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An outline of what's handy to know and where to find it, whether you're thinking of applying, a new player, or one of the old school who can't remember where stuff is.  
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Welcome to the X-Project Players' Corner! An outline of what's handy to know and where to find it, whether you're a new player or one of the old school who can't remember where stuff is.  
  
  
===Applying===
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===Introductions===
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Once you're approved and all signed up, it can be a bit overwhelming. Here's where you can find lots of helpful information!
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====Important Links====
  
So, you've [http://x-project.livejournal.com/238382.html heard about X-Project] and you're interested in applying. Read the Wiki, you've been told. Great, but where to start?
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*The [[:Category: Policy|Rules]].
  
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*The [[:Category: FAQ|FAQ]]. It seems like a lot, but the pages are broken up to avoid Walls of Text.
  
*Read the [[:Category: Policy|Rules]].
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*The [http://x-journal.net/Wiki/index.php?title=FAQ_1#Relaunch relaunch], [[:Category: Phase 1|Phase 1]] and [[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]], and [[M-Day]].  
  
*Read the [[:Category: FAQ|FAQ]], especially [[FAQ 1]] and [[FAQ 3]] to [[FAQ 6]]. It seems like a lot, but the pages are broken up to avoid Walls of Text.
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*[[Timeline]], for a quick reference to Phase 2 history.
  
*Read about the [http://x-journal.net/Wiki/index.php?title=FAQ_1#Relaunch relaunch], [[:Category: Phase 1|Phase 1]] and [[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]], and [[M-Day]].  
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*[[Welcome To X-Project]] - the intro to XP page that you can share with your friends and get them involved! Includes the [[Application]] and [[Application Checklist]].
  
*Check out which characters are [[:Category: Unplayed Characters|available]], either as "old" [[:Category: Phase 1|Phase 1]] versions or new [[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]] versions.
 
  
*Use the [[Timeline|timeline]] to work out what's gone on before.
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====Reading the Game====
  
*Use the latest version of the [[Application]].
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*Add [https://xp-friends.dreamwidth.org/read  the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
  
*Applying for a student and not American? Here's an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_school_system#School_grades explanation of American school grades]!
 
  
*Use the [[Application Checklist|application checklist]] to make sure you've covered everything you need to.
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====Contacts====
  
*Ask questions if you're confused, by [mailto:x_moderators@googlegroups.com emailing the mods] or catching them [[:Category: Mods|one on one]] via our contact pages, or ask via [http://twitter.com/#!/xprojectrpg Twitter] or [http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/ Tumblr].
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*[[:Category: Players|The current players]]. Also available as a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxcFEtTTlRQTdnV242b2VPNnJOdDYzVmc#gid=0 handy spreadsheet] for PLAYERS ONLY.
  
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*[[WhoWePlay]] chart by [[Frito]].
  
===Introductions===
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*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time!
  
Once you're approved and all signed up, it can be a bit overwhelming. Here's where you can find lots of helpful information!
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*[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/tag/contact+list What's Your Thang? meme] - player s,kills, areas of knowledge, playing preferences, trigger issues, etc.
  
*[[:Category: Players|The current players]]. Also available as a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxcFEtTTlRQTdnV242b2VPNnJOdDYzVmc#gid=0 handy spreadsheet] for PLAYERS ONLY.
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====Random Game Stuff====
  
*[[WhoWePlay|A very handy chart outlining who players which character]] by [[Frito]].
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*[[Add Friends]] will let you add everyone you need all at once!
  
 
*[[PBs]], also available in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoHcCefGIvWcdE5oY3R0ZzJLMnVTZHJwTnhORmR5NFE#gid=0 a handy spreadsheet format] for PLAYERS ONLY.
 
*[[PBs]], also available in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoHcCefGIvWcdE5oY3R0ZzJLMnVTZHJwTnhORmR5NFE#gid=0 a handy spreadsheet format] for PLAYERS ONLY.
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*[[Birthdays/Anniversaries]] for characters. Also available in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxck5NQW5jaU1taEVScmZJMFJ4N1I0T2c&authkey=CJn9j_YI#gid=0 a handy spreadsheet] format for PLAYERS ONLY.
 
*[[Birthdays/Anniversaries]] for characters. Also available in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxck5NQW5jaU1taEVScmZJMFJ4N1I0T2c&authkey=CJn9j_YI#gid=0 a handy spreadsheet] format for PLAYERS ONLY.
  
*[[:Category: Glossary|The glossary]], which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.  
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*[[:Category: Glossary|The glossary]], which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.
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*[https://twitter.com/xprojectrpg/lists/ic-twitter-accounts IC Twitter accounts] - not compulsory to play, but an amusing sideline.
  
*Add [http://xp-friends.livejournal.com/friends  the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
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===Social Links===
  
*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time!
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*'''[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/383474.html Chat with your fellow players!]'''
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*Check the latest news and discussions on the [https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/profile the player community] (player access only)
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*[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/tag/meme Meme tag] - for plot ideas, character discussion, drabbles, fic or cracktastic fun.
  
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*Promote the game using our advertising comm, [https://x-advertising.dreamwidth.org/profile x_advertising]!
  
===Social Links===
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*Check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/xprojectchannel X-Project Channel on YouTube]
  
*'''[http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/268769.html Chat with your fellow players!]'''
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*Follow [http://twitter.com/#!/xprojectrpg X-Project on Twitter!]
  
*Check the latest news and discussions on the [http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/ the player community] (player access only)
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*Check out the [http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/ X-Project Tumblr], for art, plot reblogs, Moments of Awesome and more!
  
*[http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/tag/Meme Meme tag] - for plot ideas, character discussion, drabbles, fic or cracktastic fun.
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*[https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/mental-health-resources Mental Health Resources on Tumblr] - random bits and pieces designed to help people with their brain health.
  
*Promote the game using our advertising comm, [http://x-advertising.livejournal.com/ x_advertising]!
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*See the game-related [https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/player-posts player posts] on Tumblr!
  
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===Dreamwidth===
  
===Livejournal===
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====How to DW====
  
====How to LJ====
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[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq#guides Guides to Using DW]
  
[http://www.livejournal.com/support/ Basic LJ 101 from the site itself].
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[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq DW FAQs]
  
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====Communities and Friendslists====
  
====LJ Login/Juggler====
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(must be logged in for these to be useful!)
  
Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal?
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[http://www.dreamwidth.org/manage/invites Accept community invites]
  
[http://ljlogin.e-space.gweep.net/ LJLogin] is an add-on that works with Firefox to make things much easier.
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[https://www.dreamwidth.org/manage/circle/edit Add or remove friends]
  
[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jpfnihbghaikdicpdiciecbbdoegcfhc Account Juggler] is the Chrome version.
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RBgw--a5w6TqLuxz9PB9WOufqoS9c0LrSNZbYu_BPxA/edit?usp=sharing Friendslist Spreadsheet] - check to see if you're up to date (PLAYERS ONLY)
  
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====Login/Juggler====
  
====Livejournal Status====
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Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal?
  
Not sure if Livejournal is down just for you? Check the [http://status.livejournal.org/ Status Page] for information on DDoS attacks, maintenance and outages.
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[http://ljlogin.e-space.gweep.net/ LJLogin] is an add-on that works with Firefox to make things much easier.
  
There's also the [https://twitter.com/LiveJournal Livejournal Twitter Account] for announcements and questions.  
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[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jpfnihbghaikdicpdiciecbbdoegcfhc Account Juggler] is the Chrome version.
  
Or, if that one's telling fibs, there's [http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/  downforeeveryone].
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====Dreamwidth Status====
  
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DW down? Check with [http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/  downforeeveryone].
  
 
===Playing===
 
===Playing===
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*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=3tl43qv80r9isj2tgka39nv5fk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York Game Calendar], with upcoming plots, character birthdays, school vacations and activity checks for PLAYERS ONLY.
 
*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=3tl43qv80r9isj2tgka39nv5fk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York Game Calendar], with upcoming plots, character birthdays, school vacations and activity checks for PLAYERS ONLY.
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*[[Comms]] - the page which explains the various IC and OOC LJ communities and what to post where.
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*[https://www.tumblr.com/blog/xpnewscast x_newscast Tumblr] - in conjunction with the [https://xp-newscast.dreamwidth.org/ in-game news media comm], we have a Tumblr for players to submit larger IC images.
  
 
*[[:Category: Characters|Active character pages]].
 
*[[:Category: Characters|Active character pages]].
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*[[Sockers]] - modsocks, sockerlists, and everything you need for your NPC/Villain needs.
 
*[[Sockers]] - modsocks, sockerlists, and everything you need for your NPC/Villain needs.
  
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*Playing for a student and not American? Here's an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_school_system#School_grades explanation of American school grades]!
  
  
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*[[FAQ 9|The FAQ]] on plots, what they are, how to submit one, and what's expected.
 
*[[FAQ 9|The FAQ]] on plots, what they are, how to submit one, and what's expected.
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*[[Plot Submission Guidelines]] - what needs to be submitted, what to include, etc.
  
 
*[[How to Run a Plot – XP Style]] - by [[Azzy]].
 
*[[How to Run a Plot – XP Style]] - by [[Azzy]].
  
*[http://xproj-players.livejournal.com/tag/plots Plot Ideas and Discussion] on XPP for PLAYERS ONLY.
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*[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/tag/plots Plot Ideas and Discussion] on XPP for PLAYERS ONLY.
  
 
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k2tbc11NujIj_gdrhPR2UZMtkMk0kk5LSm-tzXC5Bw4/edit Song Title Plot Meme] - previous ideas based on song titles, up for grabs.
 
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k2tbc11NujIj_gdrhPR2UZMtkMk0kk5LSm-tzXC5Bw4/edit Song Title Plot Meme] - previous ideas based on song titles, up for grabs.
  
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====Resources====
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/rpg-resources RPG resources on Tumblr]
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/writing-resources Writing resources on Tumblr]
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/food-for-thought Food For Thought on Tumblr] - random posts, questions, thoughts etc. that might spawn ideas.
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/art-resources Art Resources] - commission offers if you want someone to draw your fave, and art tips for those who do their own.
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/magic-resources Magic Resources] - magic ideas for those playing with that.
  
 
===Wiki Work===
 
===Wiki Work===
  
*[[Wiki FAQ | Read the Wiki FAQ]] to find out how the Wiki works.
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*The [[:Category: Wiki Meta|Wiki Meta section]] has a number of links, including the [[Wiki FAQ]], [[Wiki 101]] and blank page template/pro formas.
  
 
*[[Requested_Articles | Request]] an article or feature.
 
*[[Requested_Articles | Request]] an article or feature.

Revision as of 21:58, 15 April 2017

Welcome to the X-Project Players' Corner! An outline of what's handy to know and where to find it, whether you're a new player or one of the old school who can't remember where stuff is.


Introductions

Once you're approved and all signed up, it can be a bit overwhelming. Here's where you can find lots of helpful information!


Important Links

  • The FAQ. It seems like a lot, but the pages are broken up to avoid Walls of Text.
  • Timeline, for a quick reference to Phase 2 history.


Reading the Game


Contacts

Random Game Stuff

  • Add Friends will let you add everyone you need all at once!
  • The glossary, which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.

Social Links

  • Meme tag - for plot ideas, character discussion, drabbles, fic or cracktastic fun.
  • Check out the X-Project Tumblr, for art, plot reblogs, Moments of Awesome and more!

Dreamwidth

How to DW

Guides to Using DW

DW FAQs

Communities and Friendslists

(must be logged in for these to be useful!)

Accept community invites

Add or remove friends

Friendslist Spreadsheet - check to see if you're up to date (PLAYERS ONLY)

Login/Juggler

Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal?

LJLogin is an add-on that works with Firefox to make things much easier.

Account Juggler is the Chrome version.

Dreamwidth Status

DW down? Check with downforeeveryone.

Playing

A list of all of the places you can find information on specific parts of the game:

  • Game Calendar, with upcoming plots, character birthdays, school vacations and activity checks for PLAYERS ONLY.
  • Comms - the page which explains the various IC and OOC LJ communities and what to post where.
  • NPCs that have either transferred over or have been introduced in Phase 2
  • Villans that have either transferred over or have been introduced in Phase 2
  • Villain Spreadsheet for handy access to what the villains who have been reintroduced are up to and who to talk to, for PLAYERS ONLY.
  • Sockers - modsocks, sockerlists, and everything you need for your NPC/Villain needs.


Logs

  • FAQ on activity levels, how to log and tagging your posts.
  • Remove hard returns or >s from your log.


Plots

  • Plots and Plot Arcs for what's gone on plot-wise, including plots that have transferred over.
  • The FAQ on plots, what they are, how to submit one, and what's expected.

Resources

RPG resources on Tumblr

Writing resources on Tumblr

Food For Thought on Tumblr - random posts, questions, thoughts etc. that might spawn ideas.

Art Resources - commission offers if you want someone to draw your fave, and art tips for those who do their own.

Magic Resources - magic ideas for those playing with that.

Wiki Work

Pages in category "Game Meta"

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