Star Trek: Unending The Watchtower - Play -By-Post

How to prepare

Player Preparation: Embrace Radical Optimism As you prepare for Star Trek Adventures, it’s essential to embody the spirit of radical optimism that defines the Star Trek universe. This game is about more than just space battles and exploration; it’s about believing in a future where cooperation, diplomacy, and the pursuit of knowledge can overcome the greatest challenges. Here’s how to prepare effectively: 1. Understand Your Character: Take the time to thoroughly understand your character’s backstory, motivations, and role within the team. Review their species traits, Attributes, Disciplines, and Focuses to know how they can best contribute to the crew’s success. Think about your character’s personal journey—what drives them, and how do their experiences shape their outlook on the universe? Consider how their skills can support others and how their unique perspective can enrich the group dynamic. 2. Embrace the Star Trek Ethos: Star Trek is rooted in a vision of a hopeful future. As you prepare, consider how your character embodies this vision. Radical optimism isn’t just about expecting the best outcomes—it’s about believing in the power of unity, diversity, and the shared mission of exploring the unknown for the betterment of all. Whether your character is a seasoned veteran or a fresh Academy graduate, think about how they approach problems with ingenuity, compassion, and a belief in peaceful solutions. 3. Familiarize Yourself with the Rules: While storytelling and character development are central to the game, understanding the mechanics is equally important. Familiarize yourself with the game’s rules, especially those related to your character’s abilities. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions during gameplay, allowing the story to flow smoothly and ensuring that you can contribute effectively in challenging situations. 4. Reflect on Team Dynamics: In Star Trek Adventures, teamwork is vital. Consider how your character fits into the group and how their strengths can complement those of other players. Think about potential conflicts and how they might be resolved in a way that strengthens the team. Radical optimism also applies here—approach your interactions with the belief that, even in the face of disagreements, the team can find common ground and work together to achieve their goals. 5. Engage with the Narrative: Prepare to be an active participant in the story. Think about how your character’s personal goals and values align with the mission at hand. Be ready to engage in meaningful roleplay, contribute to problem-solving, and make decisions that reflect your character’s commitment to Starfleet’s ideals. Embrace the challenges that come your way, viewing them as opportunities for growth and storytelling. 6. Maintain a Collaborative Spirit: Finally, approach each session with a collaborative mindset. Star Trek is about the collective effort of diverse individuals working toward a common goal.

What I provide

What I Offer to My Players: 1. Star Trek Adventures on Roll20: Custom Maps: Every map is meticulously crafted to fit the Star Trek universe, enhancing immersion and allowing for seamless gameplay. Whether it’s a starship’s bridge, an alien planet, or a bustling space station, the maps reflect the unique challenges and environments your crew will face. Custom Macro Computer: I’ve developed a custom macro system within Roll20 to streamline gameplay, making it easier to execute actions, manage character stats, and navigate the intricacies of Star Trek Adventures. 2. Shared Universe with Real Impact: 4 Years of Active Campaign Play: With four years of ongoing campaigns in the same shared universe, your actions are part of a larger narrative. You’ll be joining three other active groups, and your decisions will influence the world events that impact everyone. This interconnectedness means your missions have real stakes, affecting not just your team but the entire universe. 3. Immersive Roleplaying and Storytelling: Character Voices: I bring NPCs to life with distinct voices and personalities, making interactions more engaging and memorable. Narrative Depth: Each mission is crafted with rich storytelling, allowing for character development, moral dilemmas, and strategic decision-making that resonate throughout the campaign. 4. Collaborative World-Building: Player-Driven World Events: Your choices matter, not just for your crew but for the entire shared universe. Every action, alliance, and conflict you engage in has the potential to reshape the world, influencing the story arcs of other teams and the overall direction of the campaign. 5. Balanced Decision-Making: Plot and Narrative Focus: I make decisions based on what makes the most sense for the plot and narrative, ensuring that the story remains cohesive and engaging. Rules as Written: While I prioritize narrative flow, I also adhere to the rules as written to maintain fairness and consistency throughout the game. 6. Community and Communication: Discord Community: We have a dedicated Discord channel where we expand our immersion, discuss game events, and build a fun and open community. In this space, we maintain our character personas, interacting with each other solely through our character names to enhance the roleplaying experience. Session Zero: We’ll start with a Session Zero to discuss your character, expectations, and how your story will intertwine with the existing campaigns. This sets the foundation for a collaborative and engaging experience. Regular Breaks: During longer sessions, we regularly take breaks to ensure everyone stays fresh and focused. 7. Safety Tools - Lines and Veils: Lines and Veils: We use the Lines and Veils system to set boundaries on content in the game. Lines are hard limits on content that won’t appear in the game, while Veils are soft limits, where content might appear but won’t be spotlighted. These boundaries can be adjusted as needed throughout the game.

Gameplay details

Safety Tools and Session 0: Lines and Veils Document: Before we begin, I’ll send a link to our Lines and Veils document. This tool allows us to set clear boundaries on content within the game. Lines are hard limits—content that won’t appear in the game at all—while Veils are softer limits, where content may appear but will not be the focus. This document is dynamic, meaning it can be adjusted as needed throughout the campaign. Session 0 Overview: In our Session 0, we’ll go over the Lines and Veils document together, discussing any additional boundaries, expectations, and preferences. This session is also where we’ll align on character backgrounds, team dynamics, and the tone of the campaign. It’s an essential step to ensure everyone is comfortable and excited about the adventure ahead. Aftercare: After each session, we’ll have a brief debriefing or "aftercare" session where we can discuss any intense scenes, provide feedback, and ensure that everyone is leaving the game feeling positive. This step is important for maintaining a healthy and supportive group dynamic, especially after sessions that involve emotionally charged content. Gameplay Details: Regular Breaks: During longer sessions, we’ll take regular breaks to keep everyone fresh and focused. Character-Driven Plot: The story will evolve based on your character’s actions and decisions, so be prepared for your choices to have a significant impact on the narrative. Collaborative World-Building: Your input will be crucial in shaping the world and its events. This is a shared universe where your actions will affect other players and teams.

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How will character creation work

Creating a character in Star Trek Adventures involves a structured process that helps players develop a well-rounded Starfleet officer with a rich backstory. The process is divided into several key steps: 1. Character Concept and Species Selection Start by coming up with a basic idea for your character, including their role in Starfleet. Then, choose a species, which influences your character's Attributes (like Control, Daring, etc.) and provides unique Talents. For example, Vulcans are logical and disciplined, while Klingons are known for their physical prowess and honor. 2. Environment Selection Decide where your character grew up—this could be their species' homeworld, a space station, or a colony. This choice affects two of your Attributes and helps define your character's early experiences and worldview. 3. Upbringing Determination Choose your character's upbringing, such as being raised in a Starfleet family, a scientific community, or a rural area. Whether they embraced or rebelled against this upbringing will adjust their Attributes and Disciplines (skills like Command, Security, Science). 4. Starfleet Academy Training Select one of three Academy tracks: Command, Operations, or Sciences. This choice will further define your character's skills and role within Starfleet. You'll also choose specific Focuses (areas of expertise) and gain additional Talents that reflect their training. 5. Career Events Choose two significant events from your character’s Starfleet career. These events, such as participating in a first contact mission or responding to a disaster, shape your character’s development and provide bonuses to Attributes and Disciplines. 6. Finishing Touches Finalize your character’s Attributes and Disciplines based on previous choices. Determine your character’s Values—key beliefs that guide their actions, like "Duty to Starfleet Above All" or "Never Leave a Friend Behind." 7. Backstory Creation With all these elements in place, craft a backstory that ties everything together. Consider how your character's species, upbringing, Academy training, and career events have shaped who they are and what motivates them as a Starfleet officer. This process not only builds a mechanically sound character but also a deeply narrative one, ready to explore the final frontier. Collaborating with the GM: Integrating Your Character into the Narrative Once you’ve created your character’s backstory, the next important step is to discuss it with your GM. This conversation is crucial for ensuring that your character fits seamlessly into the ongoing narrative and works well as part of the team. Here’s how to approach this collaborative process: 1. Share Your Backstory and Concept Start by presenting your character’s backstory to the GM. Highlight key aspects such as: Species and Upbringing: How your character’s background influences their worldview and decisions. Starfleet Academy Training: The skills and Focuses your character

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all