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PLOT ENGAGEMENT (ARCHIVED)
What is Plot Engagement and how does it work within Meadowlark? This is the page where players can come discuss with us how to facilitate plots within the setting. However, there will be occasions where a plot doesn't work within Meadowlark's world, and we'll suggest alternative routes. For small worldbuilding or gameplay details, please direct your question to the FAQ. If you're ever not sure if you're at the right page, don't worry—we'll help you get it sorted out. We know we have a load of info!
WHEN WILL YOU HEAR BACK?
◉ All Plot Engagement answers go out on Sunday, except during events.
◉ The deadline to submit a question and ensure you'll hear back from us on Sunday is 11:59 PM UTC on Saturday.
PLOT ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES
◉ Player plots! If you'd like your character to become a mafia boss, this is your place to start. Typically, this involves anything that could impact the setting or other player characters.
◉ Character career advancement that gives the character additional power or status within the setting.
◉ Metaplot exploration and information! We plan all events to give characters something to explore after the event ends. This is the place to do it!
SUBMISSION TIPS
◉ Specify what your character is looking for when they're investigating. What questions are they asking and what angle are they trying to explore?
◉ If you have a specific goal in mind but don't know how to reach it, please let us know.
◉ If you link a thread to us, please summarize it! That helps us process the plot in question.
◉ Don't worry about not knowing the setting like the back of your hand before you submit the plot—that's up to us! We're here to help you with any adjustments to get you on the right track.
NOTES & THINGS THAT YOU CAN HANDWAVE
◉ Characters always start out in entry level positions. Characters can update their skill sets to the 2512 standard through paid apprenticeships or internships.
◈ If a character is advancing within a major corporation (as noted on the Setting or Locations page) or one of its subsidiaries, we will need to approve this advancement.
◈ If a character becomes a supervisor at a local bar or other small business, we do not need to approve this advancement.
◉ Joining the police force within a city requires three months of IC training (six months OOC).
◉ We'll approve whether someone has social media fame, but we will not be providing social media follower counts. Once you have a plot for how to use those followers, that's where we step in!
◉ All Morningstar business goes on our Morningstar page. Please feel free to discuss specific plots here (including joining), and go there for signups and anything else.
◉ Characters getting jobs, finding apartments, participating in the fighting rings, getting married, making workplace friends, the creation of minor NPCs, etc. do not need to be run by us. Please let us know if these expand into player plots or other plot bits!
QUICK LINKS
◉ FAQ: For small worldbuilding or gameplay details.
◉ Setting: Our setting page! We'll update as needed.
◉ Jobs: A reference for who's working where!
◉ Locations: Both major and minor locations within New Amsterdam, as well as outlines for other megacities.
◉ Mod Contact: For wider game concerns.
◉ The Story So Far: Gamewide plot events up to current (your CTRL+F best friend!).
◉ NPC page: Includes NPC blurbs and inboxes.
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Chances are that the government is probably already on top of dealing with the plumbing issues since it would have impacted so many people, but Rey and her robotics team might be able to contribute by offering to repair drones that are already being used in the clean-up effort. This could earn her some government connections and good will, although chances are that Riverstone would be expecting any work contributed to be pro bono, AKA their workers volunteering out of the goodness of their hearts.
Again, this might at least put Rey into someone's good graces within Riverstone and the government, if she's willing to put in that extra work. If she can convince coworkers to contribute too, even better! Otherwise, we also suggest that Rey look into preventative action with the drones or trying to find the "root" - haha - of the problem, since this plant issue won't go away with just patchwork in place.
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I'll do what I can with brainstorming about the root of the issue. 🤔
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rey tried to get some help for daisy in trouble-shooting a way to make the pipes more resistant to being bored through, but it's outside the purview of daisy's power. so instead, she'll be using her upgraded and recently discovered chlorokinesis to try and encourage the roots to grow around the pipes where she can instead of through the pipes.
obviously this is a big project since her chlorokinesis tires her out a lot and there are lots of trees and lots of city! she'll be setting about it with a goal on long term rather than exhausting herself in the immediate. for the record: she'll try to be discreet (thick clothes to hide the glow) but it's entirely possible she could get spotted glowing around the city doing it, particularly because of the fatigue component.
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As far as the success, we'll cover that on November's calendar. Keep an eye out for it!
As for the rest, her fatigue will eventually reveal what she's doing to her fellow Riverstone colleagues. However, they won't respond negatively. On the contrary, Rey will be given a raise and support in trying to hide her powers, as well as assistance in helping her overcome any long periods of fatigue so she can keep working. Overall, everyone will be very supportive.
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bless you