Rules and Gameplay - Revision history

Raconite at 22:10, 31 December 2020

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Raconite at 21:54, 30 August 2020

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Raconite at 21:41, 30 August 2020

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Raconite at 20:02, 30 August 2020

2020-08-30T20:02:53Z

TheSkald: /* Rebirth and Resurrections */

2019-10-07T19:09:02Z

‎Rebirth and Resurrections

TheSkald: /* Game Information Use */

2019-06-30T18:03:36Z

‎Game Information Use

TheSkald: /* Game Information Use */

2019-03-26T01:03:46Z

‎Game Information Use

TheSkald at 00:38, 31 December 2018

2018-12-31T00:38:17Z

TheSkald at 00:36, 31 December 2018

2018-12-31T00:36:52Z

TheSkald: /* Images */

2018-12-30T23:00:31Z

‎Images

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 While it can be entertaining to spring an unpleasant surprise on a character, it should not be an unpleasant surprise for the writer. Tricking or manipulating a person in to a situation that puts a curse on their character is problematic in many ways, so it should be clear to the person receiving the item that it is cursed.
-'''The ‘why’ of these requirements:'''
+'''Application for a legacy item:'''
 A sense of significance or ‘character’:
 Magic items are generally considered to be significant and special if we choose to make an item for them in chat. This is partly because the world of the Tapestry is generally quite low magic level, and magic swords and the like are not super common in circulation. By limiting the creation of items it keeps them special and noteworthy - think of magic items as badges of a different kind - you don’t get one for no reason, and it should be a commemorative reward for work done and stories explored. Such items offer more to the chat and the world they are in if they are properly managed and kept relatively infrequent in appearance.

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 *'''Description text:'''
-Short description: eg: heirloom blade, jade armlet, etc
+*Short description: eg: heirloom blade, jade armlet, etc
-Long description: The basic info about the item - this is about a tweet’s worth of information. Eg: “A tome inlaid with precious metals and stones, that contains secret information.” Note: Code restrictions mean it really must be a brief description, so be economical with your item descriptions - what it is at a glance will suffice. Also note that the short description is not strictly necessary if you do not want to include one.
+*Long description: The basic info about the item - this is about a tweet’s worth of information. Eg: “A tome inlaid with precious metals and stones, that contains secret information.” Note: Code restrictions mean it really must be a brief description, so be economical with your item descriptions - what it is at a glance will suffice. Also note that the short description is not strictly necessary if you do not want to include one.
 =Cursed Items=

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 A devoured soul is unrecoverable, and perhaps the only way for someone to permanently die.
 =Magic Item Requests=
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 *'''An image for the item to use in chat:'''
 Width and height dimensions of 150x150, keep the data size as low as is practically possible. Also try to pick an image that clearly displays what the item is - this may be challenging, such as with a sword that will not fit in the image dimensions without being very small, but use your best judgement. Some creative cropping can go a long way!
 *'''Description text:'''
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 Long description: The basic info about the item - this is about a tweet’s worth of information. Eg: “A tome inlaid with precious metals and stones, that contains secret information.” Note: Code restrictions mean it really must be a brief description, so be economical with your item descriptions - what it is at a glance will suffice. Also note that the short description is not strictly necessary if you do not want to include one.

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	A devoured soul is unrecoverable, and perhaps the only way for someone to permanently die.		A devoured soul is unrecoverable, and perhaps the only way for someone to permanently die.
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		+	=Magic Item Requests=
		+
		+	'''Magic Item request information and requirements.'''
		+
		+	So, you want a custom magical item? This is where you will find out the requirements for getting such a thing.
		+
		+	The following is a list of criteria for your item to be created. Following that, will be the explanation of reasons why we have created this process. It is advised you read both before making an item request. Following that will be a list of likely questions that will be updated if and when people ask for more information.
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		+	'''Requirements:'''
		+
		+	*'''Before setting out to make an item/ask for one to be added to chat, contact the staff first.'''
		+	This is courteous, and can help us get your item ready and off the ground quicker if we have some lead time to work on it with you. “I said they could have it tomorrow” or similar promises on our behalf are unlikely to be progressed as a request.
		+
		+	*'''A ‘plot’ hook for the item:'''
		+	Why is this item significant? Who is it for? How do they get it? Examples of answers to this question are a long quest that requires special materials for someone to make it, a personal sacrifice on the part of the desired bearer. Or perhaps it is representative of a bond or commemorative of a special event - the story of an item should guide why you want it where possible.
		+
		+	*'''What it does:'''
		+	Is it a magic sword that bursts into flames? Is it an earring that allows you to remote view a given location? Tell us what it does and how. If it has weaknesses or failings (being made of a brittle material, or it does not work underwater, etc). If we are aware of what the item can do, then we can properly support or mediate for you if the item causes a situation where the outcome is not clear.
		+
		+	*'''An image for the item to use in chat:'''
		+	Width and height dimensions of 150x150, keep the data size as low as is practically possible. Also try to pick an image that clearly displays what the item is - this may be challenging, such as with a sword that will not fit in the image dimensions without being very small, but use your best judgement. Some creative cropping can go a long way!
		+
		+
		+	*'''Description text:'''
		+	Short description: eg: heirloom blade, jade armlet, etc
		+	Long description: The basic info about the item - this is about a tweet’s worth of information. Eg: “A tome inlaid with precious metals and stones, that contains secret information.” Note: Code restrictions mean it really must be a brief description, so be economical with your item descriptions - what it is at a glance will suffice. Also note that the short description is not strictly necessary if you do not want to include one.
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		+
		+
		+
		+	'''The ‘why’ of these requirements:'''
		+
		+	A sense of significance or ‘character’:
		+
		+	Magic items are generally considered to be significant and special if we choose to make an item for them in chat. This is partly because the world of the Tapestry is generally quite low magic level, and magic swords and the like are not super common in circulation. By limiting the creation of items it keeps them special and noteworthy - think of magic items as badges of a different kind - you don’t get one for no reason, and it should be a commemorative reward for work done and stories explored. Such items offer more to the chat and the world they are in if they are properly managed and kept relatively infrequent in appearance.

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	*This method is ideal if you had let your character die for plot reasons, but otherwise wanted to keep playing them. We thank you for your participation!		*This method is ideal if you had let your character die for plot reasons, but otherwise wanted to keep playing them. We thank you for your participation!

−	'''''~~NOTE:~~ If your character sells their soul, or has their soul taken from them, they will NOT be able to resurrect by any method without the soul's owner's participation.~~'''''~~	+	'''Ghosts and Soul-less'''
		+	Ghosts in The Tapestry have lost their way. The process for Resurrection might have been cut short with an unrecognizable body, or the offer of Rebirth had been ignored, or prevented via entrapment or binding to somewhere or something.
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		+	If your character sells their soul, or has their soul taken from them, they will NOT be able to resurrect by any method without the soul's owner's participation.
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		+	A devoured soul is unrecoverable, and perhaps the only way for someone to permanently die.

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 =Game Information Use=
-*You cannot declare to know someone without permission from the other person(s)
+*You cannot declare to know someone without permission from the other person(s) or reasonable explanation (ie renowned status)
 *You cannot declare your character(s) to share history or a background with another character(s) without permission from the other person(s)
 *Even if you recognize a character from another site, do not assume or expect that history to be valid still.

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	As times change, the rules may to address the player base's needs and concerns.		As times change, the rules may to address the player base's needs and concerns.
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		+	This page gives a general list. Rules for more specific parts of the site can be found with information about those parts (ie: Guild Creation rules, Character Creation rules, etc)

	=Images=		=Images=

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	SkaldSong RP does not claim rights to any photo uploaded by a player. All claims are considered personal use.		SkaldSong RP does not claim rights to any photo uploaded by a player. All claims are considered personal use.
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		+	=Game Information Use=
		+	*You cannot declare to know someone without permission from the other person(s)
		+	*You cannot declare your character(s) to share history or a background with another character(s) without permission from the other person(s)
		+	*Even if you recognize a character from another site, do not assume or expect that history to be valid still.

	=Rooms and Privacy=		=Rooms and Privacy=

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 *Signature images are 500(w) x 100(h) px MAXIMUM.
 *Posters for room walls can be up to 400x400 px MAXIMUM.
-*'''All''' images are to be 100kb or less.
+*'''All''' images are to be 150kb or less.
 *Pornographic/Explicit photos will be removed without warning.
 =Rooms and Privacy=