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==Post Format== | ==Post Format== | ||
However, before we get to the specifics of post-writing, we should s[pend a moment on the basic stuff for those who are new to ASR- the format of a post. "Format" simply means the way a post looks, the way it is organized. | However, before we get to the specifics of post-writing, we should s[pend a moment on the basic stuff for those who are new to ASR- the format of a post. "Format" simply means the way a post looks, the way it is organized. | ||
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===The Subject Line=== | ===The Subject Line=== | ||
====RP Posts==== | ====RP Posts==== | ||
RP Posts are posts written "in-character" and take place within the confines of the alternate ASR universe we've created for ASR: ORIGINS. These posts either add something to the develoment of the character (called "CD posts") or move the plot of the story forward. | RP Posts are posts written "in-character" and take place within the confines of the alternate ASR universe we've created for ASR: ORIGINS. These posts either add something to the develoment of the character (called "CD posts") or move the plot of the story forward. | ||
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All RP posts will have a subject line that looks pretty much the same: | All RP posts will have a subject line that looks pretty much the same: | ||
* [ORIGINS] SHIP NAME: Post Title | * '''[ORIGINS] SHIP NAME: Post Title''' | ||
As you can see, all RP posts- because they will be posted to the [mailto:starfleet-rpg@yahoogroups.com general ASR post archive] as well as your ship's archive- are tagged witht he [ORIGINS] tag. After that, it looks the same as ASR Prime posts: ship name in all capital letters, and the post title. | As you can see, all RP posts- because they will be posted to the [mailto:starfleet-rpg@yahoogroups.com general ASR post archive] as well as your ship's archive- are tagged witht he [ORIGINS] tag. After that, it looks the same as ASR Prime posts: ship name in all capital letters, and the post title. | ||
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For example, a proper RP post subject line should look like this: | For example, a proper RP post subject line should look like this: | ||
* [ORIGINS] USS CONSTELLATION: Family History | * '''[ORIGINS] USS CONSTELLATION: Family History''' | ||
====NRPG Posts==== | ====NRPG Posts==== | ||
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NRPG posts use a subject line like this: | NRPG posts use a subject line like this: | ||
* SHIP NAME NRPG: Subject | * '''SHIP NAME NRPG: Subject''' | ||
There is no [ORIGINS] tag in front because it's only going to an individual or, at best, your own crew, so there's no need for it. However, it IS tagged with the NRPG marker after the ship's name so everyone knows it is out-of-character. | There is no [ORIGINS] tag in front because it's only going to an individual or, at best, your own crew, so there's no need for it. However, it IS tagged with the NRPG marker after the ship's name so everyone knows it is out-of-character. | ||
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A proper NRPG post subject line looks like this: | A proper NRPG post subject line looks like this: | ||
* INTREPID NRPG: Away for Weekend | * '''INTREPID NRPG: Away for Weekend''' | ||
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A stardate should look like this: | A stardate should look like this: | ||
* YEAR.DAY.hhmm | * '''YEAR.DAY.hhmm''' | ||
Here, the "year" is the full, 4-digit year; "day" refers to the sequential day of the year (the actual "number" of the day in the year) in which the post takes place; the final sequence refers tot he time, expressed in 24-hour "military" style- "h" for the hour and "m" for the minute. | Here, the "year" is the full, 4-digit year; "day" refers to the sequential day of the year (the actual "number" of the day in the year) in which the post takes place; the final sequence refers tot he time, expressed in 24-hour "military" style- "h" for the hour and "m" for the minute. | ||
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If the game year is 2260,a nd the post were written today, then the stardaye would be: | If the game year is 2260,a nd the post were written today, then the stardaye would be: | ||
* 2260.140.1920 | * '''2260.140.1920''' | ||
"2260" is the year, and the action is taking place on the 140th day of the year (meaning May 20th), and it is happening at 7:20 PM. | "2260" is the year, and the action is taking place on the 140th day of the year (meaning May 20th), and it is happening at 7:20 PM. | ||
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Every post in ASR is "signed" with the same basic information; in ASR: ORIGINS, we add one extra tag tot he end for clarity's sake: | Every post in ASR is "signed" with the same basic information; in ASR: ORIGINS, we add one extra tag tot he end for clarity's sake: | ||
'''Character Rank and Name''' | |||
Position | '''Position''' | ||
SHIP NAME and Registry Number | '''SHIP NAME and Registry Number''' | ||
ASR: ORIGINS | '''ASR: ORIGINS''' | ||
Remember that ship names in ASR are ALWAYS written in all caps. | Remember that ship names in ASR are ALWAYS written in all caps. | ||
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So, a proper signature at the end of a post would look like this: | So, a proper signature at the end of a post would look like this: | ||
'''CAPT Jack Veld''' | |||
Commanding Officer | '''Commanding Officer''' | ||
USS CONSTELLATION NCC-1017 | '''USS CONSTELLATION NCC-1017''' | ||
ASR: ORIGINS | '''ASR: ORIGINS''' | ||
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==Respecting the Creations of Others== | ==Respecting the Creations of Others== | ||
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==Editing Posts== | ==Editing Posts== | ||
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==Final Thoughts== | ==Final Thoughts== | ||
