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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.  
  
  
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===Applying===
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==Introductions==
  
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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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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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===New Player Package===
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So you're new to XP (and possibly journals and wikis). Here's the very basic stuff you'll need to take part:
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*The [https://xp-friends.dreamwidth.org/read  the reading comm link]. Use this link to read along with what's happening in-game.
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*[https://www.x-journal.net/Wiki/index.php?title=Category:Game_Meta&action=submit#How_to_DW How to Dreamwidth]
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**[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=5 How to post]
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**[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=88 How to cut tag]
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**[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=8 How to post comments]
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*[[Comms]] - the page which explains the various IC and OOC communities and what to post where.
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*[[Timeline]] - a brief summary of the Very Important World Events from pre-game to 2023 for Phase 2.
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*[[WhoWePlay]] - the chart with all active players, who they play and which teams they're in.  
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*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhXoKZPyYEfxcFEtTTlRQTdnV242b2VPNnJOdDYzVmc#gid=0 Player Contact spreadsheet] for PLAYERS ONLY.
  
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*[[Wiki 101]]
  
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*Read the [[:Category: Policy|Rules]].
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*[[Wiki FAQ]]
  
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*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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*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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==Important Links==
  
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*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.  
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*The [[:Category: Policy|Rules]].
  
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*Use the [[Timeline|timeline]] to work out what's gone on before.  
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*The [[:Category: FAQ|FAQ]]. It seems like a lot, but the pages are broken up to avoid Walls of Text.
  
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*Use the latest version of the [[Application]].
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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]].  
  
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*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]!
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*[[Timeline]], for a quick reference to Phase 2 history.
  
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*Use the [[Application Checklist|application checklist]] to make sure you've covered everything you need to.  
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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]].
  
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*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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*[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=3tl43qv80r9isj2tgka39nv5fk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York Plot Calendar]
  
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===Reading the Game===
  
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===Introductions===
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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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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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===Contacts===
  
 
*[[: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.
  
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*[[WhoWePlay|A very handy chart outlining who players which character]] by [[Frito]].
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*[[WhoWePlay]] chart by [[Frito]].
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*[[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 skills, areas of knowledge, playing preferences, trigger issues, etc.
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===Random Game Stuff===
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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.
  
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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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*[[:Category: Glossary|The glossary]], which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.
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==Social Links==
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*'''[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/383474.html Chat with your fellow players!]''' ''(must be logged into the journal you signed up to XPP with)''
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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]!
  
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*Add [http://xp-friends.livejournal.com/friends  the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
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*Check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/xprojectchannel X-Project Channel on YouTube]
  
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*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time!
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*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.
  
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===Social Links===
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*See the game-related [https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/player-posts player posts] on Tumblr!
  
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*'''[http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/268769.html Chat with your fellow players!]'''
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==Dreamwidth==
  
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*Check the latest news and discussions on the [http://community.livejournal.com/xproj_players/ the player community] (player access only)
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===How to DW===
  
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*[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.dreamwidth.org/support/faq#guides Guides to Using DW]
  
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*Promote the game using our advertising comm, [http://x-advertising.livejournal.com/ x_advertising]!
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=5 How to post]
  
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*Check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/xprojectchannel X-Project Channel on YouTube]
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=88 How to cut tag]
  
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*Follow [http://twitter.com/#!/xprojectrpg X-Project on Twitter!]
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=155 HTML tags on DW]
  
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*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.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=225 How to post images]
  
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=8 How to post comments]
  
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===Livejournal===
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=15 How to upload icons]
  
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====How to LJ====
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*[http://x-journal.net/Mailwash/MailWash%201.3.2.htm Mailwash] - to remove hard returns or >s from your log.
  
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[http://www.livejournal.com/support/ Basic LJ 101 from the site itself].
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===Communities and Friendslists===
  
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(must be logged in for these to be useful!)
  
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====LJ Login/Juggler====
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[[Add Friends]]
  
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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]
  
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[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]
  
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[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===
  
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====Livejournal Status====
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Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal?
  
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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.
  
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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.
  
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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].
  
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===Playing===
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==Playing==
  
 
A list of all of the places you can find information on specific parts of the game:
 
A list of all of the places you can find information on specific parts of the game:
  
 
*[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 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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*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RBgw--a5w6TqLuxz9PB9WOufqoS9c0LrSNZbYu_BPxA/edit?usp=sharing Friendslist Spreadsheet], to help keep your journal lists up to date, for PLAYERS ONLY.
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*[[Timeline]] a brief summary of the Very Important World Events from pre-game to 2023 for Phase 2.
  
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*[[:Category: History|Game history from the start of Phase 2]], including the events that have transferred over.
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*[[:Category:History|Year Pages]], which contain links to the monthly summaries and plots, as well as containing a more detailed summary of events per month - arrivals, departures, plots and Events.
  
 
*[[:Category: NPCs|NPCs]] that have either transferred over or have been introduced in Phase 2
 
*[[:Category: NPCs|NPCs]] that have either transferred over or have been introduced in Phase 2
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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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===Logs===
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====Logs====
 
  
 
*[[FAQ 8|FAQ]] on activity levels, how to log and tagging your posts.
 
*[[FAQ 8|FAQ]] on activity levels, how to log and tagging your posts.
  
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*[https://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/FAQ/Writer/FormattingText/How_do_I_remove_a_large_number_of_hard_returns_from_text_that_were_pasted_into_my_document%3F Remove] hard returns or >s from your log.
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*[http://x-journal.net/Mailwash/MailWash%201.3.2.htm Remove] hard returns or >s from your log.
  
 
*[[Disturbing Content Warnings]] - notes on what to warn for and when.
 
*[[Disturbing Content Warnings]] - notes on what to warn for and when.
  
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*[https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=88 How to cut tag on DW]
  
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====Plots====
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===Plots===
  
 
*[[:Category: Plots|Plots]] and [[:Category: Plot Arcs|Plot Arcs]] for what's gone on plot-wise, including plots that have transferred over.
 
*[[:Category: Plots|Plots]] and [[:Category: Plot Arcs|Plot Arcs]] for what's gone on plot-wise, including plots that have transferred over.
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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]].
  
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*[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.
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[http://xprojectrpg.tumblr.com/tagged/mental-health-resources Mental Health Resources] - dealing with the brain raccoons.
  
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===Wiki Work===
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==Wiki Work==
  
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*[[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.

Latest revision as of 16:54, 7 July 2023

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!

New Player Package

So you're new to XP (and possibly journals and wikis). Here's the very basic stuff you'll need to take part:

  • Comms - the page which explains the various IC and OOC communities and what to post where.
  • Timeline - a brief summary of the Very Important World Events from pre-game to 2023 for Phase 2.
  • WhoWePlay - the chart with all active players, who they play and which teams they're in.


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

  • Mailwash - to remove hard returns or >s from your log.

Communities and Friendslists

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

Add Friends

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 communities and what to post where.
  • Timeline a brief summary of the Very Important World Events from pre-game to 2023 for Phase 2.
  • Year Pages, which contain links to the monthly summaries and plots, as well as containing a more detailed summary of events per month - arrivals, departures, plots and Events.
  • 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.

Mental Health Resources - dealing with the brain raccoons.

Wiki Work

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