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-====== New Players' Guide ======
+====== New Players Guide 🔰 ======
-Welcome to Star Army! This article has the basic steps and info you'll need to participate. Please read it thoroughly.
+We're really glad that you're joining Star Army, or at least thinking about it. This guide is going to give you all the most important information that you need to know about Star Army and guide you through some initial setup.
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+===== What is Star Army? =====
+Star Army is a primarily a community for role-playing, writing, and world-building. We create characters and try to imagine being in their situations, writing their dialogue, thoughts, and actions. We're also constantly creating new parts of our shared world.
-==== Setting Overview ====
+The core element of our universe is the [[stararmy:|Star Army of Yamatai]], a military force reminiscent of those you might see in popular science fiction media or anime. Yamatai is part of several playable factions in the Star Army setting, each of which has its own flavor, roleplay opportunities, and technologies.
-//“The Earth is the cradle of mankind, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever.” - [[wp>Konstantin Tsiolkovski]]//
-We don't know how far away from Earth we are, or how long ago humans first left Earth. Incalculable knowledge has been lost to war, plagues, and alien occupations, and now Earth is merely an ancient legend. But humanity survives in the form of its distant colony worlds. Technology levels are advanced but stable, and include anti-gravity fields, energy weapons, faster-than-light drives, brain-uploading, and generators that can draw practically unlimited energy from the "aether."
+Star Army can sometimes contain mature themes, so we only allow adults (people 18 or older) to join.
-From the ashes a new pocket of civilizations arose in this unusually habitable corner of the galaxy. Peace is carefully maintained in besieged nations whose overextended military forces continue to constantly fight off against alien invasions and rebellions, sometimes leaving their huge frontiers and rather lawless.
+===== The Setting =====
+Earth is merely a legend at this point in the far future. Instead, Star Army takes place in a huge galaxy called Kagami. The Kagami Galaxy is largely unexplored by the playable factions, which share a particularly fertile corner of the galaxy called the [[places:kikyo_sector|Kikyo Sector]].
-=== Yamatai ====
+{{:guide:npg1.png?nolink|}}
-The {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?25&nolink|}} **Yamatai Star Empire** is a technologically-advanced transhuman empire with most of the population using biological android bodies. It's got an 80s anime-inspired flavor and is protected by a massive, politically powerful military called the **Star Army**, which the site is named after. The Star Army is known for its mass-produced cat-eared female warriors, the **Nekovalkyrja** (pronounced //Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree//). Due to their numbers, there are more women than men in Yamatai. After tense negotiations, Yamatai has recently signed a defense treaty with Nepleslia and Lor, but that doesn't mean it likes them.
-=== Nepleslia ===
+==== Technology ====
-In stark contrast, The {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?25&nolink|}} **Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia** is a gritty cyberpunk nation of humans, cyborgs, and mutants that deals with high crime in its megacities. Mixing of genetic material from super-solider programs has resulted in muscular half-breeds and a population that is considerably more male than female. Nepleslia has a space navy and space marines. It was previously part of Yamatai, but rebelled several years ago. Now, the two nations are part of a military alliance.
+Common technologies in the Star Army setting include FTL drives, androids, synthetic life, brain-uploading, aetheric energy, nanomachines, forcefields, and 3D holograms.
-=== The Vast Universe ===
+==== Languages ====
-As you go through character creation, you'll be introduced to several other interesting factions you can create a character for. You can also make your own faction if you like. Around the known factions is an endless sea of strange aliens, bold outlaws and jealous insurgencies.
+The common galactic standard language is called [[language:trade|Trade]]. Other languages can be found here: [[guide:languages|]]
+==== Playable Factions ====
+You can make characters in any faction you like and in as many factions as you life. Your options are:
-==== Roleplaying Overview ====
+  * [[faction:yamatai_star_empire|Yamatai]]: a young transhuman utopia with its powerful [[stararmy:start|Star Army]], which fights to preserve order in the sector
-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's actions and dialogue to create collaborative stories. You can create and play characters forged by this unique universe and their actions will affect the setting for future players.
+  * [[faction:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Nepleslia]]: an ancient cyberpunk nation where survival is only guaranteed by your gun skills (it's not actually guaranteed)
+  * [[faction:ndc:start|New Dusk Conclave]]: a recently-created nation of outcasts from Yamatai and Nepleslia, now forging their own identity
+  * [[faction:neshaten:start|Neshaten]]: fox anthros that faces both internal and external growing pains within their kingdom.
+  * [[faction:independent|Independent]]: Because you think laws are for chumps
-For the full guide to roleplaying on Star Army, see [[guide:roleplaying]].
+Some of these playable factions have sub-factions and subcultures within them, such as the [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|]] and megacorporations like [[corp:origin:start]].
-=== Play-by-Post ====
+{{:guide:npg2.png?nolink|}}
-**Star Army** is a play-by-post roleplaying community, which means we operate by posting text on the forum. Unlike tabletop roleplaying games, Star Army is mostly just writing and does not use complex game mechanics (math). Most story plots have a **Game Master** (GM) assigned whose job is to guide the story, describe the setting, and write the actions of background characters (NPCs). In the Open Roleplay forum, the creator of the RP thread may act as a GM.
-**In Star Army RPs, we usually write in third-person past tense**, the way most novels do. For example: //A scowl of disgust appeared on Sayuri's face as she watched the lizard creatures eagerly gnawing on the abandoned corpses.//
+==== Recent Events ====
+The current year is [[timeline:YE 45]] (OOC: [[calendar:2023]]) The factions of the Kikyo Sector recently fought off an invasion in the [[timeline:Events:Kuvexian War]]. Now a new era of exploration is beginning!
-=== Flexible Time ===
+Here's some other recent events that occurred in the last few years:
-At a site-wide level, a year in real life is equivalent to a year in the Star Army universe. However, you are not required to stay aligned with the actual dates throughout the year. To help keep track of space and time, please include the location, date, and time at the start of your posts as needed.
-=== A Shared, Living Setting ===
+---- struct list ----
-Star Army is a shared, living world that is always growing. Your writing can add to the setting, and your RP may be affected by events in the setting. Because you'll roleplay with other people, expect to be surprised sometimes! Have fun and be brave.
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+cols: event_year, event_month_decimal, %title%
+headers: Year, Month, Page
+order: event_year, event_month_decimal
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+----
-==== Account Setup =====
+  * For recent OOC Announcements, see https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/news/
-You must be **16 or older** to join Star Army. There is no cost to join or participate. Before joining, you should probably read the [[guide:rules]].
+  * For recent In-Character News, see https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/headlines/
-:!: **The wiki login system is separate from the forum one, so you will need to register for both.**
+{{:stararmy:2021_mindy_recruiting_poster_by_f4artz_commissioned_by_yuuki.png?300&nolink|}}
-  - Register an account on [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php|the forums]] by clicking "Log in or Sign up" on the upper right corner of the page.
+===== Joining Roleplays =====
-    - You're invited to introduce yourself in the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-member-resources.159/|Introductions Forum]].
+We recommend joining Open Roleplaying threads the day you join. You're here to RP, right? You don't need any prior approvals to join Open RPs. That's what makes them open. You can find them in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/open-roleplaying.194/|Open Roleplaying forum]]. You can also make your own thread. We suggest posting an interest check in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/ooc-plot-planning.28/|OOC and Plot Planning forum]] to find partners prior to starting it. There's also a #looking4rp channel on our Discord server to arrange RPs.
-  - [[http://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=start&do=register|Register an account for the wiki]]
-    - You'll need a wiki account to create and edit wiki articles (such as if you want to make a page for your character).
-    - No wiki knowledge is required to create a page for a 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. (Related articles: [[faq:How do I add a page?]], [[faq:How do I move a page?]])
-:!: If you have trouble registering, contact the admin! See the **Questions and Assistance** section below.
+Star Army has an excellent guide to roleplaying here: [[guide:Roleplaying]].
-==== Creating Characters ====
+There's some long-term RPs we call plots, and they're listed here: [[:plots|plots]]. When plots are seeking players they post what they're looking for here: [[guide:characters_wanted|]]. You can [[guide:creating_a_character|creating a character]] for your favorite plot or for general use.
-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.
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/open-roleplaying.194/|Open Roleplaying]] threads are a great place to start.
+==== Current Open RPs ====
-  * Got an idea for a roleplay thread? Start an interest check thread in the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/ooc-threads-interest-checks-rp-signups.28/|OOC and Plot Planning]] forum.
+These are the latest topics in the Open RP forum (with the time of the latest post in parentheses):
-  * Find other players to RP with in the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-member-resources.159/|Introductions and New Players]] forum.
-Star Army is a community, so get the most out of this site by being proactive; get (and stay) involved. Make friends of your fellow roleplayers by showing them you're fun to write with! It doesn't matter how long you've been a site member: what matters is what you're doing.
+{{rss>https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/open-roleplaying.194/-/index.rss date}}
-==== Questions and Assistance ====
-Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone to mentor you through it, and we're happy to do that! If we haven't volunteered yet, just ask! You've got questions: there are many ways to get answers or help:
-  * Post on the forums (Ask questions in the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-players-seeking-rp.159/|Introduction forum]] or [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/roleplaying-setting-discussion-questions.2/|Setting Discussion]]).
+===== Adding to The Setting =====
-  * Talk to people in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?chat/|chat room]]
+In addition to adding to the Star Army Universe with roleplaying, you can also submit pages to become a permanent part of Star Army's lore and [[guide:canon|canon]].
-  * You can also contact [[user:Wes]], the admin: [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?conversations/add&to=Wes|Start a Conversation with Wes]]
-    * if you can't log in, email stararmy@gmail.com or text to 1-209-782-7276
+  * [[guide:creator_mentor_program]]
-==== Roleplaying Jargon ====
+  * [[guide:submission_rules]]
-The following are some common terms in the Star Army Roleplay Community.
+===== Play With Privacy =====
+You do not have to provide a real name to participate (See [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/important-privacy-note-real-name-field-on-the-wiki.66515/|Important Privacy Note - "Real Name" Field on the Wiki]]). You do not have to provide your gender or location. We take your privacy seriously and will protect it to the best of our ability. For full privacy details, see [[guide:privacy]].
+===== Your Checklist =====
+Here's what we recommend:
+  - Read the [[guide:rules]]
+  - Register an account on the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/|forum]] (look for "Register" near the top right)
+  - Register a wiki account [[https://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=start&do=register|link]] (this is separate from your forum account)
+    * Note: You don't have to provide your name((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/important-privacy-note-real-name-field-on-the-wiki.66515/))
+  - Post an introduction in [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-players.159/|Introductions and New Players]]
+  - Join the [[https://discord.gg/RunXe4p|Discord server]] and say hello. Usually there's someone available to mentor you through character creation.
+  - Make your first character: See [[guide:creating_a_character|Creating A Character]] (Feel free to ask questions on Discord as you do it)
+  - Join any Open RP thread
+===== Questions and Assistance =====
+Getting into Star Army is easiest when you ask someone to mentor you through it, and we're happy to do that! If we haven't volunteered yet, just ask! You've got questions: there are many ways to get answers or help:
-  * [[Damage Rating]] ([[:DR]]): A guideline for how much damage weapons do.
+  * Post on the forums (Ask questions in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/introductions-new-players.159/|Introduction forum]] or [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/setting-discussion.2/|Setting Discussion]]).
-  * [[gamemaster]] (GM): A plot's storyteller/referee
+  * Talk to people in the [[https://discord.gg/RunXe4p|Discord chat]]
-  * [[:In Character]] (IC): Content that is in the story world.
+  * You can also contact [[members:wes]], the admin: [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?conversations/add&to=Wes|Start a Conversation with Wes]]
-  * Joint Post (JP): A chat role-play session between multiple players, later posted on the forums.
+  * If you can't log in or register, email wes@stararmy.com
-  * [[guide:characters|Non-Player Characters]] (NPC): Characters whose actions are not written role-players, but rather by the [[gamemaster]] (GM).
-  * Open Roleplay: Roleplaying threads that anyone may join.
-  * [[:Out Of Character]] (OOC): Content that is not part of the story world (real life).
-  * [[guide:characters|Player Characters]] (PCs): Characters whose actions and dialogue is written by a role-player.
-  * [[:Role-Players]]
-  * [[:SARP]]: Star Army Roleplay ([[:SARPcake]], [[:SARPtalk]], [[:SARPiverse]])
-  * Single Post (SP): A role-play post by a single player, posted directly on the forum.
-=== Related Pages ===
+Star Army uses advanced anti-spam methods that may occasionally flag a legitimate user for further review based on IP address, Email, username, or other characteristics.
-  * [[computing:glossary | Computing]]: A glossary of specific computing & digital warfare terminology
-  * [[iromakuanhe:language#popular_expressions|Iroma Terminology]]
-  * [[stararmy:glossary]]
-  * [[firearms_terminology]]
-  * [[:freespacers:terminology]]
-  * [[guide:dictionary]]
-  * [[guide:vehicle_roles]]

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