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Post by Maelstrom on Jan 12, 2015 1:13:26 GMT -6
It occurs to me, after Iskra's most recent post in the character stories, that we should have some sort of highlights page for new members to read when they join. There are some things so basic to the game and some moments so pivotal that they shape the tone of the game from that point on. We could include in this document a synopsis and list of suggested stories and posts for reading (perhaps even making separate lists for each character). Do people think this would be a good idea?
Also, if you'd be so good as to chime in, spartan560, as the newest person to join our list of members, would you find something like this to be helpful?
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Post by Joe Fischer on Jan 12, 2015 6:14:39 GMT -6
Now that you mention it, yeah, I think it would be a good idea. But what about telling the characters, how would that work (if at all)?
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 12, 2015 7:26:17 GMT -6
That sounds like a wonderful idea Maelstrom but as I have yet to join I have been reading everybody's character stories and all previous chapters leading up to the current one so I can get a feel for my future teammates. It would cut down on all the reading I or any other new member would have to do though so I'm all for it.
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 12, 2015 7:29:08 GMT -6
And Joe Fischer Izahm has a huge network of information gathering contacts, he could have in game heard about the teams various missions through those contacts. I designed him that way so when he does join he already knows things about them that he needs to.
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Post by Game Master on Jan 12, 2015 8:57:07 GMT -6
Would a mission summary work for you man? I can do a brief "our story so far" post.
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Post by Maelstrom on Jan 12, 2015 11:31:07 GMT -6
If people would like something more in-depth, I could attempt making something. As I'm sure some of you know, my life might get considerably busier in a few weeks, making the amount of time I can devote to the game significantly more limited, but for the moment, I have an abundance of time. I would be happy to write up a sample document and submit it for group approval.
And, spartan, I'm very glad to hear you've been reading all the posts and stories. I think that's always the best way to go about it, and I think you'll find we have some real gems in there. I'm just also aware that some newcomers might not have the same level of appreciation and respect of events their character did not help shape.
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 12, 2015 15:46:40 GMT -6
I'm currently on the volus rescue side mission for actual RP chapters and I've just finished the last of the Character stories. So I should be caught up or very nearly caught up by the time the collector base mission ends and thanks Maelstrom I try to give people's characters the proper respect and yeah many people not accustomed to RP will not give said respect. One thing for you Game Master is up until now Izahm has either worked alone or with a single partner. Rarely does he do group missions so this will be a new experience for him.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 17:21:05 GMT -6
Spartan560 is right, I can just read the posts so that I as a player will know what has happened before.
But Naetilia will need some kind of in-game brief, she has lived and worked in turian society all her life, she knows nothing about being a merc or the team's history.
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 13, 2015 17:45:26 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure any number of the team would be willing to brief you in game including Izahm because of his in game information network.
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Post by Maelstrom on Jan 13, 2015 19:52:14 GMT -6
The way it usually is in-game is that Bridges supplies an info pack about the general aspects of the mission, as well as opening databases to information about the enemies we have to face. As for knowing about the members of the crew, you just have to RP it out.
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 13, 2015 21:28:54 GMT -6
Makes sense Izahm could also add information he's picked up too if it's relevant or helps.
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Post by Maelstrom on Jan 13, 2015 21:34:58 GMT -6
So, I just finished a document listing basic relevant info on players, NPCs, ships, and etc from the game (it does not include references from character stories). Either the GM or myself will put it up soon. It should be a good reference for both new and established players.
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Post by spartan560 on Jan 13, 2015 21:38:13 GMT -6
Thanks man saves Naetilia and I a lot of reading. Though I'm halfway through chapter ten so I should be caught up by the time you guys finish eleven.
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