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Special Considerations

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	== Special Considerations ==		== Special Considerations ==
	Special considerations in Molten Aether, such as character interaction with socially challenging characters, management of personal resources, focus on character growth, ~~and~~ balance in character revisions, serve as valuable considerations in both character and plot development. These elements aim to enrich the role-playing experience by encouraging players to critically assess their characters' social dynamics, resources, long-term arcs, and ~~adaptability~~. This approach fosters a more dynamic and ~~interactive~~ role-playing environment.		Special considerations in Molten Aether, such as character interaction with socially challenging characters, management of personal resources, focus on character growth, balance in character revisions, and embracing a growth mindset towards writing, serve as valuable considerations in both character and plot development. These elements aim to enrich the role-playing experience by encouraging players to critically assess their characters' social dynamics, resources, long-term arcs, adaptability, and willingness to learn from mistakes. This multifaceted approach fosters a more dynamic, interactive, and supportive role-playing environment.

			=== Don't Be Afraid to Be Wrong ===
			In the collaborative environment of Molten Aether, embracing a growth mindset towards writing is highly encouraged. The community understands that the most effective way to learn and improve is to venture into new territories, even if that means making mistakes along the way. It is a shared belief that errors are not setbacks but rather opportunities for growth and improvement.

			In this collaborative setting, the fear of being wrong should not deter individuals from contributing to the narrative or experimenting with complex character arcs. Mistakes are an integral part of the learning process, serving as stepping stones that lead to a deeper understanding of storytelling and character development. The community is supportive and aims to provide constructive feedback, helping individuals refine their skills and enhance their contributions to the collective narrative.

			By adopting a growth mindset, players and authors alike open themselves to a broader range of experiences and storytelling possibilities. This approach not only enriches the individual's skill set but also adds a layer of complexity and depth to the shared narrative. In Molten Aether, the philosophy is clear: Don't be afraid to be wrong, for in the act of erring, one finds the path to improvement and mastery.

	=== Living an Isolated Life ===		=== Living an Isolated Life ===

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Advanced Concepts

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	There are two primary types of character variants:		There are two primary types of character variants:
	# Idea-Based Variants: These are different characters based on the same fundamental ideas but existing independently. They allow exploration of how the same character concept would evolve in different settings.		# '''Idea-Based Variants''': These are different characters based on the same fundamental ideas but existing independently. They allow exploration of how the same character concept would evolve in different settings.
	# Longevity-Based Variants: These instances occur when a single character has lived long enough to exist in multiple settings. This type allows exploration of how a character adapts and evolves over time.		# '''Longevity-Based Variants''': These instances occur when a single character has lived long enough to exist in multiple settings. This type allows exploration of how a character adapts and evolves over time.

	By employing character variants, players can engage in multiple story arcs across various settings without compromising the integrity of the original character concept.		By employing character variants, players can engage in multiple story arcs across various settings without compromising the integrity of the original character concept.
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	; Intention Behind the Variant: The reason for creating a character variant should be clear, whether to explore different facets of the same character or to place them in different story arcs.		; Intention Behind the Variant: The reason for creating a character variant should be clear, whether to explore different facets of the same character or to place them in different story arcs.
	; Mechanism of Existence: Understanding the mechanism can help define the character's backstory and role in the narrative.		; Mechanism of Existence: Understanding the mechanism can help define the character's backstory and role in the narrative.
	* '''For Long-Lived Characters''': Consider how they achieve their longevity and what significant events have shaped them.		:* '''For Long-Lived Characters''': Consider how they achieve their longevity and what significant events have shaped them.
	* '''For Chance-Based Variants''': Identify elements that remain consistent between versions to make them recognizably the same character, and what elements differ to make each unique.		:* '''For Chance-Based Variants''': Identify elements that remain consistent between versions to make them recognizably the same character, and what elements differ to make each unique.
	* '''Storyline-Based Variance''': In some cases, the existence of a character variant is driven by specific plot elements, adding another layer of complexity to their role in the narrative.		:* '''Storyline-Based Variance''': In some cases, the existence of a character variant is driven by specific plot elements, adding another layer of complexity to their role in the narrative.
	; Core Concept: The fundamental idea or essence of the original character should be preserved in the variant.		; Core Concept: The fundamental idea or essence of the original character should be preserved in the variant.
	; Setting Influence: Consider how the different setting or timeline influences the character's skills, abilities, and experiences.		; Setting Influence: Consider how the different setting or timeline influences the character's skills, abilities, and experiences.

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			__NOAUTOLINKS__
	Welcome to the realm of Molten Aether, a distinctive role-playing environment that values collaborative storytelling and character-focused narratives. Unlike conventional tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons, Molten Aether places greater emphasis on the depth of story and character interaction. Participants engage in a form of collaborative writing known as Free Form Role Play (FFRP). In this style, the unfolding narrative and character development take center stage. While the use of dice is optional and can introduce an element of randomness, it is not the primary focus. Instead, character biographies are employed to encapsulate the essence of each character, providing a narrative-centric experience.		Welcome to the realm of Molten Aether, a distinctive role-playing environment that values collaborative storytelling and character-focused narratives. Unlike conventional tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons, Molten Aether places greater emphasis on the depth of story and character interaction. Participants engage in a form of collaborative writing known as Free Form Role Play (FFRP). In this style, the unfolding narrative and character development take center stage. While the use of dice is optional and can introduce an element of randomness, it is not the primary focus. Instead, character biographies are employed to encapsulate the essence of each character, providing a narrative-centric experience.

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	Multiple interests and goals often drive characters, ranging from career aspirations to personal relationships and ethical convictions. Understanding a character's purpose not only makes them more engaging but also provides meaningful context for their actions and decisions within the game.		Multiple interests and goals often drive characters, ranging from career aspirations to personal relationships and ethical convictions. Understanding a character's purpose not only makes them more engaging but also provides meaningful context for their actions and decisions within the game.

	Below is a list of sections that need completion for ~~[[Character Introduction\|~~character introduction]] (also see the [[Character Approval]] page for rules on character creation and approval):		Below is a list of sections that need completion for character introduction (also see the [[Character Approval]] page for rules on character creation and approval):

	; Physical Description: This section outlines essential physical attributes, including age, weight, height, hair and eye color, body type, and race or ethnicity. Any ethnicity-specific interactions should be detailed in the character's background section.		; Physical Description: This section outlines essential physical attributes, including age, weight, height, hair and eye color, body type, and race or ethnicity. Any ethnicity-specific interactions should be detailed in the character's background section.
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	== Advanced Concepts ==		== Advanced Concepts ==
	This section delves into complexities and nuances that can enrich the role-playing experience while also presenting challenges. It introduces ~~[[Character Variants\|~~character variants]], explores the leveled ranking system, examines the role of advanced technology, and provides solutions to challenges, emphasizing open dialogue and narrative checks. The principle of Occam's Razor serves as a guiding philosophy, advocating for simplicity in decision-making. The section concludes with a cautionary note on the risks of over-complication.		This section delves into complexities and nuances that can enrich the role-playing experience while also presenting challenges. It introduces character variants, explores the leveled ranking system, examines the role of advanced technology, and provides solutions to challenges, emphasizing open dialogue and narrative checks. The principle of Occam's Razor serves as a guiding philosophy, advocating for simplicity in decision-making. The section concludes with a cautionary note on the risks of over-complication.

	=== Character Variants ===		=== Character Variants ===

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Creating Content

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	This is a guide not just for new role players but for existing ones who perhaps want to know tips on how to improve. Though it should be noted that the number of ways a person can role play is about as diverse as the number of people who could be role playing.		This is a guide not just for new role players but for existing ones who perhaps want to know tips on how to improve. Though it should be noted that the number of ways a person can role play is about as diverse as the number of people who could be role playing. With any online activity, it is recommended that people read the [[Guide to Online Bliss]] which really says it all when it comes to the basic idea of how stressful one should let the online world be. Before really starting anything else, this is a ''game'' and is meant to be ''fun''. If playing here makes a person stressed out or unhappy then they are encouraged to leave or take a break. This is not because the community doesn't want people who are stressed out around or people who are unhappy or depressed around, this is because this is a '''game''' and as such one should not let it matter in their daily life to the point that they are adversely effected by its contents.

	== Introduction to Role Playing ==		== Introduction to Role Playing ==
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	* For a player wishing their character to live in space, we have [[Guidelines for Living in Space\|guidelines]] for doing that.		* For a player wishing their character to live in space, we have [[Guidelines for Living in Space\|guidelines]] for doing that.
	: This guide basically includes special considerations and possible solutions for common problems faced in creating a well rounded and believable character who lives in space.		: This guide basically includes special considerations and possible solutions for common problems faced in creating a well rounded and believable character who lives in space.
			* Thoughts [[Regarding Artificial Intelligence]] in the [[Blazing Umbra Setting]] can be useful for those wishing to understand how AI in the setting is seen.
			: This is less of a guide, however, and more of a primer on where AI is in the actual world and thus where it might be in the future to explain some basic modifications to the [[Star Trek]] norm on the subject.
			* Thoughts [[Regarding Time Travel]] are meant in a similar light, specific to the Blazing Umbra Setting for the most part.
			: This article describes the basic way time travel is seen in the setting and can be useful for someone wishing to run or participate in a time travel focused story arc.
			* Since multiple settings are open to be used here, we've had to build some [[Technological Kluges]] to explain how many things fit together.
			: This is basically a list of contradictory terms from various settings, such as how ''laser'' is defined in Star Trek and how that relates to [[Star Wars]], Warhammer, and the like. This document grows when we see a conflict that needs to be resolved through some pre-defined measure. Lasers were of particular concern, as were some of the Warhammer 40k weaponry, and The Force in conjunction with Star Wars characters appearing in the setting. Once something is defined here, that is how it is seen in game.
			* The subject of faster than light (FTL) travel and the various ways it is accomplished is codified in [[Spacetime, Subspace, and Hyperspace]].
			: This covers how those terms are used within the Blazing Umbra Setting. This does not include the conflict between the terms of [[Hyperspace]] as it is used here (derived from [[Babylon 5]]) and how it is used in Star Wars. See the [[Technological Kluges]] article for that.

	[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]		[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]

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	* The [[Guide to Attracting Role Play]] is intended to help players get into the game and start participating.		* The [[Guide to Attracting Role Play]] is intended to help players get into the game and start participating.
	* Finally the [[Guide to Actual Play]] is intended to help players understand best practices for actually participating in a scene.		* Finally the [[Guide to Actual Play]] is intended to help players understand best practices for actually participating in a scene.
			* Moving beyond just participating in a single scene or PSL, there is a [[Guide to Story Participation]] for moving through a quest or complex story arc.

	== Creating Content ==		== Creating Content ==

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	== Introduction to Role Playing ==		== Introduction to Role Playing ==
	* [[Role Play Defined]] is for new players who are not familiar with what role playing is and what role play itself means.		* [[Role Play Defined]] is for new players who are not familiar with what role playing is and what role play itself means.
			* [[Terminology]] and definitions are also listed for new players to familiarize themselves with what everything means.
	* Our [[Writing Guide]] is meant to introduce new players to how to construct posts (emotes) for participation in our game.		* Our [[Writing Guide]] is meant to introduce new players to how to construct posts (emotes) for participation in our game.
	* [[Character Approval]] is required, and any finalized character should meet the guidelines for doing such.		* [[Character Approval]] is required, and any finalized character should meet the guidelines for doing such.

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Other Guides

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	== Other Guides ==		== Other Guides ==
	* For a player wishing their character to live in space, we have [[Guidelines for Living in Space\|guidelines for doing that~~]], which~~ includes special considerations and possible solutions for common problems.		* For a player wishing their character to live in space, we have [[Guidelines for Living in Space\|guidelines]] for doing that.
			: This guide basically includes special considerations and possible solutions for common problems faced in creating a well rounded and believable character who lives in space.

	[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]		[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]

Cyclops at 21:38, 27 May 2017

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	This is a guide not just for new role players but for existing ones who perhaps want to know tips on how to improve. Though it should be noted that the number of ways a person can role play is about as diverse as the number of people who could be role playing.		This is a guide not just for new role players but for existing ones who perhaps want to know tips on how to improve. Though it should be noted that the number of ways a person can role play is about as diverse as the number of people who could be role playing.

	== Introduction to Role Playing		== Introduction to Role Playing ==
	* [[Role Play Defined]] is for new players who are not familiar with what role playing is and what role play itself means.		* [[Role Play Defined]] is for new players who are not familiar with what role playing is and what role play itself means.
	* Our [[Writing Guide]] is meant to introduce new players to how to construct posts (emotes) for participation in our game.		* Our [[Writing Guide]] is meant to introduce new players to how to construct posts (emotes) for participation in our game.

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	== Creating Content ==		== Creating Content ==
	* For those wishing to create new story's, see our [[Story Creation Guidelines]].		* For those wishing to create new story's, see our [[Story Creation Guidelines]].
			* When creating or running a new story, there can be important considerations of [[Technology and Plot]] which come up, it is important to take such things into consideration.

	== Other Guides ==		== Other Guides ==
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	* Thoughts [[Regarding Artificial Intelligence]] in the [[Blazing Umbra Setting]] can be useful for those wishing to understand how AI in the setting is seen.		* Thoughts [[Regarding Artificial Intelligence]] in the [[Blazing Umbra Setting]] can be useful for those wishing to understand how AI in the setting is seen.
	: This is less of a guide, however, and more of a primer on where AI is in the actual world and thus where it might be in the future to explain some basic modifications to the [[Star Trek]] norm on the subject.		: This is less of a guide, however, and more of a primer on where AI is in the actual world and thus where it might be in the future to explain some basic modifications to the [[Star Trek]] norm on the subject.
	* Thoughts [[Regarding Time Travel]] are meant in a similar light, specific to the Blazing Umbra Setting for the most part.		* Thoughts [[Regarding Time Travel]] are meant in a similar light, specific to the [[Blazing Umbra Setting]] for the most part.
	: This article describes the basic way time travel is seen in the setting and can be useful for someone wishing to run or participate in a time travel focused story arc.		: This article describes the basic way time travel is seen in the setting and can be useful for someone wishing to run or participate in a time travel focused story arc.
	* Since multiple settings are open to be used here, we've had to build some [[Technological Kluges]] to explain how many things fit together.		* Since multiple settings are open to be used here, we've had to build some [[Technological Kluges]] to explain how many things fit together.
	: This is basically a list of contradictory terms from various settings, such as how ''laser'' is defined in Star Trek and how that relates to [[Star Wars]], Warhammer, and the like. This document grows when we see a conflict that needs to be resolved through some pre-defined measure. Lasers were of particular concern, as were some of the Warhammer 40k weaponry, and The Force in conjunction with Star Wars characters appearing in the setting. Once something is defined here, that is how it is seen in game.		: This is basically a list of contradictory terms from various settings, such as how ''laser'' is defined in [[Star Trek]] and how that relates to [[Star Wars]], Warhammer, and the like. This document grows when we see a conflict that needs to be resolved through some pre-defined measure. Lasers were of particular concern, as were some of the Warhammer 40k weaponry, and The Force in conjunction with [[Star Wars]] characters appearing in the setting. Once something is defined here, that is how it is seen in game.
	* The subject of faster than light (FTL) travel and the various ways it is accomplished is codified in [[Spacetime, Subspace, and Hyperspace]].		* The subject of faster than light (FTL) travel and the various ways it is accomplished is codified in [[Spacetime, Subspace, and Hyperspace]].
	: This covers how those terms are used within the Blazing Umbra Setting. This does not include the conflict between the terms of [[Hyperspace]] as it is used here (derived from [[Babylon 5]]) and how it is used in Star Wars. See the [[Technological Kluges]] article for that.		: This covers how those terms are used within the Blazing Umbra Setting. This does not include the conflict between the terms of [[Hyperspace]] as it is used here (derived from [[Babylon 5]]) and how it is used in Star Wars. See the [[Technological Kluges]] article for that.

	[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]		[[Category:Role Playing Guide]]