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Team Lead Changes
However, there must always be at least three TL's, and we did not want to leave staff or players waiting while we got that in order. Fortunately, we had some potential candidates already lined up in case one of us had to step down. Everyone please join me in welcoming Squirrel to the ranks of the TL's. He's done some good works of his own, including helping to create the Wardens funnily enough, and we're sure he'll only have more to add as we move forward.
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Re: News & New Features!
Welcome to the new Cycle, folks!
It's officially begun, and we've transferred into the Cold Cycle. All moderated cities will be updating their calendars over the coming days, all open threads within the Hot Cycle will need to be Grandfathered as of this point. All the further details on the cycle, as well as all the active and open cities coming through into the next two seasons can all be found here.
You'll notice a bit of downsizing for now, and that's because we've had a lot of staff members stepping down over the past season to focus on other things, be it real-life or character focus. However, we're always looking for new staff! Whether you've got an awesome story to tell or a mind for developing, if you think you've got the stuff, send us an application in the PSF!
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Clarfication
This really isn't an announcement I should have to make. However, it has become apparent to me (and other staff) that it needs saying.
I want to be very clear - so that we are all able to play fairly. It is NOT OK to assume the outcome of a thread which is unfinished. You may not assume the outcome of an in progress thread in a later one without EXPRESS permission from a mod.
I was going to include a list of examples - but I'm fairly sure that folks don't need it. Here on ST, people work for rewards - they gain them IC and they use them IC. Anyone found to be assuming the outcome of a thread and using it in later threads will be met with a zero tolerance policy - because what it does - fundamentally - is it acts in a manner which belittles and ignores the hard work of the vast majority of our players who work hard, write well, and play IC.
If you're at all unsure - please err on the side of caution. My PM box is open.
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Minor Edit: Ghost Skill
There's been a very minor edit made to the Ghost Skill Possession, in order to clarify the language.
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A domain magic spark will often attempt to forcibly initiate someone possessed by a ghost who carries a spark. The mage can fight the spark in order to keep it. If this fails, the individual often dies and the spark returns to the ghost. Those who survive the failed initiation are incredibly traumatized, akin to those who have survived having been flayed by a mage or those who've had a spark removed. If it succeeds, the person acquires the magic at 0/250 points, and automatically becomes an anchor for the ghost. If the ghost is at their anchor limit, their newest created anchor becomes undone and is no longer attached to them.
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A domain magic spark will occasionally attempt to forcibly initiate someone possessed by a ghost who carries a spark. The mage can fight the spark in order to keep it. If this fails, the individual often dies and the spark returns to the ghost. Those who survive the failed initiation are incredibly traumatized, akin to those who have survived having been flayed by a mage or those who've had a spark removed. This is similar to a standard initiation in that both the ghost and the initiate maintain sparks after the process is completed. If it succeeds, the person acquires the magic at 0/250 points, and automatically becomes an anchor for the ghost. If the ghost is at their anchor limit, their newest created anchor becomes undone and is no longer attached to them.
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Staff Recruitment!
Heyo Folks,
As you know, we staffers want to make sure you’re all having a good time, plots are running, cities are modded, etc, but we need your help to do that! I’m here today to announce that we are actively seeking those interested in modding here at ST. A few helpful hands to keep things running smoothly for all of us as players.
Do you love creating things?
Want to help players get approved?
Have ideas for a city?
Well, we have various positions for staff, from developing to running a city. You decide how you want to be a part of the team! If you are interested peep at the Staff Application or PM/DM a mod and discuss what you would like to possibly do or if there are other staff things you'd like to help with but aren't ready to go full mod. So if you're interested, come join us!
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As you know, we staffers want to make sure you’re all having a good time, plots are running, cities are modded, etc, but we need your help to do that! I’m here today to announce that we are actively seeking those interested in modding here at ST. A few helpful hands to keep things running smoothly for all of us as players.
Do you love creating things?
Want to help players get approved?
Have ideas for a city?
Well, we have various positions for staff, from developing to running a city. You decide how you want to be a part of the team! If you are interested peep at the Staff Application or PM/DM a mod and discuss what you would like to possibly do or if there are other staff things you'd like to help with but aren't ready to go full mod. So if you're interested, come join us!
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Staff Move Around, New Roles...
Hello all!
So, we're having a slight shuffle around in staff. A couple of changes for you.
Pig Boy has joined the ranks of the Team Leads as Team Lead for the Storytellers.
Pegasus (who has an awful habit of talking about herself in the third person......) is moving over to take over a new role. Namely, I'm going to be looking at overseeing the New Player Experience. This is something exciting that I'm really passionate about and it's going to involve two new things!
1. Saoire's Dream: A new "starter city" where new players (not new pcs!) will be encouraged to start. It will be newbie friendly. Existing PCs will be able to go there, of course, but it will be very focused on new players and may have some specific rules / regulations because of that. More to come on that as I work it out (Hopefully, it'll be open soon! I have a burst of enthusiasm). It will allow new players a vibrant place to start, and will also give the option of one-time travel to any city - there'll be be "districts" for each region. Oh. It's on the back of a large blue turtle and has floating islands around it - so all new players (from Mer to Avriel) are able to use it.
2. A new role which is for those community members who maybe don't want the full staff responsibility, but are wanting to do more to help the site out. These "Player Advisors" (working title) will be working in the new player focus team - but their role will be determined in discussion between the individual and me. The kinds of things that we're looking for are:
-- CS Reviews.
-- Simple PSF requests
-- Running small "newbie appropriate" threads in the new player city (Saoire's Dream).
-- Development for new players.
Over the next couple of days, I'm going to be fleshing that role out more, I'm just getting Saoire's Dream to the point of knowing what it's going to look like. If anyone's got any questions, or wants to volunteer for a new role now, now, now, then please drop me a PM. In the mean time, congratulations to Pig Boy!
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Writing Challenge...
Hello all!
We've got a Seasonal Writing Challenge underway! I hope everyone signs up and has a great time! Massive thanks to Tio Silver for running this.
Go on - it'll be great!
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Hello everyone,
There has been an issue raised by many reviewers about certain players roleplaying beyond a PC's skill levels.
We have many pcs on this site who have worked very hard to achieve the skills that they have. For any other pc to assume success at a skill with next to no skill in it is a slap in the face to these players' hard work. It's an insult to their creativity, and willingness to accept their characters' shortcomings. Flaws and shortcomings that bring life to their pcs as believable characters.
From now on, we'll be enforcing standards in reviews. We will allow peer reviewers to deny review requests until they adhere to our standards. The template for reviews has been altered in the new review request thread. Players are advised to change their own templates to allow for the new fields.
We have a new review request thread here: viewtopic.php?f=242&t=20657
There has been an issue raised by many reviewers about certain players roleplaying beyond a PC's skill levels.
We have many pcs on this site who have worked very hard to achieve the skills that they have. For any other pc to assume success at a skill with next to no skill in it is a slap in the face to these players' hard work. It's an insult to their creativity, and willingness to accept their characters' shortcomings. Flaws and shortcomings that bring life to their pcs as believable characters.
From now on, we'll be enforcing standards in reviews. We will allow peer reviewers to deny review requests until they adhere to our standards. The template for reviews has been altered in the new review request thread. Players are advised to change their own templates to allow for the new fields.
We have a new review request thread here: viewtopic.php?f=242&t=20657
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Combat and Knowledge Changes....
Hello all!
Couple of changes for you today. Staff have been working hard behind the scenes. We've had lots of discussions and we know (because we're all players!) that there has been historic confusion about the Combat Skill, and also that sometimes, choosing knowledge can be a nightmare. So. We've talked a lot - and we've had three (four? I forget) rounds of votes, and we bring to you a change to Standing Trials which I hope will please everyone.
1. The Combat Skill
Ok. We know that the Combat skill could be confusing. With signature weapons and secondary weapons. So - we've made a change. The Wiki Page makes it clear, I hope. Basically - you have a weapon school and, in that, you have all the weapons within it. There are "except if..." situations like one-handed / two-handed which are covered in the amended write-up.
But I've got 30 knowledge for Combat: Blades (Short sword) and 15 for Combat: Blades (Dagger) - what do I do?!
Well, now you've got 45 knowledge in Combat: Blades! These would be 1-handed focus, for sure. And since now Knowledge continues to be useful and can buy you GM Capstones, that's a good thing!
2. Knowledge
So, this has been a lot of time in the pipeline and, again, staff have voted. We are scrapping the need to identify / explain the exact knowledge per skill. Whereas previously you might have
Cooking: How to stir
Cooking: Make sure you season
Cooking: Taste as you go.
In your review request. From now on you would simply request
Cooking: 3 x knowledge.
The criteria for awarding knowledge remain - you have to demonstrate it (you wouldn't get awarded Cooking knowledge in a thread where you didn't cook / learn about cooking / etc), we're just removing the need to think up knowledge in the way we've had to.
PLEASE NOTE: There are exceptions to this (sort of). In Alchemy, when using blood magic to duplicate spells, you need to identify the spell. In Magic, in order to use a Technique to the best of your ability, you must have a knowledge in it. So that would be
Graft x 2 knowledge (1 of which is Enervating)
For example. The purpose of both of these changes is to allow a focus on story, rather than mechanic. I hope that's clear. Any questions, give us a shout.
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