Gameplay
Story runner are Havens version of what might be Game Masters in other
RPGs. They are special characters who operate to help create and run RP for
the players.
They differ to other games in several ways: Firstly they are not staff, and
do not have unlimited powers, they are given several very handy code tools
for doing their job, anybody can become one once they've played the game for
a little while, and their ability to create and run RP is based on a trust
and vote system ensuring no player ever will be in a position where an SR
they don't trust has power over them.
To become an SR simply type storyrunner (name) and that will begin the
process. You do not lose your existing character when you do this, but they
will be automatically logged off once the storyrunner creation begins.
SRs automatically attempt to run the RP in any room they enter after a short
delay, but they can't generally been seen moving around, they always appear
as spirits but their name is visible when looking at them.
SRs can travel around by using the SWalk command, which takes the same
arguments as taxi or travel but is instant and silent, and they can bring
players with them. They can also make areas in a location called mists,
which they can use to make rooms for any where they want, they can access
all their own rooms made in those areas even if made private. If they make
rooms status public other SRs will be able to use them also.
All staff are considered SRs and have all the same powers as they do,
players also are set to automatically trust staff, if you wish to turn this
off typing story off will set you as a character that staff doesn't have
trust over, and will indicate you have no interest in staff run stories.
SRs earn karma from roleplaying and running rooms.
Players can attempt to contact available online SRs with the STalk command.
SRs, either player SRs or immortals are not obligated to SR anything if
they do not wish to, they are free to choose what RP they want to run. If
SRs don't want to run things for you, it might be worth asking why and
working to fix those problems.
Story Runners Explained
Story runner are Havens version of what might be Game Masters in other
RPGs. They are special characters who operate to help create and run RP for
the players.
They differ to other games in several ways: Firstly they are not staff, and
do not have unlimited powers, they are given several very handy code tools
for doing their job, anybody can become one once they've played the game for
a little while, and their ability to create and run RP is based on a trust
and vote system ensuring no player ever will be in a position where an SR
they don't trust has power over them.
To become an SR simply type storyrunner (name) and that will begin the
process. You do not lose your existing character when you do this, but they
will be automatically logged off once the storyrunner creation begins.
SRs automatically attempt to run the RP in any room they enter after a short
delay, but they can't generally been seen moving around, they always appear
as spirits but their name is visible when looking at them.
SRs can travel around by using the SWalk command, which takes the same
arguments as taxi or travel but is instant and silent, and they can bring
players with them. They can also make areas in a location called mists,
which they can use to make rooms for any where they want, they can access
all their own rooms made in those areas even if made private. If they make
rooms status public other SRs will be able to use them also.
All staff are considered SRs and have all the same powers as they do,
players also are set to automatically trust staff, if you wish to turn this
off typing story off will set you as a character that staff doesn't have
trust over, and will indicate you have no interest in staff run stories.
SRs earn karma from roleplaying and running rooms.
Players can attempt to contact available online SRs with the STalk command.
SRs, either player SRs or immortals are not obligated to SR anything if
they do not wish to, they are free to choose what RP they want to run. If
SRs don't want to run things for you, it might be worth asking why and
working to fix those problems.