This is a regular, bi-weekly post where players can discuss OOC issues and propose ideas about the game in general (OOCly, since the Plot discussion posts are for IC things). Players can come together and discuss solutions to problems, or propose ideas to help the game run more smoothly. Not every problem can be solved by the mod team, and sometimes other players might have ideas the mods might have missed, so we'd like to give the players the opportunity to speak up with their suggestions and thoughts. In addition, it can also act as a sounding board for the mods to get player opinions on ideas the mods might have for possible changes.

GROUND RULES
• Focus on providing constructive criticism in regard to problems. While getting to the source of a problem can be useful in figuring out how to fix it sometimes, the purpose of these posts is solving problems, not assigning blame. If you have a specific complaint against someone, please use the Mod Suggestion/Crit post.

• These posts are primarily focused on solving larger scale problems in the game. However, you can start discussions on problems that only affect a single player or a smaller group of players to get suggestions. However, if these smaller scale problems can be sorted out by the mods, we suggest going to the Mod Suggestion/Crit post first.

• Due to the nature of these posts, we cannot really include anon-tagging for these discussions. If there is an issue you would like to have discussed but wish to do so anonymously, or if you have a private problem that you would like to report anonymously, once again, please use the Mod Suggestion/Crit post.

Basically, here's how it works: These posts will provide a place to discuss upcoming plots, propose plot ideas to your fellow players, and generally just brainstorm and organize for things. You will be allowed to volunteer to help OOCly with plots as well. Note, however, that these threads will not be a place to sign up your characters for plots. Those posts will go up on their own before the plot in question starts.

Plot posts will typically go up once every two weeks. (Typically late-ish every other Friday night).

What you can do:

• Discuss upcoming plots (whose threads will be posted soon after this post goes up) and volunteer to help OOCly

• Propose plot ideas to the game at large. (Use the form from the plot suggestion post to make things easier)

• "Adopt" a plot from the plot suggestion post (linked below). If there is a plot on the plot suggestion post you'd like to see run, start a thread for it in here.

• Propose ongoing setting changes. For example, you can propose a new crew "team" like Starfighter Command and the Outsiders, or perhaps starting a new service for the crew like the blacksmiths and the clothier's shop.


Getting a standard plot approved or a change implemented:

• All plots that take place off-ship or involve at least a moderate number of people must go through mod approval first. If you're not sure, email the plot email and see if it would qualify.

• While we'd like you to use these posts to discuss your potential plots with your fellow players, if you'd prefer not to include it in plot discussion posts for any particular reason (for example, particular details of the plot you'd like to keep hidden), posting your plot in the plot discussion posts is not necessary to get a plot approved


• To get a plot approved, use the form below and email it to trans9plots@gmail.com, along with links to any plot discussion threads you believe have relevant ideas. You will be emailed with an approval once the mods have reviewed it and find it satisfactory. Once you have received an approval, you will be asked to help us determine the best time to run the plot. Please keep in mind that plots are not always slotted in order they were received, as sometimes their timing is based on the needs and wants of the playerbase or has to be scheduled around podpops and gamewide plots.

Plot Name:
Preferred Date:
Synopsis:
Plot Length:
Plot Size:
Plot Location: (On-ship, Off-ship Mission)
Plot Runner:
If it's on a world, what is the setting? If it's on the ship, how will it affect the setting?
If there's a mission, what is the mission objective?
Who will this plot involve and affect?
What long-term effects are you hoping this plot will have?


Getting a private plot approved:

• A private plot--which is a plot consisting of up to 8 characters or can be finished in under a week, and (in either case) already has a predetermined set of involved players--must be sent to the mods for approval, though it doesn't need to be announced in anyway other than to inform involved players.

•Private plots can consist of any type of small plot, including small off-ship missions requiring only a small number of people. If you are unsure if your plot counts as a private plot, email the mods and we will try to clarify for you.

• To get a private plot approved, follow the normal procedure for sending in a plot for approval, save that you should note somewhere (preferably in the beginning) that it is a private plot and what characters/players are involved.


An important note:

• Plots do not necessarily always have to have a concrete mission structure. If, for instance, you'd like to have something as simple as a supply run happen as an excuse to thread characters somewhere other than the ship, this is entirely permissible. So is, for instance, proposing shore leaves or simple missions at places like space stations or colonies, or even on nature worlds that have resources that can be gathered. Plots or plotty situations can be as simple or complicated as you like, ranging from goal-orientated to creating an excuse for characters to have somewhere new to thread.


Important Links
• Plot in a Can Post
• Plot Suggestion Post
• Plot Calendar (*updated 11/5/11*)

Please wait for the mods to finish posting threads for currently approved plots from the next two months before posting.

[ooc: You may now post!]