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 ====== Downtime, Emails and Turnsheets ====== ====== Downtime, Emails and Turnsheets ======
  
-Between each session of //Emporium//, players can communicate via email and take actions as conveyed to the GM team through turnsheets. The amount of IC time that passes in downtime is not strictly defined. Time operates strangely in Emporium and different entities often measure time differently. So instead, time is marked by events, and the time between sessions is loosely defined as "Just enough time to plan and implement that one thing you really need to do."+Between each session of //Emporium//, players can communicate via email and take actions as conveyed to the GM team through turnsheets. The amount of IC time that passes in downtime is not strictly defined. Time operates strangely in Emporium and different entities often measure time differently. So instead, time is marked by events, and the time between sessions is loosely defined as "just enough time to plan and implement that one thing you really need to do." See [[#major_actions|Major Actions]] below for examples on the general scope of actions.
  
 ===== In-Character Emails ===== ===== In-Character Emails =====
  
-As with previous Society Games, we have set up an email system which allows players to communicate with each other and with GMs after a session ends; in character, these emails may represent face-to-face communication, written communication of some form, or communication via the Collective Consciousness. This means that each character has their own email address which is based on their name - the complete list of in-character email addresses can be found on the [[Characters]] page. We ask that all email exchanges be wrapped up by the turnsheet deadline (__23:59 on Thursday__), partly so that no one's turnsheet plans end up changing at the last minute, and partly so that everyone can get a break from their inbox for the rest of the week!+As with previous Society Games, we have set up an email system which allows players to communicate with each other and with GMs after a session ends; in character, these emails may represent face-to-face communication, written communication of some form, or communication via the in-store [[emporium#movement_and_communication_in-store|psychic network]]. This means that each character has their own email address which is based on their name - the complete list of in-character email addresses can be found on the [[Characters]] page. We ask that all email exchanges be wrapped up an hour before the turnsheet deadline (i.e. by **23:00 on Thursday**), partly so that no one's turnsheet plans end up changing at the last minute, and partly so that everyone can get a break from their inbox for the rest of the week!
  
 GMs are copied into all IC emails so as to keep track of plans and developing themes within the game, though these are no substitute for turnsheets and GMs are liable to miss things only contained in emails. Importantly, in the event that your turnsheet does not contain enough information about your downtime plans, the GMs will not have time to search through their inboxes for additional information, and this may lead to a rather disappointing turnsheet response. GMs are copied into all IC emails so as to keep track of plans and developing themes within the game, though these are no substitute for turnsheets and GMs are liable to miss things only contained in emails. Importantly, in the event that your turnsheet does not contain enough information about your downtime plans, the GMs will not have time to search through their inboxes for additional information, and this may lead to a rather disappointing turnsheet response.
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 If you're having trouble receiving emails from GMs or players before or during the game, try checking your Junk or Spam inbox - if game emails tend to be filtered out, you may want to whitelist the 'emporium.oxfordrpg.com' domain. If you're having trouble receiving emails from GMs or players before or during the game, try checking your Junk or Spam inbox - if game emails tend to be filtered out, you may want to whitelist the 'emporium.oxfordrpg.com' domain.
  
-Finally, please note that your OC email will never be displayed to other players when you email them, as any emails sent by you will appear to come from your in-character email address. However, other metadata contained in the email may be visible, such as whatever name you've set for your email. Further information can be found in the [[Privacy Policy]].+Finally, please note that your OC email address will never be displayed to other players when you email them, as any emails sent by you will appear to come from your in-character email address. However, other metadata contained in the email may be visible, such as whatever name you've set for your email. Further information can be found in the [[Privacy Policy]].
  
 ===== Turnsheets ===== ===== Turnsheets =====
  
-A turnsheet details what you would like to do in downtime after session and after IC emails have taken place. In //Emporium//, we are giving players __one Major Action__ per turn, which should include the main goal of your character during downtime. The GMs will then respond before the following Uptime with information about how your character's choices turn out. Your turnsheet may also include __any number of Minor Actions__, which are significantly more limited in scope than the Major Action and will usually only receive a one-line response from the GMs.+A turnsheet details what you would like to do in downtime after session and after IC emails have taken place. In //Emporium//, we are giving players **one Major Action** per turn, which should include the main goal of your character during downtime. The GMs will then respond before the following Uptime with information about how your character's choices turn out. Your turnsheet may also include a number of **Minor Actions**, which are significantly more limited in scope than the Major Action and will usually only receive a one-line response from the GMs.
  
 ==== Multimedia Turnsheets ==== ==== Multimedia Turnsheets ====
  
-Players who take the Multimedia Playstyle Quirk will be able to receive non-written turnsheets. These may take the form of art, audio recordings, videos, choose-your-own-adventure style interactions, a call with a GM, and more. If you are based in the UK and have provided us with an address, we may also send you a physical item created by a GM in the mail. Players who have taken the Multimedia Playstyle Quirk may not choose whether an individual turnsheet is responded to in written or non-written form, but we aim to ensure that everyone receives a fair spread of turnsheet styles, and you can of course let us know if you are temporarily unavailable at the address you have provided. +Players who take the [[quirks#multimedia|Multimedia Playstyle Quirk]] will be able to receive non-written turnsheets. These may take the form of art, audio recordings, videos, choose-your-own-adventure style interactions, a call with a GM, and more. If you are based in the UK and have provided us with an address, we may also send you a physical item created by a GM in the mail. Players who have taken the Multimedia Playstyle Quirk may not choose whether an individual turnsheet is responded to in written or non-written form, but we aim to ensure that everyone receives a fair spread of turnsheet styles, and you can of course let us know if you are temporarily unavailable at the address you have provided. 
  
 As //Emporium// is strongly multimedia, [[character_creation|character creation]] includes a field to raise any accessibility requirements you would like us to be mindful of. Please have a look at our [[accessibility|accessibility]] page if you have any concerns regarding the accessibility of multimedia turnsheets, and feel free to [[gm@emporium.oxfordrpg.com|email the GM team]] if we have missed something out or your question remains unanswered. As //Emporium// is strongly multimedia, [[character_creation|character creation]] includes a field to raise any accessibility requirements you would like us to be mindful of. Please have a look at our [[accessibility|accessibility]] page if you have any concerns regarding the accessibility of multimedia turnsheets, and feel free to [[gm@emporium.oxfordrpg.com|email the GM team]] if we have missed something out or your question remains unanswered.
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 Once your character has been approved by the GMs, we will send you a link to your private user page - this can also be found by clicking the human-shaped icon at the very top right of the Wiki. At the bottom of your user page should be a series of red links, named 'Turnsheet #'. These link to pages that don't exist yet, so when you are ready to begin writing up your actions, click on the link for that week and then click the 'pencil sign' icon on the right-hand toolbar to get started. Hovering over it will bring up the 'Create this page' dialogue. Once your character has been approved by the GMs, we will send you a link to your private user page - this can also be found by clicking the human-shaped icon at the very top right of the Wiki. At the bottom of your user page should be a series of red links, named 'Turnsheet #'. These link to pages that don't exist yet, so when you are ready to begin writing up your actions, click on the link for that week and then click the 'pencil sign' icon on the right-hand toolbar to get started. Hovering over it will bring up the 'Create this page' dialogue.
  
-Once created, the Turnsheet page will have a handy template to save you time and to allow your GM easy reading. You don’t have to stick to it 100%, but similar layouts allows us to quickly and easily see what you are attempting to do with your time. (__Please__ don't delete <nowiki>{{tag>turnsheetX}}</nowiki> at the bottom of the page or we won't be notified when you've submitted it!) +Once created, the Turnsheet page will have a handy template to save you time and to allow your GM easy reading. You don’t have to stick to it 100%, but similar layouts allow us to quickly and easily see what you are attempting to do with your time. (**Please** don't delete <nowiki>{{tag>turnsheetX}}</nowiki> at the bottom of the page or we won't be notified when you've submitted it!) 
  
 While we very much enjoy reading your writings, it's usually best to keep your turnsheets concise so we can clearly see the focus of your action; a single sentence with no detail obviously isn't very helpful, but neither is a very long plan that aims to do too much in one go! While we very much enjoy reading your writings, it's usually best to keep your turnsheets concise so we can clearly see the focus of your action; a single sentence with no detail obviously isn't very helpful, but neither is a very long plan that aims to do too much in one go!
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 When you're happy with your turnsheet, click the save button in the bottom left and you'll have a turnsheet that both you and all the GMs can see. It’s worthwhile doing a quick preview before saving, to check that everything reads how you want it to, but don’t forget to then save. When you're happy with your turnsheet, click the save button in the bottom left and you'll have a turnsheet that both you and all the GMs can see. It’s worthwhile doing a quick preview before saving, to check that everything reads how you want it to, but don’t forget to then save.
  
-You can continue to edit your turnsheet until the deadline (__23:59 on Thursday__) as nothing will be taken as final by the GMs until that point.+You can continue to edit your turnsheet until the deadline (**23:59 on Thursday**) as nothing will be taken as final by the GMs until that point.
  
 ==== Major Actions ==== ==== Major Actions ====
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   * Tracking down a creature you noticed skulking between the shelves during uptime.   * Tracking down a creature you noticed skulking between the shelves during uptime.
   * Breaking into the Administration Offices to steal an employee file.   * Breaking into the Administration Offices to steal an employee file.
-  * Investigating other characters or participating in [[pve_and_pvp#pvp|PvP]].+  * Investigating other characters or participating in [[conflict_resolution|PvP]].
  
-One of the GMs will respond to this Major Action with a write-up, or a multimedia response if you have chosen the relevant Playstyle Quirk. Major Actions may affect the setting, or another player's experience of downtime, and events that occur as a result of them may feature in other players' turnsheets or in the [[gm:news|Store Bulletin]].+One of the GMs will respond to this Major Action with a write-up, or a multimedia response if you have chosen the relevant Playstyle Quirk. Major Actions may affect the setting, or another player's experience of downtime, and events that occur as a result of them may feature in other players' turnsheets or in the [[news|Store Bulletin]].
  
 Your actions should include an overarching goal of what you want to achieve (your motivation), a plan of how you intend to achieve it, and a note of what [[Attributes]] and [[Quirks]] you think might be useful to or affect the action. Be sure to note other PCs or NPCs who are involved in your action in the relevant section of the template too! Your actions should include an overarching goal of what you want to achieve (your motivation), a plan of how you intend to achieve it, and a note of what [[Attributes]] and [[Quirks]] you think might be useful to or affect the action. Be sure to note other PCs or NPCs who are involved in your action in the relevant section of the template too!
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 If your Minor Action is to accompany other players on their Major Actions (e.g. “I join the [[warehouses|Warehouses]] exploration team”), you will not be very useful to the action (i.e. your Skills will not be taken into consideration), and will not get any personal benefit from the action. If the action would require significant time or effort just to tag along, the GMs may say your character is too busy to attend. If your Minor Action is to accompany other players on their Major Actions (e.g. “I join the [[warehouses|Warehouses]] exploration team”), you will not be very useful to the action (i.e. your Skills will not be taken into consideration), and will not get any personal benefit from the action. If the action would require significant time or effort just to tag along, the GMs may say your character is too busy to attend.
  
-If you are giving something to another player please note this in your Minor Actions, even if the exchange occurred as part of your Major Action. It can be helpful to list any items you are expecting to receive, but if you put it in your turnsheet and the sender does not turnsheet to give the item to you, the response will likely be along the lines of "You wait patiently, but it doesn't turn up".+**If you are giving something to another player** please note this in your Minor Actions, even if the exchange occurred as part of your Major Action or during session. This will help us keep track of things, especially [[howtobuy#soulcoin|SoulCoin]], for example. It can be helpful to list any items you are expecting to receive, but if you put it in your turnsheet and the sender does not turnsheet to give the item to you, the response will likely be along the lines of "You wait patiently, but it doesn't turn up".
  
 ==== Employee Report ==== ==== Employee Report ====
  
 The Employee Report section in minor actions is specifically for employee characters only, and can be ignored or removed by players not playing employees. This section consists of: The Employee Report section in minor actions is specifically for employee characters only, and can be ignored or removed by players not playing employees. This section consists of:
-  * 100 words or less to describe IC what your character was doing in session that's relevant to their shift or work that trumps that (e.g. helping a customer). This can be as much of a flattering retelling or outright lie as you like. Emporium management will read this +  * 100 words or fewer to describe IC what your character did in uptime, and how it was relevant to their shift or any work that trumps that (e.g. helping a customer). This can be as much of a flattering retelling or outright lie as you like. Emporium management will read this. 
-  * 100 words or less to honestly describe OC what your character was actually up to in session. This is to help the GMs keep track of what did or didn't happen+  * 100 words or fewer to honestly describe OC what your character was actually up to in session. This is to help the GMs keep track of what did or didn't happen
  
 ==== Advancement ==== ==== Advancement ====
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 ==== Deadline ==== ==== Deadline ====
  
-The deadline for turnsheets is __23:59 on the Thursday after session__. This is a strict deadline as the GM team need time to read through and prepare in advance for our meeting on Friday evening. This is also to benefit you as it’s really not fair to be kept up waiting for that crucial plan-defining email until 3 in the morning. We do know life gets in the way sometimes and late turnsheets do happen, but you must [[gm@emporium.oxfordrpg.com|request an extension]] if you are expecting to hand in your turnsheet late so we can accommodate it into our plans - we may become grumpy should it become a regular occurrence or if you fail to let us know!+The deadline for turnsheets is **23:59 BST on the Thursday after session**. This is a strict deadline as the GM team need time to read through and prepare in advance for our meeting on Friday evening. This is also to benefit you as it’s really not fair to be kept up waiting for that crucial plan-defining email until 3 in the morning. We do know life gets in the way sometimes and late turnsheets do happen, but you must [[gm@emporium.oxfordrpg.com|request an extension]] if you are expecting to hand in your turnsheet late so we can accommodate it into our plans - we may become grumpy should it become a regular occurrence or if you fail to let us know!
  
 ==== Response ==== ==== Response ====
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 We will aim to get a response to your turnsheet to you on Monday before each session. These responses will be added to the end of your submitted turnsheet on the Wiki. Your GM will email you when they have completed your turnsheet response, but it's worth checking your turnsheet to be sure.  If you have any questions about your turnsheet response, please contact your GM before the start of the session and we'll try to clear everything up. We will aim to get a response to your turnsheet to you on Monday before each session. These responses will be added to the end of your submitted turnsheet on the Wiki. Your GM will email you when they have completed your turnsheet response, but it's worth checking your turnsheet to be sure.  If you have any questions about your turnsheet response, please contact your GM before the start of the session and we'll try to clear everything up.
  
-We will let anyone who has been sent a physical item know that this is the case once we release written turnsheet responses. If you receive something in the mail before this time, please keep it a secret from other players until written turnsheet responses have been published to avoid any spoilers! __If you are expecting a physical turnsheet by mail but have not received anything, please try to let a GM know at least 24 hours before the start of session so that we can send you a description of the item you should have received!__+We will let anyone who has been sent a physical item know that this is the case once we release written turnsheet responses. If you receive something in the mail before this time, please keep it a secret from other players until written turnsheet responses have been published to avoid any spoilers! **If you are expecting a physical turnsheet by mail but have not received anything, please try to let a GM know at least 24 hours before the start of session so that we can send you a description of the item you should have received!**
  
 ==== Sample Turnsheet ==== ==== Sample Turnsheet ====
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