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The concept of Out of Character knowledge is nothing new to | The concept of Out-of-Character knowledge is nothing new to roleplaying games; simply put, if it's something your character wouldn't know, you cannot use that information to influence your actions. | ||
==OOC Channel== | ==OOC Channel== | ||
SS13 comes with a pre-built OOC channel, accessed simply by using the command 'OOC "text"'. OOC is for asking simple, non-game mode questions | SS13 comes with a pre-built OOC channel, accessed simply by using the command 'OOC "text"'. OOC is for asking simple, non-game mode questions. What you have to remember is that no in-character information can be stated in OOC. This means no asking questions about what kind of round it is, no getting pissy over dying, or even mentioning that you're dead. | ||
That said, here's an easy guide: | That said, here's an easy guide: | ||
===OOC IS FOR=== | ===OOC IS FOR=== | ||
* Asking (hypothetical) questions. Questions pertaining to whatever it is you're presently doing should be | * Asking (hypothetical) questions. Questions pertaining to whatever it is you're presently doing should be [[adminhelp|adminhelped]]. | ||
* Talking about something completely unrelated to the game. | |||
* Talking about something completely unrelated to the game | |||
* Talking about recent updates, in moderation. | * Talking about recent updates, in moderation. | ||
* Throwing about ideas for the game. | * Throwing about ideas for the game. | ||
Example: | |||
'''"How does the microwave work?"''' This is okay! As long as it's not very specific. | |||
'''"Gotta go to sleep bai"''' Okay. Good night! | |||
===OOC IS NEVER FOR=== | ===OOC IS NEVER FOR=== | ||
* Mentioning '''anything''' related to the ongoing round. | |||
* Mentioning '''anything''' related to the | * Bitching about your [[ghost|death]] and/or mentioning who [[Terminology|killed]] you. | ||
* Bitching about your [[ghost|death]] and/or mentioning who [[Terminology|killed]] you | |||
* Saying '''anything''' that might not be public knowledge out-of-game. | * Saying '''anything''' that might not be public knowledge out-of-game. | ||
Examples: | |||
'''"Oh man the clown is so funny"''' Not okay. While this is totally non-useful information, it does talk about the current round. | |||
'''"I'm the changeling!"''' No. This reveals the round type (changeling) to everyone. | |||
'''"What do I do with a tome?"''' No. This also reveals the round type (cult) to everyone. | |||
'''"Welp there goes my round..."''' No. This might seem harmless and indirect, but it does tell everyone that you've probably been killed. | |||
A good rule of thumb is if someone not playing the round or involved in a scene can still tell what's happening, it's IC in OOC. If you ever have to question whether or not you should say it, '''DON'T FUCKING SAY IT.''' | A good rule of thumb is if someone not playing the round or involved in a scene can still tell what's happening, it's IC in OOC. If you ever have to question whether or not you should say it, '''DON'T FUCKING SAY IT.''' | ||
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==Deadchat== | ==Deadchat== | ||
If you've died and the temptation to vent about it is too great to resist, deadchat (accessed via "say" whilst a ghost) is the place to do it. Ghosts are already privy to everything that is going on in the station and it is already common practice, live players cannot hear your ramblings. Other meta concepts tend to be discussed here. But keep in mind that using knowledge attained as a ghost in-game is a very frowned upon form of meta-gaming. | If you've died and the temptation to vent about it is too great to resist, deadchat (accessed via "say" whilst a ghost) is the place to do it. Ghosts are already privy to everything that is going on in the station and it is already common practice, live players cannot hear your ramblings. Other meta concepts tend to be discussed here. '''But keep in mind that using knowledge attained as a ghost in-game is a very frowned upon form of meta-gaming.''' | ||
[[Category: Meta]] | [[Category: Meta]] | ||