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| ====== Roleplaying Guidelines ====== | ====== Roleplaying Guidelines ====== | ||
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| Here are some guidelines and information on roleplaying in the Horizon: out of the ashes setting. If you're new to roleplaying, this can inform you about what to expect or warn you of some pitfalls you may encounter and hopefully help you navigate them successfully. If you're more experienced and know what to expect in general, it may still be beneficial to read these guides for a little perspective. | Here are some guidelines and information on roleplaying in the Horizon: out of the ashes setting. If you're new to roleplaying, this can inform you about what to expect or warn you of some pitfalls you may encounter and hopefully help you navigate them successfully. If you're more experienced and know what to expect in general, it may still be beneficial to read these guides for a little perspective. | ||
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| ===== What is Roleplaying? ===== | ===== What is Roleplaying? ===== | ||
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| + | [[introduction:guidelines#what_is_roleplaying|::: What is Roleplaying :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#how_do_i_play|How do I play :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#making_a_group|Making a Group :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#good_practice|Good Practice :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines|(Back to Top) :::]] | ||
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| Roleplaying, like acting, is imagining yourself in the place of another person -real or fictional- and playing out the role as if you were them. In the context of Horizon: out of the ashes, this means taking part in the events of a story by assuming the role of a fictional character. Unlike in a play or movie however, Characters in a roleplaying game are not only created by the storyteller. Instead, each Player may create a Character for themselves, then use the strengths and abilities of their Character to play out the adventure. This Character can be anyone and do anything, limited only by the setting and the rules of the game. | Roleplaying, like acting, is imagining yourself in the place of another person -real or fictional- and playing out the role as if you were them. In the context of Horizon: out of the ashes, this means taking part in the events of a story by assuming the role of a fictional character. Unlike in a play or movie however, Characters in a roleplaying game are not only created by the storyteller. Instead, each Player may create a Character for themselves, then use the strengths and abilities of their Character to play out the adventure. This Character can be anyone and do anything, limited only by the setting and the rules of the game. | ||
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| + | [[introduction:guidelines#what_is_roleplaying|::: What is Roleplaying :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#how_do_i_play|How do I play :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#making_a_group|Making a Group :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#good_practice|Good Practice :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines|(Back to Top) :::]] | ||
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| Roleplaying games are often complex and there can be a lot to keep track of. In the beginning this can feel a little overwhelming so here we're going to cover the basics of how our game works. The first things you need to know are the roles of Player and Director along with what each entails. Next, we cover how to be a good roleplayer, then we move on to describe the mechanics of play, like making tests and rolling dice. | Roleplaying games are often complex and there can be a lot to keep track of. In the beginning this can feel a little overwhelming so here we're going to cover the basics of how our game works. The first things you need to know are the roles of Player and Director along with what each entails. Next, we cover how to be a good roleplayer, then we move on to describe the mechanics of play, like making tests and rolling dice. | ||
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| + | [[introduction:guidelines#making_a_group|Making a Group :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#good_practice|Good Practice :::]] | ||
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| + | [[introduction:guidelines#making_a_group|Making a Group :::]] | ||
| + | [[introduction:guidelines#good_practice|Good Practice :::]] | ||
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| - | We mentioned before that a large part of our vison for Horizon: out of the ashes is creative freedom; both for the Director when making their story, and also for Players building their Characters. Now let's introduce the idea that these freedoms of choice that make the game so fun are mutually dependent. When a Player or Director doesn't show regard for the others in the group, their fun comes at the cost of someone else's. While this might balance out naturally over time, as unpleasant Players or Directors find they have fewer and fewer people willing to join them for a game, we felt it was better to address this directly right at the start of evryone's Horizon experience: __Let's be considerate, so we can ALL have fun.__ This means several things: | + | We mentioned before that a large part of our vison for Horizon: out of the ashes is creative freedom; both for the Director when making their story, and also for Players building their Characters. Now let's introduce the idea that these freedoms of choice that make the game so engaging are mutually dependent. When a Player or Director doesn't show regard for the others in the group, their enjoyment comes at the cost of someone else's. While this might balance out naturally over time, as unpleasant Players or Directors find they have fewer and fewer people to play with, we felt it was better to address this directly right at the start of everyone's Horizon experience: __Let's be considerate, so we can ALL have fun.__ This means several things: |
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