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guide:glossary:out_of_character [2018/01/14 16:05] – ↷ Page moved from glossary:out_of_character to guide:glossary:out_of_character wesguide:glossary:out_of_character [2023/12/21 01:00] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== Out of Character ====== ====== Out of Character ======
-The term **Out of Character** (OOC or OoC) describes real-world communication that is not [[glossary:in_character]]. OOC posts generally come in two forms: roleplay-related posts (such as plot discussion threads) and general discussion.+The term **Out of Character** (OOC or OoC) describes real-world communication that is not [[guide:glossary:in_character]]. OOC posts generally come in two forms: roleplay-related posts (such as plot discussion threads) and general discussion.
  
 In the Star Army Roleplay Community, each plot forum has at least one OOC thread (typically a discussion thread for the plot, and a [[guide:roleplaying#joint_posts|Joint Post]] scheduling thread if applicable. OOC threads in an IC forum are always marked with an [OOC] tag at the start of the topic title. In the Star Army Roleplay Community, each plot forum has at least one OOC thread (typically a discussion thread for the plot, and a [[guide:roleplaying#joint_posts|Joint Post]] scheduling thread if applicable. OOC threads in an IC forum are always marked with an [OOC] tag at the start of the topic title.
  
 ==== Secondary Usage ==== ==== Secondary Usage ====
-Out of Character can also be used to describe an [[glossary:in_character]] action that was not in line with a character's established nature and/or personality. An example of an "Out of Character" action would be a normally kind, good person doing something evil. [[:characters|Player Characters]] that are improperly played by a [[guide:game_master]] (in the event of player absence and such) may have their posts rewritten under the [[guide:player rights]].+Out of Character can also be used to describe an [[guide:glossary:in_character]] action that was not in line with a character's established nature and/or personality. An example of an "Out of Character" action would be a normally kind, good person doing something evil. [[:characters|Player Characters]] that are improperly played by a [[guide:game_master]] (in the event of player absence and such) may have their posts rewritten under the [[guide:player rights]].
  
  

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