Post by Mayhem on Jul 14, 2016 21:06:22 GMT
Thread Tags and Solo
On G.A.I.A. there are different type of threads, players often mark their thread as these to make it clearer. The first set of these are to allow other player to know if they can join the thread or not. The next list are marker for events, and solo type threads and have their own rules. Please know these, so as to not join a thread that is closed.
Normal Threads
Open - Threads marked as open, are exactly that. Open for other player to join and role play freely.
Closed/Invite - Closed/invited thread are the opposite of open, and are intended to be joined by player that the thread maker has invited to them.
Named - Named thread are threads that are mark with either the player and/or the character name of those who are intended to join them. They should be considered the same as closed/invite thread except to those listed.
Event Threads
Event - An event thread is a staff run thread, from either a staff account, or event character account. A player can only gain up to 5 EXP a month from event thread, however the amount they do earn is down to participation and posting. A character may join an event, even if they would no longer gain exp, however they may only do so if the thread doesn't have over a listed number of people already (or 5 default). A character joining an event who doesn't qualify for EXP, should add a OOC note to their first post making this clear.
Awakening Event - These event are also run by staff, but they do not award exp. Instead they are required before a character unlocks the ability to use their Awakenings. Awakening events will be tailored to the character, and power they are trying to unlock when they first do there awakening.
Solo Threads
Solo Event - A Solo event is one that a player can do if they have been unable to earn EXP up from normal events. Either from lack of events, event spaces or just no events that have gripped them. A Solo Event, MUST be at least 2000 words in length. Like Events they can award up to 5 EXP, and is considered the same for the cap of EXP gained from event per month.
Solo Threads - A Solo thread is one that a player can do by themself. A player can only post 5 times per a month to a solo thread, and may only have a single active solo thread at a time. These post may be made at any time during the month, as long as they do not exceed this limit. A solo thread can roll over into the next month. (Eg. if a player made 5 posts one month, but haven't finish the plot they were doing, they may post in the next month to finish it off.) Posts in a solo thread, should be at least 200 words, this is the only word limit to prevent character making 5 single extremely short posts. If it feel difficult to make post that long, you may simply edit your post each time you think of more until that post is at least 200 words, and then post into the next one.