Post by Evan on Jul 30, 2007 20:06:18 GMT -5
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Note: See the Frequently Asked Questions.
Categories:
I. Fundamentals
II. Starting Out
III. Gameplay
The Fundamentals include rules that are important in all aspects of the game.
Gameplay is done either through roleplay on one of the message boards or in AOL Instant Messenger Chat. The following rules cover the various gameplay elements.
Note: See the Frequently Asked Questions.
THE RULES
Categories:
I. Fundamentals
II. Starting Out
III. Gameplay
I. Fundamentals
The Fundamentals include rules that are important in all aspects of the game.
a. The Administration (aka, Game Masters) are the tribunal authority of the Myth of Taeris RPG. Any Game Master is able to take lead in a situation and be the deciding factor in episodes of roleplay. If you feel you are being treated unfairly by any one Game Master, you may appeal to one of the others for a final decision. Excessive arguing with an administrator can lead to a banning from the site. Respect the administration.
b. Keep cursing to a limit. While acceptable, refrain from excessive usage of epithets. This refers to both IC (In Character) and OOC (Out of Character) discussion.
c. Do not harass other players unnecessarily. Doing so may lead to you to being banned.
d. Avoid double posting, or posting twice consecutively in the same thread. If you need to edit something you posted, use the modify button - it's what it's there for. This rule may be ignored when necessary, such as logging information in player profiles or certain OOC areas.
e. If you are in a roleplay on the forums, try to avoid modifying your posts after another player (or especially Game Master) has already replied. Fixing spelling errors is one thing, but not try to change the actions committed in the post itself.
f. If you have any questions, post them in the Support board. Guests may post in this area.
II. Starting Out
a. Be sure to read over all important information in the Rules and Background Information section. As well as info on the statistics system and other relevant data, checking up on the history of the world of Taeris will help you in your roleplaying.
b. Create and post a character profile on the Profiles board. Take into account your character name, race, class, and other important information.
III. Gameplay
Gameplay is done either through roleplay on one of the message boards or in AOL Instant Messenger Chat. The following rules cover the various gameplay elements.
a. When you enter the world of Taeris, after having chosen a starting location, you are a solitary character. As you progress, you may gain NPC (Non-Player Character) allies, or even group up with other active player characters. NPCs are always weaker than your main character and never able to use spells or abilities that are above your current level.
b. Levels are gained every 1000 Experience Points (EXP). A Game Master will decide how many EXP you get from completing a quest, fighting a battle, or whatever else. You start at 0 EXP when you begin and when you gain a new level.
c. Quests are given by NPCs in cities and other locations. Quests and new locations will become listed as they are available.
d. If your character dies, and you are unable to be revived by another character, you will lose all experience gained for that level and be charged a sum of gold in order to be resurrected in the nearest friendly city.
e. Gold is gathered by completing quests or selling items, and is then used to purchase weapons, armor, and other items like potions or scrolls. Players start with 500 GOLD.
f. At level five (5) you are allowed to add on one SUB-CLASS. At level twenty (20) you are allowed to add on one MASTER CLASS that fits into your base class' category (such as Fighter, Thief, Mage, or Rogue).