This guide was put online May 31, 2006.
_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | (*) (*) (*) (*) (*) (*) (*) (*) (*) | | | | T H E S Y M P O S I U M | | | | | | CONTENTS | | | | 1. TS Mission Statement | | 2. The History of TS | | To view a topic, type | | 3. How to Submit an Idea "exam #" | | 3a-3d. Proposal Formats ie: exam 5 | | 4. What Happens to your Idea to view information | | on joining TS | | 5. How to Join TS | | 6. Duties of TS Members | | 7. Meeting Etiquette | | | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___| O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | | | OUR MISSION | | | | | | We are the link between the Mortals and Immortals. | | | | We are the ones who take the concerns of | | the Mortals of the Realms, and hone their ideas | | into thoughtful, complete proposals for | | the Immortals to consider and implement. | | | | We keep the Immortals in touch with | | what the players really want. | | | | We are the ones who seek to make the Realms a better place. | | | | | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | THE HISTORY OF THE SYMPOSIUM | | | | In 1995, Strahd formed the Mortal Council (MC)--direct | | ambassadors to the mortal community. They would bring | | complaints, concerns, and ideas of the mortals to the | | Immortal community. Soon afterwards, Elcid took over the | | reins, and the MC advanced. It became the main factor in | | deciding which avatars would become possible candidates | | for Immortalhood. MC was the first council to have mortal | | members, a noteboard, and a meeting hall in Darkhaven. | | | | In February 1997, Fauvre refashioned the MC into The | | Symposium (TS). Since this time, TS has remained a driving | | force for the benefits of the mortal community. One of the | | largest projects by TS was the creation of Town Hall, to | | house the boards of information for the Realms. | | | | Today, TS continues work on behalf of the mortal community | | to bring forth ideas and concerns. Representatives are | | encouraged to seek out a mortal perspective on new ideas. | | In addition to working with the mortal members, TS | | Immortals are responsible for overseeing the advancement | | process for avatars to the rank of Neophyte, the first | | level of immortality. | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | HOW TO SUBMIT AN IDEA | | | | You can submit an idea by either... | | A) Posting a note on the Tome of Conception in Town Hall | | to outline the idea. | | B) Contacting a mortal TS rep (type "who TS" to find one | | online) and create the proposal with their assistance. | | | | All ideas should be written in a clear and concise manner | | that explains the desired result, advantages, and | | disadvantages of the proposal. If an idea is controversial | | or complex, the author may be invited to a TS meeting to | | help explain their intent, but attendance is not required. | | | | Generally, suggestions for new classes or races are not | | being accepted at this time, however, well proposed ideas | | will be passed along for future consideration. | | | | See Templates: 3a-General, 3b-Spell/Skill, 3c-Race, 3d-Class | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | FORMAT FOR GENERAL PROPOSALS | | | | Situation: Describe the current situation in clear and | | concise detail. | | | | Problem: Describe what problem(s) exist because of | | the current situation. | | | | Solution: Describe a proposed solution for the | | problem. | | | | Pros: Identify advantages to implementing this | | solution. | | | | Cons: Identify disadvantages to implementing this | | solution. | | | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | FORMAT FOR SPELL AND SKILL PROPOSALS | | | | Name: | | Classes Allowed: | | Level Spell/Skill Gained: | | Mana/Blood Cost: | | Duration: | | What caster sees when cast: | | What others in the room see when cast: | | What caster sees when fails: | | What others in the room see when fails: | | Description: | | Bonuses: | | Negatives: | | Help file: (write the help file for this skill/spell | | please see updated skill/spell files for | | details of what it should contain) | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | FORMAT FOR RACE PROPOSALS | | Name: | | Disallowed Classes: | | Allowed Classes: | | Str Plus: Dex Plus: Wis Plus: Int Plus: Con Plus: | | Cha Plus: Lck Plus: Hit Pts: Mana: Align: | | AC: XP Mult: Min Align: Max Align: | | Height: (In inches) Weight: (In Pounds) | | Hunger Mod: Thirst Mod: | | Affected by: | | Resistant to: | | Susceptible to: | | Saves: (P/D): (W): (P/P): (B): (S/S): | | Description of the race: | | Reasoning for why this race will be beneficial: | | Help file: (include exactly what this race will have | | for a help file; see other help files on | | races for specifics) | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | FORMAT FOR CLASS PROPOSALS | | | | Name: | | Disallowed Races: | | Allowed Races: | | Prime Attribute: | | Titles for all 50 levels: | | Skills/Spells class has: (Include level at which they | | are attained and percentage | | at max, present in a chart) | | Descriptions of spells/skills: (Please see spell/skill | | proposal format) | | Description of the class: | | How this class fits in with RoD and its theme: | | Help file: (include exactly what this class will have | | for a help file; see other help files on | | classes for specifics) | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR IDEA | | After your idea has been posted on the Tome of Conception, | | or given to a TS member, the idea is posted on TS Forums. | | TS members read the idea and post pros and cons for the | | concept, debating the feasibility and desirability of the | | idea. After thorough discussion, the idea is voted on at | | the weekly TS meetings. | | | | If TS decides to pass your idea, it will be taken to the | | Visionary Consortium, and posted for their appraisal. They | | will vote on the idea as well. | | | | If VC also passes your idea, it is then passed to the | | Council of Elders for a final vote. If it passes this, it | | is placed on the project list to be implemented a.s.a.p. | | | | At any time, you can consult a TS member, or read "Help | | Tsnews" or the Tome of Conception board, to find out the | | status of your idea. | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | | | HOW TO JOIN TS | | | | TS is comprised of representatives selected from the | | general population on an application basis. | | | | To apply to become a TS member, write a mud mail to | | the current Immortal Head of the Council (found in "help | | TS"). This note should outline why you are interested in | | joining the Council. | | | | It is appreciated if you can get up to three reference | | letters from current members of TS. | | | | | | | | | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | DUTIES OF TS MEMBERS | | | | 1. Attend the regularly scheduled meetings. If you | | anticipate being absent, post a note to this affect. | | | | 2. Read the main note board no less than once a week. | | | | 3. Read the TS Forums no less than twice a week. Respond | | to the ideas there when appropriate. | | | | 4. Vote on ideas open for voting. Post reasons for No or | | Abstain votes. | | | | 5. Keep the Counciltalk channel turned on. | | | | 6. Collect ideas and suggestions from the general population. | | | | 7. If necessary, consult with the proposer of the idea for | | more information, or help them to clarify their proposal. | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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_________________________________________________________________0=(__ ___ __ _______ __ _____ __ _ ___ ____)=0 | | | | | MEETING ETIQUETTE | | | | 1. Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held Mondays, | | at 8:00 pm EST. Meetings are expected to last about | | an hour under normal circumstances. | | | | 2. If you wish to speak, use the "raise" social to | | raise your hand, and do not speak until called upon. | | | | 3. Notify the Mortal Head or a TS Immortal if you need | | to go AFK, and try not to void out during the meeting. | | | | 4. Conduct yourself in a professional manner. Rudeness | | or lack of respect towards other members will not be | | tolerated. | | | | | | | |__ ___ _ _______ ____ _ ___ _____ __ ___|O=(_________________________________________________________________)=0
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