OHHI~~ <3
Hello everyone! Long time, no speak for some of you, and a brand new hello to a few more! My name is Cara, and I am your mod in a super wacky time zone. \o/ Most of you have likely spoken to Chelsie, who is also mod! She has been so helpful, sob. This reboot couldn't have been possible without her help.
Anyway, other than a hello, welcome, etc.., this ooc post is a basic introduction to what's up game-wise. We're making some big changes and since some things like game mechanics are still being edited, I felt this note was needed. AHEM! So on to business!
The Old Game Comm (thevelvetblues)
This community is still up for anyone who would like to venture into old logs. However, we will no longer use this community for actual IC logging. Consider it an archive. This can also be a meme dumping ground whenever we get bored and want to fool around with non-canon stuffs. Things like that! So, even though we're not using it for IC logs, please still make sure you have joined it and have it added.
The OOC Comm (thevelvetooc)
This is the same as ever. Plot discussions and any ooc material will be posted to here. Mod notes/updates will obvs also be placed here!
The New Game Comm (thevelvetlogs)
Since we're pulling a huge reboot, I felt a new comm was in order for the sake of a completely clear slate. This comm will also work differently than our last one, because we shall have more than just our logs here! We'll have EVERYTHING! That's right. EVERYTHING. Well... okay, almost everything.
Here is a list of what will go in here, with the corresponding tags:
!log » This tag will be used for either a full paragraph log, or a mini-log.
!journal » This tag will be used for electronic journal entries and written diaries.
!letter » This will be used for both letters and mailboxes. Anything that goes into the attic mailboxes will need this tag.
!chat » Chats count as several different things. This could be a chat that happened in a hallway, or online via an instant messenger. It's good for just quick discussions that, especially for 1934 kids, couldn't have happened via journal and doesn't need to be a full log.
name tag » Each character will be given a tag with their name. You will use this whenever your character posts. Sooo if it's another person's electronic journal entry and you comment? Both you and that person will have tags on that entry.
So, basically, you will post all IC content to this community. This is so that all interactions can be kept track of in a linear fashion. Since each character is given a tag, you can search for all of a character's activity via their name tag. If I click on Locrine's name tag, I can see all of the threads he had been in, as well as any letters/journal entries he wrote or replied to.
If you have any other questions about what may go here, just ask the mods! Otherwise, if it's IC, it will go here.
Logging / Game Pacing
To avoid what happened in the last run, this game will be strictly real-time paced. This means that if it's September 12th on your calendar, it is September 12th in the game. Etc. 1934 and 2012 luckily follow the same calendar days, so it's easy to know what day it is in game. Things like full logs can, of course, be backdated. However, this game is expected to maintain a real time pace. Try to stay active, but don't let this overwhelm you.
Things like full-team event logs will be made easier to maintain this game pace. When we have a full-team event log, we will simply do a quickpost style. This means instead of writing a paragraph, you can just put in a "dialogue dialogue [action in brackets]" sort of response. This is to prevent the log from getting stuck and to make it easier for everyone to participate.
One-on-one logs or logs with just a few people will remain paragraph-style at the preference of the players involved. Work out whatever you enjoy most and whatever works for you. This game is supposed to be fun, not something overwhelming. So enjoy!
However, always keep in mind that the game can and will not wait for you. If you require a hiatus/slowatus, please send a note to the mods so that we can work around it. Otherwise your character can and will get left behind.
Character Journals
Other than for posting onto comms, your Character Journals will mostly be used for OOC material. Things that need to be on your character journal are your character's profile and their social links. Any other tidbits you want to throw up is cool, such as some people have a soundtrack, etc.. Also, if you would like to make a CR post for your character, this would also be a pretty good place to put it for easy referencing later on.
NPC Journal (notvelour)
This is our lovely NPC journal! The mods will be using this journal for specific NPCs such as our beloved Zardoz and our mildly creepy shop keep. A free password for this journal will be listed on the contact page so that every player may also use it for things like minor NPC demon encounters. Just in case.
Mod Journal (velvetmods)
This is still under reservation. I've been pulling a lot of overtime at work, but I'll do my best to complete all of my edits by the end of the week! ;A; In any case, this is your place to find all of the game information. Pages that are still under the most revision are Game Mechanics and Setting. Please keep this in mind when viewing them. Notes will be posted when everything is finished. Also, please check the Contacts page to help me fill in any information gaps or correct/update anything I may need to. It would be so lovely!!
Game Beginning
The first group event of the game shall be posted as soon as possible. Before then, please make sure to join the logs comm!! ♥
Thanks for your time everyone! Expect more updates soon!
Anyway, other than a hello, welcome, etc.., this ooc post is a basic introduction to what's up game-wise. We're making some big changes and since some things like game mechanics are still being edited, I felt this note was needed. AHEM! So on to business!
The Old Game Comm (thevelvetblues)
This community is still up for anyone who would like to venture into old logs. However, we will no longer use this community for actual IC logging. Consider it an archive. This can also be a meme dumping ground whenever we get bored and want to fool around with non-canon stuffs. Things like that! So, even though we're not using it for IC logs, please still make sure you have joined it and have it added.
The OOC Comm (thevelvetooc)
This is the same as ever. Plot discussions and any ooc material will be posted to here. Mod notes/updates will obvs also be placed here!
The New Game Comm (thevelvetlogs)
Since we're pulling a huge reboot, I felt a new comm was in order for the sake of a completely clear slate. This comm will also work differently than our last one, because we shall have more than just our logs here! We'll have EVERYTHING! That's right. EVERYTHING. Well... okay, almost everything.
Here is a list of what will go in here, with the corresponding tags:
!log » This tag will be used for either a full paragraph log, or a mini-log.
!journal » This tag will be used for electronic journal entries and written diaries.
!letter » This will be used for both letters and mailboxes. Anything that goes into the attic mailboxes will need this tag.
!chat » Chats count as several different things. This could be a chat that happened in a hallway, or online via an instant messenger. It's good for just quick discussions that, especially for 1934 kids, couldn't have happened via journal and doesn't need to be a full log.
name tag » Each character will be given a tag with their name. You will use this whenever your character posts. Sooo if it's another person's electronic journal entry and you comment? Both you and that person will have tags on that entry.
So, basically, you will post all IC content to this community. This is so that all interactions can be kept track of in a linear fashion. Since each character is given a tag, you can search for all of a character's activity via their name tag. If I click on Locrine's name tag, I can see all of the threads he had been in, as well as any letters/journal entries he wrote or replied to.
If you have any other questions about what may go here, just ask the mods! Otherwise, if it's IC, it will go here.
Logging / Game Pacing
To avoid what happened in the last run, this game will be strictly real-time paced. This means that if it's September 12th on your calendar, it is September 12th in the game. Etc. 1934 and 2012 luckily follow the same calendar days, so it's easy to know what day it is in game. Things like full logs can, of course, be backdated. However, this game is expected to maintain a real time pace. Try to stay active, but don't let this overwhelm you.
Things like full-team event logs will be made easier to maintain this game pace. When we have a full-team event log, we will simply do a quickpost style. This means instead of writing a paragraph, you can just put in a "dialogue dialogue [action in brackets]" sort of response. This is to prevent the log from getting stuck and to make it easier for everyone to participate.
One-on-one logs or logs with just a few people will remain paragraph-style at the preference of the players involved. Work out whatever you enjoy most and whatever works for you. This game is supposed to be fun, not something overwhelming. So enjoy!
However, always keep in mind that the game can and will not wait for you. If you require a hiatus/slowatus, please send a note to the mods so that we can work around it. Otherwise your character can and will get left behind.
Character Journals
Other than for posting onto comms, your Character Journals will mostly be used for OOC material. Things that need to be on your character journal are your character's profile and their social links. Any other tidbits you want to throw up is cool, such as some people have a soundtrack, etc.. Also, if you would like to make a CR post for your character, this would also be a pretty good place to put it for easy referencing later on.
NPC Journal (notvelour)
This is our lovely NPC journal! The mods will be using this journal for specific NPCs such as our beloved Zardoz and our mildly creepy shop keep. A free password for this journal will be listed on the contact page so that every player may also use it for things like minor NPC demon encounters. Just in case.
Mod Journal (velvetmods)
This is still under reservation. I've been pulling a lot of overtime at work, but I'll do my best to complete all of my edits by the end of the week! ;A; In any case, this is your place to find all of the game information. Pages that are still under the most revision are Game Mechanics and Setting. Please keep this in mind when viewing them. Notes will be posted when everything is finished. Also, please check the Contacts page to help me fill in any information gaps or correct/update anything I may need to. It would be so lovely!!
Game Beginning
The first group event of the game shall be posted as soon as possible. Before then, please make sure to join the logs comm!! ♥
Thanks for your time everyone! Expect more updates soon!