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- | The Plot Audit is an inspection of plots in the Star Army Role-Play, consisting of policy questions, a checklist of tasks, and (sometimes) additional | + | Roleplay Reviews are periodic checks to see if a plot's information |
+ | RP Review checklists are typically graded to create a score for a plot that is shown on the list of [[guide: | ||
- | ==== Are Audits | + | Roleplay Reviews are very important because they make sure GMs are keeping up with their plot and players. The Roleplay Review allows the admin to track Star Army's many plots at a glance and to identify RPs and subforums that have gone inactive. |
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+ | ==== Are Reviews | ||
Yes. All GMs and plots are expected to participate, | Yes. All GMs and plots are expected to participate, | ||
* Removal from the list of active plots | * Removal from the list of active plots | ||
* New players may not join the plot | * New players may not join the plot | ||
- | * Loss of [[guide:gamemaster]] status | + | * Loss of [[guide:game_master]] status |
- | * Archival / removal | + | * Removal |
- | ==== When Is An Audit Required? ==== | + | ==== When Is An Review |
The requirements vary based on a plot's age and performance: | The requirements vary based on a plot's age and performance: | ||
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//Once a month// | //Once a month// | ||
* For any new plot, once a month until scores are C or higher | * For any new plot, once a month until scores are C or higher | ||
- | * Once every month for plots below C score on their last plot audit | + | * Once every month for plots below C score on their last Roleplay Review |
=== Possibly Inactive Plots === | === Possibly Inactive Plots === | ||
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* For any plot that hasn't had an IC post in about 14 days or a post from the GM in 14 days | * For any plot that hasn't had an IC post in about 14 days or a post from the GM in 14 days | ||
- | If an administrator notices a plot seems dead, he can immediately send the plot's GM a request for a plot audit. This request must be answered within a week or the plot may be assumed dead and be archived; If there are still active players, the GM should be replaced with an an active one. | + | If an administrator notices a plot seems dead, he can immediately send the plot's GM a request for a Roleplay Review. This request must be answered within a week or the plot may be assumed dead and be archived; If there are still active players, the GM should be replaced with an an active one. |
=== Ancient Plots === | === Ancient Plots === | ||
- | Old plots are exempt from plot audits | + | Old plots are exempt from Roleplay Reviews |
* Ongoing active roleplay that has been running for over 3 continuous years | * Ongoing active roleplay that has been running for over 3 continuous years | ||
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- | ===== Current | + | ===== Current |
- | The current | + | The current |
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+ | RP Plot Name: __Plot Name here__ | ||
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+ | 1. [ ] Update | ||
+ | Plot pages need to say who the GM(s) are. | ||
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+ | Posting expectations (how often to post, etc) need to be on the plot wiki page. | ||
+ | Needs [[http:// | ||
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+ | Make sure you have a link from the wiki page to the forum where the RP happens (subforum, thread, etc) on the plot wiki and a link to the plot wiki in the OP of the plot's OOC thread. | ||
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+ | 2. [ ] Update the list of all the current players and characters players in the plot (e.g. crew roster/ | ||
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+ | Players | ||
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+ | 3. [ ] Update information | ||
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+ | 4. [ ] Update the plot's entry on the [[guide: | ||
- | ==== The Checklist ==== | + | The number of active players in my plot is: __Insert Number Here__ |
- | * My plot's wiki page Is on the Star Army Wiki (post the URL): | + | 5. [ ] Update |
- | * My plot's themes are: (fill in) | + | |
- | * Is this a restricted plot? (yes/no)\\ // | + | |
- | === One-Time Items === | + | 6. [ ] Update the plot's history on the wiki. |
- | * 1. [ ] My plot's wiki page Is illustrated with a logo or picture of the setting | + | 7. [ ] Update |
- | * 2. [ ] My plot's wiki page Has a link to the place(s) where RP occurs (forum, IRC channel, etc) | + | |
- | * 3. [ ] My plot's wiki page Lists time limit expectations (max delay between posts, etc) and consequences. | + | |
- | * 4. [ ] My forum has a description paragraph. | + | |
- | * 5. [ ] My plot forum has a stickied OOC thread and the first post has a link to the plot wiki page. | + | |
- | === Keeping Updated === | + | 8. [ ] Post/update the plot's plan thread in the [[https:// |
- | * 6. [ ] My plot's wiki page is current and correct*. | + | 9. [ ] Update |
- | * 7. [ ] My plot's wiki page has a current roster of all the players and notable NPCs. | + | |
- | * 8. [ ] My plot's wiki page lists and links to pages of all of its current GMs and players. | + | |
- | * 9. [ ] My plot' | + | |
- | * 10. [ ] My plot's wiki page lists or links to a list of its audit scores. | + | |
- | * 11. [ ] My plot's PC and NPC biographies are current and correct*. | + | |
- | * 12. [ ] I have added all major events that happened in my plot to the [[calendar: | + | |
- | * 13. [ ] I have an up-to-date list of available positions and joining requirements | + | |
- | * 14. [ ] My plot has a forum usergroup that includes all users in my plot. | + | |
- | * 15. [ ] I do not have a backlog of unedited or unposted JPs | + | |
- | * 16. [ ] I have conducted a survey or group discussion to get player input | + | |
- | * 17. [ ] My plot has a " | + | |
- | * 18. [ ] Information about my plot on the [[active_plots|List of Active Plots]] is current and correct. | + | |
- | === Activity === | + | 10. [ ] Ask the plot's players for feedback and ideas for the RP (surveys are good for this). |
- | * 19. [ ] All my plot's members are active participants | + | Note: On the forum, the plot should have a custom thread prefix |
- | * 20. [ ] My plot has had multiple RP posts by people other than the GMs in the last week | + | |
- | === Bonuses === | + | Grading: 10 points each. |
- | | + | BONUSES (1 point each): Add a point for each thing you did from the below: |
- | * B2. [ ] 80% or more have some sort of [[guide: | + | |
- | * B3. [ ] 80% or more have unique artwork (chibis count but anon art does not) | + | * Made a GM post in your plot this week |
- | * B4. [ ] I am advertising my plot and/or StarArmy.com (show proof; ads on StarArmy.com do not count) | + | * Did a JP this month |
- | * B5. [ ] I am an active member on [[http:// | + | * Commissioned |
- | * B6. [ ] My plot has been pimped | + | * Running any Open RP or side threads in addition to your main plot |
+ | * Site Supporter | ||
+ | * Tweeted to @StarArmy | ||
+ | * Shared something from Star Army's Facebook page | ||
+ | * Promoted your plot or Star Army on some other website | ||
+ | * Attended | ||
=== GM's Oath of Honor === | === GM's Oath of Honor === | ||
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=== Letter Grades === | === Letter Grades === | ||
- | 101+ A+\\ | + | 101+ A+ |
- | 89-100 A\\ | + | 89-100 A |
- | 76-88 B\\ | + | 76-88 B |
- | 64-75 C\\ | + | 64-75 C |
- | 52-63 D\\ | + | 52-63 D |
51 and below: FAIL | 51 and below: FAIL | ||