SHIP PLOT IDEAS
Do you have an idea for something you'd like to see us incorporate into the game world? Do you have a special request to have your ship (or a set of ships) in the same place at the same time for the purposes of plot? A quick event idea for a ship you'd like to have approved? Are you interesting in taking charge of a plot for yourself? This is the place for it!
If you just have a quick world idea or a request for a ship to be in a specific location, you're free to post that here, but we have a little form below that can help us know when and how we can fit larger plots it into our plans, or move our plants around.
Explain the plot in a quick 2-3 sentences: Just what it says, this is our quick way to get a feel for what you'd like to do.
What characters would you like to see involved: (a few, ship wide, multiship, which ship or ships)
Does the ship need to be in a specific city/location: If the answer is yes, let us know where.
Will you need to use the NPC account: after the plot has been approved you will be given the tidesnpc password and are welcome to upload an icon if you think it would help your posts.
Longer explanation of plot with steps/phases/etc that will happen: Try to include a few steps and let us know how you intend to drum up interest at each stage and how you'd respond to flagging interest. Keep in mind that plots that run longer than about 2 weeks (3 as a absolute max) are unlikely to keep going, and players will like a break afterwards.
How much ability will other players have to influence the outcome? explain which parts will have options for the players to make changes and how you'd like to deal with it. It's alright to have a little 'railroading' but keep in mind people love to have a chance to fail so succeeding feels more fun.
Approximately how long would you like it to take, do you think it will run longer? Again, remember more than 2-3 weeks is likely to be too long, but plots always take longer than you'd guess they would.
How much room for other plots will there be while this is going on? Will this put the ship temporarily out of commission or will everyone be able to continue their own plots if desired.
If your idea is particularly time sensitive or you haven't heard a confirmation within a week please let us know. We will not always be able to start a plot right away as we sometimes have plans for the near future, but we will let you know that it's been received or any issues there might be in executing it.
This is not a post for asking questions. All questions and concerns should be directed to either our FAQ or mod contact post. This post is purely for plot-based recommendations and other shiny stuff. Please note that replying here does not guarantee that we'll be able to use your idea. While we will give all replies the same consideration, there are multiple factors in play, including whether or not it would fit into the game's setting.
All comments are screened and will remain screened unless stated otherwise.
EDIT AS OF 10/22/10: All further plot suggestions should go here in order to better prepare for endgame.
GETTING STARTED: Rules ¤ Taken/Wanted ¤ Reservations ¤ Application FACTIONS & SHIPS: Faction Information ¤ Ship Crew List
INFORMATION: FAQ ¤ Geography ¤ Glossary ¤ Holidays ¤ Information Permissions ¤ Wiki ¤ Ship Tracker ¤ Timeline: 2008/ 2009
CONTACT: Player Contact ¤ Friends Add ¤ Hiatus/Mod Contact ¤ Complaints/Concerns ¤ Ship Plot Suggestions ¤ Pimping Code
If you just have a quick world idea or a request for a ship to be in a specific location, you're free to post that here, but we have a little form below that can help us know when and how we can fit larger plots it into our plans, or move our plants around.
Explain the plot in a quick 2-3 sentences: Just what it says, this is our quick way to get a feel for what you'd like to do.
What characters would you like to see involved: (a few, ship wide, multiship, which ship or ships)
Does the ship need to be in a specific city/location: If the answer is yes, let us know where.
Will you need to use the NPC account: after the plot has been approved you will be given the tidesnpc password and are welcome to upload an icon if you think it would help your posts.
Longer explanation of plot with steps/phases/etc that will happen: Try to include a few steps and let us know how you intend to drum up interest at each stage and how you'd respond to flagging interest. Keep in mind that plots that run longer than about 2 weeks (3 as a absolute max) are unlikely to keep going, and players will like a break afterwards.
How much ability will other players have to influence the outcome? explain which parts will have options for the players to make changes and how you'd like to deal with it. It's alright to have a little 'railroading' but keep in mind people love to have a chance to fail so succeeding feels more fun.
Approximately how long would you like it to take, do you think it will run longer? Again, remember more than 2-3 weeks is likely to be too long, but plots always take longer than you'd guess they would.
How much room for other plots will there be while this is going on? Will this put the ship temporarily out of commission or will everyone be able to continue their own plots if desired.
If your idea is particularly time sensitive or you haven't heard a confirmation within a week please let us know. We will not always be able to start a plot right away as we sometimes have plans for the near future, but we will let you know that it's been received or any issues there might be in executing it.
This is not a post for asking questions. All questions and concerns should be directed to either our FAQ or mod contact post. This post is purely for plot-based recommendations and other shiny stuff. Please note that replying here does not guarantee that we'll be able to use your idea. While we will give all replies the same consideration, there are multiple factors in play, including whether or not it would fit into the game's setting.
All comments are screened and will remain screened unless stated otherwise.
EDIT AS OF 10/22/10: All further plot suggestions should go here in order to better prepare for endgame.
GETTING STARTED: Rules ¤ Taken/Wanted ¤ Reservations ¤ Application FACTIONS & SHIPS: Faction Information ¤ Ship Crew List
INFORMATION: FAQ ¤ Geography ¤ Glossary ¤ Holidays ¤ Information Permissions ¤ Wiki ¤ Ship Tracker ¤ Timeline: 2008/ 2009
CONTACT: Player Contact ¤ Friends Add ¤ Hiatus/Mod Contact ¤ Complaints/Concerns ¤ Ship Plot Suggestions ¤ Pimping Code