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-====== 🔰 New Players' Guide ======
+====== New Players Guide 🔰 ======
-Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly.
+We're really glad that you're joining Star Army, or at least thinking about it. This guide is going to give you all the most important information that you need to know about Star Army and guide you through some initial setup.
-{{https://stararmy.com/images/people_and_armors.jpg}}
+===== What is Star Army? =====
+Star Army is a primarily a community for role-playing, writing, and world-building. We create characters and try to imagine being in their situations, writing their dialogue, thoughts, and actions. We're also constantly creating new parts of our shared world. The core element of our universe is the [[stararmy:|Star Army of Yamatai]], a military force reminiscent of those you might see in popular science fiction media or anime. Yamatai is part of several playable factions in the Star Army setting, each of which has its own flavor, roleplay opportunities, and technologies. Star Army can sometimes contain mature themes, so we only allow adults (people 18 or older) to join.
-===== Setting Overview =====
+===== The Setting =====
-//“The Earth is the cradle of mankind, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever.” - [[wp>Konstantin Tsiolkovski]]//
+Earth is merely a legend at this point in the far future. Instead, Star Army takes place in a huge galaxy called Kagami. The Kagami Galaxy is largely unexplored by the playable factions, which share a particularly fertile corner of the galaxy called the [[location:kikyo_sector|Kikyo Sector]].
-We don't know how far away from Earth we are, or how long ago humans first left Earth. Incalculable knowledge has been lost to war, plagues, and alien occupations, and now Earth is merely an ancient legend. But humanity survives in the form of its distant colony worlds.
+==== Technology ====
+Common technologies in the Star Army setting include FTL drives, androids, synthetic life, brain-uploading, aetheric energy, nanomachines, forcefields, and 3D holograms.
-Technology levels are advanced but stable, and include anti-gravity fields, energy weapons, faster-than-light drives, brain-uploading, and generators that can draw practically unlimited energy from the "aether."
+==== Playable Factions ====
+You can make characters in any faction you like and in as many factions as you life. Your options are:
-From the ashes, a new pocket of civilizations arose in this unusually habitable corner of the [[:kagami_galaxy]]. Peace is carefully maintained in besieged nations whose overextended military forces continue to constantly fight off against alien invasions and insurrections, sometimes leaving their huge frontiers and rather lawless.
+  * [[faction:yamatai_star_empire|Yamatai]]: a young transhuman utopia with its powerful [[stararmy:start|Star Army]], which fights to preserve order in sector
+  * [[faction:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Nepleslia]]: an ancient cyberpunk nation where survival is only guaranteed by your gun skills (it's not actually guaranteed)
+  * [[faction:ndc:start|New Dusk Conclave]]: a recently-created nation of outcasts from Yamatai and Nepleslia, now forging their own identity
+  * [[wip:faction:kingdom_of_neshaten|Neshaten]]: fox anthros that faces both internal and external growing pains within their kingdom.
+  * [[faction:independent|Independent]]: Because you think laws are for chumps
-==== Yamatai =====
+Some of these playable factions have sub-factions and subcultures within them, such as the [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|]] and megacorporations like [[corp:origin|]].
-The {{faction:yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?25&nolink|}} **Yamatai Star Empire** is a technologically-advanced transhuman empire with most of the population using biological android bodies. It's got an 80s anime-inspired flavor and is protected by a massive, politically powerful military called the **Star Army**, which the site is named after. The Star Army has members of dozens of species serving, but it's best known for its cat-eared warrior women, the **Nekovalkyrja** (pronounced //Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree//). Due to mass production of Nekos, there are increasingly more women than men living in Yamatai.
-==== Nepleslia ====
+==== Recent Events ====
-In stark contrast, The {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?25&nolink|}} **Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia** is a gritty cyberpunk nation of humans, cyborgs, and mutants that deals with high crime in its megacities. Mixing of genetic material from super-solider programs has resulted in muscular half-breeds and a population that is considerably more male than female. Nepleslia has a space navy and space marines. It was previously part of Yamatai, but it a decade ago, it rebelled and gained its independence.
+The current year is [[timeline:YE 43]]. The factions of the Kikyo Sector just fought off an invasion in the [[timeline:Events:Kuvexian War]]. Now a new era of exploration is beginning!
-==== The Vast Universe ====
+Here's some other recent events that occurred in the last few years:
-As you go through character creation, you'll be introduced to several other interesting factions you can create a character for. You can also make your own faction if you like. Around the known factions is an endless sea of strange aliens, bold outlaws and jealous insurgencies.
-==== Further Setting Information ====
+---- struct list ----
-  * [[guide:map]]
+schema: events
-  * [[system:directory]]
+cols: event_month, event_year, %title%
-  * [[calendar:timeline]]
+headers: Year, Month, Page
+order: event_year, event_month
+filteror:event_year=timeline:ye_41
+filteror:event_year=timeline:ye_42
+filteror:event_year=timeline:ye_43
+csv: 0
+----
+  * For recent OOC Announcements, see https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/news/
+  * For recent In-Character News, see https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/headlines/
-===== Roleplaying Overview =====
+===== Your Checklist =====
-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's actions and dialogue to create collaborative stories. You can create and play characters forged by this unique universe and their actions will affect the setting for future players.
+Here's what we recommend:
-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.  Before you make your character, if possible, do a little background reading on the role-play and get an idea of which plot you want to join.
+  - Read the [[guide:rules]]
+  - Register an account on the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/|forum]] (look for "Register" near the top right)
+  - Register a wiki account [[https://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=start&do=register|link]] (this is separate from your forum account)
+  - Post an introduction in [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-players.159/|Introductions and New Players]]
+  - Join the [[https://discord.gg/RunXe4p|Discord server]] and say hello. Usually there's someone available to mentor you through character creation.
+  - Make your first character page - See [[guide:creating_a_character|Creating A Character]]
+  - Join any Open RP thread
-For the full guide to roleplaying on Star Army, see [[guide:roleplaying]].
+===== Joining Roleplays =====
+We recommend joining Open Roleplaying threads the day you join. You're here to RP, right? You don't need any prior approvals to join Open RPs. That's what makes them open. You can find them in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/open-roleplaying.194/|Open Roleplaying forum]]. You can also make your own thread. We suggest posting an interest check in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/ooc-plot-planning.28/|OOC and Plot Planning forum]] to find partners prior to starting it. There's also a #looking4rp channel on our Discord server to arrange RPs.
-=== Play-by-Post ====
+Star Army has an excellent guide to roleplaying here: [[guide:Roleplaying]].
-**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 write in third-person past tense**, the way most novels do. For example: //A scowl of disgust appeared on Sayuri's face as she watched the lizard creatures eagerly gnawing on the abandoned corpses.//
+There's some long-term RPs we call plots, and they're listed here: [[guide:active_plots|plots]]. When plots are seeking players they post what they're looking for here: [[guide:characters_wanted|]]. You can make a character for your favorite plot or for general use.
-=== Flexible Time ===
+===== Adding to The Setting =====
-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.
+In addition to adding to the Star Army Universe with roleplaying, you can also submit pages to become a permanent part of Star Army's lore and [[guide:canon|canon]].
-=== A Shared, Living Setting ===
+  * [[guide:creator_mentor_program]]
-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 to be surprised sometimes! Have fun and be brave.
+  * [[guide:submission_rules]]
-===== Account Setup =====
-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:rules]].
-Register an account on [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php|the forums]] by clicking "Log in or Sign up" on the upper right corner of the page. You're invited to then introduce yourself in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-member-resources.159/|Introductions Forum]].
-Optional: Create a wiki account. **The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both.** You'll need a wiki account to create and edit wiki articles (such as if you want to make a page for your character). [[https://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=start&do=register|Register an account for the wiki]].
-:!: If you have trouble registering, contact the admin! See the **Questions and Assistance** section below.
-===== Creating Characters =====
-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:Roleplaying]] by joining a [[active_plots|plot]] group or by joining or creating a roleplay thread.
-  * [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/open-roleplaying.194/|Open Roleplaying]] threads are a great place to start.
-  * Got an idea for a roleplay thread? Start an interest check thread in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/ooc-plot-planning.28/|OOC and Plot Planning]] forum.
-  * Find other players to RP with in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-players.159/|Introductions and New Players]] forum.
-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't matter how long you've been a site member: what matters is what you're doing.
 ===== Questions and Assistance =====
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   * Post on the forums (Ask questions in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-players.159/|Introduction forum]] or [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/setting-discussion.2/|Setting Discussion]]).
-  * Talk to people in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?chat/|chat room]]
+  * Talk to people in the [[https://discord.gg/RunXe4p|Discord chat]]
   * You can also contact [[user:Wes]], the admin: [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?conversations/add&to=Wes|Start a Conversation with Wes]]
-    * if you can't log in, email stararmy@gmail.com or text to 1-209-782-7276
+  * If you can't log in or register email wes@stararmy.com
-===== 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.
+Star Army uses advanced anti-spam methods that may occasionally flag a legitimate user for further review based on IP address, Email, username, or other characteristics.
-  * [[game_master]] (GM): A plot's storyteller/referee
-  * [[guide: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:characters|Non-Player Characters]] (NPC): Characters whose actions are not written role-players, but rather by the [[game_master]] (GM).
-  * Open Roleplay: Roleplaying threads that anyone may join.
-  * [[guide:out_of_character]] (OOC): Content that is not part of the story world (real life).
-  * [[guide:characters|Player Characters]] (PCs): Characters whose actions and dialogue is written by a role-player.
-  * [[guide:role-players]]
-  * [[:SARP]]: Star Army Roleplay ([[sarp:sarpcake]], [[sarp:sarptalk]], [[sarp:sarpiverse]])
-  * Single Post (SP): A role-play post by a single player, posted directly on the forum.
-===== Related Pages =====
-  * [[computer_glossary| Computing]]: A glossary of specific computing & digital warfare terminology
-  * [[faction:iromakuanhe:language#popular_expressions|Iroma Terminology]]
-  * [[stararmy:glossary]]
-  * [[firearms_terminology]]
-  * [[:freespacers:terminology]]
-  * [[guide:dictionary]]
-  * [[guide:vehicle_roles]]

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