Spacedock 17

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Spacedock 17; An Open RP
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Scout	Sep 2 2009, 05:41 PM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 7 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 24, 2009	Before RPing here, it is essential that you read the Beginners Start Here forum topics, or at least browse the wiki for some information on Known Space! 1. What is Spacedock 17? Spacedock 17 is an RP where new and old members alike can interact without first having to create a character profile or go through any of the hassle of starting a "real" RP. Guests and new members may RP here as well; in fact, it is encouraged that they do so! Part of the purpose of the RP is so that the senior members can get a feel for how the new members RP. In a way, you are being observed and graded on your RP skill, but I wouldn't take it too seriously. One thing you should do, though, is respect what the senior members tell you. If someone tells you something about your grammar and spelling, or something similar, it's not an attack on you! They're simply trying to help you become a better RPer. 2. The Setting The RP takes place in the bar of Spacedock 17, which is in an unnamed system. There is no need to fret about how your character could possibly end up being here, because Spacedock 17 doesn't actually exist! Any species or faction could be here, and it would still make sense. The bar has two floors. The first floor is louder, more crowded, and packed full of people from all different backgrounds. There are a couple of bartenders on the first floor. The first is Hekla, a Kimean, and the second is Degri Fisinas, a Sar Kerith. On the second floor, it is much less crowded, and quieter, more to the tastes of distinguished businesspeople and those who simply enjoy a more mellow atmosphere. There's a bouncer that stands between the first and second floors named Morris, who is a Fronari. While the first floor has beer and alcoholic beverages of various other kinds, the second floor specializes in wines, cocktails, and other, fancier drinks. The second floor has only one bartender, and he is a human named Curtis Moore. The bartenders and all other patrons who aren't controlled by a user are NPCs, or non-player characters, and therefore anyone can control them and write their reactions. If anyone leaves the bar, then they are assumed to have left the RP, as the RP only takes place within the bar. 3. Characters Any character may enter or leave at any time, and they may be as old or young as you feel like, since Spacedock 17 doesn't exist within the actual timeline. Any historical events may be referenced here, and even if your character isn't old enough to have experienced them yet within the actual timeline, they can be assumed to be familiar with it anyway. 4. How it all works Being the RP that it is, Spacedock 17 is mainly focused around character interaction. This means that your characters are expected to come in here and talk to or otherwise interact with other characters. This also means that it's not a violence-oriented RP. Your character can start a fight, but unless it's just a few fists being thrown on the first floor, you're probably going to either get kicked out of the bar or quickly find yourself outnumbered and possibly even outgunned. Any violence on the second floor is just asking for Morris to come and throw you out. On that violence-related note, it would be best if users didn't have characters focused solely around inflicting hurt on others. It can be their job to do so, but characters are a lot more interesting when they can interact with others. 5. And, also... Anything your character learns, says or does must be completely forgotten after they leave this RP. Nothing in this RP has any bearing on what happens in the rest of the RPs on this board. It doesn't matter if your character figured out how to crack the Rezslekovian hyperspace inhibitor field, or made the perfect plan to wipe out the Xorians for once and for all, or even if they found out the cure for cancer. They have to forget it once they leave the RP. Additionally, if you meet a character for the first time in Spacedock 17, and then you meet them again in a different RP on the board, none of the interaction in this RP counts. They have to introduce themselves all over again. With that final note, welcome to Spacedock 17! Edited by Scout, Sep 2 2009, 05:42 PM.



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