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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. Please make an +event after, though! |
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| − | |How do I design an encounter or scene? |
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| − | |[[How to Design an Encounter|How to design an encounter]] |
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| − | |What do I do when I'm done? |
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| − | |[[Standard_PrPs#How to Submit a PrP|What to do when you're done]]. |
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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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| − | ==What Can I Do?== |
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| − | | || Summary || Awards || Combat || Death / Permanent Effects || Special |
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| − | |'''[[Standard PrPs]]''' || A scene you run involving at least two other people. |
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| − | * 75% XP and Treasure for up to 2 encounters |
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| − | * Noncombat plot awards additional 2 RPP to runner (be sure and let participants know it's a noncombat) |
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| − | * Awards for Runner based on own level, participants based on APL + challenge + RP |
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| − | *Optional |
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| − | * Up to 2 encounters |
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| − | * Intensive RP may substitute for 1 encounter |
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| − | * Encounters may be up to APL+3 for 10 and below, and APL+4 for 11 and upper; higher requires pre-approval |
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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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| − | |No |
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| + | ==What Can You Run?== |
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| − | | May be run anytime, without pre-approval |
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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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| − | |'''[[DC PrPs]]''' || A scene you run involving at least two other people. |
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| − | * 100% XP and Treasure for up to 2 encounters |
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| − | * Awards for Runner based on own level, participants based on APL + challenge + RP |
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| − | * Up to 2 encounters |
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| − | * Intensive RP may substitute for 1 encounter |
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| − | * Up to APL+3 for 10 and below, and APL+4 for 11 and upper; higher requires pre-approval |
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| − | |Yes |
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| − | |Pre-approved (not everyone is approved) |
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| − | |'''[[Meetups]]''' || Getting people together to roleplay around a specific theme |
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| − | |5 RPP for the organizer, 3 RPP for each active participant |
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| − | | May be roleplayed. |
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| − | | May be run anytime, without pre-approval |
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| − | |'''[[Small Stories]]''' || Stories that occur outside of scenes. Unlike many events, this one is roleplayed out over time, and typically involves your character at its center. ''Small stories focus on ongrid roleplay.'' |
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| − | |2 encounters at 75% at your level, plus 4 RPPs |
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| − | | May be roleplayed. |
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| − | | Up to you |
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| − | * Claim up to 2/month, per player (not character) |
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| − | * Focused on your character |
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| − | * Occurs ongrid |
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| − | ==Plot Runner's Toolbox== |
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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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| − | ==What Shouldn't I Do?== |
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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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| + | <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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| − | * 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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| + | <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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| − | * Your plots should be scaled to the group you've got. Not all groups are made equal. Throwing the same encounter at two people that was designed for four is not an acceptable encounter. |
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| − | * ''PRP DM's should not put their own characters into player run plots.'' Organizer PCs may be involved in Meetups, but the Meetup may not center around, or prominently feature their character. |
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| − | :Update: ''Can you cameo in your own PrPs? '' |
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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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| − | ::For the longest time we have said 'no,' because well, DMPC. Who wants those, really? However, we are looking at relaxing this rule, given some guidelines. A PrP DM's PC may be a questgiver in a PrP, with the following caveats: |
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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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| − | :: - The quest must be accomplished on behalf of their organization, a greater plot arc, or similar body and not themselves. |
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| − | :: - The PrP DM's PC may appear at the beginning of a plot, but not be part of it. This means no following the PCs along, no joining in on the adventure. The spotlight must be on the participants. The purpose of the DM PC should be to explain the plot, provide additional information, or some similar function at the start of the adventure. |
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| − | :: - It is always a good idea to run this by staff, first. |
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| − | ::As with all things, expect some adjustments as we go, based on experience and feedback! |
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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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| + | <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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| − | * XP and awards are capped at APL+2, no matter the encounter. With wildly varying levels, we may split this up (for example, the 6-7 would be handled closer to their level than the 11-12). |
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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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| − | * 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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| − | * 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. Likewise, your PCs may not be in your own PrPs. We have tried this in the past, and it did not work out. |
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| + | ==Getting Help== |
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| − | * See the Bestiary section and PrP pages for guidelines on usable creatures. We don't like to limit, though there are a handful. |
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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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| − | * For PrPs, DC PrPs, or Meetups, always post to +events, even after the fact. This helps us ensure everyone has had a chance to scene, and to thank those who run. |
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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!