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- | ====== New Players' | + | ====== New Players' |
- | Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly. | + | Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. |
- | {{http:// | + | ===== Roleplaying Overview =====Â |
+ | 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' | ||
- | ==== How Star Army Works ====Â | + | For the full guide to roleplaying on Star Army, see [[guide:roleplaying]]. |
- | In a nutshell, Star Army works like this: | + | |
- | - You create your character. | ||
- | - Imagine yourself in that character' | ||
- | ==== Account | + | ===== Account |
- | You must be **16 or older** to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate. | + | Star Army is an " |
- | The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both. | + | Register an account on [[https:// |
- | - [[http://stararmy.com/ | + | 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 |
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- | * Forum accounts with 0 posts are regularly deleted as an anti-spam measure, so post something! | + | |
- | - [[http:// | + | |
- | * You'll need a wiki account to create an article for your character page. | + | |
- | * No wiki knowledge is required to post your character; We have a form that automatically adds the wiki code for you. | + | |
- | ==== Questions and Assistance | + | :!: If you have trouble registering, |
- | There are many ways to get help: | + | |
- | - The [[http:// | + | ===== Creating Characters =====Â |
- | - You can [[http:// | + | 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. |
- | - You can email the admin at [[[email protected]]]Â | + | |
- | - You can call or text message the admin, [[user: | + | |
- | - You can Tweet questions to [[https:// | + | |
- | ==== Creating Characters ====Â | + | * [[https:// |
- | The [[creating_a_character|Character Creation Guide]] (CCG) is your primary resource for making your character. | + | * Got an idea for a roleplay thread? Start an interest check thread in the [[https:// |
+ | * Find other players | ||
- | * **[[creating_a_character|Create a Character]]** | ||
- | === Submitting Your Character === | ||
- | When you're done [[guide: | ||
- | - Add your bio to the wiki (if you're not sure how, see the steps below)Â | + | ===== Questions and Assistance =====Â |
- | - Go the [[: | + | Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone |
- | - Save the page and then click the (red) link you just made. It'll take you to a page that says "This page hasn' | + | |
- | - Click " | + | |
- | - Make any final adjustments needed and then save your Wiki bio. After saving it, copy its URL. | + | |
- | - Go to the [[http:// | + | |
- | === Review and Approval ===Â | + | * Post on the forums (Ask questions in the [[https:// |
- | If there are no problems, approval will usually be quick and painless. If there are issues with your biography, the game master will do his best to help you adjust it so that it makes sense or fits in the role-play. The most common sources of problems | + | * Talk to people in the [[https:// |
+ | * You can also contact [[user: | ||
+ | * if you can't log in, email stararmy@gmail.com or text to 1-209-782-7276Â | ||
+ | ===== Roleplaying Jargon =====Â | ||
+ | The following | ||
- | **NOTE: If you update/edit your bio, post a reply to its thread so the reviewers will know to look at it again!** | + | |
+ | * [[damage_rating_v2]]Â | ||
+ | * [[damage_rating_v3]]Â | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * Joint Post (JP): A chat role-play session between multiple players, later posted on the forums. | ||
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+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * [[: | ||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * [[:SARP]]: Star Army Roleplay ([[sarp: | ||
+ | * Single Post (SP): A role-play post by a single player, posted directly on the forum. | ||
- | A character forum moderator will post approval of your character in the forum thread you posted. The topic will then be moved to the [[http:// | ||
- | In the unlikely event your character is approved but cannot be accepted, the GM (or if he is not available, the Faction Manager or Setting Manager) will post a notice in the approved character thread and then contact your second choice plot GM on your behalf. | ||
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- | === After Approval === | ||
- | Once you're accepted into the plot, edit the [[: | ||
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- | If your character is in the military, you will also get an orders thread in the appropriate communications forum. It will tell your character where to go and serves as a record of his/her military service including transfers, awards, and promotions. | ||
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- | **You are responsible for keeping your character page up-to-date.** Keep track of changes your character' | ||
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- | ==== Roleplaying ==== | ||
- | You're now free to start [[guide: | ||
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- | ==== Other Helpful Pages ==== | ||
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- | * [[creating_a_character|Character Creation Guide]] | ||
- | * [[: | ||
- | * [[: |