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trans_pilgrims2012-04-20 09:34 pm
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Plot Update/Discussion Post
Hey, everyone! Chi here on behalf of the mods; it's time for our biweekly plot discussion post.
This time, there are a couple of issues that I'd like to address. First of all, you'll notice that there are a lot of upcoming plots here that do not currently have a designated plot-runner. Don't worry! Lisa is writing up info for those so that they can be taken on by anyone, after which we'll put them to a discussion and find someone to run them. This may mean assigning some of them to mods to run, but more likely we'll open them up for players to step in and do so. This also goes for Hello Again, which will be occurring as planned after some reworking. So, keep an eye out for updates on that!
Additionally, with the Rebellion plot wrapping up in June we are going to be looking for more player plots over the summer and into the fall, as we plan to take a bit of a plot-break then before heading into Endgame. Endgame will probably start up around December, at which point player plots will no longer be feasible. So, get them in while you still can!
With that said, I now bring you your regularly-scheduled Plot Discussion:
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 mission plots that take place off-ship and are missions given by Stacy, the Tapestry, or the GIA, 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. All large plots on Stacy also need approval. (Generally, if 10+ people are involved for a ship plot, it needs approval).
• 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 mission plot--which is a mission 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 any way other than to inform involved players.
• To get a private mission 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 or even be a mission at all. 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. "Milk runs," plots or scenes that take place off-ship but do not involve an actual mission handed down by Stacy, the GIA, or the Tapestry, and that do not involve things like the Daligig, the Ohm, the Catastrophists, and the GIA do not need mod approval. This means that if you want your characters to have an adventure off-ship while getting supplies or taking a break on a world, you can just do it. Plots and adventures are fine, only plots that are Stacy/GIA/Tapestry-missions, involve lots of people on the ship, or involve major elements of the universe the game takes place in need mod approval.
Important Links
• Plot in a Can Post
• Plot Suggestion Post
• Plot Calendar
Please wait until all the threads are up before posting. DONE! Go ahead and post!
This time, there are a couple of issues that I'd like to address. First of all, you'll notice that there are a lot of upcoming plots here that do not currently have a designated plot-runner. Don't worry! Lisa is writing up info for those so that they can be taken on by anyone, after which we'll put them to a discussion and find someone to run them. This may mean assigning some of them to mods to run, but more likely we'll open them up for players to step in and do so. This also goes for Hello Again, which will be occurring as planned after some reworking. So, keep an eye out for updates on that!
Additionally, with the Rebellion plot wrapping up in June we are going to be looking for more player plots over the summer and into the fall, as we plan to take a bit of a plot-break then before heading into Endgame. Endgame will probably start up around December, at which point player plots will no longer be feasible. So, get them in while you still can!
With that said, I now bring you your regularly-scheduled Plot Discussion:
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 mission plots that take place off-ship and are missions given by Stacy, the Tapestry, or the GIA, 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. All large plots on Stacy also need approval. (Generally, if 10+ people are involved for a ship plot, it needs approval).
• 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 mission plot--which is a mission 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 any way other than to inform involved players.
• To get a private mission 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 or even be a mission at all. 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. "Milk runs," plots or scenes that take place off-ship but do not involve an actual mission handed down by Stacy, the GIA, or the Tapestry, and that do not involve things like the Daligig, the Ohm, the Catastrophists, and the GIA do not need mod approval. This means that if you want your characters to have an adventure off-ship while getting supplies or taking a break on a world, you can just do it. Plots and adventures are fine, only plots that are Stacy/GIA/Tapestry-missions, involve lots of people on the ship, or involve major elements of the universe the game takes place in need mod approval.
Important Links
• Plot in a Can Post
• Plot Suggestion Post
• Plot Calendar