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The other 6 toolbar icons can be made visible by right-clicking on the blue crystal in the top corner of the game window. These are explained in the [[Ingame_Help|In-Game Help]].<br><br> | The other 6 toolbar icons can be made visible by right-clicking on the blue crystal in the top corner of the game window. These are explained in the [[Ingame_Help|In-Game Help]].<br><br> | ||
===Roleplay=== | ===Roleplay=== | ||
If you want to have a good experience inside our virtual world, it's important that you grasp the concepts behind roleplay. Here are the basics to start with. | If you want to have a good experience inside our virtual world, it's important that you grasp the concepts behind roleplay. Here are the basics to start with. See also [[Player Policy]].<br><br> | ||
The beauty of a virtual world is similar to the beauty of a book, where you imagine the places that are described and, during the time you read it, you identify with certain characters, react to others, participate in the story -- you become immersed in the descriptions and in the plot. But a virtual world can be even more immersive than a book. In PlaneShift you can create a new character, have him participate in the virtual world, and have the world interact back. You are asked to think about his personality and goals, and then to act them out, like if you were on a stage performing in a theatre. What's of critical importance is that the character you create in game should NOT be yourself. He is another being with his own wills, life aims, friends, fears and joys. The difference between what your character knows and feels (in character or IC) and what YOU know and feel (out of character or OOC) is called IC/OOC SEPARATION. You have to keep this separation as strong as possible in order to increase the depth and enjoyment of roleplay. The more you are able to make it real for yourself and for others, the more you are achieving the purposes of roleplay. If you start looking at the PlaneShift world this way, things will be a lot more enjoyable, and there will be a lot more to do than just hunting monsters or getting rich in game.<br> | The beauty of a virtual world is similar to the beauty of a book, where you imagine the places that are described and, during the time you read it, you identify with certain characters, react to others, participate in the story -- you become immersed in the descriptions and in the plot. But a virtual world can be even more immersive than a book. In PlaneShift you can create a new character, have him participate in the virtual world, and have the world interact back. You are asked to think about his personality and goals, and then to act them out, like if you were on a stage performing in a theatre. What's of critical importance is that the character you create in game should NOT be yourself. He is another being with his own wills, life aims, friends, fears and joys. The difference between what your character knows and feels (in character or IC) and what YOU know and feel (out of character or OOC) is called IC/OOC SEPARATION. You have to keep this separation as strong as possible in order to increase the depth and enjoyment of roleplay. The more you are able to make it real for yourself and for others, the more you are achieving the purposes of roleplay. If you start looking at the PlaneShift world this way, things will be a lot more enjoyable, and there will be a lot more to do than just hunting monsters or getting rich in game.<br> | ||
You may be interested in what's allowed and what's not in terms of behaviour and speech for a good roleplay. The answer is very simple: everything that your character would do is allowed, with his knowledge, his intelligence, his attitudes. He could make friends, or enemies. He could have a job, or be a lazy lout. He should have strengths, as well as weaknesses, and hobbies, interests, quirks, habits of speech. He (the character) could be likeable, or rude, but YOU (the player) should always strive to be a considerate player. | You may be interested in what's allowed and what's not in terms of behaviour and speech for a good roleplay. The answer is very simple: everything that your character would do is allowed, with his knowledge, his intelligence, his attitudes. He could make friends, or enemies. He could have a job, or be a lazy lout. He should have strengths, as well as weaknesses, and hobbies, interests, quirks, habits of speech. He (the character) could be likeable, or rude, but YOU (the player) should always strive to be a considerate player. | ||
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<br>When you have your character speak, think of what he knows, not what YOU know. Don’t be afraid to approach strangers in game in character for help or just to greet someone and start an IC conversation. The main language of Yliakum is Common, which is like our modern English, minus slang and texting abbreviations. In addition, characters may know their racial [[:Category:Language_Projects|languages]] to a greater or lesser degree. Type all in-character dialogue in the chat tab ‘Main’. OOC comments or questions should be kept within square brackets or parentheses in ‘Main’, limited to the ‘Whisper’ and ‘Group’ tabs, or sent in the form of /tell FirstName Message.<br> | <br>When you have your character speak, think of what he knows, not what YOU know. Don’t be afraid to approach strangers in game in character for help or just to greet someone and start an IC conversation. The main language of Yliakum is Common, which is like our modern English, minus slang and texting abbreviations. In addition, characters may know their racial [[:Category:Language_Projects|languages]] to a greater or lesser degree. Type all in-character dialogue in the chat tab ‘Main’. OOC comments or questions should be kept within square brackets or parentheses in ‘Main’, limited to the ‘Whisper’ and ‘Group’ tabs, or sent in the form of /tell FirstName Message.<br> | ||
Every character should have a distinctive appearance. Don’t be afraid to start with a simple CHARACTER DESCRIPTION. You are free to modify it or add or change details any time. Right-click on your character and click on the ‘EXAMINE/EYE’ icon to open the ‘Details’ window. Click on the ‘Desc’ tab followed by the ‘MODIFY DESCRIPTION/SCROLL’ icon to write or edit your character description. Remember to include only what another character can detect using their senses. Your character’s backstory or history should not appear here.<br><br> | Every character should have a distinctive appearance. Don’t be afraid to start with a simple CHARACTER DESCRIPTION. You are free to modify it or add or change details any time. Right-click on your character and click on the ‘EXAMINE/EYE’ icon to open the ‘Details’ window. Click on the ‘Desc’ tab followed by the ‘MODIFY DESCRIPTION/SCROLL’ icon to write or edit your character description. Remember to include only what another character can detect using their senses. Your character’s backstory or history should not appear here.<br><br> | ||
===Quests=== | ===Quests=== | ||
To access the quest window click the icon in the top toolbar called ‘Quests’.<br> | To access the quest window click the icon in the top toolbar called ‘Quests’.<br> | ||
Revision as of 17:26, 27 September 2013
[This Guide refers to PlaneShift Arcane Chrysalis (0.5) release]
You can also have a look at PlaneShift Quick-Start Guide