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.
28 Nov 2017, 8:27am
"No, Candi," says Jemine. "You're absolutely fine. It's our corseted friend here that I'd like to speak to."

Turning her attention to the woman who has introduced herself as Esma, Jemine glances at the glass on the table in front of her. She looks straight at Esma, and gives her a thin smile.

"Careful, honey. Those things are extremely powerful. And it certainly doesn't look as though you're only here to get yourself wasted on Supernovas. Would you mind telling me who you work for?"


Last edit: 28 Nov 2017, 8:33am
28 Nov 2017, 9:10am
Suki gives the newcomer a warm smile, and taps her podium display.

"Konbanwa, and welcome to The Olive Grove. Your pleasure is our pleasure. May I take your name, please?"
28 Nov 2017, 12:59pm
Who do I work for?

"I do freelance work. You need a job done?" Esma continued with her drink and tried to guess at Jemine's motivations.
28 Nov 2017, 2:38pm
"You can just call me Nex"

He peers over his shades to look at Suki with cool grey eyes and asks, " And what is your name?"
28 Nov 2017, 3:26pm
"Freelance, hmm?" repeats Jemine, raising an eyebrow. "No, there's nothing I need doing, but it's kind of you to make the offer. Tell me, are you considering extending that offer to any of my patrons, by any chance?"

She glances around the room, noticing a newcomer slouched in a seat at a nearby table.
28 Nov 2017, 3:30pm
Suki holds Nex's gaze, her smile not wavering.

"My name is Suki," she replies.
28 Nov 2017, 7:58pm
Esma tilted her head to the side.

I'm sure plenty of people around here could use a spacer.

"I hadn't really thought about it, but if anyone values quality, I'm sure I would be up for it."
28 Nov 2017, 10:12pm
Jemine nods and folds her arms.

"Yes, I'm sure you would be up for it, too," she says, adding, "as can be plainly seen from your appearance. You haven't been playing cards, and it isn't so warm in here that you should feel the need to strip to your underwear."

Leaning forward and placing her forearms on the table, Jemine gives Esma a questioning look.

"You do see where I'm coming from, I take it?"
29 Nov 2017, 12:45am
What crawled up her butt?

Esma blinked and stared at Jemine quizzically as she tried to fight a blush.

"I don't play cards. If it means that much to you that I'm just trying to fit in, I can buy you a drink and we can let bygones be bygones."
29 Nov 2017, 3:42am
"Suki, I like the name." Still peering over his shades, he flashes her a grin.

"So, Suki, do you only greet patrons or do you also accompany them?" He leans on the podium getting physically closer but leaving the barrier between them.
29 Nov 2017, 10:25am
"It's the 'fitting in' part that concerns me," says Jemine, with a sigh. She looks up at Candi.

"You can stop the massage treatment, Candi. Go and chat to the fella over there. The one who's slouched in his seat."

As Candi leaves, Jemine's focus returns to Esma.

"Look around you. You're already attracting attention. How do you think my girls would react to someone coming in and poaching their clients from under their noses? How would you react if you were one of them? Listen, Esma, I don't know how long you've been in The Life, but you really ought to be aware of the basics."
29 Nov 2017, 10:58am
"My role is here," replies Suki, patting the podium. "I welcome visitors to The Olive Grove and ascertain their wishes. This gives me fulfilment, knowing that I serve my employer well. The art of companionship is for the other girls. We have beautiful girls, Nex san. You will be most satisfied."
29 Nov 2017, 11:46am
hmmm, Olive Grove, now that would be ironic

Maggie checked the street either way before crossing to enter the establishment.

She spots Glasgow slouched at a table and goes over.

"Care to make good on thar Lavian you owe me, or would that ....... " looks about the room with a slight amusement "cramp your style?"

"
29 Nov 2017, 4:45pm
Candi the Wayward Pirate nods simply to Miss Jemine and with a tip of her captain's hat she saunters over to Glasgow's table. Placing a hand on her hip she strikes a appealing pose in her tight leather like suit made in the likeness of a Remlock suit.

"Hello Chico," she said with sincere sweetness, "What'll yer pleasure be? Besides a Lavian Brandy?" she finishes with a wink to Maggie.
29 Nov 2017, 8:10pm
Exiting the Ghost Orchid, Adam reached out to pluck a small tablet-like device from a nearby shelf next to the door. He sunk it into his pocket, giving it a few taps to make sure the device was neatly stored away. With a smirk he turned back to Stryker, laughing once at his remark. “Well, exploration takes time.” He replied with a wink. “Can only say I’ve just gotten here, but that’s why I have you, right? Citi seems like a nice place, figured I can make this a new home port for my crew and I.”

The explorer followed Stryker as he rounded the corner and saw the sign. The Olive Grove.

“What’s this?” Adam inquired with a raised brow, taking a few steps forward to see the podium, but still staying a distance away. He would wait for Stryker. “Can’t say I’ve heard much about this, but I haven’t been here long enough to know.” Stuffing his hands into the pockets of his pants, Adam motioned toward the building with a casual nod of his head. “Well, either way, I’m down for an adventure if you are. If you’re going to explore the unknown, why not start here?” A toothy smile and a chuckle parted Adam’s lips. “And I’m buying, so I have no problem with it.”

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