<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=246429.msg12240196#msg12240196">Quote from: Amelita on 14-04-2016, 11:15:54</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Okay. So, we are to write in that one group scene, even if we don't intend to interact with anyone (and thus not join the scene, really), but if we want to write elsewhere we make our own thread for that. The main story will be the thread with Emma in it so if we want to be part of the main story (which would be the point of playing in the game at all) we post there. Essentially, we have to write in a large group scene or not be contributing to the story?<br/><br/>I'm sorry, I'm rather confused. I can see this sort of style work for small groups with a very driven plot that holds it together but I have trouble seeing it work with the number of writers we have :/<br/><br/>I did figure out the answer to my question from before though, so at least I'm not confused about all the things ::)<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Ember had it partially right. My intention is just to get everyone on the main thread for right now so I can plot out what direction I'm going to take the different groups. You don't need to interact with anyone specifically. I just need a post so I know where your character is. Yes, it's easier if you are somewhere in town but its not necessary. The main thing I want is for your character to be organic. Granny's is a huge part of OUAT so I chose to make that Emma's landing spot.<br/><br/>From there, I can take things a few different directions. We -can- keep everything in the main thread but use post headers for when things are split off into groups so groups can keep track of each other. I've done that before and it works fairly well.<br/><br/>However, seeing how large the group is getting - which I didn't anticipate - I think it would be best to go with option #2....which is to split the groups off into their own threads. If I need to bring everyone back together for something, I can direct everyone back to the main thread for that.<br/><br/>If a small group of writers want to take their characters off on a lunch or anything of a sexual nature, you are always welcome to do that away from the story threads. Just let me know and I'll link it at the top of the main story for people that want to follow.<br/><br/>For continuity of story, I think it's best to keep everything plot-related in the main thread or one of the sub-threads that will split away from it. However, I'm trusting writers to use their best judgement with this. If you want to get together with your Storybrooke BFF in a seperate thread and talk about how clumsy Jasmine is or how Emma really, really really needs to get a life, go for it! If two characters want to get down and dirty in the middle of Mr. Gold's shop, have fun! If you want to go off to the Apprentice's house to check out all the really cool things there and look for something related to the plot, run it past me first. As long as I know what you are doing and it doesn't interfere with the main plot at all, I'm more then likely going to tell you to have fun....but please communicate that with me first.<br/><br/>I'm not trying to limit writers at all. I'm seriously trying to give you as much room as you need while providing a fun, interesting group story experience.<br/><br/>As well if you would like to use an npc in a thread away from the main, please let me know. I have a running list so we don't run into issues. =-)