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Q) How do I apply for a character! What is the setting!? Is it okay if I do such-and-such!?
A) Whoa! Calm down there! Okay, first thing is first- read the setting, the rules, and the FAQ. That should fill you in on most everything. And when you're done with that use some common sense- don't ask questions that have obvious answers. Once you've done these things you can feel free to comment here or via email and ask us whatever question you have- but please make sure it's not something we've already covered. Showing that you haven't read the basic info for the game is only going to antagonize the moderators.
Q) How do I play in this game!?
A) Learn from watching the other players. Go into the comm and watch what other people are doing. Visit the comm friends page and read the in character journal entries. This is the fastest way to learn how to role play in a LJ community.
Q) How should we handle logs?
A) We are very flexible- just be sure to label your log with a time, location, and if it's a log open for everyone to join or not. Also include any warnings that may apply.
And yes- you are allowed to log privately over IM or Email and then post your completed logs. Whatever makes you comfortable.
Q) If the character were to have superhuman abilities, would the characters retain all of their canon abilities in this new world?
A) All canon abilities remain intact, yes.
Q) It would take an essay to explain the fandom of the character I want to apply for, at least for it to be to my satisfaction. Would it be alright if I took most of the fandom description from Wikipedia?
A) Yes, that would be fine. What's important is that it's there for people that are unfamiliar with your fandom to read in your profile.
Q) If someone came through once they made their ID can they look back at past post to see if they could recognize anyone?
A) Yes they could. All posts are archived.
Q) What is the weather like in Empty Earth?
A) The weather patterns mimic those on earth, just like everything else. If you want to know what the current day's weather is refer to the most recent day start announcement. A weather forecast is included there.
Q) The info says that it's modern-earth. So, I guess the question is how would this pertain to characters from older fandoms?
A) They would be naturally out of place, since the technology would be more advance than it was in their time.
Q) How do we buy things from stores and stuff, there's food stuffs to be bought but how do we get things?
A) Everyone is pretty much free for the taking at stores. Houses and apartments and such are already fully stocked with furniture, appliances, food and such. Store restock themselves in the middle of the night when nobody is looking.
Also, if you order something at a store- such as food at a restaurant- it will be given to you- providing you don't watch. This goes for things like delivery too.
Q) I assume there are cars, cabs, motorbikes parked on the streets? New York is functioning pretty much on its own except for the current five people who are around, right? Subways are ready to ride, traffic lights work, etc?
A) Trains, buses, and airplanes run according to their normal schedules if your character feels like riding in a vehicle without a visible driver, and if you need a taxi one will show up (they still drive like crazy people, too). Other than that all vehicles are just parked, usually with keys included, and waiting to be used.
Q) What about television? Would any programs be running without people to be in them? Or would it be a mix of re-runs from multiple fandoms?
A) Television would be showing old re-runs from various realities (a lot of MASH reruns), and any channels where there should be live TV will have just static, unless someone finds and takes over a TV station.
Q) Could dogs or cats wander around then, maybe even into and out of the buildings? And pigeons? Does New York have pigeons? I think you said there are animals and I'm assuming sort of business as usual, except for not having a lot of people yet.
A) Yeah, the animals are just going about business as usual, so yes, there are pigeons, and probably some cats and dogs (though not as many as if there were people there to keep them as pets).
Q) If a building is damaged will it repair itself?
A) Yeah, things fix themselves- though not right away, amusingly enough. They slowly improve in real time as if people are actually fixing them. And some places (like say, a run down neighborhood) repair themselves much slower than others.
Q) How many mods ARE there? Who do you play?
A) The mods are anonymous, but I'll give you a little info. There is more than one mod, and each moderator has a specific job. As for who we play- one of us plays the savior ([info]callmesavior), but that is all that we can say.
Your question still not answered? Ask here and one of the mods will get back with you ASAP.
If you need to contact a mod about anything else feel free to email emptyearth.savior@gmail.com and we will get back to you.
A) Whoa! Calm down there! Okay, first thing is first- read the setting, the rules, and the FAQ. That should fill you in on most everything. And when you're done with that use some common sense- don't ask questions that have obvious answers. Once you've done these things you can feel free to comment here or via email and ask us whatever question you have- but please make sure it's not something we've already covered. Showing that you haven't read the basic info for the game is only going to antagonize the moderators.
Q) How do I play in this game!?
A) Learn from watching the other players. Go into the comm and watch what other people are doing. Visit the comm friends page and read the in character journal entries. This is the fastest way to learn how to role play in a LJ community.
Q) How should we handle logs?
A) We are very flexible- just be sure to label your log with a time, location, and if it's a log open for everyone to join or not. Also include any warnings that may apply.
And yes- you are allowed to log privately over IM or Email and then post your completed logs. Whatever makes you comfortable.
Q) If the character were to have superhuman abilities, would the characters retain all of their canon abilities in this new world?
A) All canon abilities remain intact, yes.
Q) It would take an essay to explain the fandom of the character I want to apply for, at least for it to be to my satisfaction. Would it be alright if I took most of the fandom description from Wikipedia?
A) Yes, that would be fine. What's important is that it's there for people that are unfamiliar with your fandom to read in your profile.
Q) If someone came through once they made their ID can they look back at past post to see if they could recognize anyone?
A) Yes they could. All posts are archived.
Q) What is the weather like in Empty Earth?
A) The weather patterns mimic those on earth, just like everything else. If you want to know what the current day's weather is refer to the most recent day start announcement. A weather forecast is included there.
Q) The info says that it's modern-earth. So, I guess the question is how would this pertain to characters from older fandoms?
A) They would be naturally out of place, since the technology would be more advance than it was in their time.
Q) How do we buy things from stores and stuff, there's food stuffs to be bought but how do we get things?
A) Everyone is pretty much free for the taking at stores. Houses and apartments and such are already fully stocked with furniture, appliances, food and such. Store restock themselves in the middle of the night when nobody is looking.
Also, if you order something at a store- such as food at a restaurant- it will be given to you- providing you don't watch. This goes for things like delivery too.
Q) I assume there are cars, cabs, motorbikes parked on the streets? New York is functioning pretty much on its own except for the current five people who are around, right? Subways are ready to ride, traffic lights work, etc?
A) Trains, buses, and airplanes run according to their normal schedules if your character feels like riding in a vehicle without a visible driver, and if you need a taxi one will show up (they still drive like crazy people, too). Other than that all vehicles are just parked, usually with keys included, and waiting to be used.
Q) What about television? Would any programs be running without people to be in them? Or would it be a mix of re-runs from multiple fandoms?
A) Television would be showing old re-runs from various realities (a lot of MASH reruns), and any channels where there should be live TV will have just static, unless someone finds and takes over a TV station.
Q) Could dogs or cats wander around then, maybe even into and out of the buildings? And pigeons? Does New York have pigeons? I think you said there are animals and I'm assuming sort of business as usual, except for not having a lot of people yet.
A) Yeah, the animals are just going about business as usual, so yes, there are pigeons, and probably some cats and dogs (though not as many as if there were people there to keep them as pets).
Q) If a building is damaged will it repair itself?
A) Yeah, things fix themselves- though not right away, amusingly enough. They slowly improve in real time as if people are actually fixing them. And some places (like say, a run down neighborhood) repair themselves much slower than others.
Q) How many mods ARE there? Who do you play?
A) The mods are anonymous, but I'll give you a little info. There is more than one mod, and each moderator has a specific job. As for who we play- one of us plays the savior ([info]callmesavior), but that is all that we can say.
Your question still not answered? Ask here and one of the mods will get back with you ASAP.
If you need to contact a mod about anything else feel free to email emptyearth.savior@gmail.com and we will get back to you.
