PLOTTING

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PLOTTING

The world of Mask or Menace is intended to be a dynamic, evolving environment where character actions have meaningful impact. We aim to accomplish this by building a setting that generates a broad range of hooks for player engagement through the collaborative effort of mod-run events and player-led plots.

Players are encouraged to approach us on this page to offer suggestions for future mod-run events as well as submit their own plots and plans! Please make sure to use the subject line to indicate which of the three following categories your submission falls into when filling out the appropriate form below:

Setting Engagement

These are requests to use/investigate/change/destroy parts of the shared setting that don't belong solely to you. Examples:

• Destruction of property
• Establishing a business
• Killing a character (including an NPC)
• Large-scale events that may attract NPC/media attention

<big><b>SETTING ENGAGEMENT SUBMISSION</b></big> <b>Player:</b> Your name/handle <b>Character(s):</b> Yours and those of whoever else might be involved. <b>Details:</b> What is it you'd like to have your character do? Please describe any changes to the shared setting of the game you'd like to have them make, or elements of the world you'd like to have them involved with. (For example: killing or injuring other N/PCs.)

Player Run Plot

These are requests for permission to run a plot in the setting which will directly involve/affect other player characters. You do not need to have a fully formed plan, but we'll need to see an outline of what it is you'd like to do, how you'd like to accomplish it, and an explanation of any lasting impact you hope to have on the setting.

<big><b>PLAYER-RUN PLOT SUBMISSION</b></big> <b>Player:</b> Your name/handle <b>Character(s):</b> Yours and those of whoever else might be involved. If the plot you're pitching is going to be open sign-up or you're not sure, let us know! <b>Plot Pitch:</b> A broad stroke summary of your idea in 1-3 sentences. (e.g., 'a renaissance faire goes wrong,' 'time-loop,' 'a zombie attack') <b>Background:</b> Please provide any relevant background information. If this plot is the result of an NPC villain or organization's doing then please provide us some details about them. Other elements from the setting, triggering events or metaplot themes you're trying to touch are all welcome in this space. <b>Timeline:</b> We realise this may be subject to external factors, and it's OK to give us approximate dates! Please give us an idea of when this plot might start, climax, and conclude with approximate timespans. If the timing of the plot hinges on the actions of specific ImPorts, or the availability of elements outside of your control, include brief explanations. <b>Details:</b> Please describe how you envision this plot working, including how players will be able to engage with it. What is the intended outcome? What do you hope to accomplish? <b>Opt-out Options:</b> Please include ways this plot can be avoided if players do not wish to engage with it. <b>Expected impact on setting:</b> This covers the effects you expect this plot to have on the world. Examples would include changes to the attitudes of NPCs, property damage, injuries and death. This only needs to be a rough estimation. We'll work with you to tie down specifics. <b>Anything else:</b> If you require assistance or would like help filling in details please request that here.

Plot Suggestions

Unlike the other three categories, plot suggestions don't require you to be involved in the development process at all. These submissions are simply suggestions for future plots/plot elements you'd like to see in game, and can be as broad or detailed as you like.

<big><b>PLOT SUGGESTION SUBMISSION</b></big> <b>Player:</b> Your name/handle <b>Plot Pitch:</b> A broad stroke summary of your idea in 1-3 sentences. (e.g., 'a renaissance faire goes wrong,' 'time-loop,' 'a zombie attack') <b>Anything else:</b> Anything not covered above!

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Moved here on 10/9/2020 due to technical obstacles with comment screening, sorry for the inconvenience!

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LOCATION / BUSINESS SUBMISSIONS

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Players can created shared setting elements within the game. This includes player-run businesses, setting elements, and the companies characters are hired onto when they are accepted into the game.

You do not need to know all of the details when submitting a location or business. The mod team is happy to work with you to refine details. Please indicate on the form where you would like assistance fleshing it out.

<b>NAME:</b> Name of the business or location. <b>DESCRIPTION:</b> A description of the submission. If it is a business then please give us a rundown of its goals and purpose. How many staff it has, the general atmosphere, and any additional details you can think of. If it is a location then describe the atmosphere and history of it. <b>PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:</b> Describe the space this occupies and/or link a picture. <b>CITY:</b> What city is this located in <b>INFO POST LINK:</b> Optional! Please link to an external information post containing links and other information if this is something you'd like to put together. <b>CONTACT NAMES:</b> Characters to contact to get involved or who hold ownership. Note that due to the dimensional instability of the world, if the character associated with this business is ported out it may disappear from the world unless someone else steps up to claim ownership or retains strong ties. <b>HOW CAN CHARACTERS GET INVOLVED:</b> A description about how other characters can engage with the business or setting element. <b>IC INBOX:</b> Points of contact involvement in the business. If the submission is a location such as a park you do not have to provide this.

Once approved, please go to the LOCATIONS PAGE and post your business or location under the correct city's header.