Post by Amanita Vernia on Nov 14, 2004 3:54:51 GMT -5
Q: What is the Storyline about?
A: It is an adventure through the jungles near Schendi on a planet called Gor... it is a deadly quest for treasure and it is an exploration of self discovery for the characters involved. The main plotline will take the characters from the city of Schendi through the jungles in search of a lost city and a treasure called the Eye of Nyoka, which is a legendary poison lake with carved sapphires at the bottom.
Q: Are you making this up?
A: There is mention of a lost city in Explorers of Gor, but the legend itself is a work of fiction created by us to give the storyline purpose and danger. The legend known as The Eye of Nyoka has been whispered about in Schendi after two explorers returned from the jungles, one of which, mysteriously died of a poison resembling ost except his decay was slower. It has been used as folklore to ward children from wondering into the jungle, though, there are those that believe there is some truth behind the story.
Q: Will you tell my character what he can or can't do?
A: No. Absolutely not. As creators of this storyline we will lay the groundwork, but everything else will be done through decision making by the characters. The legend and clues dropped into the 'Compass' section are only to help guide the storyline, like a road map, there will be spins and twist and often times we will be writing our way through it the same way our characters will be charting their way through the jungle. This storyline is like a novel where only the beginning is written, the middle and ending are yours to create as co-authors.
Q: What kind of characters are you looking for and do you need me to make a new one for this Storyline?
A: Already existing characters are preferred because people who jump at making new characters are usually fickle and tend to delete when things get slow. This Storyline is best suited for characters that already have a history of their own, but are currently inactive. We don't want to steal characters away from other groups.
Q: How do I join?
A: Look at the "How to Join the Storyline" section on this message board.
delveintodark.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=questions&action=display&thread=1100466114
Q: When does the Storyline begin?
A: Characters will be gathering in the city of Schendi from now until the middle of January when the actual delving into the jungle begins.
Q: Why wait until January?
A: Holidays... It also gives new players a chance to join and get situated. Each character will need to have a plausible reason for joining the expedition. These reasons might have to do with their caste or some other value they lend. Once characters are introduced they will need to be linked together, some of this will be done by the storytellers ahead of time with information you provide about your character.
Q: I don't have much time to role-play, can I still join the storyline?
A: While some have less time than others I would prefer those unable to commit a fair amount of time to the Storyline not join. If you already have several characters already involved in storylines, please don't over extend yourself. Know your limits.
Q: Can I roleplay with you before I join?
A: Yes. Please do, though you will have to bring your character to Schendi to play. If we are playing in a room please feel free to join or just lurk until you are comfortable. You may also ask any of us to play. Common places to play would be the Street of Coins, Utukufu Square, Schendi Harbor, Street of Tapestries, Golden Kailiauk Paga Tavern or Silenti Estate.
Q: Can slaves join the Storyline?
A: Slaves were apart of gorean life so we will accept them in this Storyline, however, just because a free person joins the Storyline does not mean all their slaves are automatically accepted into it. The opposite goes for a slave that joins, that does not guarantee a place for their owner. Slaves are allowed to join with NPC owners with the condition that they play the owner and discipline the slave through that role-play when they are out of line. This Storyline is about writing quality, not quantity.
Q: Is it at all role-play or just something being to be written?
A: It will be roleplay, the only parts of it that aren't are the legend, which there will be more detail on and the background reason for each character to join.
Q: Is it in Schendi or outside of it? I ask because certain muns pretty much control the Schendi area.
A: It begins in Schendi, but the majority of it will take place in the jungles. While we are not playing directly with those in control of Schendi, there is no reason why we would be in each other's way. Those in Schendi can choose to acknowledge us or not, it doesn't matter. We're a small group in a large city, the same as the npc's that make up the city. For us, it isn't a storyline about controlling city politics, just using the city as a backdrop for the storyline to take place in.
#nosmileys#nosmileys
A: It is an adventure through the jungles near Schendi on a planet called Gor... it is a deadly quest for treasure and it is an exploration of self discovery for the characters involved. The main plotline will take the characters from the city of Schendi through the jungles in search of a lost city and a treasure called the Eye of Nyoka, which is a legendary poison lake with carved sapphires at the bottom.
Q: Are you making this up?
A: There is mention of a lost city in Explorers of Gor, but the legend itself is a work of fiction created by us to give the storyline purpose and danger. The legend known as The Eye of Nyoka has been whispered about in Schendi after two explorers returned from the jungles, one of which, mysteriously died of a poison resembling ost except his decay was slower. It has been used as folklore to ward children from wondering into the jungle, though, there are those that believe there is some truth behind the story.
Q: Will you tell my character what he can or can't do?
A: No. Absolutely not. As creators of this storyline we will lay the groundwork, but everything else will be done through decision making by the characters. The legend and clues dropped into the 'Compass' section are only to help guide the storyline, like a road map, there will be spins and twist and often times we will be writing our way through it the same way our characters will be charting their way through the jungle. This storyline is like a novel where only the beginning is written, the middle and ending are yours to create as co-authors.
Q: What kind of characters are you looking for and do you need me to make a new one for this Storyline?
A: Already existing characters are preferred because people who jump at making new characters are usually fickle and tend to delete when things get slow. This Storyline is best suited for characters that already have a history of their own, but are currently inactive. We don't want to steal characters away from other groups.
Q: How do I join?
A: Look at the "How to Join the Storyline" section on this message board.
delveintodark.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=questions&action=display&thread=1100466114
Q: When does the Storyline begin?
A: Characters will be gathering in the city of Schendi from now until the middle of January when the actual delving into the jungle begins.
Q: Why wait until January?
A: Holidays... It also gives new players a chance to join and get situated. Each character will need to have a plausible reason for joining the expedition. These reasons might have to do with their caste or some other value they lend. Once characters are introduced they will need to be linked together, some of this will be done by the storytellers ahead of time with information you provide about your character.
Q: I don't have much time to role-play, can I still join the storyline?
A: While some have less time than others I would prefer those unable to commit a fair amount of time to the Storyline not join. If you already have several characters already involved in storylines, please don't over extend yourself. Know your limits.
Q: Can I roleplay with you before I join?
A: Yes. Please do, though you will have to bring your character to Schendi to play. If we are playing in a room please feel free to join or just lurk until you are comfortable. You may also ask any of us to play. Common places to play would be the Street of Coins, Utukufu Square, Schendi Harbor, Street of Tapestries, Golden Kailiauk Paga Tavern or Silenti Estate.
Q: Can slaves join the Storyline?
A: Slaves were apart of gorean life so we will accept them in this Storyline, however, just because a free person joins the Storyline does not mean all their slaves are automatically accepted into it. The opposite goes for a slave that joins, that does not guarantee a place for their owner. Slaves are allowed to join with NPC owners with the condition that they play the owner and discipline the slave through that role-play when they are out of line. This Storyline is about writing quality, not quantity.
Q: Is it at all role-play or just something being to be written?
A: It will be roleplay, the only parts of it that aren't are the legend, which there will be more detail on and the background reason for each character to join.
Q: Is it in Schendi or outside of it? I ask because certain muns pretty much control the Schendi area.
A: It begins in Schendi, but the majority of it will take place in the jungles. While we are not playing directly with those in control of Schendi, there is no reason why we would be in each other's way. Those in Schendi can choose to acknowledge us or not, it doesn't matter. We're a small group in a large city, the same as the npc's that make up the city. For us, it isn't a storyline about controlling city politics, just using the city as a backdrop for the storyline to take place in.
#nosmileys#nosmileys
