New Players' Guide & FAQ

Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly.

Star Army is a community where you and other members create characters and create stories together by writing what your character would do and say. That's roleplaying. Star Army is mostly writing and does not use complex game mechanics (math) like pen-and-paper tabletop roleplaying games. Our games are set in a unique, member-created science fiction universe.

You must be 16 or older to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate.

The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both.

1. Register an account on the forums
   1. You're invited to introduce yourself in the Introductions Forum.
   2. Important notes: Forum accounts with 0 posts are regularly deleted as an anti-spam measure, so post something! Also, newly registered users start with private messages disabled and may require posts to be approved by a moderator in some forums until after their third post.
2. Register an account for the wiki
   1. You'll need a wiki account to create an article for your character page.
   2. No wiki knowledge is required to post your character; We have a form that automatically adds the wiki code for you. It's linked on the Creating A Character article.

There are many ways to get help:

1. The Your Questions Answered forum allows you to get your questions answered by the community. You will need a forum login.
2. You can Connect to the Chatroom and ask our members for assistance (IRC Guide)
3. You can email the admin at stararmy@gmail.com
4. You can call or text message the admin, Wes, at (209) STAR-ARMY (+12097827276).
5. You can Tweet questions to @StarArmy on Twitter

Start your first character using the guide: Creating A Character. Once your character is approved you're free to start Roleplaying!

Here's some links to answers for frequently asked questions:

• FAQ: How can I contribute to the community?
• Does Star Army cost anything to participate in? No, but we take donations.
• How do I join the chatroom?
• What should I do if I have to leave?

• How Do I Create A Character?
• How do I roleplay?
• What are my rights as a player?
• How do I become a Game Master?

• What are some things a new Star Army soldier should know?
• Why are humanoids so prevalent?
• Why is power armor so prevalent?
• How can I get the starmap updated?
• How do I create a starship?
• Which currency is more common, KS or DA?

• FAQ: How do I create a wiki page?
• FAQ: How do I move a wiki page?
• Criteria For Article Deletion

If your question is not listed above, please ask it in the Your Questions Answered Forum it will be answered and may be added to the above list.

• Glossary of Key Terms