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====Reading the Game==== | ====Reading the Game==== | ||
| − | *Add [ | + | *Add [https://xp-friends.dreamwidth.org/read the reading comm link] to your bookmarks, so you can always find it! |
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*[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time! | *[[Player Timezones]] will show you who is awake at any time! | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[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==== | ||
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===Social Links=== | ===Social Links=== | ||
| − | *'''[ | + | *'''[https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/259769.html Chat with your fellow players!]''' |
| − | *Check the latest news and discussions on the [ | + | *Check the latest news and discussions on the [https://xproj-players.dreamwidth.org/profile the player community] (player access only) |
| − | *[ | + | *[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, [ | + | *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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*See the game-related [https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/player-posts player posts] on Tumblr! | *See the game-related [https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/player-posts player posts] on Tumblr! | ||
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| − | ====How to | + | ====How to DW==== |
| − | [ | + | [https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq#guides Guides to Using DW] |
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| + | [https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq DW FAQs] | ||
====Communities and Friendslists==== | ====Communities and Friendslists==== | ||
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(must be logged in for these to be useful!) | (must be logged in for these to be useful!) | ||
| − | [http://www. | + | [http://www.dreamwidth.org/manage/invites Accept community invites] |
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| + | [https://www.dreamwidth.org/manage/circle/edit Add or remove friends] | ||
| − | [ | + | [[Add Friends]] will let you add everyone you need all at once! |
[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) | [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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Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal? | Tired of logging out, going back to the log in page and logging in with a different journal? | ||
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[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jpfnihbghaikdicpdiciecbbdoegcfhc Account Juggler] is the Chrome version. | [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jpfnihbghaikdicpdiciecbbdoegcfhc Account Juggler] is the Chrome version. | ||
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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 [ | + | *[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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*[[How to Run a Plot – XP Style]] - by [[Azzy]]. | *[[How to Run a Plot – XP Style]] - by [[Azzy]]. | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[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. | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 8 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.
Contents
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 Rules.
- 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.
- 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
- Add the reading comm link to your bookmarks, so you can always find it!
Contacts
- The current players. Also available as a handy spreadsheet for PLAYERS ONLY.
- Player Timezones will show you who is awake at any time!
- What's Your Thang? meme - player s,kills, areas of knowledge, playing preferences, trigger issues, etc.
Random Game Stuff
- PBs, also available in a handy spreadsheet format for PLAYERS ONLY.
- Birthdays/Anniversaries for characters. Also available in a handy spreadsheet format for PLAYERS ONLY.
- The glossary, which is helpful in explaining various in-jokes you'll encounter on the mailing list.
- IC Twitter accounts - not compulsory to play, but an amusing sideline.
Social Links
- Check the latest news and discussions on the the player community (player access only)
- Meme tag - for plot ideas, character discussion, drabbles, fic or cracktastic fun.
- Promote the game using our advertising comm, x_advertising!
- Check out the X-Project Channel on YouTube
- Follow X-Project on Twitter!
- Check out the X-Project Tumblr, for art, plot reblogs, Moments of Awesome and more!
- Mental Health Resources on Tumblr - random bits and pieces designed to help people with their brain health.
- See the game-related player posts on Tumblr!
Dreamwidth
How to DW
Communities and Friendslists
(must be logged in for these to be useful!)
Add Friends will let you add everyone you need all at once!
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.
- x_newscast Tumblr - in conjunction with the in-game news media comm, we have a Tumblr for players to submit larger IC images.
- Friendslist Spreadsheet, to help keep your journal lists up to date, for PLAYERS ONLY.
- Game history from the start of Phase 2, including the events that have transferred over.
- 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.
- Playing for a student and not American? Here's an explanation of American school grades!
Logs
- FAQ on activity levels, how to log and tagging your posts.
- Remove hard returns or >s from your log.
- Disturbing Content Warnings - notes on what to warn for and when.
Plots
- Plot Themes - for the commonly-used plot devices.
- The FAQ on plots, what they are, how to submit one, and what's expected.
- Plot Submission Guidelines - what needs to be submitted, what to include, etc.
- Plot Ideas and Discussion on XPP for PLAYERS ONLY.
- Song Title Plot Meme - previous ideas based on song titles, up for grabs.
Resources
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
- The Wiki Meta section has a number of links, including the Wiki FAQ, Wiki 101 and blank page template/pro formas.
- Request an article or feature.
- See which pages need something done.
- Photoshopper? Check to see which pages need images!
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