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Welcome to Aloria, the world in which Massivecraft Roleplay takes place!  
Welcome to MassiveCraft! This is the New Roleplayer’s Guide.  Do not be afraid to ask questions in the [https://www.massivecraft.com/discord-roleplay RP Discord]. Other players or staff members should be able to help clear up any confusion.
This is a guide meant to help new players acclimate themselves to Massivecraft’s Lore and Roleplay scene.  


==The Setting==
==The Setting==
Aloria is a planet occupied by many different races of Alorians and has a setting that could be roughly described as medieval fantasy. The premier global power, the Regalian Empire, is a zealous and militant Empire led by the humanoid Ailor, the most populous and powerful race in known Aloria. Aloria is entranced in a time-period most resembling the dark ages in technology, but the early enlightenment in philosophy and ideals.  
Regalia, or the Holy City, is central to the Regalian Empire. It is a melting pot inhabited by nearly every culture in the world; strong with the success of the last century, but uncertain about the future. Regalia is caught between eras: Knighthood clashes with the advent of firearms, while cramped medieval roads give way to brick high-rises. Everyone comes to Regalia for their own reasons. The most common is chasing opportunity— there’s plenty to do. Some flee wars in their homeland, or the consequences of their actions. A character’s background often motivates them.
Massivecraft Roleplay takes place in the Regalian Holy City; capital of the expansive and imperialistic Regalian Empire. The city is highly militaristic, and discriminates heavily against non-[[Ailor]] races, non-[[Unionist]] religions, and non-[[Imperial]] cultures.  


==Character Creation==
==Getting Started==
For the sake of creating a new character and getting involved in the server’s Roleplay scene, it is recommended that you stick to a simple character design: That of a common [[Ceardian]] [[Ailor]]. The Ailor are the most similar race to humans in real life, and Ceardian culture is very similar to English culture. Later on, you can always create a new one! Picking a setting appropriate name and exploring Regalia is the best way to get an idea for what sort of character you want to play.
* First, join the [https://www.massivecraft.com/discord-roleplay RP Discord].
* Next, make a forum account. You have to have logged on for that, so log onto MassiveCraft at the IP massivecraft.com, and then log back off.
* Then, go to the [https://forums.massivecraft.com/register/ forums] and make an account with the same name as your Minecraft username.
* After, go to the [https://forums.massivecraft.com/forums/character-applications.290/ Character Applications] section and read the [https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/character-applications-template.54735/ template].  
* Hit Post New Thread in the Character Applications section and fill out a copy of the template for your Character.
* That’s all! Get on and roleplay.
* Please use the Ticket Bot in the RP Discord if you have any questions at all or need a skin. We’ll get you sorted.  


In Massivecraft, there are no set “Classes,” though there are various [[Combat]], [[Intellect]], and [[Magic Schools]] (Though Magic requires the special “Trustee” permission that you can worry about later) your character can specialize in with an Approved Character Application. You can look into some of the more intermediate Schools (Listed below) but should stray away from more difficult or complex Schools.
==Roleplay Lexicon==
{| align="center"
A few common, Massive-unique words.
|{{Expand Box
* Aloria: The world we are in.
|name      = Recommended Combat Schools
* Regalia: The Empire we are in.
|alignment = left
* Regals: In-universe currency.
|list      =  
* Metropolitan: The town guard.
*[[School of Tenpenny]]
* Mundane: Someone without magic powers.
*[[School of Mariposa]]
* Occult: Someone with magic powers.
*[[School of Bloodcast]]
*[[School of Turall]]
*[[School of Feer-Drakken]]
}}
|{{Expand Box
|name      = Recommended Intellect Schools
|alignment = left
|list      =
*[[School of Medicine]]
*[[School of Husbandry]]
*[[School of Horticulture]]
*[[School of Music]]
*[[School of Culinary Arts]]
}}
|}


==Character Sheets==
==The Chat System==
When Roleplaying on Massivecraft, one of the first things you should do is to create a Character Sheet. This is a painless process through which our Lore Team verifies that your character is compliant and balanced within the scope of our universe. Not only does this ensure you are in sync with the rest of the players, but it helps you establish a name for yourself and gives you the ability to join organizations that vet players via Character Sheets. In order to have your Roleplay character approved by the Lore Staff, you must fill out the template located [https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/character-applications-template.54735/ here] and post it in the [https://forums.massivecraft.com/forums/character-applications.290/ Character Applications] section of the forums.  
* Run /rpmode to leave non-roleplay channels. You are now in Local Chat.
*While creating a Character Application is recommended, Massivecraft is not cordoned off by a whitelist. '''You may Roleplay in Regalia as much as you like without a Character Sheet'''. However, some features will be inaccessible by you until you create one. 
* Run /nick use CHARACTERNAME. Your dialogue will now show up with your character’s name.
==Getting into Roleplay==
** Typing and entering '''Hello.''' will print '''~CHARACTERNAME says: "Hello."'''
The Roleplay hub of Massivecraft is the city of Regalia! To reach Regalia, type “/tp Regalia”. From there, you walk straight until you reach the Golden Willow Tavern. The Tavern is the central meeting-ground for those seeking Roleplay. It is here that you can meet new people, form stalwart friendships, and make despised enemies. At the tavern, walk around and try interacting with other individuals. Some characters may be more receptive to your’s than others! Keep talking to others and keep in mind these few tips:
** Typing and entering '''jumped.+''' will print '''~CHARACTERNAME jumped.'''
*Use “/nick use Character Name” to set your character’s name!  For example... /nick use Laura Ford
** Typing and entering '''jumped. "Woah!"+''' will print '''~CHARACTERNAME jumped. "Woah!"'''
*Type “l:” to switch to local chat. For example... l: My name is Laura, what's yours?
** Typing and entering '''Hello.$''' will print '''~CHARACTERNAME mutters: "Hello."''' This has a shorter range than normal.
*Type “+” after speaking in local chat to perform an emote. For example... Reaches for a glass of ale+
** Typing and entering '''Hello.*''' will print '''~CHARACTERNAME whispers: "Hello."''' This has a very short range.
*Type “((“ at the beginning of your message or “))” at the end of your message in local chat to speak in “Out of Character”, which is your way of communicating as a player to another player, as opposed to speaking from your character to another character. For example... (( How do you use emotes again? ))
** Typing and entering '''Hello.))''' will print '''Hello.''' in local Out Of Character chat.
==Regalian Law==
Regalian Law can be very complex and nuanced, but as a general fist-rule, common sense takes precedence. Know that Regalia is a heavily-militarized medieval city, and does not deal kindly to crime and non-conformity. Non-Ailor Non-Unionists are treated as lesser than humans faithful to the state religion. Do not steal, kill, conspire against the state, or spread any heresies, and your character should be good to go!


:*''For more, click [[Regalian Law|here]]
==Utilities==
* You can revisit the tutorial at spawn.
* You can use /fav add USERNAME to see when a friend logs on and off.
* There’s an activity board near spawn (/tp Golden Willow) to show you where players are.
* /tp WARPNAME will take you around the city. Warp names often match activity board names.
* If you ever can’t find RP, check #ic-advertisements and #business-openings in the RP Discord.
* Ask in a ticket if you’re new and struggling to find anyone.


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Revision as of 07:34, 12 July 2022

Welcome to MassiveCraft! This is the New Roleplayer’s Guide. Do not be afraid to ask questions in the RP Discord. Other players or staff members should be able to help clear up any confusion.

The Setting

Regalia, or the Holy City, is central to the Regalian Empire. It is a melting pot inhabited by nearly every culture in the world; strong with the success of the last century, but uncertain about the future. Regalia is caught between eras: Knighthood clashes with the advent of firearms, while cramped medieval roads give way to brick high-rises. Everyone comes to Regalia for their own reasons. The most common is chasing opportunity— there’s plenty to do. Some flee wars in their homeland, or the consequences of their actions. A character’s background often motivates them.

Getting Started

  • First, join the RP Discord.
  • Next, make a forum account. You have to have logged on for that, so log onto MassiveCraft at the IP massivecraft.com, and then log back off.
  • Then, go to the forums and make an account with the same name as your Minecraft username.
  • After, go to the Character Applications section and read the template.
  • Hit Post New Thread in the Character Applications section and fill out a copy of the template for your Character.
  • That’s all! Get on and roleplay.
  • Please use the Ticket Bot in the RP Discord if you have any questions at all or need a skin. We’ll get you sorted.

Roleplay Lexicon

A few common, Massive-unique words.

  • Aloria: The world we are in.
  • Regalia: The Empire we are in.
  • Regals: In-universe currency.
  • Metropolitan: The town guard.
  • Mundane: Someone without magic powers.
  • Occult: Someone with magic powers.

The Chat System

  • Run /rpmode to leave non-roleplay channels. You are now in Local Chat.
  • Run /nick use CHARACTERNAME. Your dialogue will now show up with your character’s name.
    • Typing and entering Hello. will print ~CHARACTERNAME says: "Hello."
    • Typing and entering jumped.+ will print ~CHARACTERNAME jumped.
    • Typing and entering jumped. "Woah!"+ will print ~CHARACTERNAME jumped. "Woah!"
    • Typing and entering Hello.$ will print ~CHARACTERNAME mutters: "Hello." This has a shorter range than normal.
    • Typing and entering Hello.* will print ~CHARACTERNAME whispers: "Hello." This has a very short range.
    • Typing and entering Hello.)) will print Hello. in local Out Of Character chat.

Utilities

  • You can revisit the tutorial at spawn.
  • You can use /fav add USERNAME to see when a friend logs on and off.
  • There’s an activity board near spawn (/tp Golden Willow) to show you where players are.
  • /tp WARPNAME will take you around the city. Warp names often match activity board names.
  • If you ever can’t find RP, check #ic-advertisements and #business-openings in the RP Discord.
  • Ask in a ticket if you’re new and struggling to find anyone.