6,244
edits
Cadet Orientation/Your Character: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Cadet Orientation/Your Character (view source)
Revision as of 18:08, 28 January 2021
, 28 January 2021Adding Soong Society.
(Removing references to Mary Sue and updating the link to the "does my character work" test.) |
(Adding Soong Society.) |
||
| Line 41: | Line 41: | ||
*'''Copyrighted characters''': You are not allowed to play a character that is copyrighted or trademarked by any other entity, including Paramount, CBS, or any of their affiliates. This means no characters that have appeared in any episode, movie, or published work of any genre or fandom. Similarly, you may not play a character that is related to a copyrighted or trademarked character, or one that has an identical name. | *'''Copyrighted characters''': You are not allowed to play a character that is copyrighted or trademarked by any other entity, including Paramount, CBS, or any of their affiliates. This means no characters that have appeared in any episode, movie, or published work of any genre or fandom. Similarly, you may not play a character that is related to a copyrighted or trademarked character, or one that has an identical name. | ||
*'''Names of real life persons''': You are not allowed to play a character named for any living or dead celebrity, or intentionally name your character after someone you know. While we allow players to make their character name the same as their real name, we don't recommend it. Our application has a link to a name generator that can provide you with some inspiration if you need it. | *'''Names of real life persons''': You are not allowed to play a character named for any living or dead celebrity, or intentionally name your character after someone you know. While we allow players to make their character name the same as their real name, we don't recommend it. Our application has a link to a name generator that can provide you with some inspiration if you need it. | ||
* '''Section 31 members''': Section 31 is a tiny, and extremely exclusive organization | * '''Section 31 members''': Section 31 is a tiny, and extremely exclusive organization in the era of Trek we play. | ||
* '''Superhero abilities''': None of the species we allow for the game can fly, burn objects with their eyes, or other such abilities which generally are found in superhero comics. | * '''Superhero abilities''': None of the species we allow for the game can fly, burn objects with their eyes, or other such abilities which generally are found in superhero comics. | ||
* '''Telekinetics''': This is the ability to move objects with your mind. | * '''Telekinetics''': This is the ability to move objects with your mind. | ||
* '''Q characters''': As with telekinetics, Qs, Dowds, and such are simply too powerful for our use. | * '''Q characters''': As with telekinetics, Qs, Dowds, and such are simply too powerful for our use. | ||
* '''Federation enemies''': Distinct enemies of the Federation, such as the Borg or the Breen, are not allowed. | * '''Federation enemies''': Distinct enemies of the Federation, such as the Borg or the Breen, are not allowed. | ||
* '''Pre-warp species''': The Prime Directive of the Federation requires that no one disturb pre-warp species. As such, it's unlikely that an entity from a pre-warp flight species would find its way into StarFleet. | * '''Pre-warp species''': The Prime Directive of the Federation requires that no one disturb pre-warp species. As such, it's unlikely that an entity from a pre-warp flight species would find its way into StarFleet. | ||
| Line 58: | Line 57: | ||
Guilds are small groups of people who share common, In Character interests. Below are the guilds that are currently active within the group. Using the guild resources may help you develop your character and learn more about the species you chose. | Guilds are small groups of people who share common, In Character interests. Below are the guilds that are currently active within the group. Using the guild resources may help you develop your character and learn more about the species you chose. | ||
* [[Lambda Alliance]]: For our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender members, and their characters. | |||
* [[Soong Society]]: For disabled and neurodivergent players – and those that play characters with those qualities. | |||
* [[Readers Guild]]: For those who play Telepathic or Empathic species. | |||
* [[Characters Guild]]: For general information about developing characters. | * [[Characters Guild]]: For general information about developing characters. | ||
* [[ | * [[Species Guild]]: Promoting the development of Star Trek universe species. | ||
{{Heading|Further Reading|#6699cc}} | {{Heading|Further Reading|#6699cc}} | ||