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| * **OOC** or **OC:** Out of Character. Events and circumstances in the real world. For example, //Aftermath// sessions take place OOC every Tuesday in term. | * **OOC** or **OC:** Out of Character. Events and circumstances in the real world. For example, //Aftermath// sessions take place OOC every Tuesday in term. | ||
| - | * **IC:** In Character. Events and people in the world of //Aftermath//. For example, the sessions of //Aftermath// occur IC every week in [[when and where|LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED]]. | + | * **IC:** In Character. Events and people in the world of //Aftermath//. For example, the sessions of //Aftermath// occur IC every week in [[when and where|the Oscar Wilde Room, Magdalen College]]. |
| * **GM:** Game Master or Game Moderator. Us! The team of people who write, run and maintain the game for your playing pleasure. The first place to turn if you have a question. | * **GM:** Game Master or Game Moderator. Us! The team of people who write, run and maintain the game for your playing pleasure. The first place to turn if you have a question. | ||
| * **PC:** Player Character. You! The characters that //Aftermath// players create and represent in the fictional world. You will usually play the same PC every week through the course of the game, though you may switch or retire a character if you get bored or your character dies. Retired characters cannot be brought back if you change your mind. | * **PC:** Player Character. You! The characters that //Aftermath// players create and represent in the fictional world. You will usually play the same PC every week through the course of the game, though you may switch or retire a character if you get bored or your character dies. Retired characters cannot be brought back if you change your mind. | ||
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| //Aftermath// is specifically a freeform((or "parlour")) live roleplaying game, which means that instead of narrating your character's actions during game sessions, you actually perform them; you turn up each week, walk around and talk to other characters, make deals, trade news, gossip, diplome, eavesdrop and orate. This doesn't mean you need to be a great public speaker, or even a particularly good actor---just be able to speak as your character would! | //Aftermath// is specifically a freeform((or "parlour")) live roleplaying game, which means that instead of narrating your character's actions during game sessions, you actually perform them; you turn up each week, walk around and talk to other characters, make deals, trade news, gossip, diplome, eavesdrop and orate. This doesn't mean you need to be a great public speaker, or even a particularly good actor---just be able to speak as your character would! | ||
| - | //Aftermath// sessions take place in [[when and where|LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED]]. This represents the mysterious room detailed in the [[The Signs]], with protections in place to prevent violence. In general, the sessions will be for discussions between players and NPCs and any other activity will take place in turnsheets. | + | //Aftermath// sessions take place in [[when and where|the Oscar Wilde Room]], Magdalen College. This represents the mysterious room detailed in the [[The Signs]], with protections in place to prevent violence. In general, the sessions will be for discussions between players and NPCs and any other activity will take place in turnsheets. |
| Most importantly: roleplaying is about having fun and creating stories with other players. Absolutely no experience is required to play the Society Game (indeed, it's designed to offer an easy route in for new roleplayers!), and there will be plenty of supportive people on-hand to help you out if you're confused about any aspect of the game. Turn up and enjoy yourself! | Most importantly: roleplaying is about having fun and creating stories with other players. Absolutely no experience is required to play the Society Game (indeed, it's designed to offer an easy route in for new roleplayers!), and there will be plenty of supportive people on-hand to help you out if you're confused about any aspect of the game. Turn up and enjoy yourself! | ||
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| * [[Style and Tone]]: To get some initial idea about the feel of the game, without reading through every page on the wiki. | * [[Style and Tone]]: To get some initial idea about the feel of the game, without reading through every page on the wiki. | ||
| * [[Turnsheeting]]: This will get you up to speed on how turnsheets work, if you don't yet know. | * [[Turnsheeting]]: This will get you up to speed on how turnsheets work, if you don't yet know. | ||
| + | * [[Conduct and Themes]]: All games run by OURPGSoc are run under our conduct and themes policy. It is expected that everyone is familiar with the policy before taking part in OURPGSoc activities. The page on the wiki contains some specific details about the Conduct and Themes that may vary between games. | ||
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