Oneshot

A **oneshot** is a short form story that plays out over the course of 1-2 sessions. In Halintar, they often focus on historical events in the continent's history, the actions of unseen parts of the world, or missions launched by the Brigade. They can be played in-person or online, but should typically not extend beyond the first session they're played.

You can view the oneshot database/banner gallery on our website!

## Historic Oneshots

A **historic** or **historical** **oneshot** focuses on a particular event in history, such as a momentous battle or scientific breakthrough.

## Brigade Oneshots

A **Brigade** **oneshot**, **Brigade-specific oneshot**, or **Zenith oneshot** is a oneshot focused on the various missions embarked by the guild's members. Often times, new characters who play in these oneshots end up becoming members of the Brigade themselves.

## Stretch Oneshots

A **Stretch oneshot,** **Big Stretch oneshot,** or **Other oneshot** is a oneshot that does not fit in either of the two prior categories. Often times this means that the oneshot is happening in current/near-current times, or does not happen in Halintar at all.

Many times, this kind of oneshot is meant to go over a different angle/retelling of a recent event, or the more recent backstory of a character in present times.

## New Oneshot Checklist

For the DMs or anyone else who wants to help keep the books up to date or just have a more outlined process. This is the process for ideating, coordinating, and logging a Halintar oneshot.

1. **Ideation**
	1. Obtain initial ideas/premises for oneshot, including what type it is (Historic, Brigade, or Stretch/Other)
	2. If Guest DM, discuss premise with DMs (Crabmalique and/or Lilgreenfox, depending on if either of them are potentially )
	3. Discuss lore/particularities, ironing out any points of contention, confusion, or otherwise misaligned features
	4. Begin oneshot preparation to the point where it can be scheduled\*
		1. \* The amount of time to do this is variable, based on the DM
2. **Coordinating**
	1. Once the DM is ready to set a timeline on themselves, figure out date/time to be played, checking on any required player(s) schedules before locking it in
	2. Write prompt (short written advertisement of the oneshot's premise) and create/have a banner created
	3. Have prompt/banner reviewed by one of the DMs
	4. Upon approval, post the banner in #oneshot-discussion, pinging @oneshot-enthusiasts as you do so. Follow it with the prompt.
		1. Be sure that both the prompt and banner feature these items:
			1. Date
			2. Time
			3. Oneshot Type (Historic, Brigade, or Stretch/Other)
			4. # of Players (typically 4-6)
			5. Level recommendation (if Brigade) or requirement (if non-Brigade)
	5. *(LILGREENFOX-SPECIFIC) Update #role-assignments*
		1. Create a role that can be pinged for the oneshot
		2. Add short ver of oneshot's description with appropriate paraphrased info + who's DMing it
		3. Once it's posted, add link to the prompt as well!!
		4. Use bot to set up role assignment based on reacting to the post
	6. In the days leading up to the session, assist players with any character-building or other things they need to be prepared.
	7. Remind the players of the upcoming session date/time as it gets closer- recommend a few days before, the day before, and/or the day of
	8. Run the session in the discord server, and remember to have fun!
3. **Logging -** *these can be done at any point in the oneshot process after it's banner & prompt have been posted*
	1. Add oneshot and all it's details to the Oneshot Masterlist
	2. Update the oneshot navbox with a link to the page
	3. Create oneshot page using the template page and formatting guide as references
		1. Note player(s) (if locked in- be sure to correct it if any players join/drop at the last minute) and DM(s)
		2. Add banner & prompt
	4. At start of oneshot, or some time after it's run, figure out if anyone wants to write the summary (noting that they get an SQP for completing the task) and mark down that they've called dibs
	5. Once a summary is written, have a DM quickly review and approve before marking down the SQP

## Oneshot/Campaign Banner Style Guide

All banners for oneshots, mini-campaigns, and full campaigns should follow these specific guidelines:

### **Dimensions/File Size**

* IMAGE SIZE - 1270px X 470px
* DPI - 132

### **Banner Text**

The banner text should be featured clearly on the banner- the clearer and easier it is to see as a thumbnail or small image, the better.

Items to be displayed are listed in [brackets], while notes are in (parentheses)

* [Oneshot Name] (should be largest text)
* [Day of the week (optional but helpful)], [Month] [Day] [Year (optional, but will be helpful in the long-term)]
* @ [Time] EST
* [Oneshot type (optional, but helpful)]

### **Banner Imagery**

The imagery of a oneshot banner may do these things:

* Provide hints or foreshadowing of the premise of the oneshot
* Feature characters, locations, or items that will appear
* Illustrate the topic at hand in some other way as deemed appropriate by the artist
* Do NOT include photography or direct photomanipulation
	+ This is a style choice, so if you're like 1000000% set on it just consult a DM I guess
	+ Illustrative is largely preferred, but other art forms (such as collage, 3d models, etc) are also fine

For the safety and comfort of minors and those who do not wish to be exposed to such, please refrain from including such imagery in a banner:

* Excessive Gore
* Sexual Content
* Generally just try to keep it PG-13