Elite roleplay: Citi Gateway

CITI GATEWAY

The Orbis station is a center of activity. Within the station a myriad of places can be found.
  • The Warrens: Where the poor plebs of the station live. It's is a breeding ground for the most unscrupulous. Keep an eye on your wallet when traversing the corridors of these areas.
  • Habitation Complex: For those workers and pilots that can afford it, this area provides closer to 1G gravity for more earth like living.
  • Commerce Divison: and Administration Where the larger corporations make their home. Station administration can be found here.
  • Industrial Complex: Where industry manufactures their various goods.
  • Entertainment: District Bars, theaters and night clubs, tattoo parlors and other establishments can be found vying for a commanders credits in exchange for a bit of fun.
  • Station Security: A high tech brig used to house law breakers until they can be tried, and or deported off station.
  • Medical Ward: Where commanders can get patched up, enhanced, or fix existing cybernetics.

General Roleplay Etiquette:

1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, PM that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.

2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken. If you fear it was simply unnoticed, PM the person or people it concerns. Or even leave a message in the OOC forums.

3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.

4. Accept constructive criticism gracefully and politely.
If someone spots an issue with your writings, they may wish to help you improve that writing. They may do this through PM or even publicly air their thoughts on the OOC forum. If they have taken the time to be polite and explain what is wrong with your writing, the best way to behave is to respond in kind, using the same manner they have approached you with. It means they have taken an active interest in what you have written and wish to see more. Basically, you have a fan!

5. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jackass, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jackass. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.

6. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.


Inara RP Etiquette:

1. Respect the setting and rules of the universe.
Inara is an Elite: Dangerous 3rd Party Tool. The RP Forums are set in the Elite: Dangerous universe. Elite: Dangerous has rules, as any fictional universe does from Lord of the Rings to Star Wars, or Game of Thrones to Star Trek. If you intend to RP within the Elite: Dangerous universe you are bound by the history and rules of that universe. Simply put, this RP forum is bound by the same rules as the game, so if it can't be done in the game, it is not permitted here. This applies to things from a 50Ly Jump Range on a normal, unmodified Sidewinder, to the destruction of entire stations.

2. Respect the characters created by others.
We have a wide variety of characters already here. It's expected that some will be similar, just as it's expected that two characters will be vastly different. Opinions of each persons character will naturally be varied, but all are valid provided they follow the rules of the universe. You are allowed to interact with, or avoid interaction with, any character in the RP forums. But you have no right to belittle others for their creation. You are not an authority figure on writing, nor are you directly affected by another persons imagination. You might not like it, but you MUST respect it.

3. Be caught up on current events before joining in.
You need basic things like character descriptions in order to interact with them. You also need to know what's going on in the surrounding areas. This is simply because the people you are hoping to RP with, might be gearing up to something that you might not want to be part of. Or simply that the most recent post, out of context, could leave a different impression on the goings on than if you gather that context. We don't expect you to read every single post from the beginning of the forums, just enough to get that basic understanding.

4. Either subscribe to, or frequently check, the Roleplay: Q&A and OOC forum.
People may be discussing something relevant to you there, or even discussing you directly. Perhaps someone asked what the general consensus on the existence or non-existence of a certain object. Or we're just chatting about random gibberish. Either way, be aware of it and use it. If you're unsure about something, such as how guns would look and or behave, or even the music selection, use the OOC forum to ask. We don't have all of the answers, but the collective knowledge and logic usually allows us to overcome an issue and come to a decision on what should be allowed. Frontier Developments, and even David Braben himself, don't have the answers to every possible question that can be asked.

5. Large Scale events exploding out of nowhere are a complete no go.
We get it. Everyone wants their character to be noticed and for people to be tripping over themselves to interact with them. In some audiences, an introduction involving you blasting in for landing in a fiery wreckage of a ship, before cart wheeling out and sword fighting 35 Ninjas before whisking off with the local celebrity for a glorious night of passion, is in fact, cool. This is not one of those audiences. It is generally considered better to build your character up slowly over time. Eventually, you might even have a legitimate excuse to fight those Ninjas. Maybe even with other RP participants by your side.

6. Perfect characters are boring.
The point of a character arc, is that it is in fact, an arc shape. One who is morally unquestionable, fully kitted out and an infinite fountain of knowledge, cannot go through an arc. Give your character flaws. Be it a tendency towards befriending the wrong people, or a bad knee that frequently gives out at inopportune moments. It gives readers something to latch onto and empathise with. You can give your character exceptional capabilities at something, but it requires balance. She's a damn good pilot with no equal, but can't drive an SRV for peanuts. It can lead to some very interesting moments between characters, be it heartfelt or comedic.


Other Notes:
It should be noted that there can be exceptions to these points. For example, good grammar when a character is speaking is actually rare. Few people in real life actually speak with perfect eloquence after all. Or previously arranged actions during a fight scene, such as someone stumbling back after a punch. What's key to remember is context.

All in all, remember this is purely for fun. We have some seriously talented writers here, and others whose writing history starts and ends at high school. But many are willing to help out in whatever way they can. All it takes is that you ask nicely.

Also keep in mind that many people who RP here, also have logbook stories related to the character, or characters, they portray. If it looks like there's an "in joke" going on that you're unsure of, it's probably in those.

In fact, some users have even gone to the trouble of creating "alts" to RP with. If you read back far enough, it's usually pretty clear who has and hasn't, and which ones are the "alts". It's therefore not unheard of to see the apparent seizing of control of other characters. If you do spot one, point it out in the OOC section. If intervention is needed, it will be sorted quickly and (hopefully) politely.

Most, if not all RP participants here have Logbook stories pertaining to their character(s). These are for the reading pleasure of anyone who wishes to do so. While it can be useful to read them in order to gain a bit of backstory on a character you wish to interact with, it should not be assumed that your character shares that knowledge. Within the E:D Universe, these Logbooks either don't exist, or are private diaries kept by the characters. Either way, without explicit statements to say otherwise from the writer, your interactions should reflect that your character is in the dark about any information you, the writer/reader, have gained from reading the stories.
06 Nov 2017, 11:02pm
"I'm sorry," says Jemine. "The Olive Grove is spacious, but it's not a hotel. Most of the girls live in rented rooms on the starport. You can find reasonable accommodation in the Warrens which won't set you back too much. Have you considered selling your ship to raise some money? It would give you som--"

Jemine is interrupted by a beeping from the desk. She reaches down and activates a comm panel, and reads the displayed message. She then turns back to Penny.

"Excuse me," she says, and taps a reply into the comm:

[Hello Kyla! Come to The Olive Grove, Second Avenue, Entertainment District. I'll see you in the reception area.]


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06 Nov 2017, 11:19pm
"I was just wondering, that's all." the young woman said. "I'll find accommodations." Penny stood and waited for Jem to finish tapping on her pad before extending a manicured hand. "To a new future!"
07 Nov 2017, 8:10am
"That sounds like a toast," remarks Jemine. "I don't know about you, Penny, but I think a toast requires a drink. And a cup of latte doesn't quite cut it for me."

Jemine taps the desktop one more, and a holofac of Suki appears.

"Yes, Miss Jemine?"

"Suki, bring in a couple of glasses of champagne, would you?" Jemine turns back to her new employee. "We're all on first name terms here, though everyone refers to me as 'Miss Jemine' as a mark of respect. It'd be good if you'd adopt the same tradition. Speaking of names, you might like to think up one for yourself. Most of the girls and boys use a pseudonym for work."


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07 Nov 2017, 6:36pm
"Yes, Miss Jemine I think this sounds like a toast." The young woman leans forward again. "I really appreciate the offer you are giving me here! I'll have to give a pseudonym some thought. How about Candi, with an I?"
07 Nov 2017, 7:39pm
Jemine considers for a moment, and then nods approvingly.

"Candi," she says. "Yes. It suits you."

The door opens, and Suki enters carrying a tray on which are two glasses of champagne. She places the tray on the desk, and then leaves the office. Jemine picks up both glasses and hands one to Penny.

"Well, Candi-with-an-I, I think it's time for that toast now. Here's to a new future!"
07 Nov 2017, 7:49pm
Penelope took the stem of the glass and raised it.

"To a new future." She clinked the glass against Miss Jemine's and lifted it to her lips. Setting it back on the table she gave a kind of giggle. "It has been so long since I've had anything like this! Thank-you!"
07 Nov 2017, 11:05pm
"You're welcome," says Jemine. She takes a sip of her own champagne.

"Now," she continues, "we operate a three shift system; midnight to 0800, 0800 to 1600, and 1600 to midnight. Ginger works the middle shift, so I'd like you to do the same."

Jemine takes another sip from her champagne.

"You'll probably need to get yourself some new clothes, too. You'll find that your clients have certain, ah, expectations in that regard. Ask Ginger to help you out."

Finishing her drink, Jemine puts the empty glass down on the desk.
08 Nov 2017, 12:34am
Kyla enters Olive Grove and is greeted by a demure-looking receptionist of oriental descent. "Welcome to Olive Grove," she says politely.

"Hey," Kyla replies. "I'm here to see Jem Jem- er... Jemine Caesar."

"Lovely! Are you here to apply?"

Kyla flinches and frowns. "Err, no. She's expecting me... I'm her friend, Kyla."

"Oh, right! Of course." The receptionists clicks a button on the front desk. "Miss Jemine, Kyla is here to see you."
08 Nov 2017, 10:07am
In Jemine's office, a beep from the desktop indicates a call from Suki. Jemine taps a button to acknowledge the call, and Suki's holofac appears.

"Miss Jemine, Kyla is here to see you."

"Thank you, Suki. We're just finishing up in here. Tell my visitor that I'll be along in a moment, would you?

Jemine turns to Penny. "Well, I think we've covered everything. Thank you very much for coming in to see me, Penny. I hope you'll be very happy working for The Olive Grove. But should you ever have any problems, anything at all, then come and talk to me about it."

Jemine opens the door and leads Penny along the corridor and into the reception room, where Kyla is waiting.

"Kyla!" says Jemine. "Lovely to see you, honey!"
08 Nov 2017, 10:30am
Kyla smiles as Jem greets her. "Hey Goodie-Two Shoes!" She looks around, taking in her surroundings. "This is definitely different, but I like what you have done with the place. It feels cozy."
08 Nov 2017, 11:03am
Jemine flashes Kyla a smile.

"Thank you. It's had a lot of work done to it. I'll give you a guided tour, if you like. Access all areas..." she glances at Suki's desktop display. "...apart from the ones that are currently busy, that is."
08 Nov 2017, 11:16am
"I'll be happy to have a look around." Kyla smirks, glancing in Penelope's direction. "Good call though, I probably don't need a demonstration of the services."
08 Nov 2017, 12:47pm
"Probably?" queries Jemine, with a wink. She brings Penny forward.

"Kyla, this is Candi. That's spelt with an I, by the way. She's just signed up to join my team. Candi, this is Kyla Emmerich, a good friend of mine. Don't let her occasional sarcastic turn of phrase get to you. She means it all in fun... I think."

Jemine steps back to allow the two women to become acquainted.


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08 Nov 2017, 4:18pm
Penelope extends a manicured hand, fingers painted in a bright red. "Nice to meet'cha chica. Not that I don't want to say honey, but I should go and get my affairs in order!"

She gave a quick nod and wide smile. "Thank-you for the latte and employment opportunity!" and with that she stepped out of the Olive Groove
08 Nov 2017, 7:38pm
Jemine watches Penny leave, and then turns to Kyla.

"She seems like a nice girl. And very pretty. She ought to prove quite popular with the clients. I just hope she's prepared for what she's letting herself in for. She's got no experience of The Life."

Jemine gestures for Kyla to follow her along the corridor.

"Come on, it's time for your tour. We'll start with my office."

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