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ParkRanger
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:56 pm


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Whaddya mean that's not a word? NaOtRoPlmo!

National Otter Roleplaying Month! =D

30 days of Oasis roleplaying insanity.


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~ How it works ~

Throughout November, there'll be opportunities to bring your Oasis pets out to play. Have fun! Earn rewards! Lower your cholesterol! ... kay, maybe not that last one. But it'll still be fun!

Once or twice a week (or maybe more!), Lumi will be posting RP prompts or activities in the guild. Everyone is welcome to participate - encouraged to participate, even! The more prompts you reply to, the more points you'll earn. Points can be redeemed at the end of the month for special prizes. Think Chuck E. Cheese. Only without the kids throwing up pizza part.


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~ Questions? I have answers! I bet you'll ask... ~


Q) What kind of special prizes?
A) Well, there'll be a range, from exclusive mini otters, to items for your pets, to familiars, to the graaaand prize!

Q) ... okay, what's the graaaand prize!
A) I'm not sure yet! =D

Q) But Lumi! That's not very encouraging to my creative muse. :<
A) Eesh. Artists. Okay, my plan is to offer a custom otter/predator, breeding, or special potion to the winner, based on what they want. I.e. You'll get to pick. Kay?

Q) How do I win points? How do I win the graaaand prize??
A) You'll get a point just for participating, each time you do it. With each prompt or 'task', there will be certain challenges. Each challenge you complete successfully will earn you additional points. Most points at the end wins the graaaand prize; different 'levels' of prizes will go to different numbers of points on down from there. EVERYONE who replies at least once will win something, though. *pins a green Participant ribbon on a passing mini* =D

Q) Okay, I see what's in it for me. But, do I need a pet to participate?
A) No; I want this to be open to everyone. You can RP as yourself, as a Gaian version of yourself, as a pet from a different shop ... whatever you choose. And you don't need to use the same character each time.



PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:36 pm


~ Questions people have actually asked ~


Q. For independent study points, do solo role-plays count?
A. Yep, they sure do.


Q. Point wise, are prompts worth the same no matter whether it's ficlet/team/group? Barring any additional tasks/challenging within a prompt, I mean.
A. Yes, they are. The reason? I know some people are more shy about responding to big groups, or have different schedules, or what have you. I want to encourage people to RP and write and have fun, in whatever way feels most accessible and comfortable to them.


Q. And again for independent study, as long as it's active in November it counts? Even if it was started ages ago, or only if it's started in November?
A. Ongoing RPs that started before November will count, as long as they still are active in November.

Q. Can more than two or three otters be involved in a teamwork prompt? Can more than two people team up?
A. Yes, you can branch out a little bit if you feel the need/desire. I want these RPs to stay ... cozy, though. The huge group RP for the week should be the only huge group RP.

Q. Can I participate in more than 1 teamwork RP during the week? Do I get more points?
A. Yes, and yes. With the warning that if you start a dozen RPs that end up with only one or two posts, you might get frowned at. But if you can balance multiple RPs during the week, then go for it. And remember, you don't have to 'finish' a teamwork RP before starting another one - they can keep running until the end of the month (or beyond) if you feel so inclined.


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