RPG Introduction

[Akren Garkos]

Welcome to the thread entitled 'RPG Introduction'. The purpose of this thread is to guide you through some of the more frequently asked questions & give you a rough of idea of the things to except on this board.

Please read through the following posts in this thread, as they will help you when you decide to post on the board; & can be used as a reference tool if you should ever need any guidence along the way. We also offer a F.A.Q. / Help board for the posting & asking of questions (located in the OOC section) related to the RPG.

All in all, this thread is designed to help get you on your feet & prepare you as best as possible for what hopefully will be a pleasant & fun-filled role-playing experience here @ STARGATE : The RPG.

Happy role-playing!

Regards;

-- Akren Garkos
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[Akren Garkos]

An RPG - which is an abbreviation of the words role playing game - is kind of like a stage play, or script-writing; in that two or more people gather together in group to 'play out' scenrio's in a fantasy, or make-believe setting, which each person in turn taking on the 'role', or personae of one or more characters exploring that setting.

Usually one person is in charge of the action & all the 'nitty-gritty' details which make up the setting (often called the 'Dungeon Master (DM)'[/i], 'Director', 'Game Master (GM)'[/i], etc); with the other participants ('Players'[/i]) taking on the role of the characters in the RPG. The person running the campaign (DM/GM/Director/RPG Sys Op, etc[/i]) also plays the role of other characters which may interact with the other player's characters'; often called non-Player Characters (NPC's)[/i], which may help, harm, or hinder the players' character's as they make their way through the setting (story) the person in charge (DM/GM, etc]) has laid out for their characters.

In many ways, it is like drama, plays, & stage acting; where one person directs & other participate as characters in the story they are all mutually telling as whole - each brings something fun, interesting & unique to the experience; & if done properly & with some forethought, can become a memorable, entertaining & highly enjoyable experience for all in involved (sadly, at times, the reverse is also true. . . ).

By far the most popular & well-known example of RPG we can think of is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) & it's many associated cast-offs, created by Gary Gayux in the mind-to-late 1980's; which continues to enjoy phenominal success well into the current day. Just as D&D is set in a mideival setting, with a central theme revolving around ancient archtypes - such as Warriors (Fighters), Druids, Magic-users, Theives & the like - with dragons, gold, dungeons & much, much more; so too, does STARGATE : The RPG revolve around a sci-fi setting set in the STARGATE universe.

It is very important to remember that, just like D&D; STARGATE SG-1, STARGATE ATLANTIS, STARGATE : The RPG - indeed the entire STARGATE universe - is based purely & solely in fiction & fantasy. Whilst a great undertaking & a fantastic experience it may be, it is not real. Yes, some agencies & factions show on the show exist in real life, or are based on real-life events (such as the U.S. Air Force, the N.I.D., certain theories based in scientific fact which have been extrapolated apon or enhanced to make it fit with the show); but for the most part, STARGATE is a work of fiction, just as RPG's are, in the end, only fun & games. Please remember this when participating in STARGATE : The RPG, or any other RPG; & don't let it - nor anything else on-line - completely take over your life.

Remember, we're here to have fun, make new friends & enjoy ourselves as we imagine what it might be like journeying through the STARGATE universe : so jump in & let's get exploring!

[Akren Garkos]

STARGATE : The RPG is a role-playing game based upon & centred around the phenominally successful science fiction series known as STARGATE SG-1[/i], it's spin-off series STARGATE Atlantis[/i], STARGATE Universe[/i], & other related indicia from the STARGATE franchise.

It uses the game design, rules & mechanics from the official STARGATE SG-1 Role-Playing Game & the Spycraft (D20 System) Engine & products of our own imaginations as a creative source from which to base the running & continued development of this particular RPG; drawing it's inspiration from many sources - including (but necessarily limted to) the original STARGATE movie, STARGATE SG-1: The Ark of Truth (DVD Movie), STARGATE SG-1: Continuum (DVD Movie), the T.V. series, comics/books/games, fandom, & the internet - to enhance & add to the overall RPG experience found here at STARGATE : The RPG.

We are graciously hosted on Proboards.com webservers, & this message board is laid out for ease of access & written in as plain as English as we can possibly make it, so as to better facilate & anticipate the needs ,wants & requests of our Members, Visitor s & Guests.

This RPG is mainly text-based (meaning that people post stories - called 'IC posts' - on various parts of our webboard, interacting their fictional STARGATE character(s) with others in order to create, enhance & continue on with any given storyline set out here on the board), using words & the occasional image(s) to enhance the telling of a story we wish to convey in our version of the STARGATE universe.

We use the STARGATE movies, the T.V. series & other official errata as the basis of our larger (or overall) storyline, whilst allowing our Members to use their individual characters to 'fill in the gaps' (as it were); allowing them to weave their own character(s) life stories & interactions with the 'bigger picture' that makes up the official storylines & episodes on T.V. & the big screen. It it these smaller stories, these individual 'untold' tales, which we hope will enhance & add to everyone's experience here; enriching everyone's on-line enjoyment & love of STARGTAE through role-playing & creative expression.