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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 |
- | If there are no problems, approval will usually be quick and painless. If there are issues with your biography, | + | * Talk to people in the [[https:// |
+ | * You can also contact [[user: | ||
+ | * if you can' | ||
- | **NOTE: If you update/edit your bio, post a reply to its thread so the reviewers will know to look at it again!** | ||
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- | 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:// | ||
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- | 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]] | ||
- | * [[: | ||
- | * [[: |