Suggestions, Concerns, Questions

[explorezero]

Have a suggestion for an event or the game at large? Need to run a player plot by the mods, or want your character's actions to be approved? Comment below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

In case you wish to send the application via email, or have a question or concern you do not wish to say on the post, there are two ways you may contact us.

We have an email at: explorationzero[at]gmail.com. There is usually at least one mod within the AIM group chat of explorationzero. There is also the mod plurk, ezmod if you would like to leave a message.

If these do not suit your needs, then you may private message the mod journal or leave a comment anonymously here. Anonymous comments will be screened for privacy.

Comments

Creating an app

[miss_magdalene]

I actually have several questions, so I hope I'm not being a bother with this.


1. I've read over the Rules & FAQs and gone over both sets of applications quite thoroughly, but I'm still somewhat confused regarding original characters.

To use an OC here, should the character be COMPLETELY original, or is s/he meant to be a fan character (that is, an original character made for a fandom)? Re-reading the Rules & FAQ, I see that fandom OCs are not allowed. I'm assuming, then, that that means OCs are meant to be completely original?


2. I've been sort of glancing over the site, but I'm still not entirely sure that I understand how this works. My understanding is that the mods post a situation, the various players respond via comment to that situation, characters can interact with one another, and it all takes place within the House. If that's wrong in any way, please correct me. This site is infinitely more complicated than my previous experience with forum role-playing.


3. Could someone please explain the functions of the phones? How do they work?


4. Almost forgot; under "Triggers" listed for the character. Are those meant to be specific to that character, or to the user? Ie, if the user is bothered by spiders, but the character is not; or if the character is bothered by spiders, but the user is not.

I think that's everything, and thank you again for reading this.

Apologizes for not returning the message sooner!

[explorezero]

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, we would like for OCs to be at this time completely original. However, if you would like to talk to us about it-if you have for example a character that has been created and has its own backstory in the World of Warcraft setting or something similar, we're happy to talk it out!

2. Dreamwidth can be complicated, and depending on the game...it can be more so. With Exploration Zero, the situation changes slowly in comparison to real time. The mods post events that characters may get into and explore. The House is the first step, but things may change with time.

3. The phones are not designed to be like a cell phone in that it's strapped to the wrist. It appears to be made of steel, and is shaped in a C; within the empty area it has laser lights that tell the time. However, in pressing a button to the left, or pulling out a slot, characters can access the video and voice function. Pressing another button on the right will flip upon a small screen and a set of keys-the text function.

4. Triggers are meant to apply to the character; however if you wish to have a separate paragraph, that's fine with us!

Re: Apologizes for not returning the message sooner!

[miss_magdalene]

Thank you so much for the info, that helps a lot. I was trying to read the article on the phones but I just ended up staring at it and going "duhhhhhhhh".

Anyway, that's great; I'll finish up my app then. Thanks again!

[explorezero]

You're welcome!