Plots

Plots and subplots are how big, overarching stories that involve several characters are organized; they are basically synonymous to the concept of “stories” themselves. However, by labeling a story as a plot, it indicates that it has been pre-planned to an extent (of course not entirely, we don’t want to take away the spontaneous aspect to roleplay!) and will have a resolution. Plots and subplots generally involve five or more characters while subplots usually involve only three or four. Plots also generally take a longer amount of time to complete as well as take more posts, but all of these factors are grey areas and are not definite qualifications.
Creating and executing a plot is a tremendous amount of fun, and we encourage all members to do so! However, note that plots do require admin approval so that they can be carried out in a fashion that aligns well with other plots that may be going on at the time. That way, the group is not overwhelmed with too many plots at once, and so that we can make sure that the plot makes sense in terms of scale and content. Just message an admin with your idea, and we will work out the when and how with you! Subplots generally do not require admin approval, especially if the subplot will not be influencing too many other characters, such as a subplot where a character goes into a coma. Of course, subplots must be explained and make sense, for example a subplot where a character becomes a zombie without any explanation or context would not be okay. If you are unsure about whether your subplot is acceptable, don’t hesitate to message an admin!
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