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- | ====== New Players' | + | ====== New Players' |
- | Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly. | + | Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. |
- | {{http:// | + | In Star Army, you and other members create characters who live in the high-tech fictional universe of Star Army and then use your imagination to write your character' |
- | ==== How Star Army Works ====Â | + | For the full guide to roleplaying on Star Army, see [[guide:roleplaying]]. |
- | In a nutshell, Star Army works like this: | + | |
- | - You create your character. | ||
- | - Imagine yourself in that character' | ||
- | ==== Account | + | ===== Account |
- | You must be **16 or older** to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate. | + | Star Army is an " |
- | The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both. | + | Register an account on [[https:// |
- | - [[http://stararmy.com/ | + | Optional: Create a wiki account. **The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both.** You'll need a wiki account |
- | - You're invited | + | |
- | - Important notes: Forum accounts with 0 posts are regularly deleted | + | |
- | - [[http:// | + | |
- | - You'll need a wiki account to create an article for your character page. | + | |
- | - 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|Creating A Character]] article. | + | |
- | ==== Questions and Assistance | + | :!: If you have trouble registering, |
- | There are many ways to get help: | + | |
- | - The [[http:// | + | ===== Creating Characters =====Â |
- | - You can [[http:// | + | When you're ready, start making characters using the guides found on the **[[creating_a_character|Creating A Character]]** wiki page. Once your character is approved you're free to start [[guide:Roleplaying]] by joining a [[active_plots|plot]] group or by joining or creating a roleplay thread. |
- | - You can email the admin at [[[email protected]]]Â | + | |
- | - You can call or text message the admin, [[user: | + | |
- | - You can Tweet questions to [[https:// | + | |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Got an idea for a roleplay thread? Start an interest check thread in the [[https:// | ||
+ | * Find other players to RP with in the [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Creating and Roleplaying Characters ==== | ||
- | Start your first character using the guide: **[[creating_a_character|Creating A Character]]**. Once your character is approved you're free to start [[guide: | ||
- | ===== FAQ ===== | ||
- | Here's some links to answers for frequently asked questions: | ||
- | ==== General | + | ===== Questions |
- | * [[faq:How can I contribute? | + | Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone |
- | * Does Star Army cost anything | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * [[guide:leaving|What should I do if I have to leave?]] | + | |
- | ==== Roleplaying Questions ====Â | + | |
- | | + | * Talk to people in the [[https:// |
- | * [[guide:roleplaying|How do I roleplay? | + | * You can also contact |
- | * [[:player_rights|What are my rights as a player?]]Â | + | * if you can't log in, email [email protected] or text to 1-209-782-7276 |
- | * [[guide:apply_to_become_a_game_master|How do I become | + | |
- | ==== Setting Questions ==== | ||
- | * [[faq:Star Army Missions|What is it exactly that each star army does?]] | ||
- | * [[faq:must knows for a new saoy soldier|What are some things a new Star Army soldier should know?]] | ||
- | * [[http:// | ||
- | * [[faq:Power armor Prevalence|Why is power armor so prevalent? | ||
- | * [[faq: | ||
- | * [[guide: | ||
- | * [[faq: | ||
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- | ==== Wiki Questions ==== | ||
- | * [[faq:How do I add a page?]] | ||
- | * [[faq:How do I move a page?]] | ||
- | * [[wiki: | ||
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- | ==== Other Questions ==== | ||
- | If your question is not listed above, please ask it in the [[http:// | ||
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- | ===== Other Helpful Pages ===== | ||
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