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Canon Odyssey Guidelines

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	===Canon===		===Canon===
	Canon ~~rounds are calmer than non-canon rounds. They~~ are intended to be similar to Extended rounds, but with the ability to present a full story and incorporate certain lore elements if desired. However, this doesn't mean conflict is outright forbidden. Some rounds may be a simple diplomatic interaction with the Golden Deep or some other organization the Horizon may be visiting. Other rounds could be a tense crawl through a Nanotrasen research station taken over by greimorians with survivors desperately waiting for help. In both cases, the story presented is believable and not too violent as to deviate from the intended setting of the server. When in doubt, ask an admin.		Canon Odysseys are intended to be similar to Extended rounds, but with the ability to present a full story and incorporate certain lore elements if desired. However, this doesn't mean conflict is outright forbidden. Some rounds may be a simple diplomatic interaction with the Golden Deep or some other organization the Horizon may be visiting. Other rounds could be a tense crawl through a Nanotrasen research station taken over by greimorians with survivors desperately waiting for help. In both cases, the story presented is believable and not too violent as to deviate from the intended setting of the server. When in doubt, ask an admin.

	These canon Odyssey rounds are treated with the same canonicity rules as extended rounds.		Canon Odysseys are required to be '''low intensity''' ''(there is no external threat to the crew that can cause physical or mental harm)'' or '''medium intensity''' ''(an external threat that can cause physical or mental harm is present, however it is easily overcome by the crew, and during overcoming it, or should the crew fail to overcome it, there will be a minimal loss of life or risk of injury among player characters)'', and must be '''low setting impact''' ''(effects are limited to the Horizon and the local sector; faction relations are unaffected; no setting changing developments are made, such as locating a new phoron deposit)''.

			Canon Odysseys must not completely deviate from the pre-defined scenario and its map - some creative deviation is fine, but the spirit of the original scenario should remain. For example, a scenario set on a Civilian Waystation cannot be converted into a Solarian Naval Outpost, but could be modified to include a new civilian compartment (eg. casino room) not already present. Keep in mind, it was the pre-defined scenario that was approved for canon use.

			These canon Odyssey rounds are treated with the same canonicity rules as '''extended''' rounds, meaning '''ship character deaths are presumed non-canon''' unless the character's player wishes it to be. Ahelp for clarification.

	==Away-site==		==Away-site==

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	While an ideal Odyssey round has a Storyteller, one is not required for Odyssey to be played. In this case, Actors are given greater freedom in deciding a story amongst themselves with the tools and away-site given to them. This may be tricky at times, but Admins are almost always there to help. Feel free to Ahelp for assistance, or to potentially seek out one or more Storytellers post-round start.		While an ideal Odyssey round has a Storyteller, one is not required for Odyssey to be played. In this case, Actors are given greater freedom in deciding a story amongst themselves with the tools and away-site given to them. This may be tricky at times, but Admins are almost always there to help. Feel free to Ahelp for assistance, or to potentially seek out one or more Storytellers post-round start.


			'''During Odyssey rounds, it is expected that all members of crew are allowed to volunteer and go on the resulting expedition, within reason. If there is a credible threat to life, limitations will be made.'''

			'''As Odyssey rounds are, by their nature, fluid to the whims of the storyteller, this may change dependent on the story being told. Feel free to ahelp any situation you feel you need to, staff are here to help.'''

	==Canonicity==		==Canonicity==
	Unique to Odyssey is canonicity. Typically, antagonist rounds are entirely non-canon. However, with Odyssey, some rounds may be treated as canonical, similarly to Extended rounds. Canonicity is the method in which Odyssey offers a way to have grounded in-character events on the Horizon, and at times draw in lore elements such as on-going arcs, while not compromising on the opportunity to play the more standard antagonist rounds. Both types of rounds, canon and non-canon, have different expectations in terms of intensity and plausibility as a result.		Unique to Odyssey is canonicity. Typically, antagonist rounds are entirely non-canon. However, with Odyssey, some rounds may be treated as canonical, similarly to Extended rounds. Canonicity is the method in which Odyssey offers a way to have grounded in-character events on the Horizon, and at times draw in lore elements such as on-going arcs, while not compromising on the opportunity to play the more standard antagonist rounds. Both types of rounds, canon and non-canon, have different expectations in terms of intensity and plausibility as a result.

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Additional Tips

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	::Gimmicks take a long time to set up, especially for Odyssey. Even with everything going just right, most rounds won't truly begin until 1 hour in. As with most antagonists and command (which you must be whitelisted for), acknowledge the 2-hour mark. Try to aim to wrap things up by then, otherwise your story may get cut short by bored and lobby voters.		::Gimmicks take a long time to set up, especially for Odyssey. Even with everything going just right, most rounds won't truly begin until 1 hour in. As with most antagonists and command (which you must be whitelisted for), acknowledge the 2-hour mark. Try to aim to wrap things up by then, otherwise your story may get cut short by bored and lobby voters.
	*'''Every beginning needs an end'''		*'''Every beginning needs an end'''
	::This ties into the previous point to an extent. Avoid having no or vague ending conditions. Reconstructing an entire outpost or endless mob wave defense will eventually grow dull without a way for players to make a difference. When planning out the story's end, consider well-defined end conditions. For example, Engineering may need to make an engine or build and equip part of a hospital. For mob wave defense, there may be an item, or a source point the Horizon must destroy.		::This ties into the previous point to an extent. Avoid having no or vague ending conditions. Reconstructing an entire outpost or endless mob wave defense will eventually grow dull without a way for players to make a difference. When planning out the story's end, consider well-defined end conditions. For example, Engineering may need to make an engine or build and equip part of a hospital. For mob wave defense, there may be an item or a source point the Horizon must destroy.
	*'''Involve everyone you can'''		*'''Involve everyone you can'''
	::This point is less about the raw numbers, rather the general topic of involving the departments of the Horizon. Try to engage more than just Security in a gimmick, whether this is by using a medical emergency to involve medical, or a humanitarian food drive that involves service. The gimmicks should, ideally be all encompassing. The medical emergency may need a field hospital built by engineering, protection by security, and supplies from operations. A general recommendation is to avoid using atmospherics to a drastic degree, or overusing hostiles. Doing so may limit the amount of crew engaging with the gimmick to only those absolutely necessary.		::This point is less about the raw numbers, rather the general topic of involving the departments of the Horizon. Try to engage more than just Security in a gimmick, whether this is by using a medical emergency to involve medical, or a humanitarian food drive that involves service. The gimmicks should, ideally be all encompassing. The medical emergency may need a field hospital built by engineering, protection by security, and supplies from operations. A general recommendation is to avoid using atmospherics to a drastic degree, or overusing hostiles. Doing so may limit the amount of crew engaging with the gimmick to only those absolutely necessary.

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Additional Tips

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	This list of guidelines and tips are '''by no means rules or required'''. However, it is highly advised to read and follow them to keep Odyssey rounds running smooth and pleasant to all.		This list of guidelines and tips are '''by no means rules or required'''. However, it is highly advised to read and follow them to keep Odyssey rounds running smooth and pleasant to all.

	The points made here were inspired or adapted from the [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/21412-odyssey-%E2%80%93-the-ten-commandments/ forum guide] created by Fyni.		The points made here were inspired by or adapted from the [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/21412-odyssey-%E2%80%93-the-ten-commandments/ forum guide] created by Fyni.
	*'''Keep it simple'''		*'''Keep it simple'''
	::Gimmicks should not be overly complex. The ideal gimmick can be summed up in 2-3 sentences. You can always add details to the story, but the basics should be simple. This gives space for the actors and crew to improvise and add onto the story. An overly complex gimmick may be difficult for the actors to get right which, by extension, will make it harder for the Horizon.		::Gimmicks should not be overly complex. The ideal gimmick can be summed up in 2-3 sentences. You can always add details to the story, but the basics should be simple. This gives space for the actors and crew to improvise and add onto the story. An overly complex gimmick may be difficult for the actors to get right which, by extension, will make it harder for the Horizon.

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Powers

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	*'''Create Explosion:''' It makes an explosion. Be cautious using this as it may result in destroying tiles and de-pressurizing the away-site.		*'''Create Explosion:''' It makes an explosion. Be cautious using this as it may result in destroying tiles and de-pressurizing the away-site.
	*'''Delete (right click anything):''' Well... it deletes. Completely. Be cautious when using this on floor tiles or planetary tiles. It may result in sudden de-pressurization of the away-site.		*'''Delete (right click anything):''' Well... it deletes. Completely. Be cautious when using this on floor tiles or planetary tiles. It may result in sudden de-pressurization of the away-site.
	*'''Rejuvenate:''' It returns a creature or character to full health~~, including from death~~.		*'''Rejuvenate:''' It returns a creature or character to full health.

	===Directing the Show===		===Directing the Show===

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Actors

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	All Actors are given access to AOOC but are otherwise normal characters like every other antagonist type. Most of your equipment, access, etc. will be provided by a Storyteller if one is available. In the event that a Storyteller is not present, all away-sites come with pre-defined roles in the Odyssey Panel. Here you can access the equipment you will need for the round. If anything additional is needed for a particular gimmick, ahelp for assistance.		All Actors are given access to AOOC but are otherwise normal characters like every other antagonist type. Most of your equipment, access, etc. will be provided by a Storyteller if one is available. In the event that a Storyteller is not present, all away-sites come with pre-defined roles in the Odyssey Panel. Here you can access the equipment you will need for the round. If anything additional is needed for a particular gimmick, ahelp for assistance.

	In any round, it is highly important to talk with the other actors throughout the entire story. Communication is key to telling a ~~whole~~ and ~~complete~~ story~~, although some stories are best told with improvisation~~. Before starting in full, all of the actors should discuss and decide upon a story/gimmick. This will likely be the theme of the round and should include a reasonable hook for the Horizon. Ensure the majority if not everyone is in agreement before starting. It would suck to get forced into a gimmick you do not like!		In any round, it is highly important to talk with the other actors throughout the entire story. Communication is key to telling a complete and engaging story. Before starting in full, all of the actors should discuss and decide upon a story/gimmick. This will likely be the theme of the round and should include a reasonable hook for the Horizon. Ensure the majority if not everyone is in agreement before starting. It would suck to get forced into a gimmick you do not like!

	Some rounds may feature a Storyteller. During these rounds, the Storyteller will help enhance the story by providing direction, equipment, and other powerful abilities. Remember that the Storyteller isn't the center of the show. They are given priority in selecting a gimmick and in a position to help direct the show, however they are not a dictator above you. Work together and coordinate to make the round happen!		Some rounds may feature a Storyteller. During these rounds, the Storyteller will help enhance the story by providing direction, equipment, and other powerful abilities. Remember that the Storyteller isn't the center of the show. They are given priority in selecting a gimmick and in a position to help direct the show, however they are not a dictator above you. Work together and coordinate to make the round happen!

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Actors

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	Actors are the way by which a story is told to the Horizon. Without Actors, Odyssey would grind to a halt and cease to work. While the Storyteller has the tools and position to direct and enhance a story, the Actors are the ones who truly make it happen, and how.		Actors are the way by which a story is told to the Horizon. Without Actors, Odyssey would grind to a halt and cease to work. While the Storyteller has the tools and position to direct and enhance a story, the Actors are the ones who truly make it happen, and how.

	In a standard Odyssey round, any number of Actors can be chosen. The current limit is 6, however this can and may change during different rounds and away-site types. The role is handed out similarly to other antagonist types and thus require the Actor ~~preference selected~~ to be on in the character setup menu. Like other outside antagonists (Mercenary, Operatives, Etc.), it is not possible to late-join as an Actor without admin assistance.		In a standard Odyssey round, any number of Actors can be chosen. The current limit is 6, however this can and may change during different rounds and away-site types. The role is handed out similarly to other antagonist types and thus require the Actor to be toggled on in the character setup menu. Like other outside antagonists (Mercenary, Operatives, Etc.), it is not possible to late-join as an Actor without admin assistance.

	All Actors are given access to AOOC but are otherwise normal characters like every other antagonist type. Most of your equipment, access, etc. will be provided by a Storyteller if one is available. In the event that a Storyteller is not present, all away-sites come with pre-defined roles in the Odyssey Panel. Here you can access the equipment you will need for the round. If anything additional is needed for a particular gimmick, ahelp for assistance.		All Actors are given access to AOOC but are otherwise normal characters like every other antagonist type. Most of your equipment, access, etc. will be provided by a Storyteller if one is available. In the event that a Storyteller is not present, all away-sites come with pre-defined roles in the Odyssey Panel. Here you can access the equipment you will need for the round. If anything additional is needed for a particular gimmick, ahelp for assistance.

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Non-Canon

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	Here is a breakdown of the difference between non-canon and canon rounds:		Here is a breakdown of the difference between non-canon and canon rounds:
	===Non-Canon===		===Non-Canon===
	Non-canon ~~arounds~~ are where the ~~typically~~ intense stories occur. There are very few restrictions on what may happen. Anything from a zombie outbreak to a Lii'draic invasion could occur. This doesn't mean violence and conflict are required, however. Calm but crazier stories also fit in here, such as a bluespace-originating research team unfamiliar with the Orion Spur. They may be peaceful, but the story itself wouldn't fit into a canonical round.		Non-canon rounds are where the typical intense stories found in standard antagonist rounds occur. There are very few restrictions on what may happen. Anything from a zombie outbreak to a Lii'draic invasion could occur. This doesn't mean violence and conflict are required, however. Calm but crazier or unusual stories also fit in here, such as a bluespace-originating research team unfamiliar with the Orion Spur. They may be peaceful, but the story itself wouldn't fit into a canonical round.

	As with other antagonist rounds, everything that occurred relating to the Actors or Storyteller is non-canon and cannot be referenced in future rounds. Character deaths are non-canon as well.		As with other antagonist rounds, everything that occurred relating to the Actors or Storyteller is non-canon and cannot be referenced in future rounds. Character deaths are non-canon as well.

	===Canon===		===Canon===
	Canon rounds are calmer than non-canon rounds. They are intended to be similar to Extended rounds, but with the ability to present a full story and incorporate certain lore elements if desired. However, this doesn't mean conflict is outright forbidden. Some rounds may be a simple diplomatic interaction with the Golden Deep or some other organization the Horizon may be visiting. Other rounds could be a tense crawl through a Nanotrasen research station taken over by greimorians with survivors desperately waiting for help. In both cases, the story presented is believable and not too violent as to deviate from the intended setting of the server. When in doubt, ask an admin.		Canon rounds are calmer than non-canon rounds. They are intended to be similar to Extended rounds, but with the ability to present a full story and incorporate certain lore elements if desired. However, this doesn't mean conflict is outright forbidden. Some rounds may be a simple diplomatic interaction with the Golden Deep or some other organization the Horizon may be visiting. Other rounds could be a tense crawl through a Nanotrasen research station taken over by greimorians with survivors desperately waiting for help. In both cases, the story presented is believable and not too violent as to deviate from the intended setting of the server. When in doubt, ask an admin.

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	*'''Do not be afraid of help'''		*'''Do not be afraid of help'''
	::You are not alone. The actors are there to help tell the story, and admins are often just an ahelp or AOOC message away from assisting you with an issue.		::You are not alone. The actors are there to help tell the story, and admins are often just an ahelp or AOOC message away from assisting you with an issue.
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			[[Category: Jobs]] [[Category:Antagonists]]

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	===Powers===		===Powers===
	The following is a non-exhaustive list of powers given to Storytellers to run and direct Odyssey rounds.		The following is a non-exhaustive list of powers given to Storytellers to run and direct Odyssey rounds.
	*Storyteller Panel: Create Object/Create Turf/Create Mob are here, they do what they say on the tin. You press one of them to create that type of entity. You search for the path of the entity and then you spawn them, including quantity.		*'''Storyteller Panel:''' Create Object/Create Turf/Create Mob are here, they do what they say on the tin. You press one of them to create that type of entity. You search for the path of the entity and then you spawn them, including quantity.
	*Narrate Panel: Opens up a tgui that allows you to select what to narrate and how. You can select colours (danger/notice/alien/cult/warning/normal), location (in view, in range, same zlevel, global), and text. This text appears in the chat box with the settings you choose.		*'''Narrate Panel:''' Opens up a tgui that allows you to select what to narrate and how. You can select colours (danger/notice/alien/cult/warning/normal), location (in view, in range, same zlevel, global), and text. This text appears in the chat box with the settings you choose.
	*Direct Narrate (right click a mob): Allows you to send a narrate message to that mob specifically.		*'''Direct Narrate (right click a mob):''' Allows you to send a narrate message to that mob specifically.
	*Toggle Build Mode: Does what it says on the tin. Allows you to use buildmode, a special mode for Storytellers to change away-sites. Click the third button at the top of the game window to select Advanced, then middle click to copy a turf or object or mob, then left click to spawn it.		*'''Toggle Build Mode:''' Does what it says on the tin. Allows you to use buildmode, a special mode for Storytellers to change away-sites. Click the third button at the top of the game window to select Advanced, then middle click to copy a turf or object or mob, then left click to spawn it.
	*Create Command Report: Sends a Central Command announcement to the Horizon. You can pick whether to have it be visible to everyone (normal announcement with title and description) or not (notifies everyone that there is a new SCC update at all command computers). In both cases it spawns a paper with the details at command computers. This is an In-character communication method and should be treated as absolute authority by Command.		*'''Create Command Report:''' Sends a Central Command announcement to the Horizon. You can pick whether to have it be visible to everyone (normal announcement with title and description) or not (notifies everyone that there is a new SCC update at all command computers). In both cases it spawns a paper with the details at command computers. This is an In-character communication method and should be treated as absolute authority by Command.
	*Unrestrict Away Site Landing: This is the verb storytellers use to allow people to land on the away site. Without a Storyteller nobody can land until '''40 minutes''' in. When there IS a storyteller, however, they '''HAVE TO USE THIS VERB''' to allow people to land. It comes with the same thing as Create Command Report, they get to choose an announcement title and description to go along with the restrictions being lifted, and also whether they want it to be announced or not.		*'''Unrestrict Away Site Landing:''' This is the verb storytellers use to allow people to land on the away site. Without a Storyteller nobody can land until '''40 minutes''' in. When there IS a storyteller, however, they '''HAVE TO USE THIS VERB''' to allow people to land. It comes with the same thing as Create Command Report, they get to choose an announcement title and description to go along with the restrictions being lifted, and also whether they want it to be announced or not.
	*Change Mob Name (right click mob): Allows you to edit a mob's name. Not to be confused with Change Object Name.		*'''Change Mob Name (right click mob):''' Allows you to edit a mob's name. Not to be confused with Change Object Name.
	*Change Object Name (right click object): Allows you to edit an object's name.		*'''Change Object Name (right click object):''' Allows you to edit an object's name.
	*Change Object Description (right click object): Allows you to edit the description that appears when an object is examined.		*'''Change Object Description (right click object):''' Allows you to edit the description that appears when an object is examined.
	*Set Outfit (right click mob): Allows you to set a mob's outfit. It just brings up a tgui input list of all the outfits in the game.		*'''Set Outfit (right click mob):''' Allows you to set a mob's outfit. It just brings up a tgui input list of all the outfits in the game.
	*Edit Antagonist (right click mob): Allows you to set a mob's antagonist state.		*'''Edit Antagonist (right click mob):''' Allows you to set a mob's antagonist state.
	*Create Explosion: It makes an explosion. Be cautious using this as it may result in destroying tiles and de-pressurizing the away-site.		*'''Create Explosion:''' It makes an explosion. Be cautious using this as it may result in destroying tiles and de-pressurizing the away-site.
	*Delete (right click anything): Well... it deletes. Completely. Be cautious using this on floor tiles or planetary tiles. It may result in sudden de-pressurization of the away-site.		*'''Delete (right click anything):''' Well... it deletes. Completely. Be cautious when using this on floor tiles or planetary tiles. It may result in sudden de-pressurization of the away-site.
	*Rejuvenate: It returns a creature or character to full health, including from death.		*'''Rejuvenate:''' It returns a creature or character to full health, including from death.

	===Directing the Show===		===Directing the Show===