We seem to have a problem with some new players, and their lack of understanding of TRF's history/dynamic etc.

And that doesn't surprise me at all, considering how complex and detailed some of our storylines and back stories are. In fact, when I first saw TRF (and was invited to join) I was turned off by what I saw as its "complexity" compared to the other sites I RP'd at.

TRF's depth is one of its biggest strengths. But while the veterens know all the lore of TRF, new people have no clue.



We refer people to the rules, which is an important first step. Next we suggest the timeline. The timeline is very important, but many of its entries... while making complete sense to us mean nothing to a newb.

TILARIC BREL creates New Empire
WRATH VIRUS Unleashed
BATTLE OF BASTION
New Empire defeated

Even though I wasn't here, I've gone back and read this story, and I understand the ramifications of the above entry from the timeline. But a new person doesn't even know which thread this is from!!


What I am suggesting, is creating a suppliment to the Timeline. A series of short anthologies... little summaries of important galactic events. Not every single post made of course, but with titles like "GC/Imperial War" or "The Fall of the New Republic" that could be references for new players to help them understand the galaxy. Links could be provided to allow them to then further exlpore TRF's rich history.

That's an idea. It'll take time, however; just look at our Database.

For now it would behoove us as knowing, "veteran" members to help guide and inform our new members as to the dynamic history of TRF. Et al.

Good idea, yes. The Timeline is planned to link to each thread in which the event took place, but that's an arsload of work.

Yes, there will be a link for each timeline point. Hopefully I can find the corresponding threads without too much difficulty.

Brutus, if you have a little writeup or want to do a few, you are welcome! ;)

That said, no one is going to read every thread anyway, if they're linked.

I like the idea of a short summary of each event...

We need a chain gang.

I'll volunteer assuming we have at least two or three other members more senior then myself (haha, Om you old bat!) doing the job as well.

Since its my idea you can count me in.

As a newbie I can comfirm the fact that some newbies ( me, at least ) are seriously confused...

~the helpful hat.


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