Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 10, 2014 22:40:29 GMT -5
What does the site have to offer other than just RP?
There are a number of features that are present on site that we hope will spice things up a bit, and encourage our members to become a bigger part of Master's Academy.
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 10, 2014 22:48:31 GMT -5
How do I earn Pokèdollars?
RPing:
Every time you post, whether to start a thread or to reply to one that has been started, you will earn pokèdollars
Prizes:
A number of our site features, such as stand alone events, member polls, or holiday/special promotions, may include rewards of pokèdollars among their various prizes.
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 10, 2014 23:32:36 GMT -5
What are Standalone Events?
If you have ever seen one of those 'choose your own adventure' books, these are essentially what the standalone events are.
Typically speaking, the actual events won't be introduced into the RP itself (unless there are occassions where this is allowed under a first come first serve basis), other than the prize you get being available to your character (when applicable)
For those who are unfamiliar with 'choose your own adventure' books, what will happen will be, that one you have met the requirements and/or purchased the event, you will read through a brief piece of a 'story'. At the end, you will face a couple of options to choose from, which will be the action your character takes. What option you pick will determine how the story progresses, until you reach the end.
Possible Prizes
Nothing - the chance of this will be stipulated in the event prior to purchase
pokèdollars -less than, equal to, or more than the amount paid
stats
items
TMs
pokèmon
Other - special prizes only available through some events
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 11, 2014 0:03:29 GMT -5
What are Missions?
Missions, like Standalone Events, are typically considered separate from the RP. Some elements, however, may cross over, or are left to the player's discretion.
Mission may either be individual, or may be part of a series (in which finishing one mission is required to go onto the next one), and will consist of objectives you will need to meet with your character, and then submit that you have completed them to receive a prize and/or continue on with the next mission.
Examples of Missions
Explore *insert location* (start/join and finish a thread in the location)
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 11, 2014 0:33:38 GMT -5
How does the Trading Post Work?
NPC Trading:
NPC Trading will be initiated by a member of site staff. An NPC will post pokèmon that he/she is willing to trade members for other pokèmon. The pokèmon that the NPC character wants will be ones that members are able to obtain by visiting/revisiting standalone events, completing missions, or in some other fashion. The pokèmon the character gives up will be considered gone, and the one the character receives will have various perimeters the member will have to work with (such as the gender and stats being predetermined.)
Member to Member Trading:
In Member to Member Trading, a character will be posting either a pokèmon he/she is looking for, or a pokèmon he/she has that he/she is looking to trade.
Members may specify a pokèmon or a list of pokèmon that he/she is willing to accept (if he/she stated a pokèmon available for trading), that he/she is willing to give up (if he/she stated a 'mon he/she is looking for ), or may leave the other field blank and simply see what is offered that looks appealing.
Members may discuss if they wish to continue the RP as the 'mon that he/she accepts. However, this is not recommended in most cases. It is much easier if the pokèmon are played by the member that ends up with them respectively. Furthmore it is easiest if the 'mons that are traded are ones that either weren't RPed or were RPed less frequently (prior to the trade ) .
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 11, 2014 0:53:23 GMT -5
What are examples of Holiday and Special Promotions?
Anything that is done either thematically by a special day, or to celebrated some specific event will fall under this classification. These will intentionally be made to last for only a limited amount of time before being retired (either permanently or will be recycled in some manner the following year, if it's a holiday ) . Such events will typically have prizes associated with them.
Examples (ones we've actually done):
Halloween Dance (RP)
After Halloween Dance Standalone event (also done to promote new items in the mart)
Post by Christof Drescher on Apr 11, 2014 1:09:08 GMT -5
What is Christof's Research About?
Christof's Research consists of various polls that staff will post from time to time, asking for member's opinions on various matters regarding the site, or pokèmon sites in general. Sometimes, these results will help determine what admin will do in the running of the site, but this won't always be the case. Prizes are always available for participation.
