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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]].  
 
*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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*[[Timeline]], for a quick reference to Phase 2 history.
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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]].
  
  
 
====Reading the Game====
 
====Reading the Game====
  
*Add [http://xp-friends.livejournal.com/friends the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
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*Add [https://xp-friends.dreamwidth.org/read the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
  
  
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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.
 
*[[:Category: Players|The current players]]. Also available as a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxcFEtTTlRQTdnV242b2VPNnJOdDYzVmc#gid=0 handy spreadsheet] for PLAYERS ONLY.
  
*[[WhoWePlay|A very handy chart outlining who plays which character]] by [[Frito]].
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*[[WhoWePlay]] chart by [[Frito]].
  
 
*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time!
 
*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time!
  
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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.
  
 
====Random Game Stuff====
 
====Random Game Stuff====
  
*[[Timeline]], for a quick reference to Phase 2 history.
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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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*[[:Category: Glossary|The glossary]], which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.
 
*[[: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.
  
 
===Social Links===
 
===Social Links===
  
*'''[http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/268769.html Chat with your fellow players!]'''
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*'''[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/383474.html Chat with your fellow players!]'''
  
*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 the latest news and discussions on the [https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/profile the player community] (player access only)
  
*[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://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/tag/meme Meme tag] - for plot ideas, character discussion, drabbles, fic or cracktastic fun.
  
*Promote the game using our advertising comm, [http://x-advertising.livejournal.com/ x_advertising]!
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*Promote the game using our advertising comm, [https://x-advertising.dreamwidth.org/profile x_advertising]!
  
 
*Check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/xprojectchannel X-Project Channel on YouTube]
 
*Check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/xprojectchannel X-Project Channel on YouTube]
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*Check out the [http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/ X-Project Tumblr], for art, plot reblogs, Moments of Awesome and more!
 
*Check out the [http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/ X-Project Tumblr], for art, plot reblogs, Moments of Awesome and more!
  
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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.
  
===Livejournal===
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*See the game-related [https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/player-posts player posts] on Tumblr!
  
====How to LJ====
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===Dreamwidth===
  
[http://www.livejournal.com/support/ Basic LJ 101 from the site itself].
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====How to DW====
  
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[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq#guides Guides to Using DW]
  
====LJ Login/Juggler====
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[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq DW FAQs]
  
Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal?
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====Communities and Friendslists====
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(must be logged in for these to be useful!)
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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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*[[Comms]] - the page which explains the various IC and OOC LJ communities and what to post where.  
 
*[[Comms]] - the page which explains the various IC and OOC LJ communities and what to post where.  
  
*[https://www.tumblr.com/blog/xpnewscast x_newscast Tumblr] - in conjunction with the [http://x_newscast.livejournal.com/profile in-game news media comm], we have a Tumblr for players to submit larger IC images.  
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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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*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]!
 
*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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====Logs====
 
====Logs====
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*[[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===

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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Media in category "Game Meta"

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