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NOTE: This style guide was taken from the Garuda and adapted accordingly | <!--NOTE: This style guide was taken from the Garuda and adapted accordingly--> | ||
Simming is a form of writing that if done correctly allows weaving of stories that are both fun to read and write. Here is where you will find a style guide that teaches consistent and easy to use formatting. | Simming is a form of writing that if done correctly allows weaving of stories that are both fun to read and write. Here is where you will find a style guide that teaches consistent and easy to use formatting. | ||
==Formatting Your Sims== | ==Formatting Your Sims== | ||
* An example of good form: [http://sims.starbase118.net/posts/ | * An example of good form: [http://sims.starbase118.net/posts/1885239?sid=54f9076243b34&p=8] | ||
* The sim format corresponds with that used in the academy and detailed in Tutorial #1 [http://www.starbase118.net/cadets/training-area/where-do-i-go-from-here/]. | * The sim format corresponds with that used in the academy and detailed in Tutorial #1 [http://www.starbase118.net/cadets/training-area/where-do-i-go-from-here/]. | ||
* Additionally, all sims should be written with good grammar and spelling. A quick run through a spell and grammar checking program can turn a good sim into a great one. | * Additionally, all sims should be written with good grammar and spelling. A quick run through a spell and grammar checking program can turn a good sim into a great one. | ||
===Subject Lines=== | ===Subject Lines=== | ||
Subject lines should only consist of the character's rank, name, | Subject lines should only consist of the character's rank, name, sim title, and appropriate NPC qualifier if it is an NPC. If the character does not have a rank, it can be excluded. Furthermore, if the sim is a joint post (JP), all the characters need to be mentioned. For example: | ||
* Lieutenant Commander Lance Firestarter - The Day the Warp Core Breeched | * Lieutenant Commander Lance Firestarter - The Day the Warp Core Breeched | ||
* Petty Officer Midori Arisu - Thoroughly Lost in Thought | * NPC Petty Officer Midori Arisu - Thoroughly Lost in Thought | ||
* Makayla Riordan - Another Drink? | * PNPC Makayla Riordan - Another Drink? | ||
* JP Lieutenant Commanders Lance Firestarter and Nemitor Atimen - Double Trouble | |||
* JP NPC Petty Officer Melody and Lieutenant Commander Nemitor Atimen - Security Woes | |||
** Keep in mind that this can also be shortened as such: | |||
*** JP NPC PO Melody & Lt Cmdr Atimen - Security Woes | |||
====NPC Qualifiers==== | |||
* PNPC, NPC, MSNPC Character Qualifiers | |||
** This tags denote if a character being simmed is a non-player character, personal non-player character, or mission specific personal non-player character. The crew roster has an active listing of PCs and NPCs. | |||
** Please be sure to include this in the subject line to assist history team on their updates. | |||
===What Not to Include === | ===What Not to Include === | ||
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* Location abbreviations | * Location abbreviations | ||
** The first line of the sim is the location, so placing it in the subject line is not needed. | ** The first line of the sim is the location, so placing it in the subject line is not needed. | ||
===Body of Sims=== | ===Body of Sims=== | ||
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====Character Names==== | ====Character Names==== | ||
* Character names should | * Character names should only have the first letter capitalized. | ||
** Example: | ** Example: Firestarter, or Arisu | ||
====Point of View==== | ====Point of View==== | ||
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<div style="background: LightGrey; border: 1px solid #BD934F; margin: 1em auto; padding: 0 10px; width: 150px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"> | <div style="background: LightGrey; border: 1px solid #BD934F; margin: 1em auto; padding: 0 10px; width: 150px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"> | ||
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Ensign Pon Pon | <span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Ensign Pon Pon</span> | ||
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Science Officer</span> | <span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Science Officer</span> | ||
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<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">"Why so serious?"</span> | <span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">"Why so serious?"</span> | ||
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Ensign Pon Pon | <span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Ensign Pon Pon</span> | ||
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Science Officer</span> | <span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Science Officer</span> | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
====Adding to the Story==== | ====Adding to the Story==== | ||
Creativity in your sims is, of course, encouraged! '''There are no set endings, no definite plot twists, and no command hand pulling the strings; each and every one of your contributions, whether your PC is an ensign or a captain, can change the course of the mission!''' | Creativity in your sims is, of course, encouraged! '''There are no set endings, no definite plot twists, and no command hand pulling the strings; each and every one of your contributions, whether your PC is an ensign or a captain, can change the course of the mission!''' | ||
* No sim is complete without adding at few tags at the end of it to allow for others to respond. Just responding to tags doesn't make for a great sim. Be sure to bring others in on the action! | |||
However, be sure to use some common sense when introducing twists. Does what you're about to add follow logically within the evolving story? As long as that answer is "yes," you should feel free to go ahead and write! The only usual exception to this is when new additions take control of another writer's character out of that writer's hands. For example, you should never injure another character without talking to the character's writer first. | However, be sure to use some common sense when introducing twists. Does what you're about to add follow logically within the evolving story? As long as that answer is "yes," you should feel free to go ahead and write! The only usual exception to this is when new additions take control of another writer's character out of that writer's hands. For example, you should never injure another character without talking to the character's writer first. | ||
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Removing formatting from sims is necessary. Most email clients have the capability to remove formatting. | Removing formatting from sims is necessary. Most email clients have the capability to remove formatting. | ||
* This typically ensures that the font is the same and is the same size. | * This typically ensures that the font is the same and is the same size. | ||
* There is a particularly helpful forum post here that explains how to remove formatting in gmail. [http://forums.starbase118.net/index.php/topic/11171-tip-how-to-fix-your-sim-formatting/#entry335920] | |||
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