[Information] How to use the Front Lobby (Audit Requests)

[WoLT]

How to use the Front Lobby




Thematic Music

A plaque in the front lobby reads:
"All souls living and dead welcome whatever they are ready to cope with;
all else they ignore, deny to be possible, or pronounce to be monstrous and wrong."

The Front Lobby is where all new patrons of Eternity's End arrive and take the tour.

All new players are expected to be versed in the following articles:

New Member Guide
PBP Player's Guide
PBP GMs Guide
Take The Tour
Eternity's End Player's Manual
Eternity's End Faction Manual
Character Application Example

and of course, basic rules knowledge of the Pathfinder System which can be learned here for free.

It is also highly suggested that all players be familiar with the Eternity's End GM Manual so as to be able to know the full breadth of the game rules as well as reading the rule in the "How to Use" threads and Original posts of each board or thread they choose to participate in before using that particular area.


Players that need help performing any of the required functions to apply from building a character to filling out their character sheet should go to the help area.

Auditing Procedure
It is important to know what the auditors do and look for so that you can have your sheet ready for them correctly. Remember, auditors are here to verify that your sheet is legal, not prepare if for you. If you need help preparing your sheet, go to the HELP section.

 

Audit Procedure General rules: A) Always follow the rules, never make exceptions for players. B) RAW is considered law until RAI or game balance issues are proven to supersede through policy discussion and voting. C) If you are unsure of a rule or policy, immediately direct it to policy discussion and post in the application thread that the audit is pending policy discussion. Audit Procedure 1) Barring special circumstances, audits are to be performed in order of request through the use of the front lobby. 2) Verify the player tier as accurate. If the player is new (this is their first character), and qualifies for Tier 2 or Tier 3, add them to the Hall of Fame as appropriate. 3) Verify the class, race and feats taken as player tier appropriate. 4) Verify the sheet as accurate with a top-down procedure to include any and all rules changes listed as part of character creation in the EE Player's Manual. Known Common Mistakes (Auditor Checklist): Characters should be level 1 with 99 xp, 1 Hero Point, 150 starting EM (minus cost of equipment, charging 0 EM for negligible cost items) HD is the number of Hit Dice, not the type no cost or weight listed for weapons and other gear, weapons/armor All characters begin play with one outfit, valued at 10 gp or less at no cost. Additional outfits can be purchased normally. weight listed twice for equipment (first as a weapon, the second time as an item) improper weights and costs listed Class skills improperly checked incorrect amount of skill points (favored class, int bonuses) Various bonuses not added correctly Feats taken do not have prerequisites met Traits are not all from separate groups no traits are taken (mention the character has three free traits if they wish) Incorrect HP total Clerics do not need to list every single spell, just domain access and what they have memorized Character Size can effect wt and cost of equipment, be sure to adjust as necessary use of banned traits/feats. use of feats not allowed to PT, considering archetype and faction exceptions. Lack of faction (suggest a faction to include any faction that seems aligned with the character concept, The Lost, or The Society of Planeswalkers). Verify Faction Link Player has listed options above their Player Tier While this is a typical checklist auditors must be ever vigilant for other potential exploits whether accidental or intentional. 5) Verify Copy Code 6 A) Report all procedure failures to the application thread. You may adjust some things (like adding item weights) if you like to make the process faster and easier but this is the job of the player and not your duty. Do so at your discretion. Move on to your next audit. 6 B) Report that the audit has passed in the application thread and that you are ready to have the character transferred to your possession. 7) When the character has been transferred to your possession, re-check the sheet to ensure nothing has been changed and re-verify all items. This should only be a moment as you have just done all of this for this character. 8) Create the private character thread in the private chambers area in accordance to front lobby and private chambers procedures. Be sure to update the copy code and include the links to the race and class for future GMs to use when leveling, as well as all other relevant data. Respond to the audit thread and PM the player with the following: Audit Completion Code [IMG]http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/dr_klok_kaos/avatar57953_6.png[/IMG] Congratulations (Player Name) on your successful audit! Welcome to Eternity's End! Here is the Link to your [url=INSERT PRIVATE CHARACTER THREAD URL HERE]private character thread[/url]. It is highly recommended that you subscribe to this thread. You audit is complete and you are now approved to enter Eternity's End. Please be sure to subscribe to the [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119570"]Announcements from the Head GM[/URL], familiarize yourself with the [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119559"]FAQ[/URL] and utilize the [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119781"]site map[/URL] to help you get around. Once inside characters are free to engage other characters in [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119593"]the pub[/URL], make it a point to seek out their first [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119596"]adventure[/URL] or [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119595"]arena battle[/URL], or even submit their background or other idea to the [URL="http://rpgcrossing.com/showthread.php?t=119578"]story teller[/URL]. From here infinite possibilities await you; game on! 9) OPTIONAL: If the character is an affiliate of Mr. Gone, add the EE token to their inventory and private thread. Be sure to note at the top of the private thread that the character is an affiliate of Mr. Gone. Be sure to add the character to the master list of "Goners" in the Mr. Gone thread, add an EE Token to their inventory and add the user as a recipient of an EE Token in the Hall of Fame. 10) Move the character application to the general thread archive and notify the player of their private thread with a link to the thread. 11) Add Access/Edit Permissions for: WoLT, Insacrum, Quarterpound and William Imm. Permissions must be granted separately. Special Though Auditors, the XO, and the Head GM have editing privileges they must never edit their own sheets and must have a presiding GM, Auditor, XO or Head GM do so as appropriate. 12) Transfer the character sheet to the Head GM. 13) Submit the audit for GMXP at the GM Altar

Applying to play Eternity's End

 

How to Apply Step 1 First create your character sheet in accordance with your respective Player Tier as outlined in the EE Player's Manual. Sheet Creation Step A While logged in to DnDOG head to the character view page. Step B Head to the bottom of the page and create the sheet by filling in the name, selecting pathfinder for the system and pressing "create". Name your character by first and last name of the character using no spaces or punctuation.   Step C Head to the character view page and apply Public Permission to your sheet. Step D From Character Options, select the newly created sheet. Step E Fill in all relevant fields while being sure to save often. Step 2 Next create a thread in the front lobby forum naming the thread in the following format: "'User ID': 'Character Name' Application". Step 3 If you qualify for Player Tier 2 or 3 please include a link to such evidence such as through the hall of fame or other means. Step 4 Link the character class and race pages to help the GM easily verify that your character is legal. Please only use links to D20PFSRD. Step 5 Post the code for the new site members please note this method is mandatory for EE only, not site widemandatory posting format in your application thread: example The first name links to your private threadRaistlin The Second Name links to your character SheetMaejere The Lost Narrative text is done in plain black. If your character only has one name, please split the links between the name, such as link to private threadBilLink to character sheet.bo Common Speech is written in Navy. Psionic Communications are written in any shade of Purple Please be sure your character portrait is not overly large. Roughly 100-200 pixels or so (l&w) is where you want to be. A little large or a little small isn't an issue, just so long as it's not so big it will dominate the screen and add lots of extra scrolling to threads you post in, or so small that you have very poor detail. Copy Code [fieldset="[IMG]YOUR IMAGE.jpg (try photbucket for file hosting)[/IMG]"] [url="A LINK TO YOUR CHARACTER THREAD"][size="4"]First Name[/size][/url] [url="A LINK TO YOUR CHARACTER Sheet"][size="4"]Last Name[/size][/url] [Size="4"][URL="A LINK TO YOUR ACTUAL FACTION"]Faction Name Or 'The Lost' to be discreet about faction[/URL][/size] YOUR NARRATIVE TEXT [color="Blue"]YOUR IN CHARACTER SPEECH [/color] [/fieldset] Step 6 Post the copy code inside of no parse tags* example Copy Code [fieldset="[IMG]YOUR IMAGE.jpg (try photbucket for file hosting)[/IMG]"] [url="A LINK TO YOUR CHARACTER THREAD"][size="4"]First Name[/size][/url] [url="A LINK TO YOUR CHARACTER Sheet"][size="4"]Last Name[/size][/url] [Size="4"][URL="A LINK TO YOUR ACTUAL FACTION"]Faction Name Or 'The Lost' to be discreet about faction[/URL][/size] YOUR NARRATIVE TEXT [color="Blue"]YOUR IN CHARACTER SPEECH [/color] [/fieldset] To make the code show up use no parse tags. This will be included in your private thread for easy copy and paste use whenever needed. Step 7 Include your not your background, this is what you use to describe your character to othersintroductory description as outlined in the Eternity's End Player's Manual as well as the best picture of your character. Step 8 Post your short background as outlined in the Character Creation section of the Player's Manual of Eternity's End. Keep backgrounds at 100-500 words that briefly sum up your character. If you wish to write an additional longer background (this is not a replacement) you may qualify for a bonus from the story teller right at the start of play, but this is not required, unlike the 100-500 word description that is required. This description will be used primarily by GMs to get a quick feel for your character when you enter their adventure. If you do happen to write a longer background as well whether it qualifies for a story teller bonus or not, you are welcome to post it here but please make use of spoiler tags, labeling the button as "extended background". Step 9 Request an Audit through the this thread with a link back to your completed application thread. A character Audit Official will review the application, and then either approve the character and include a link to their new private thread where he will have quoted your finished and approved post, or, they will reject the application and state explicitly why in your application thread. The player may then address or amend the sheet and reapply with the character. Other players can assist with auditing, but it is noted that their advice is not to be taken as fact, only a GM may approve a character, however as many players are helpful, if one points out an error to you, they are probably just trying to help out to get you in the game. Step 10 While awaiting your audit, visit Fred and review each of the rules of the rooms to familiarize yourself with the setting and rules if you haven't already. You may also feel free to read over the FAQ, ask questions in the help area, engage others in the public OOC or even browse some other threads to prepare for your experience at Eternity's End. Step 11 If your Audit is rejected, please make the corrections and repeat step 9 as necessary. Once the sheet is approved by the official you will transfer the sheet to your auditor at which point they will give final verification and pass all permissions to the Head GM. You will still retain all creative liberties and intellectual property of your character (where DnDOG site rules do not supersede) but you may not edit your character sheet from this point forth. This is because GMs will have rotating players from game to game and player oversight is not something they can do effectively. As such, a few people may decide it is a good idea to cheat and then claim the problem as a clerical error if caught. This elimates that process and ensures a fair and balanced environment for everyone within the scope of the game rules. Sheet Transfer Instructions Step A While logged in to DnDOG head to the character view page. Step B Select the edit option on the far right hand side, choosing the sheet you wish to add to Eternity's End. For the Campaign ID enter 213. Step C Transfer the character to be sure to spell their name exactlyyour auditor. If you see a fatal error message, this has been reported already to the staff and is being looked at. Don't worry, your transfer was successful. Step D Notify the auditor by name in your application thread that the ownership of the sheet has been transferred to them. Step 12 Once the audit is approved at the final stage the sheet is passed to the head GM the Auditor will create the new private thread in the private chambers area that should look like the example to include all finalized information from the application and name it in the same fashion sans the word application. They will then archive the application thread to the general thread archive and send a PM to the player in question with a welcome message and a link to their new private character thread. Players are free to keep notes in this thread with the understanding that all character sheet activity will be recorded here by GMs as well. During the creation of this thread the auditor must be sure to replace the text of "my character home" link with the link to the private character thread as shown in the difference between the two example threads: Application and Private Chambers. Step 13: You will recive a PM from your Auditor notifying you of your private thread and your successful implementation to the game. Players that follow the steps listed above and have good book keeping are now approved to enter Eternity's End. Once inside characters are free to engage other characters in the pub, make it a point to seek out their first adventure or arena battle, or even submit their background or other idea to the story teller.

[Blueboyzcaptain]

Requesting Audit.

[Insacrum]

Requesting Audit

[Krazy]

Requesting Audit

[ShadowcatX]

I'll do a full audit on anyone who needs one tonight.

[MalchiorTheForgotten]

Requesting Audit.

[ShadowcatX]

We have our first official PC, Insacrum's character sheet has been accepted and a private thread created. Everyone else I've made comments in your personal thread.

[Insacrum]

can you also audit the example pc?

[earthdragon]

Requesting Audit (sorry, somehow missed this update while looking at other things).

[Krazy]

I kinda feel there should be a separate thread called "Request Audits Here".

[WoLT]

Originally Posted by Krazy

I kinda feel there should be a separate thread called "Request Audits Here".

Not a bad idea.

Reminder Here

[MalchiorTheForgotten]

Requesting Audit.

[ShadowcatX]

Caught up on audits.

[earthdragon]

Made changes to sheet, requesting re-audit.

[ShadowcatX]

Three more characters approved, congratulations to Malchiortheforgotten, earthdragon, and blueboyzcaptain.

Also, requesting audit of Cear and Vargas. Vargas will be my active pc. Cear is going to go into cold storage once approved.