Overview
Sagas main themes are based on the classic TV and movie westerns of yesteryear! Plots can have ongoing family drama, trouble with bandits, locals, Native Americans and, eventually, we will have the railroad coming to Kalispell!
Our Plot Definitions
Timeframes: Period of IC writing dates. We will usually run three in-game months at a time. The timeframe will change when most plots are slowing down and threads are completed.
Character Plot(s): These are the bread and butter of the RPG. They are also where the biggest part of character development happens. Sometimes they will mingle with various site plots, sometimes they will stand by themselves. Many of them, especially the ones that revolve around character relationships, will also continue from one timeframe to another.
Multi-Player Plots: These plots involve several characters just like a Site Plot. The main difference is that not all the locals will have heard about the events. They are not always newspaper worthy stories.
Site Plot(s): These are the stories that should touch almost every character in some manner. Even if the character does not actively participate, it is likely they will learn of the events via gossip, newspaper, saloon talk, etc. It is possible that some site plots will have to be continued over the next few timeframes to write out a good resolution.
Participation
Players can choose to involve their characters in the site plots or not. This does not exempt the character from eventually learning what happened in that story. On the other hand, it is quite possible that characters will not be aware of events that happened in specific character plots they were not involved with. Also, new folks to the area or characters that have been away might not be aware of the events.
All Players with at least one active character are encouraged to submit plot ideas! The more options we have, the more plots we can offer for each timeframe. The only caveat is that the submitter needs to stay actively engaged in running the story. The one admin/game manager cannot do it all!
Plotting
How and where you decide to work on your story plots is up to you. You can use PMs, Discord, Discord DMs, or our Plotting & Planning forum. We recommend at least putting your plot idea and initial call for writing partners in the forum, but it is not mandatory.
The major thing to remember is that participation is always optional. You may request other characters for a plot you have in mind, but it is not incumbent on the Players to agree.
Information Needed
If you are putting a plot on-site or even directly in Discord, the following information is needed.
- Timeframe: When in game-time is this plot going to take place?
- Duration: At a guess, how long in game-time will it take to play out (not real time). A few days, a few weeks, months, or ongoing?
- Characters Requested: List who the plot is geared toward, either specific already played characters, NPCs, or - if there are characters wanted, add them to our Wanted & Claims forum.
- Plot Synopsis: Brief overview of what the plot is about.