting or Mod NPCs: (how will this affect the game at large? how do you see people — including mod-run NPCs — reacting?)
Examples of plots to report:
- A character opens their own business.
- A character destroys a building in a fight.
- A villainous plot leads to the death of civilians.
PLOT APPROVAL
Summary of Plot: In an attempt to rid herself of the remnants of the Fog God's curse within her, Angela recruits someone magical (either an NPC or a willing PC, I haven't put out feelers for this yet though) to extract any traces of the Fog's influence from her soul/being. However, once extracted, this ball of Fog magic becomes too powerful for Angela and her magic partner to control, and explodes outward, creating a magic-rich fog that settles over (insert city/area here, I haven't decided where this will happen). Characters in the affected area run the risk of becoming afflicted with the Fog God's curse themselves, and being transformed into one of the many variety of monsters found in the Ryslig peninsula. (I have compiled the list of available monster types in this google doc. I have removed all references to cannibalism, as I don't want to make players uncomfortable, but if people want to play with that then they are welcome to, provided they use all applicable CWs. I might pare down the list of available options a bit bc 22 monster types is a lot for a limited-run event...)
Eventually, the fog will either be contained or dissipated, and the curse will fade from all those afflicted (except Angela, whoops). It might also be cool if people choose to have their characters keep some lingering effects, but I'll leave that up to mod/player discretion.
OOC Goals: Give people the chance to play out monster stuff!
Intended Personal Outcome/Consequences for Characters: This will further Angela's goal of trying to rid herself of the Fog God's influence. As I said, the possibility of characters having long-lasting effects from their monster transformations (such transforming on the full/new moon the way Angela does, maintaining some physical or personality traits left over from their monster forms, etc.) might be fun, but obviously not necessary. If people just want to go back to the status quo, they absolutely should be able to.
Impact on the Setting or Mod NPCs: Obviously a giant magical fog cloud that's turning people into monsters would garner the attention of the guilds and other authority figures. Player characters can either find themselves trapped in the fog, or enter the fog willingly to try to rescue people. And of course, if players want to opt-out then they can just say they either weren't in the affected area, or the fog just didn't effect them for some reason. The resolution of the plot could involve PCs teaming up to find a way to contain or disperse the fog.
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We'd be very interested in running this plot. Given the scale though, this may be best suited for a Confluence/Arrival (for either May or June) or an event for July. Did you have any preference for the time frame you wanted to run this?
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