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| − | |Player Run Plots are a welcome and desired series of events on this MUSH. When we speak of Player Run Plots we're speaking of any adventure or IC event that involves at least two or more players in addition to the one running the scene. |
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| + | '''Player Run Plots (PRPs)''' are a welcome contribution to Tenebrae! Player Run Plots are IC events that involve a player acting as a PRP runner who is telling a story. These stories can range dramatically in scope; all we ask is that PRPs make an attempt to stay within theme! (Ask a staffer if you're unsure!) |
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| − | This can be anything from an emitted scene of a bar room brawl to a dungeon crawl. The system is set up in a way to encourage spontaneous plots as well as pre-planned scenarios with minimal fuss with the staff. In short, if you have an itch to run a player run plot, for the most part you're allowed to do so. That is, plots tend not to require pre-approval from staff. There are some restrictions and guidelines in place to help keep a healthy mush atmosphere, as well as rewards. |
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| + | '''We offer several types of PRPs''': Standard PRPs, Death Consent PRPs, Meetups, and Personal Ongrid PRPs (POPs). A Standard or Death Consent PRP can be anything from an emitted scene of a bar room brawl to a dungeon crawl. Meetups are pre-planned RP-focused scenes with little or no conflict, which can range from getting together to discuss a longer-running plot or a themed celebration. POPs are player-driven storylines that take place on the grid, focusing on character development. |
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| − | |I Need Help With... |
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| − | |Look Here |
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| − | |Can I really just run a plot? |
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| − | |Yes, anyone may run a plot at any time, without pre-approval. |
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| − | |How do I design an encounter? |
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| − | |[[How to Design an Encounter|How to design an encounter]] |
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| − | |What about those PrP Workshops? Are there logs of them? |
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| − | | [[PrP Workshop 2]], [[PrP Workshop 3: Adjusting Encounters]] |
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| − | |What do I do when I'm done? |
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| − | |[[Player_Run_Plots#What_do_I_do_When_I.27m_Done.3F|What to do when you're done]]. |
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| − | |I would like some free DMing tools! |
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| − | |[http://combatmanager.com/ Combat Manager] |
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| − | |Do you have any pre-made encounters for someone just starting out? |
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| − | |[[Player-Contributed Encounter Grab Bag]] |
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| + | We recommend that most plots with combat encounters (such as Standard and Death Consent PRPs) concentrate their efforts into different tiers of gameplay. '''These tiers are: levels 2-5 (T1), levels 6-10 (T2), levels 11-15 (T3), and levels 16-20 (T4).''' |
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| − | ==I Just Want to Run a Plot!== |
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| + | The only type of PRP that requires pre-approval is a '''Death Consent (DC) PRP'''. All other types of PRP don't require any permission at all to run! |
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| − | ==I Want Something More Deadly!== |
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| − | If you want something more challenging, then a '''Death-Consent Plot (DCPrP)''' is for you! Death Consent plots are the same as Standards, but remove their restrictions. DCPrPs must be approved by staff beforehand. Since this type of plot is more deadly and involves permanent effects, not everyone is approved to run them. |
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| + | ==What Can You Run?== |
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| − | |Awards |
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| − | * 100% XP and Treasure for up to 2 encounters |
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| − | * Noncombat plot awards additional 2 RPP to runner (though with DPrP plots, the chance for death must be significant) |
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| − | * 10% bonus to runner if you run more than one in a week (this applies to all PrPs you ran that week) |
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| − | * Runner receives award based on their level, max reward for participants is APL+2 |
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| + | <p style="font-family: 'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif; font-size: 200%; height: 45px; padding-left: 20px; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #D3E3E3, transparent);">[[Standard PRPs]]</p> |
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| − | |Encounters and Challenges |
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| − | * 2 encounter limit |
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| − | * Encounters may be at any APL |
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| − | * Use creature within the B1, B2, or B3 (except dragons, demiliches, catfolk) |
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| − | * While there are usually level ranges for combat-inclusive plots, this is not always the case, and skilled Runners have entertained mixed groups. When starting out, we encourage you to stick to the 2-5 range for a combat-inclusive plot. For a non-combat plot, don't worry about it. |
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| − | * Interested in skill-based combat, including Influence Combat? See our [[Skill Combat]] house rules! |
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| + | <div style="padding:5px; width: 80%; max-width: 85%; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">'''A scene you run involving at least two other people.''' <br />Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level.</div> |
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| − | | Permanent Effects |
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| − | * On a DCPrP, the restrictions of an SPrP are suspended--characters can die or walk away suffering afflictions, gear may be destroyed, and energy draining or ability draining monsters can be used. |
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| − | |Special |
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| − | * Unlike normal PrPs, DCPrPs must be pre-approved |
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| − | * You must make your players fully aware a plot is Death-Consent before running it |
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| − | ==I Just Want to Encourage RP!== |
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| − | Most of the time, we just encourage someone to go ongrid, invite others and so on. However, sometimes a little preplanning can help you bring like-minded PCs together, for a specific theme. And we'd like to encourage that! |
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| + | <p style="font-family: 'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif; font-size: 200%; height: 45px; padding-left: 20px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #D3E3E3, transparent);">[[Death Consent PRPs]]</p> |
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| − | This sort of event is called a Meetup. A meetup is not a formal scene. Think of it as more of a pre-arranged group roleplay. As an organizer, you'll probably set the tone and a few opening poses...but that's it. |
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| + | <div style="padding:5px; width: 80%; max-width: 85%; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">'''A scene you run involving at least two other people, with possibility of PC death. Requires staff approval.''' <br />Increased rewards for up to two encounters according to your character level.</div> |
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| − | The other way it differs is that you'll probably want to do a little asking around first. Say: Hey, if I ran a ___ meetup, would there be interest? If you're shy, talk with staff. Or, just ask staff anyway. We can more easily pull up the data, and talk with DMs about current interests, or areas which could use some <3. |
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| − | * 4 RPP for organizers |
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| − | * 2 RPP each for each active participant (participants who show up, toss in two poses and then leave will not be counted) |
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| − | |Examples |
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| − | Here are a few we've had in the past: |
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| + | <p style="font-family: 'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif; font-size: 200%; height: 45px; padding-left: 20px; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #D3E3E3, transparent);">[[Meetups]]</p> |
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| − | * [[Gobber Clankfest]] |
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| − | * [[Treehuggers and Hippies]] |
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| + | <div style="padding:5px; width: 80%; max-width: 85%; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">'''A RP-focused scene or gathering with no or little conflict.''' <br />Rewards 5 RPP for Organizer(s); 3 for Participants.</div> |
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| − | Possible meetups could be: |
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| − | * Angorites and Korites! |
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| − | * Herbalists and Potionmakers (a gathering of druids, wizards, and those interested in exchanging information on and studying...etc.) |
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| − | * ARTIFICE!!! |
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| − | * All goblinoids! |
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| − | Meetups focus around drawing people together with a similar, predefined interest. A good method is to think of a group, and then to think of at least three associated groups and include them. (Lahar's tip: Aside from your main group, include at least two or three other interested 'groups', and write your meetup to include those. For example, a Vardamen meetup should probably be open to Serrielites and undead hunters. A Druid Grove meetup would benefit from including druids as well as rangers and sith-makar. Then, send an @mail to invite folks. Meetups are mostly about being social and bringing together common interests.) |
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| − | |Since Meetups aren't scenes, we handle them slightly differently. In general: |
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| − | # Post the meetup to events. You might add MEETUP: to the name, so people know what it is. |
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| − | # Use +req to send staff a log. |
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| − | # Everyone gets RPPs! |
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| + | <p style="font-family: 'Linux Libertine','Georgia','Times',serif; font-size: 200%; height: 45px; padding-left: 20px; background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #D3E3E3, transparent);">[[Personal Ongrid PRPs]]</p> |
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| − | '''Extra Special:''' Please don't request RPPs during the roleplay! This is different than normal. Given that more than one is being awarded per person, staff handles this separately. Please be sure and remind participants of this. We hate denying their requests, and a reminder helps drop our paperwork. |
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| + | <div style="padding:5px; width: 80%; max-width: 85%; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">'''A personal character storyline that takes place across scenes on the grid.''' <br /> Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level and 4 RPP.</div> |
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| − | ==What do I do When I'm Done?== |
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| − | {{PrPSubmission}} |
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| + | ==Getting Help== |
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| + | For more general help, [[DMToolBox|check out our GM Toolbox]]. To learn how to design a combat encounter, see [[How_to_Design_an_Encounter|How to Design an Encounter]]! |
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| + | [[Category:Admin|Player Run Plots]] |
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| − | | To Submit a Meetup... |
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| − | |1. Log your Meetup |
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| − | * All poses |
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| − | '''Special:''' Please remind players to please not request RPPs during the roleplay! This is different than normal. Given that more than one is being awarded per person, staff handles this separately. Please be sure and remind participants of this. We hate denying their requests, and a reminder helps drop our paperwork. |
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| − | |2. Post your log. |
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| − | |Need help? See: [[How to Post a Log|Post the log to the wiki]]* |
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| − | | 3. Let us know you ran! Send in a +request. |
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| − | |Include in the +request: |
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| − | * Summary |
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| − | * Any rumors you want posted? |
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| − | * [[Recent Logs|And a link to the Meetup log on the wiki]]* |
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| − | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Don't feel comfortable with the wiki? You're welcome to email your log to a staffer, instead. Once a staffer claims the +request, just email the log to them. Most staff have an email listed in their +finger. Due to security concerns, we can't accept DOC/ODT, Google Docs, or similar files. Instead, and for general safety's sake, just plop the log into an email if you choose this method. |
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| − | ==Things Not to Do== |
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| − | * tipe lik dis (No one expects perfection, just effort, so please remember to use a shift key, basic punctuation, and make an attempt at spelling... We handle many requests per day, including pages, general assistance, and scenes, so we appreciate not needing to translate you, too.) |
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| − | * Claiming a new player award bonus when you're not a new player (just a new character). |
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| − | * A PrP assumes the runner plus two individuals. Include as many as you like, though there should be at least two! |
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| − | * A PrP assumes running for a variety of people. Circle running is not something we are looking for. PrPs should be a benefit to the community, and continually running for "friends-only" will result in an increasingly reduced award. This is true even if "we are all just on at the same time every time." Some is okay, but we expect you to diversify. If you've conflicts with a specific player, however, please let staff know. |
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| − | * PrPs should pose a challenge of some kind. For example, staff will note things such as ten CR 1 kobolds who don't use flanking. Awards and XP will be adjusted to the challenge of the adventure, as well as player cooperation, storytelling, and attitude. This isn't to say--everyone has to get along with everyone, but disruptive attitudes will be noted. |
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| − | * PRP DM's should not put their own characters into player run plots.''' |
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| − | * When a Player Run Plot is completed, the Plot Runner has the responsibility of editing and cleaning the log and then submitting a message to the Plot Queue that a PRP is ready for review. |
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| − | * The CR of creatures used is up to the Runner's gauge of the party, though XP will not be given at higher than +2 the Average Party Level, no matter the circumstances. |
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| − | * Plot Runners who design scenarios that cannot be won or that are logically impossible to deal with may be in risk of a breach of conduct. |
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| − | * Plot Runners who use a scene to hilight/spotlight their own PCs are also in risk of a breach of conduct. |
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 1 September 2023
Player Run Plots (PRPs) are a welcome contribution to Tenebrae! Player Run Plots are IC events that involve a player acting as a PRP runner who is telling a story. These stories can range dramatically in scope; all we ask is that PRPs make an attempt to stay within theme! (Ask a staffer if you're unsure!)
We offer several types of PRPs: Standard PRPs, Death Consent PRPs, Meetups, and Personal Ongrid PRPs (POPs). A Standard or Death Consent PRP can be anything from an emitted scene of a bar room brawl to a dungeon crawl. Meetups are pre-planned RP-focused scenes with little or no conflict, which can range from getting together to discuss a longer-running plot or a themed celebration. POPs are player-driven storylines that take place on the grid, focusing on character development.
We recommend that most plots with combat encounters (such as Standard and Death Consent PRPs) concentrate their efforts into different tiers of gameplay. These tiers are: levels 2-5 (T1), levels 6-10 (T2), levels 11-15 (T3), and levels 16-20 (T4).
The only type of PRP that requires pre-approval is a Death Consent (DC) PRP. All other types of PRP don't require any permission at all to run!
What Can You Run?
A scene you run involving at least two other people.
Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level.
Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level.
A scene you run involving at least two other people, with possibility of PC death. Requires staff approval.
Increased rewards for up to two encounters according to your character level.
Increased rewards for up to two encounters according to your character level.
A RP-focused scene or gathering with no or little conflict.
Rewards 5 RPP for Organizer(s); 3 for Participants.
Rewards 5 RPP for Organizer(s); 3 for Participants.
A personal character storyline that takes place across scenes on the grid.
Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level and 4 RPP.
Rewards up to two encounters according to your character level and 4 RPP.
Getting Help
For more general help, check out our GM Toolbox. To learn how to design a combat encounter, see How to Design an Encounter!