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What does prose and script mean?

That’s simply the style of writing used for the particular game.  Prose means it’s written in regular language like you would find in a novel or short story.  Script refers to a specific role playing syntax:

Character: (Thoughts.) ::action:: “Dialogue.” =/\=Communicator dialogue.=/\=

Still don’t get it?  Here’s the same line written in each format:

{Planet’s Surface}

John picked the communicator up from the table. He wasn’t sure what to do. “Here goes nothing,” he muttered before speaking into the device.  “Bridge, this is John.”

John: ::picks up communicator from the table:: (I’m not sure what to do.) “Here goes nothing.” =/\=Bridge, this is John.=/\=

As you can see, the {Location} tag is frequently used in both formats. Also, the exact syntax will likely vary from sim to sim. Here’s an article from Ongoing Worlds that explains script format in more detail

What’s the difference between traditional and open role playing?

In traditional role playing, you only write for your own character without explicit permission or guidance from other players, generally speaking.  This is how almost all Star Trek simming games usually work.

Open role playing differs in that everyone writes for everyone.  All characters are at your disposal for use with every post.  While this is uncommon in the role playing community, you’ll see a higher number of open role playing sims in Independence Fleet.  Here’s an article from Ongoing Worlds that explains open role playing in more detail.

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In order to keep the game engaging for everyone, we ask that players aim to post on average 2-3 times a week, and to try and reply to posts within 72 hours. Of course, we understand that things come up in real life, which is why we value good communication should this become difficult.

Our community is very friendly and supportive. We welcome players of all abilities as our primary focus is creativity and having fun. All you need is some interest in Star Trek and a desire to collaborate with others. However, if you are looking to improve your writing skills we have mentors who can help with that.

Apart from some enthusiasm, and a few hours a week, all you need is an email.

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Application - Part 1

The information in this section will give us an initial idea of your character and positional preferences. You can change any character information, including your duty post preferences, through the end of training, so don't worry too much about getting them exactly right.

• Email address * Enter Email Confirm Email
• Character species * Acamarian Al-Leyan Algolian Alvanian Andorian Angosian Antaran Antedean Antican Antosian Arbazan Ardanan Argelian Argosian Argrathi Ariolo Arkarian Arkenite Atrean Aurelian Axanar Ba'ku Bactrican Bajoran Bardeezan Barzan Benzite Betazoid Betelgeusian Bolian Boslic Bre'ella Brekkian Brikar Bringloidi Buranian Bynar Byzallian Bzzit Khaht Caitian Caldonian Catullan Centauran Chrysalian Corvallen Coverian Cygnian Dachlyd Delbian Deltan Denebian Denobulan Dokkaran Dopterian Drellian Edo Edosian Efrosian Ekosian El-Aurian Elasian Elaysian Eminian Eska Fabrini Ferengi Flaxian Galadoran Gallamite Gemarian Gideon Gorn Grazerite Haliian Halkan Hermat Human Hupyrian Illyrian Invernian Iotian Iyaaran J'naii Kaelon Kantare Kazleti (Federal) Kazleti (Imperial) Kellerun Kerelian Kesprytt Klaestron Klingon Kobheerian Kobliad Koropian Kotakian Kreetassan Kressari Kriosian Ktarian Laudean Lenarian Leyron Ligonian Lissepian Lorillian Lothra Lumerian Lurian Magna Roman Markalian Mazarite Megarite Melthusian Menk Mikulak Miradorn Mizarian Napean Noophian Novan Nuvian Octran Orion Ornaran Osaarian Oxygene Paelian Pakled Paraagan Parada Pelian Petarian Phylosian Proxcinian Pygorian Pythron Ramatisian Rasiinian Rekarian Remmilian Retellian Rhaandarite Rigelian (Chelon) Rigelian (Jelna) Rigelian (Vulcanoid) Risian Rodulan Rutian Saurian Selay Selkie Serilian Skrreea Suliban Symbiont T'Lani Tandaran Tellarite Tesnian Tiburon Trill Troyian Tygarian Ullian V'radian Valakian Valerian Valtese Vanoben Velorian Vendikan Ventaxian Verillian Vissian Vulcan Worene Xelatian Xepolite Xindi-Arboreal Xindi-Insectoid Xindi-Primate Xindi-Reptilian Xyrillian Yelikan Yridian Zakdorn Zaldan Zaranite Zeon Zibalian Here's a list of species you can choose from.
• What is your character's second species? /Acamarian /Al-Leyan /Algolian /Alvanian /Andorian /Angosian /Antaran /Antedean /Antican /Antosian /Arbazan /Ardanan /Argelian /Argosian /Argrathi /Ariolo /Arkarian /Arkenite /Atrean /Aurelian /Axanar /Ba'ku /Bactrican /Bajoran /Bardeezan /Barzan /Benzite /Betazoid /Betelgeusian /Bolian /Boslic /Bre'ella /Brekkian /Brikar /Bringloidi /Buranian /Bynar /Byzallian /Bzzit Khaht /Caitian /Caldonian /Catullan /Centauran /Chrysalian /Corvallen /Coverian /Cygnian /Dachlyd /Delbian /Deltan /Denebian /Denobulan /Dokkaran /Dopterian /Drellian /Edo /Edosian /Efrosian /Ekosian /El-Aurian /Elasian /Elaysian /Eminian /Eska /Fabrini /Ferengi /Flaxian /Galadoran /Gallamite /Gemarian /Gideon /Gorn /Grazerite /Haliian /Halkan /Hermat /Human /Hupyrian /Illyrian /Invernian /Iotian /Iyaaran /J'naii /Kaelon /Kantare /Kazleti (Federal) /Kazleti (Imperial) /Kellerun /Kerelian /Kesprytt /Klaestron /Klingon /Kobheerian /Kobliad /Koropian /Kotakian /Kreetassan /Kressari /Kriosian /Ktarian /Laudean /Lenarian /Leyron /Ligonian /Lissepian /Lorillian /Lothra /Lumerian /Lurian /Magna Roman /Markalian /Mazarite /Megarite /Melthusian /Menk /Mikulak /Miradorn /Mizarian /Napean /Noophian /Novan /Nuvian /Octran /Orion /Ornaran /Osaarian /Oxygene /Paelian /Pakled /Paraagan /Parada /Pelian /Petarian /Phylosian /Proxcinian /Pygorian /Pythron /Ramatisian /Rasiinian /Rekarian /Remmilian /Retellian /Rhaandarite /Rigelian (Chelon) /Rigelian (Jelna) /Rigelian (Vulcanoid) /Risian /Rodulan /Rutian /Saurian /Selay /Selkie /Serilian /Skrreea /Suliban /Symbiont /T'Lani /Tandaran /Tellarite /Tesnian /Tiburon /Trill /Troyian /Tygarian /Ullian /V'radian /Valakian /Valerian /Valtese /Vanoben /Velorian /Vendikan /Ventaxian /Verillian /Vissian /Vulcan /Worene /Xelatian /Xepolite /Xindi-Arboreal /Xindi-Insectoid /Xindi-Primate /Xindi-Reptilian /Xyrillian /Yelikan /Yridian /Zakdorn /Zaldan /Zaranite /Zeon /Zibalian
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Application - Part 2

In this section, we'd like to get an idea of your initial ability to write in a narrative style. We are not concerned with your Star Trek knowledge, but more with your ability to write interesting and engaging prose. We are attempting to weed out time-wasters, not inexperienced simmers.

Using the duty post you are applying for (e.g. – Medical officer, Security officer, etc.), show us how your character would handle the situation below. Your answer should be in a narrative style (like a short story) and you are free to make up any further details about the incident and local area. Include your character’s personal thoughts, emotions, observations and interaction with other team members (who can also be made up).

You are assigned to an away team which is beaming down to what was once a colonized planet. On arrival, you find the local area has been abandoned.

» Be creative and be detailed ! Remember we're seeing through the eyes of your character. Help us understand what it feels like for your character to be in this situation. What are they seeing, smelling, hearing, and feeling? » Applications that do not have an answer to this question will not be considered. » Minimum 250 words, maximum 500 words – We need to get a clear picture of your writing ability but more is not better and will slow down processing your application. » Proofread your entry before submitting. » Samples that are written by AI/ChatGPT will not be considered. We're a writing group – you will be expected to write three times a week. If you can't submit a creative, original, self-written sample, you will not enjoy participating with us. » We suggest you keep a copy of your response saved on your computer BEFORE you submit it.

Need some inspiration? Check out a few stories from our archive [PDF] .

• Creative writing sample * ONLY USE THIS PROMPT: "You are assigned to an away team which is beaming down to what was once a colonized planet. On arrival, you find the local area has been abandoned."

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USS Falcon is a roleplaying game set in the Bruin Fleet universe is open to all experienced and novice writers. The group began in 2009 (approximately 2388 ). It continues in real time (a year equals a year). The Falcon was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2388 . The USS Falcon is one of the new Legacy -class ships, she is the 8th ship commissioned of this class in Starfleet. Unlike their sister ship that have been assigned to the Gamma Quadrant for deep space exploration. USS Falcon has been assigned to the Bruin Sector as a part of the Bruin Fleet.

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"Rules-Lite" Star Trek?

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• Start date Feb 19, 2012
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• Feb 19, 2012

I recently played in a Star Trek PBEM. It was more of a group-writing activity, as opposed to an rpg, which has been my usual experience with Star Trek PBEM's. This time I realized: what could make it better is some hit points and some skill rolls. (No one is going to willingly write a scene where their ultra-cool player blows their transporter roll.) With hit points, the writers would feel their characters could actually die "fairly," as opposed to the whim of the Gamemaster. Anyway, what I'm asking: Is there a super-lite system that I could use to facilitate these kinds of things into a group-writing PBEM? Many of the players in the one I mentioned do not play rpg's, so I think the system would have to be simple and (ideally) open source. Ideally something that fits with Star Trek.  

Social Justice Dragon

Definitions of rules-light differ greatly. I consider Cinematic Unisystem to be in the more rules-heavy end of rules-light, and it works wonderfully well for Star Trek. If you make extensive use of the lack of GM-die rolling, it could become even more rules light. Drama points are also very Trek-useful.  

Lolcat Keeper

The Free Universal (FU) rpg would work. It doesn't have 'hit points', but is lite enough to meld okay with freeformists, and great for pbp.  

pilloughtalk

http://www2.abillionmonkeys.com:3389/trek/ Took Microlite20 and made it Trek  

DarkDungeons

The gm is your friend..

pilloughtalk said: http://www2.abillionmonkeys.com:3389/trek/ Took Microlite20 and made it Trek Click to expand...

GeekMessiah

No longer a gamer- total burnout.

Far Trek seems like it might be what you are looking for: http://fartrekrpg.blogspot.com/  

HeroQuest 2, Fate, Risus, Over the Edge, there's a few made by posters here too. You can find them by searching the threads tagged "star trek".  

Beyond Reality

A lot probably depends on how you think the game will go... If most sessions consist of the PCs beaming to some new planet or alien ship, exploring and then fighting alien lizard-men then I would say something like PDQ would work best (probably the latest version, PDQ# or PDQ2). It's extremely rules light and it's focus on player-defined traits will help to individualize players and come up with bizarre alien traits. If most sessions consist of the PCs standing at the ship's bridge, staring at something on the big screen and trading concerned technobabble then I'd probably say Fate. The aspect system is a good way for multiple characters to contribute to a scene where no one is actually doing much...one guy scans the "insert thing here" (declaring aspects related to weaknesses or learning it's existing aspects), the other guy diverts power to "X" (adding aspects to the ship to help defend or attack), one guy is thrown across the room when his console inevitably explodes, and then they trade the various "tags" for the aspects created to the captain to actually attack, resolve or otherwise deal with the problem of the week.  

Beyond Reality said: A lot probably depends on how you think the game will go... If most sessions consist of the PCs beaming to some new planet or alien ship, exploring and then fighting alien lizard-men then I would say something like PDQ would work best (probably the latest version, PDQ# or PDQ2). It's extremely rules light and it's focus on player-defined traits will help to individualize players and come up with bizarre alien traits. If most sessions consist of the PCs standing at the ship's bridge, staring at something on the big screen and trading concerned technobabble then I'd probably say Fate. The aspect system is a good way for multiple characters to contribute to a scene where no one is actually doing much...one guy scans the "insert thing here" (declaring aspects related to weaknesses or learning it's existing aspects), the other guy diverts power to "X" (adding aspects to the ship to help defend or attack), one guy is thrown across the room when his console inevitably explodes, and then they trade the various "tags" for the aspects created to the captain to actually attack, resolve or otherwise deal with the problem of the week. Click to expand...

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