Training Grounds FAQ
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:39 am
Post your questions about this system here.
Q: How do I post a proper thread?
A: Post an OOC post. It should contain the following information:
--Terrain Type
--Weather
--Element
--Monster You Want
--Where Those Monsters Are (Portals, Wandering)
--Who Is In The Thread
--What you want done regarding death (see third post)
Q: Can people come and go from the thread in progress?
A: No. You have to be "signed up" at the start to be in it, and if you leave early, you probably won't gain anything from it.
Q: Will Raine prevent you from dying?
A: Yes, or pull you when you do, whatever you want. Specify it when you post your thread.
Q: How long should one of these run for?
A: I'd prefer no longer than a month, two at the outset, preferably starting within a month or two of the tween-quest stuff. This is so it fits in best to where it would have it's rewards added. Something that stretches too long may invoke penalties to rewards gained, depending on what the circumstances are. Basically, I don't think you should run a constant training thread in parallel with the main quest. Rather, they should be clustered around the in-between time between quests.
Q: What are the grades based on?
A: Almost entirely on IC performance, only marginally based on post quality and such.
Q: Is there some way to alter the time it takes, so a day-long training session doesn't take a full day?
A: Think of it like this: One hour on the outside is roughly equal to four hours on the inside. This way you can do a lot of training without holding up (ic) the quest.
Q: How do I post a proper thread?
A: Post an OOC post. It should contain the following information:
--Terrain Type
--Weather
--Element
--Monster You Want
--Where Those Monsters Are (Portals, Wandering)
--Who Is In The Thread
--What you want done regarding death (see third post)
Q: Can people come and go from the thread in progress?
A: No. You have to be "signed up" at the start to be in it, and if you leave early, you probably won't gain anything from it.
Q: Will Raine prevent you from dying?
A: Yes, or pull you when you do, whatever you want. Specify it when you post your thread.
Q: How long should one of these run for?
A: I'd prefer no longer than a month, two at the outset, preferably starting within a month or two of the tween-quest stuff. This is so it fits in best to where it would have it's rewards added. Something that stretches too long may invoke penalties to rewards gained, depending on what the circumstances are. Basically, I don't think you should run a constant training thread in parallel with the main quest. Rather, they should be clustered around the in-between time between quests.
Q: What are the grades based on?
A: Almost entirely on IC performance, only marginally based on post quality and such.
Q: Is there some way to alter the time it takes, so a day-long training session doesn't take a full day?
A: Think of it like this: One hour on the outside is roughly equal to four hours on the inside. This way you can do a lot of training without holding up (ic) the quest.