stage 7. (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} berryfloss) wrote,@ 2006-05-02 21:19:00 |
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✗Q&A :|: FAQ
Q & A :|: F A Q
0. How does this game work?
This game is strongly comment oriented; actions within comments aren't recommended unless it's previously agreed upon by all participating players. Also, please remember to take a look at the calender for curse days (caused by your local deities... maybe). Bear in mind that the days are NOT mandatory; you are allowed to choose whether or not your character gets affected by them. Suggestions are also welcome, commonly posted as comments on the calendar page. For everything else, PLEASE READ THIS FAQ. It's necessary to know what an RP is about if you're going to be playing within it.
1. I've read the comm userinfo & I still don't get it.
Basically, pick a character & choose whether or not your character's already in the city or not. Then have them run around & find stuff out about the city, meet other characters, make new friends & etc. Or have them try & save the world or help destroy it- or just have them party all night long.
2. Are OCs allowed?
Yes, original characters are allowed in this rp.
3. Can we apply for real people?
Anime/manga/book/television/movie characters are all allowed.
4. Let's talk money?
Accounting is your friend. OR IS IT.
5. What's the countdown?
Who really knows. There are those who say the countdown is to the end of the world, others who believe it is nothing more than a clock. So not only is your character STUCK in the city, he/she has to hear the ticking of that clock, but they'll only hear it when they're alone. It's enough to drive someone mad ;)
6. So, the city's for the dead too?
If you wish to pick up a character that has already died within a series, you may. The city grew up on swallowing souls (or did it?). Their souls help it live & in return it lets them live within its realm.
7. Okay lady, what the hell is the carousel for?
The basic theory behind the carousel is that it's connected directly to the clock; the underground's pulse. It winds it up & keeps it moving. The underground mechanism is difficult to find due to the labyrinth of tunnels, trains, & unsavory critters, and even more difficult to understand. Before you ask, no, you can't destroy it. It has a fail-safe device within its core that will . . . why don't you try to find out?
8. Why would my character want to get into the city?
To stop the end of the world. For good. For justice. To escape their pasts. To run away from something or somebody. For whatever reason you can come up with. Sometimes it's not about good or evil, but having a good time & the city can give you that & more.
9. Alright, how do I get INTO the city?
Again, up to you. Your character could have died & been sent there. Your character might've pulled a Narnia & ended up in the city by walking through a wardrobe. Or your character could have dreamed themselves there. It's all good by us, because there are an infinite amount of ways to get in, but far less to get out.
10. Are there ways out of the city?
Yes there are, but they are few and far between. It's also a matter of finding the right one for your character. But remember, once that exit is used it may not be available. ever. again. It may not even be an exit and all and your character may wind up right back where they started: at the carousel.
11. How can I find an exit?
Up to you! Work with the scenario. Give up your heart up or a handful of memories for a 'key' that doubles as a diviner stick that finds an exit to your character's specific world. But remember this: characters can leave, but they'll soon find out that it's staying away that's hard. Addiction is addiction. If your character's tasted the sweets of the city once, they'll grow to crave them. Temptation works in mysterious ways & it's only natural to want to go back for one more taste, one more wish or drink on the house.
12. My character has supernatural powers. Will this allow him/her to leave the city?
No. Your character will not be able to leave once he/she enters the city unless they find an exit. Their powers will still function within the city walls. But any attempt to leave the city via force etc. will be dealt with firmly, perhaps by a massive shock sending them back to the carousel or by a gentle drop off at their home in The City with a severe memory-wipe.
13. Will those powers allow my character to contact/locate someone within the city?
Yes. But reception will be fuzzy & faint. The most your character will be able to ascertain is that the person they are searching for can be found within the city.
14. So does this mean we have to save the world(s)?
Maybe, maybe not? If your character's into that kind of thing. If your character's a baddie, then no. But they can interfere with the information gathering/world saving if they want & if your character's neutral then have them uh, interact & party it up or whatever. The City takes no side in saviors or destroyers, The City already knows the outcome.
15. What kind of nutjob created that fscking clock?
Now why would the deities or The City answer a question like that? Neither would we ♥
16. My character needs more places to go/events.
If you have any suggestions for celebrations/parties/events, please feel free to tell us. In fact, we encourage you to tell us by commenting, e-mailing, or IMing us. We think it's awesome for community members to partake in the planning/building of the city!
17. Where do our characters live once they enter the city?
Anywhere they wish, but many have centered on 12 specific buildings that surround The Square. Each building is numbered and holds an infinite number of rooms. You are free to choose whichever building you wish, or any other location of your choosing. But take a look here; the numbers = buildings.
The carousel spins all the time- SO! Notice anything interesting?
18. That looks pretty small. How big is this place?
That picture is like a side view mirror. It doesn't quite capture the exact size of the place. The City is large enough to require its own subway system. The City proper is a metropolitan sprawl with dangerous ghettos and beautiful villas, but The City also includes its surrounding forest and sea. This place is HUGE, but sometimes it seems to be contracting, other times expanding. One never truly knows. Your character can choose to travel by foot, by horse, by metro, or they can fly and teleport if it's within their capability. Note however that The City does NOT have airports or seaports, curiouser and curiouser.
19. Can characters be outside the city at the beginning of the rp, & then end up in it soon enough?
Of course! You can start your character within the city or outside of the city. The only characters that don't have a choice in the matter are the dead ones.
20. Do we really want to know what happened to question 20?
...elephant seals. Always the God damned elephant seals ♥
21. What happens when a character is killed within the city walls?
Go HERE to read about City!Death.
22. Is it possible to access outside sources? Databases, news reports from within the city?
It's possible to access outside sources, yes. The fountain, for example, can also be used to tap into the outside world/news reports/databases etc. but only if the character is determined enough & focuses hard enough to want it. How your character gains outside information is left up to you the player, essentially, however it should be hard and difficult.
23. Is it possible for a character to know they're dead within the city? [if they're unaware of it]
Yes, this is left up to the player. It could be as simple as another character from the canon knowing your character should be dead, or your character could gaze into the fountain and have the truth revealed. The possibilities are endless.
24. Do items [Sprite Ocarina, Antidote, ect] still function within the city?
Yes, they still function within the city.
25. If a character does manage to stop the carousel prematurely, what will happen?
Now that would depend on the hows and whys of the operation! Such an event is treated on a case-by-case basis and the effects of it will be posted as an announcement. You would not be able to miss it.
26. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask them here!
0. How does this game work?
This game is strongly comment oriented; actions within comments aren't recommended unless it's previously agreed upon by all participating players. Also, please remember to take a look at the calender for curse days (caused by your local deities... maybe). Bear in mind that the days are NOT mandatory; you are allowed to choose whether or not your character gets affected by them. Suggestions are also welcome, commonly posted as comments on the calendar page. For everything else, PLEASE READ THIS FAQ. It's necessary to know what an RP is about if you're going to be playing within it.
1. I've read the comm userinfo & I still don't get it.
Basically, pick a character & choose whether or not your character's already in the city or not. Then have them run around & find stuff out about the city, meet other characters, make new friends & etc. Or have them try & save the world or help destroy it- or just have them party all night long.
2. Are OCs allowed?
Yes, original characters are allowed in this rp.
3. Can we apply for real people?
Anime/manga/book/television/movie characters are all allowed.
4. Let's talk money?
Accounting is your friend. OR IS IT.
5. What's the countdown?
Who really knows. There are those who say the countdown is to the end of the world, others who believe it is nothing more than a clock. So not only is your character STUCK in the city, he/she has to hear the ticking of that clock, but they'll only hear it when they're alone. It's enough to drive someone mad ;)
6. So, the city's for the dead too?
If you wish to pick up a character that has already died within a series, you may. The city grew up on swallowing souls (or did it?). Their souls help it live & in return it lets them live within its realm.
7. Okay lady, what the hell is the carousel for?
The basic theory behind the carousel is that it's connected directly to the clock; the underground's pulse. It winds it up & keeps it moving. The underground mechanism is difficult to find due to the labyrinth of tunnels, trains, & unsavory critters, and even more difficult to understand. Before you ask, no, you can't destroy it. It has a fail-safe device within its core that will . . . why don't you try to find out?
8. Why would my character want to get into the city?
To stop the end of the world. For good. For justice. To escape their pasts. To run away from something or somebody. For whatever reason you can come up with. Sometimes it's not about good or evil, but having a good time & the city can give you that & more.
9. Alright, how do I get INTO the city?
Again, up to you. Your character could have died & been sent there. Your character might've pulled a Narnia & ended up in the city by walking through a wardrobe. Or your character could have dreamed themselves there. It's all good by us, because there are an infinite amount of ways to get in, but far less to get out.
10. Are there ways out of the city?
Yes there are, but they are few and far between. It's also a matter of finding the right one for your character. But remember, once that exit is used it may not be available. ever. again. It may not even be an exit and all and your character may wind up right back where they started: at the carousel.
11. How can I find an exit?
Up to you! Work with the scenario. Give up your heart up or a handful of memories for a 'key' that doubles as a diviner stick that finds an exit to your character's specific world. But remember this: characters can leave, but they'll soon find out that it's staying away that's hard. Addiction is addiction. If your character's tasted the sweets of the city once, they'll grow to crave them. Temptation works in mysterious ways & it's only natural to want to go back for one more taste, one more wish or drink on the house.
12. My character has supernatural powers. Will this allow him/her to leave the city?
No. Your character will not be able to leave once he/she enters the city unless they find an exit. Their powers will still function within the city walls. But any attempt to leave the city via force etc. will be dealt with firmly, perhaps by a massive shock sending them back to the carousel or by a gentle drop off at their home in The City with a severe memory-wipe.
13. Will those powers allow my character to contact/locate someone within the city?
Yes. But reception will be fuzzy & faint. The most your character will be able to ascertain is that the person they are searching for can be found within the city.
14. So does this mean we have to save the world(s)?
Maybe, maybe not? If your character's into that kind of thing. If your character's a baddie, then no. But they can interfere with the information gathering/world saving if they want & if your character's neutral then have them uh, interact & party it up or whatever. The City takes no side in saviors or destroyers, The City already knows the outcome.
15. What kind of nutjob created that fscking clock?
Now why would the deities or The City answer a question like that? Neither would we ♥
16. My character needs more places to go/events.
If you have any suggestions for celebrations/parties/events, please feel free to tell us. In fact, we encourage you to tell us by commenting, e-mailing, or IMing us. We think it's awesome for community members to partake in the planning/building of the city!
17. Where do our characters live once they enter the city?
Anywhere they wish, but many have centered on 12 specific buildings that surround The Square. Each building is numbered and holds an infinite number of rooms. You are free to choose whichever building you wish, or any other location of your choosing. But take a look here; the numbers = buildings.
The carousel spins all the time- SO! Notice anything interesting?
18. That looks pretty small. How big is this place?
That picture is like a side view mirror. It doesn't quite capture the exact size of the place. The City is large enough to require its own subway system. The City proper is a metropolitan sprawl with dangerous ghettos and beautiful villas, but The City also includes its surrounding forest and sea. This place is HUGE, but sometimes it seems to be contracting, other times expanding. One never truly knows. Your character can choose to travel by foot, by horse, by metro, or they can fly and teleport if it's within their capability. Note however that The City does NOT have airports or seaports, curiouser and curiouser.
19. Can characters be outside the city at the beginning of the rp, & then end up in it soon enough?
Of course! You can start your character within the city or outside of the city. The only characters that don't have a choice in the matter are the dead ones.
20. Do we really want to know what happened to question 20?
...elephant seals. Always the God damned elephant seals ♥
21. What happens when a character is killed within the city walls?
Go HERE to read about City!Death.
22. Is it possible to access outside sources? Databases, news reports from within the city?
It's possible to access outside sources, yes. The fountain, for example, can also be used to tap into the outside world/news reports/databases etc. but only if the character is determined enough & focuses hard enough to want it. How your character gains outside information is left up to you the player, essentially, however it should be hard and difficult.
23. Is it possible for a character to know they're dead within the city? [if they're unaware of it]
Yes, this is left up to the player. It could be as simple as another character from the canon knowing your character should be dead, or your character could gaze into the fountain and have the truth revealed. The possibilities are endless.
24. Do items [Sprite Ocarina, Antidote, ect] still function within the city?
Yes, they still function within the city.
25. If a character does manage to stop the carousel prematurely, what will happen?
Now that would depend on the hows and whys of the operation! Such an event is treated on a case-by-case basis and the effects of it will be posted as an announcement. You would not be able to miss it.
26. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask them here!
