Player Run Plots

Player Run Plots are a welcome and desired series of events on this MUSH. When we speak of Player Run Plots we're speaking of any adventure or IC event that involves at least two or more players in addition to the one running the scene.

This can be anything from an emitted scene of a bar room brawl to a dungeon crawl. The system is set up in a way to encourage spontaneous plots as well as pre-planned scenarios with minimal fuss with the staff. In short, if you have an itch to run a player run plot, for the most part you're allowed to do so. There are some restrictions and guidelines in place to help keep a healthy mush atmosphere and there are also rules in place for plots that can be pre-approved for more elaborate adventure and awards.

If you're looking for help with encounters, check out this Guide to Encounter Design, crafted by a teacher.

A Teacher's Guide to Encounter Design

I Just Want to Run a Plot!

A Standard PrP (SPrP) involves dashing, daring, and a challenge of some type. Standard PrPs may have up to two encounters, or none at all. Where there are no encounters, there should be a heavy RP emphasis.

Tenebrae has a system of trust that allows any willing and capable player the ability to run a Standard Plot without having to get the plot idea pre-approved. SPrPs can be run anytime. They are not death-consent, and so are great for spending time with the community, as well as trying out new techniques and ideas. They are the most common type of PrP.

In other words, if you want to run one, just run one.

Awards

75% XP and Treasure for up to 2 encounters Noncombat plot awards additional 2 RPP to runner 10% bonus to runner if you run more than one in a week (this applies to all PrPs you ran that week) Runner receives award based on their level, max reward for participants is APL+2

Encounters and Challenges

2 encounter limit Encounters may be at any APL Use creature within the B1, B2, or B3 (except dragons, demiliches, catfolk, and ability or energy drain creatures) While there are usually level ranges for combat-inclusive plots, this is not always the case, and skilled Runners have entertained mixed groups. When starting out, we encourage you to stick to the 2-5 range for a combat-inclusive plot. For a non-combat plot, don't worry about it.

Permanent Effects

If a PC ever reaches a point where they would normally die while on an SPrP, the plot runner is expected to presume the character is simply teetering on death's door and will recover following the scene's conclusion. Any debilitating effects that would linger past the plot's duration are cleared once it ends. Items cannot be destroyed on a SPrP, and if damaged are considered to have been repaired fully at the end of the scene.

Examples

With Combat Examples coming soon...

Without Combat Ancestor's Pyre Machinist's Grand Parade Gnomish Gnoodwill Festival Funeral for Versis Elven Culture Celebration (with Lady Sandiel)

I Want Something More Deadly!

If you want something more challenging, then a Death-Consent Plot (DCPrP) is for you! Death Consent plots are the same as Standards, but remove their restrictions. DCPrPs must be approved by staff beforehand. Not everyone is approved to run a DCPrP.

Awards

100% XP and Treasure for up to 2 encounters Noncombat plot awards additional 2 RPP to runner (though with DPrP plots, the chance for death must be significant) 10% bonus to runner if you run more than one in a week (this applies to all PrPs you ran that week) Runner receives award based on their level, max reward for participants is APL+2

Encounters and Challenges

2 encounter limit Encounters may be at any APL Use creature within the B1, B2, or B3 (except dragons, demiliches, catfolk) While there are usually level ranges for combat-inclusive plots, this is not always the case, and skilled Runners have entertained mixed groups. When starting out, we encourage you to stick to the 2-5 range for a combat-inclusive plot. For a non-combat plot, don't worry about it.

Permanent Effects

On a DCPrP, the restrictions of an SPrP are suspended--characters can die or walk away suffering afflictions, gear may be destroyed, and energy draining or ability draining monsters can be used.

Special

Unlike normal PrPs, DCPrPs must be pre-approved You must make your players fully aware a plot is Death-Consent before running it

Sending in a Finished PrP

To Submit a PrP...
Do This	Include This
Log your PrP	All poses All +rolls (all PrP rolls must be made in public, using the PrPs ingame roller) All relevent OOC chatter or comments
Post the log to the wiki*
Send in a +request (+help request)	Summary Character levels Type of PrP (Standard (with combat, without combat) or Death-Consent) Encounter CRs Purchases and costs Lasting effects, such as drains, that we should be aware of (DC PrPs only) Link to the PrP log on the wiki* Any rumors you want posed as a result? Include them! Any Bonuses you're claiming?

* Don't feel comfortable with the wiki? You're welcome to email your log to a staffer, instead. Once a staffer claims the +request, just email the log to them. Most staff have an email listed in their +finger. Due to security concerns, we can't accept DOC/ODT, Google Docs, or similar files. Instead, and for general safety's sake, just plop the log into an email if you choose this method.

Things Not to Do

• Claiming a new player award bonus when you're not a new player (just a new character).

• A PrP assumes the runner plus two individuals. Include as many as you like, though there should be at least two!

• A PrP assumes running for a variety of people. Circle running is not something we are looking for. PrPs should be a benefit to the community, and continually running for "friends-only" will result in an increasingly reduced award. If you've conflicts with a specific player, however, please let staff know.

• PrPs should pose a challenge of some kind. For example, staff will note things such as ten CR 1 kobolds who don't use flanking. Awards and XP will be adjusted to the challenge of the adventure, as well as player cooperation, storytelling, and attitude. This isn't to say--everyone has to get along with everyone, but disruptive attitudes will be noted.

• PRP DM's should not put their own characters into player run plots.

• When a Player Run Plot is completed, the Plot Runner has the responsibility of editing and cleaning the log and then submitting a message to the Plot Queue that a PRP is ready for review.

• The CR of creatures used is up to the Runner's gauge of the party, though XP will not be given at higher than +2 the Average Party Level, no matter the circumstances.

• Plot Runners who design scenarios that cannot be won or that are logically impossible to deal with may be in risk of a breach of conduct.

• Plot Runners who use a scene to hilight their own PCs are also in risk of a breach of conduct.