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perspecularismods) wrote2012-09-20 04:42 pm
perspecularismods) wrote2012-09-20 04:42 pm
Gameplay
Arrival
Upon a character's arrival, they're free to request lodging from the government of Moscato. This is an outreach effort on behalf of Moscato to welcome the newcomers to the moon, however long they wish to stay. Characters will receive an assigned apartment or room, depending on if they requested roommates or not. An added bonus is that characters do not have to worry about paying rent- these dwellings are entirely free. However, if someone wished to move elsewhere, say to another city, it may require an income. Whether or not characters choose to take advantage of this is up to them, but they will be required to at least register at the Citizen Registry office- this is not optional.
The technology of Iaceo resembles very strongly that of 1990 Earth. Telephones are bound to a single location; arcades have a host of interesting games in good old fashioned 8 bit; libraries use the Dewy Decimal system.
Communication
There are many options to communicate on Iaceo. Having a discussion over coffee, for example, but failing that there are always telephones. More high tech models have wireless handsets, but those are few and far between. Computers are ever present, of course, but the most you could do is leave a note for the next person to use it; there is no network or internet.
Computers, for the most part, run as an 1990 computer does- with one exception. The software is limiting what these babies can do. RAM, processing power, hard drive- they're far larger than what the software needs or uses. In fact, underneath it all, they more resemble a modern computer- something that could play Skyrim full blast without even blinking an eye. But do you have what it takes to unlock the potential? Regardless, these computers don't have the capacity of using a network- they don't even have ports to plug one into a telephone. Just another one of the mysteries of Iaceo.
Activity
Powers
The only limit on characters powers are those that would be considered game breaking or otherwise godmoding, ie. Sephiroth cannot call down Meteor even if he has the Black Materia, The Colt or Ruby's Knife from Supernatural would just be spiffy weapons, etc.
If your character does not have powers canonically you are able to choose a set of three that they're capable of using while in the game.
Upon a character's arrival, they're free to request lodging from the government of Moscato. This is an outreach effort on behalf of Moscato to welcome the newcomers to the moon, however long they wish to stay. Characters will receive an assigned apartment or room, depending on if they requested roommates or not. An added bonus is that characters do not have to worry about paying rent- these dwellings are entirely free. However, if someone wished to move elsewhere, say to another city, it may require an income. Whether or not characters choose to take advantage of this is up to them, but they will be required to at least register at the Citizen Registry office- this is not optional.
The technology of Iaceo resembles very strongly that of 1990 Earth. Telephones are bound to a single location; arcades have a host of interesting games in good old fashioned 8 bit; libraries use the Dewy Decimal system.
Communication
There are many options to communicate on Iaceo. Having a discussion over coffee, for example, but failing that there are always telephones. More high tech models have wireless handsets, but those are few and far between. Computers are ever present, of course, but the most you could do is leave a note for the next person to use it; there is no network or internet.
Telephones:
Your average, every day method of communicating long distances. These typically come with no caller ID, so whoever you are calling won't know it's you until you answer. Interesting, huh? Since they're bound to one location, how do you tell others where you'll be? The answer is simple, either have a answering machine, or a messaging service. With a messaging service, you can give them a phone number to reach you at, for say, if you were going to the bar.
The Specularis Bulleintin Board:
Since the Specularis is the place to <em>be</em> in Moscato, it's only natural to have a place where people can post notices, job opportunities or seekers, messages to fellow off-worlders, or other things. Mercer cleans this board off every once in a while, so it's a good idea to check frequently. You never know, you just might be surprised at who leaves a note.
Couriers:
Need something delivered, and need it fast? The only way to do that is to utilize one of the planet's many couriers. There's a lot of them, but it seems like there's never quite enough. In fact, enterprising characters may choose to take a part time job as a courier, and it pays pretty well.
Postal:
This is the cheaper option of delivery, but it's slower (definitely not same day) and it may be... slightly less reliable than courier. Oh well.
ComputersSince the Specularis is the place to <em>be</em> in Moscato, it's only natural to have a place where people can post notices, job opportunities or seekers, messages to fellow off-worlders, or other things. Mercer cleans this board off every once in a while, so it's a good idea to check frequently. You never know, you just might be surprised at who leaves a note.
Couriers:
Need something delivered, and need it fast? The only way to do that is to utilize one of the planet's many couriers. There's a lot of them, but it seems like there's never quite enough. In fact, enterprising characters may choose to take a part time job as a courier, and it pays pretty well.
Postal:
This is the cheaper option of delivery, but it's slower (definitely not same day) and it may be... slightly less reliable than courier. Oh well.
Computers, for the most part, run as an 1990 computer does- with one exception. The software is limiting what these babies can do. RAM, processing power, hard drive- they're far larger than what the software needs or uses. In fact, underneath it all, they more resemble a modern computer- something that could play Skyrim full blast without even blinking an eye. But do you have what it takes to unlock the potential? Regardless, these computers don't have the capacity of using a network- they don't even have ports to plug one into a telephone. Just another one of the mysteries of Iaceo.
Activity
Activity is on a per month basis. You must have one post with five comments or participation in a log with 10 comments. The minimum threadlength for a participation log is 5 comments. This is the AC requirement for each character that you play.
So if you're playing Tony Stark, you would need to make a post and reply at least five times, or have Tony participate in Hulk's thread with ten comments, or participate in Hulk's thread AND Jean Grey's with at least five comments in each thread.
The mods do not look kindly on character squatters, and provided with enough evidence, will ask the player who is squatting to either increase activity or drop to allow another person to play.
Powers
The only limit on characters powers are those that would be considered game breaking or otherwise godmoding, ie. Sephiroth cannot call down Meteor even if he has the Black Materia, The Colt or Ruby's Knife from Supernatural would just be spiffy weapons, etc.
If your character does not have powers canonically you are able to choose a set of three that they're capable of using while in the game.