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synfluxmods) wrote2024-06-26 03:24 pm
synfluxmods) wrote2024-06-26 03:24 pm
โถ PLAYER PLOTS & CROWFUNDED REWARDS
โท PLAYER PLOTS / BASE ADDITIONS
โถ PLAYER PLOT OVERVIEW.
Players are always welcome to bring their ideas for player plots to the mods, and we will work with you on both scheduling and providing information on what your characters might be able to discover and accomplish. Not all player plots need to be run by the mods first. If your log only involves a few characters OR does not affect or dig into the greater setting, then you are welcome to post your log without running it by us first. However, if your plot involves digging into or changing the setting, or requires resources that might be otherwise hard to find, we suggest running it by us first.
Examples of plots that don't require mod approval: an Outsider-led group barbecue, parties, plots where characters generally want to provide aid/assistance after kaiju attacks
Examples of plots that do require mod approval: Outsiders setting up a sanctuary for rescued kaiju hybrids, creating new medicine for hospitals and clinics to use, a party traveling to a new location or far away to collect supplies or do research
โถ PLAYER PLOT GUIDELINES.
To help streamline the process, the mods have come up with a set of guidelines for players to keep in mind as they come up with their plots. While we will do our best to work with players, there may be some cases where we will ask players to revise their plots. Comments posted here will be screened to prevent spoiling any future plot ideas the playerbase gives us.
- We prefer that plots do not rely heavily on NPC interaction. The NPCs are here mostly to explain mechanics and to provide additional flavor. We want focus to be more on player characters than NPCs. Furthermore, the mods may not be available to do NPC threads.
- To avoid monopolization of information, we will not provide significant information about the plot, LILITH, and certain worldbuilding aspects to individual players or a limited group of players. We feel that information and opportunities should be accessible to and available for everyone. If we feel like your plot is too closed, we may ask you to expand it to more people or to provide some other way to make sure information is accessible to everyone.
- All plots suggested should have a means of involving other characters, with how this is done clearly outlined in the suggestion. While we understand some characters may have certain IC goals in mind, ultimately we want player plots to be another avenue through which players can make and strengthen CR.
- We understand that LILITH may feel shady to some characters, especially given the nature of some of their canons. However, Synflux is not a conspiracy game. Yes, LILITH does some shady and questionable things but they are not the bad guys here. Synflux as a game works as long as LILITH and player characters work together and have some level of trust. The mod team politely asks that player plots not antagonize LILITH in such a way that the trust they have in player characters will be broken.
- If player characters insist on causing trouble for LILITH, LILITH will discipline/punish them. We will try to work with players to come up with a suitable punishment everyone can be happy with. The punishment should be fair because extreme and unfair punishments can ruin LILITHโs relationship with other player characters. In extreme casesโฆ LILITH will just send the problematic character home.
Additional guidelines may be added in the future as we work out the player plot process. Furthermore, we may ask you to delay plots depending on the game calendar.
โถ PLAYER PLOT FORM.
Please fill out the following form and submit it as a comment to this page. Mods will try and respond to you as soon as possible.
Player(s) proposing the plot: Your name
Character(s) played: Your characters
Other characters involved: Any other characters that may be participating
Is this time sensitive? Does the plot rely on certain time factors like holidays, seasons, or event scheduling?
What do you want to achieve specifically? List out your intended IC goals, making them as specific as possible. If you are investigating a particular organization or intending to dig for information, please list the specific topics your character is interested rather than just listing 'information in general'.
How exactly will you do this? The methods your characters plan to use
What merits/strengths does each character involved bring? Do the characters involved have any particular skillsets that would help them achieve their goals? The mods may take this into consideration when coming up with outcomes.
How will other characters be able to participate in this plot: We understand that some plots may be spearheaded by only a few characters, but if other characters beyond that want to get involved, how can they do so?
If you succeed, what do you expect? We will try to work with you to see exactly how much is possible.
If you fail, what do you expect? This will help us come up with suitable consequences if necessary.
If there's a negative consequence, what do you expect/what is or isn't ok for you? Please list any limits you are not okay with. The mods will always respect player boundaries and will work with you to come up with something fun for you to play with.
โถ QUEST SUBMISSION
Quests are mini missions that occur during relaxed months. If you have an idea for a quest, you can submit it here using this form. More information can be read on the quest page.
Location: Where will the quest take place?
Summary: What is the quest?
Objective: Is there a single objective or multiple?
Notes: Any additional notes?
A mod will reply and let you know if there are any questions, necessary revisions, or if it's been accepted.
โถ CROWDFUNDED REWARDS.
We allow players to pool their points to purchase larger rewards that can impact the playerbase as a whole. Currently we have two main methods of letting players pool their points:- Buying gifts for the entire playerbase like a special outfit or small reward. In general, this would be the cost of the item multiplied by the number of players in the game. Some prices may vary depending on the type of reward request being made. Feel free to discuss with us if you are unsure.
- 'Upgrading' the base with new add-ons, for example, if characters wanted to add an onsite theater to the base. The cost for these upgrades will vary depending on the upgrade. For now, we will start costs at 1000 points. However, as we want these upgrades to be a group effort rather than funded entirely by one person, each player will only be allowed to contribute a maximum of 500 points to the total cost.
We may make adjustments or refuse ideas if they conflict with the setting or plot. To make requests for crowdfunded rewards, reply to THIS COMMENT with the appropriate form.
QUESTIONS
CROWDFUNDED REWARDS
Player(s): You and anyone else involved with the reward request
Type of reward: Item or base upgrade
Description: What item do you want to earn for the player base? Is it a regular item or will it have a special purpose? For base upgrades, describe the kind of area added onto the base. Is it near any other areas? What is its purpose? Is it a big or small area? Why do you want this added to LILITH's base? How can it involve other players or turn into a player plot opportunity?
Mod Adjustments: Do we have full permission to change or alter your idea to fit the setting or plot?
Price Amount: How much should you think the reward should cost? The modteam may suggest another amount in response.