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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 ===== |
+ | 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 ==== | + | For the full guide to roleplaying |
- | **Star Army** is a forum-based roleplaying community. 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 | + | |
- | ==== Setting Overview | + | ===== Account Setup ===== |
- | //“The Earth is the cradle | + | Star Army is an " |
- | After endless wars, Earth has become merely a legend. Humanity has survives | + | Register an account on [[https:// |
- | * The {{:yamatai: | + | Optional: Create a wiki account. **The wiki login system |
- | * In stark contrast, The {{nepleslia: | + | |
- | * As you go through character creation, you'll be introduced to several other interesting factions you can create a character | + | |
- | * Around | + | |
- | You can create and play characters forged by this unique universe. 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. | + | :!: If you have trouble registering, contact the admin. See the **Questions and Assistance** section below. |
- | ==== Account Registration ===== | + | |
- | You must be **16 or older** to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate. | + | |
- | The wiki login system | + | ===== Creating Characters ===== |
+ | When you're ready, start making characters using the guides found on the **[[creating_a_character|Creating A Character]]** | ||
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- | - You're invited | + | * Got an idea for a roleplay thread? Start an interest check thread |
- | - Important notes: Forum accounts | + | * Find other players to RP with in the [[https:// |
- | - [[http:// | + | |
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- | ==== Creating and Roleplaying Characters ==== | ||
- | 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: | ||
- | ==== Questions and Assistance ==== | ||
- | Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone to mentor you through it, and we're happy to do that! If we haven' | ||
- | === Community Help === | + | ===== Questions and Assistance ===== |
- | These methods allow you to get your questions | + | Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone |
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+ | * You can also contact | ||
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+ | ===== Roleplaying Jargon ===== | ||
+ | The following are some common terms in the Star Army Roleplay Community. | ||
- | === Admin Help ==== | + | * Damage Rating (DR): A guideline for how much damage weapons do. |
- | Contact | + | |
+ | * [[damage_rating_v3]] | ||
+ | * [[game_master]] (GM): A plot's storyteller/ | ||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * Joint Post (JP): A chat role-play session between multiple players, later posted on the forums. | ||
+ | * [[: | ||
+ | * Open Roleplay: Roleplaying threads that anyone may join. | ||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * [[: | ||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * [[:SARP]]: Star Army Roleplay ([[sarp: | ||
+ | * Single Post (SP): A role-play post by a single player, posted directly on the forum. | ||
- | - Send email to [[[email protected]]] | ||
- | - Call or text message (209) STAR-ARMY (+1-209-782-7276). | ||
- | - Tweet questions to [[https:// | ||