Getting Started

Connecting

• Connect via browser client
• Connect to jointhesaga.com 1790 using client software

1. SimpleMU: http://simplemu.onlineroleplay.com
2. MUSHClient: http://www.mushclient.com
3. Savitar: http://www.heynow.com/savitar

Creating a Character

First, connect to the MUSH. Then, when you reach the connection screen, type create X Y where X is your character's name and Y is your character's account password. Don't worry: If you decide that the name needs to change later, while in game type @name me=X where X is the new name for the character.

After creating your character, you'll find yourself in the OtherSpace character setup area. This provides your introduction to the game and its systems. Please read the room descriptions and follow the directions provided. Some rooms have objects in them that provide further information. You can type look X where X is the name of the object you're trying to look at in the room.

Early in the process, you'll be informed about the various races that are open for applications. Be advised that it might be more beneficial for a totally new OtherSpace player to consider one of our special offer humans. Every month, we add a new possibility for human characters that are pulled through time-space rifts from Earth and dropped on Comorro Station. Taking this option means you don't need to know all the evolving lore of the game to get started.

Once you've finished the introduction, all you have to do is step onto the grid and you'll find yourself aboard Comorro Station - our central roleplaying hub. It is not necessary to submit a biography to begin playing your character. However, if you do not submit a biography, your character cannot receive Roleplaying Points to spend on improving your +sheet and, if you drop out of RP mode, you cannot return to the grid until the bio is submitted and approved.

Biographies must at least be 250 words long. They are submitted using our +str system (+str/help). NOTE: Approval of a biography means you're eligible to receive the usual outlay of RPP so that you can begin the +sheet development process. However, it is not necessarily absolute approval of the concept. Staffers are human and they make mistakes. So, when someone submits a biography that says their Tupai has ubertelekinetic powers and a staffer approves it without recognizing how wrong that detail might be, it does not mean that the Tupai gets to be ubertelekinetic. Staffers may ask for changes after approval to prevent clashes with established lore or direct conflicts with how the skill system functions.

We try to respond to biography submissions with 48 hours after they are received.

Setting Up Your +Sheet

Most new characters receive 2,000-2,500 Roleplaying Points to spend on skills after approval.

This may not be enough to get all that you think your character ought to have right off the bat, but it should provide a good start. Don't worry: If you're active, you'll have opportunities to earn plenty of RPP down the road.

Type +sinfo for the main menu of the FUDGE-based skill system. Type +skills to see the various categories. Type +skills X where X is the chosen category to see the list of skills under that category. Type +sinfo X where X is the chosen skill to see information about what a skill does, what prerequisites it might have, and how much it will cost to raise it.

If you type +sheet you'll see your basic attribute and skill setup, along with any Gifts, Faults, or Quirks that are native to the race you're playing. Want to spend some RPP improving core attributes? Use the +raise X to Y command, where X is the attribute name and Y is the quality level: Terrible, Poor, Mediocre, Fair, Good, Great, Superb, and Legendary. NOTE: Only one skill can be raised to Legendary and that's with the aid of a staffer. If you raise a character's skill to Superb and have a natural +1 bonus on that skill, it counts effectively as a Legendary.

For purposes of context, Fair is middle-of-the-road competency. In a refereed situation, Mediocre counts as a success. It is possible to get lucky with rolls even if you haven't trained much at all in a skill. Also, you're allowed to purchase Action Cards to give boosts to your skills during refereed scenes.

Want to request other Gifts, Faults, or Quirks? Check out +sinfo list X where X is either Gifts, Faults, or Quirks to get a list of those available. Type +sinfo X where X is the chosen Gift/Fault/Quirk you want to learn more about. Make a request using the +str system, but be advised that not all GFQs are valid for every race or character concept.

Earning Money

Hekayti Credits are the currency of the realm, as it were. You'll need these to purchase gear, pay a crew, buy a home, or build a starship.

If you're an inhabitant aboard Comorro Station and have practical skills that might be of use to others aboard, you may join the Career System Organization. Post an +str indicating the skill that you want your income to be based on. Also, indicate whether you've got a home or a starship. If you qualify, you'll be joined to the CSO. Each week, you can then type +org/paycheck and draw income that's determined by skill level and property ownership.

Money can also be earned through the trade system in HSpace or by crafting goods that are sold to other players or to NPC vendors.

Earning Roleplaying Points

After you receive that initial outlay of points for submitting your biography, you can still earn RP Points over time to flesh out your +sheet.

• Every Friday, the RPPaycheck System cycles, issuing points based on your activity during the week.
• Once a month, we cycle the RP Notables system. Players who +vote for each other earn more points.
• Randomly, we'll distribute confetti RPP when people are online.
• When new characters get approved for the grid, we usually distribute RPP to everyone online at the time.
• When a new article is posted in the +news system, we distribute RPP to everyone online at the time.
• When we receive a contribution toward marketing and server costs, we distribute RPP to everyone online at the time.

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