| From: | "Paul J. Adam" <shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: Newbie9 (Calmed down..) (long) |
| Date: | Sat, 21 Feb 1998 23:32:08 +0000 |
<kwil@*********.COM> writes
> I expect when/if I get better established and people have had a chance to
>see the kind of writing I do, some might trust me with writing bits for their
>characters when theirs and mine interact, and some won't. This is fine and as
>it should be, but right now I'm annoyed at how much you've taken control of my
>character and his situation without checking with me first. And to be honest,
>I don't know what to do about it.. at the same time, I don't want to hold up
>the story so I'm thinking maybe I should just give the character over to you.
>
> Thoughts from the general public? Am I just being over protective of my
>first character? (I admit it's entirely possible) *IS* there some kind of
>standard ettiquette for posts involving characters of different controllers?
Yes, there is.
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<From the FAQ>
There are 4 rules to character usage that must be followed:
1: You cannot use someone else's character without permission. This
means that you MUST NOT write something up and sign as someone else's
character without the creators' consent.
2: If you use someone else's character with their permission, keep their
posting style consistent. This includes their language, virtual
mannerisms, and Time/Date stamp. If you don't know the character well
enough to do so, don't use it, get their player to write the post for
you.
3: NEVER kill off someone else's character, without prior consent. This
is an /absolute/ rule. If you do this, you will find the post dismissed
as a fake; and you will be immediately unsubscribed from the list.
4: Above All, HAVE FUN! If you want to get involved with an existing
story, or wish to invite someone else to yours, your best bet is to
discuss it on PLOT-D (See part 6). If you do not subscribe to that list,
you can still contact people privately with the REPLY command.
Most listmembers are willing to accommodate good ideas, though you will
often find the reply to be "not right now, but in the next stage of the
story I'd really appreciate it if your character could..." Similarly,
keep a degree of flexibility. Often, excellent ideas will come from
someone else watching your plot and offering to get involved.
We recommend that you contact someone privately before jumping into
their story; most will appreciate the help, but it is impolite to have
something happen without warning them first, and helps to ensure you do
not destroy a carefully-crafted storyline by accident.
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IMHO, Karl, this is _your_ character and your say is final.
I would suggest a pause in the plot for a while, so an agreed future
direction can be agreed.
For instance, Haze and Lynch are going to clash. Frank and I will write
our accounts of the fight collaboratively and privately, agree changes
so both characters are correctly represented, and then it will hit the
list as a done deal. That's time-consuming, but it's a good way to work
if you have the time.
Also, by tradition the originator of a plot has final say. For instance,
I'm open to suggestions and ideas on the Farmer plot, but it's _my_
situation, and I reserve the right to refuse anyone else's bright ideas,
especially if they are offered as having come to pass without
discussion.
