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Note: #hashtag links will take you to the linked room in our Discord server.
Note: #hashtag links will take you to the linked room in our Discord server.
Missions and bounties are how AotM furthers many of its plot lines, and they're a great way to get your characters out there exploring other worlds or interacting with the ones they live in!How are missions and bounties different?
Missions may be created by anybody but may only be played out by registered agents who match the required security level for that mission. The more dangerous the mission, the more experience your agent needs to take part in it, or they may be able to join if they're less experienced but may require a more experienced agent to come along with them to help them out.
Missions also require someone on your team to fill out a Mission Report. Bounties usually do not require this (though bounties also tend to be odd jobs, and therefore their requirements often vastly vary).
Missions can be found in the #missions-terminal on Discord.
Bounties may be both created and played out by anyone, whether they're an agent or not.
Bounties can be found in #the-bounty-network on Discord.
Both bounties and missions are different from regular roleplays because players both need to sign up for them to play them out, and unlike most other roleplays on AotM, they must be finished in a certain amount of time. This is to ensure that plots progress and that no one is left stagnating. Many also often have lasting repercussions on the game world or may require special interactions like dice rolls or mission reports.
If you see a bounty or mission that you'd like to join, send Jabberwookie a private message with the required info, and your character will be added to that mission's or bounty's roster if they meet the requirements!
Can I do a mission or a bounty solo?
Bounties and missions that state that they allow solo play are eligible for this. What this means is that a player may write a story to complete a mission, make a piece of art, or simply have a roleplay thread where others may join them peripherally, but their character is the only one who is/needs to complete the required objectives.
Stories and art pieces for bounties and missions must still be shared with the group in order to complete the mission. Stories must be hosted elsewhere, like a Google Doc, on your character's RPR journal, or a fanfiction site, and then may be linked to our #art-and-writing area in the Discord to complete requirements. If you link us back, be sure to collect some points for it!
Solo stories and art only apply to player-run missions and bounties. If the bounty or mission you want to play allows solo play but is DMed (meaning that another player will be acting as the NPC and environmental challenges for you), then you must play out that game as normal between you and the DM.
Solo missions still require your character to fill out a mission report afterward in order to count as completed, and bounties will usually have their own requirements that they need completed. Some are more straightforward than others.
Can I or my group do a piece of art or a story instead of a roleplay?
Groups and solo players are welcome to collaborate on a piece of artwork in order to complete a mission or a bounty! Your finished piece does not have to be a masterpiece, but it does have to show that you put effort into giving it some polish. Messy sketches on notebook paper will not count towards a completed mission or bounty.
Groups who choose to complete art pieces must have every player who signed up for the mission have a hand in the completed piece. Maybe that looks like one person doing the sketch, and the other person coloring, or different people drawing different pieces, but everyone who signed up needs to be involved.
If someone is not doing their fair share, you may ask staff to remove them from the mission or bounty group. Please note that if you ask this, then we will speak to everyone in the group before doing so to ensure that this decision is fair.
Collaborative stories instead of turn-by-turn roleplays may also be handled in this way.
Should I join this mission or bounty?
Please take a good look at the information available on each Mission Briefing or Bounty Request before applying. Consider carefully:
▴ Do you have time for the mission or bounty you want? Discord (2 weeks) and forum games (2 months) have different completion requirements. Make sure you're not signing up for something you can't commit to! Be honest with yourself and your team.▴ Is there room for your character? Make sure the max character allowance isn't already full before you try to sign up.
▴ Do you want to be part of the plot or just play along? Team-led games require cooperation from the entire roster to move the plot forward. If you prefer to just experience the story, it might be better to look for DM-led games, during which the person who designed the mission or bounty is who controls the majority of the setting and NPCs for the player characters.
▴ Does the mission or bounty require certain skills or a particular security level? If your character doesn't have what's required, then they won't be accepted into the mission or bounty. Keep an eye out, though! If there's a (o) next to the requirement, then it's only a suggestion, and your character may still join, though the tasks may be more difficult for them.
You can find out more about clearance levels and specializations here, and you can see what your character's current clearance level or specialization is in the #personnel-database on the Discord.
Missions and bounties not eligible for a solo run always require at least two players to start. From there, your team can choose to wait to fill the whole roster, or you may choose to begin with what you already have. If you decide to wait, then you will be given the go-ahead to begin once the maximum amount of characters for that game has been filled.
Either way, each member of your team will be sent a DM alerting you that you may disembark. From there, you have a week to submit your team's first roleplay post. If you find yourself unable to do so, then the game will be opened back up for new players to join. Characters on the last team will be barred from trying again with that bounty or mission until another team has had a turn, but you may still join with new characters.
Be sure to pick a player from your team to alert Jabberwookie that you've made your first post. To avoid extra staff housework, failing to do so three times in a row will disqualify you from joining in on future missions or bounties. Please include either a link to your thread or the first post of your Discord game. You can find the link to your Discord post by right-clicking and selecting 'Copy Message Link.'
How do you succeed in a mission or a bounty?(Playing solo? Click to read more!)
Time Requirements
Missions and bounties have a limited amount of time for you to complete any laid-out goals, and in the case of missions, submit your character's mission report. The timer starts for roleplays when you or your team's first post is sent. The timer for stories and art pieces begins as soon as you or your team are given the go-ahead to disembark.
⏲ - Games started on the Discord server must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Games started on our forums must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Solo stories must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Art pieces must be completed within two months.
You can check how much time you have left by visiting either the #missions-terminal or #the-bounty-network on Discord. Staff will not remind you when time is close to being up outside of this, so please make sure you and/or your teammates are keeping track!
Activity Requirements
If you choose to go the roleplay route, then your thread or Discord game must have at least two posts within it to be considered a success. The character you signed up with must still complete the mission or bounty objectives. If your solo roleplay isn't taking off, though, and you're stuck waiting, you're welcome to contact Jabber and request to complete it another way, such as a solo story or artwork.
If you would like to call the mission off instead in the event of this happening, then you are allowed to do so without consequences, as long as a good faith effort was made.
Character Requirements
The character you select to carry out a bounty or a mission must honor the spirit of the game. If the mission or bounty would be in no way a challenge for them, and you're only looking to farm points or titles, then this is not honoring the spirit of the game. Please do not attempt to apply overpowered characters to a bounty or mission for the sake of 'winning' it. That isn't the point of this system.
If this becomes a habit, and we feel like you are engaging in bounties or missions in bad faith, then you will receive a warning, and you may be barred from joining future bounties or missions. If you have a powerful character that you would like to include, then find a way to challenge or hinder them! You're the storyteller here!
Mission Reports
Bounties don't require these, but missions must have a mission report filled out by your character once you've completed your roleplay, story, or art piece detailing their encounter. You can find the form for this and how you can submit it and have it approved here! Be sure to DM it to Jabber when you're done. If you would rather not sign up with an RPR account, you may still submit a report directly to staff, and we'll put it up for you.
Roleplay Submissions
Solo roleplay submissions only require that the character you chose to accept the bounty or mission with be present. Only this character must complete the objectives of the mission or bounty. They may be joined by the mission or bounty's DM or any other player characters you would like. The other characters do not have to participate in the mission or bounty's objectives.
Story Submissions
Solo story submissions must be at least 500 words to be accepted as complete. They must be hosted on Google Docs, your character's RPR journal, a fanfiction site, or some other 3rd party story space and then linked in #art-and-writing on our Discord server before they can be accepted. All bounties or mission requirements must be met within the piece. If you link back to us on your story, make sure you collect your points for it!
Art Submissions
Art submissions must be finished and have some polish. You don't have to have spectacular art skills, but it must be clear that you put effort into your work. Submissions may be any applicable media, digital or traditional, as long as they can complete the mission or bounty's objectives. They must be either fully colored pieces or intentionally follow a finished monochrome palette. They must be shared in #art-and-writing on our Discord server to be accepted. If you decide to share them elsewhere and link back, don't forget to collect your points for it!
Other Submissions
Have another idea? Do you think you can complete your bounty by cooking and sharing a recipe? Writing a poem or a song? Contact Jabber and we'll talk! If your idea can complete the objectives required and it's something you can share with the community, then chances are we'll work with you to see it carried out.
Including other people's characters or creations?
Make sure you're checking with the player of those characters first! Many people have art and fanfiction permissions listed in the #art-permissions room on Discord! Consider adding your own! If theirs aren't listed, then please contact them directly.
Time Requirements
Missions and bounties have a limited amount of time for you to complete any laid-out goals, and in the case of missions, submit your character's mission report. The timer starts for roleplays when you or your team's first post is sent. The timer for stories and art pieces begins as soon as you or your team are given the go-ahead to disembark.
⏲ - Games started on the Discord server must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Games started on our forums must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Solo stories must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Art pieces must be completed within two months.
You can check how much time you have left by visiting either the #missions-terminal or #the-bounty-network on Discord. Staff will not remind you when time is close to being up outside of this, so please make sure you and/or your teammates are keeping track!
Activity Requirements
If you choose to go the roleplay route, then your thread or Discord game must have at least two posts within it to be considered a success. The character you signed up with must still complete the mission or bounty objectives. If your solo roleplay isn't taking off, though, and you're stuck waiting, you're welcome to contact Jabber and request to complete it another way, such as a solo story or artwork.
If you would like to call the mission off instead in the event of this happening, then you are allowed to do so without consequences, as long as a good faith effort was made.
Character Requirements
The character you select to carry out a bounty or a mission must honor the spirit of the game. If the mission or bounty would be in no way a challenge for them, and you're only looking to farm points or titles, then this is not honoring the spirit of the game. Please do not attempt to apply overpowered characters to a bounty or mission for the sake of 'winning' it. That isn't the point of this system.
If this becomes a habit, and we feel like you are engaging in bounties or missions in bad faith, then you will receive a warning, and you may be barred from joining future bounties or missions. If you have a powerful character that you would like to include, then find a way to challenge or hinder them! You're the storyteller here!
Mission Reports
Bounties don't require these, but missions must have a mission report filled out by your character once you've completed your roleplay, story, or art piece detailing their encounter. You can find the form for this and how you can submit it and have it approved here! Be sure to DM it to Jabber when you're done. If you would rather not sign up with an RPR account, you may still submit a report directly to staff, and we'll put it up for you.
Roleplay SubmissionsSolo roleplay submissions only require that the character you chose to accept the bounty or mission with be present. Only this character must complete the objectives of the mission or bounty. They may be joined by the mission or bounty's DM or any other player characters you would like. The other characters do not have to participate in the mission or bounty's objectives.
Story SubmissionsSolo story submissions must be at least 500 words to be accepted as complete. They must be hosted on Google Docs, your character's RPR journal, a fanfiction site, or some other 3rd party story space and then linked in #art-and-writing on our Discord server before they can be accepted. All bounties or mission requirements must be met within the piece. If you link back to us on your story, make sure you collect your points for it!
Art SubmissionsArt submissions must be finished and have some polish. You don't have to have spectacular art skills, but it must be clear that you put effort into your work. Submissions may be any applicable media, digital or traditional, as long as they can complete the mission or bounty's objectives. They must be either fully colored pieces or intentionally follow a finished monochrome palette. They must be shared in #art-and-writing on our Discord server to be accepted. If you decide to share them elsewhere and link back, don't forget to collect your points for it!
Other SubmissionsHave another idea? Do you think you can complete your bounty by cooking and sharing a recipe? Writing a poem or a song? Contact Jabber and we'll talk! If your idea can complete the objectives required and it's something you can share with the community, then chances are we'll work with you to see it carried out.
Including other people's characters or creations?Make sure you're checking with the player of those characters first! Many people have art and fanfiction permissions listed in the #art-permissions room on Discord! Consider adding your own! If theirs aren't listed, then please contact them directly.
(Playing on a team? Click to read more!)
Time Requirements
Missions and bounties have a limited amount of time for you to complete any laid-out goals, and in the case of missions, submit your team's mission report. The timer starts for roleplays when you or your team's first post is sent. The timer for stories and art pieces begins as soon as you or your team are given the go-ahead to disembark.
⏲ - Games started on the Discord server must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Games started on our forums must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Group stories must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Art pieces must be completed within two months.
You can check how much time you have left by visiting either the #missions-terminal or #the-bounty-network on Discord. Staff will not remind you when time is close to being up outside of this, so please make sure you and/or your teammates are keeping track!
Activity Requirements
Roleplay submissions must have at least two posts from each character who signed up in order to be considered completed. As long as the goals of the mission or bounty are met, a roleplay does not have to be finished in order to be a success. If there is a player in your bounty or mission who is not participating in good faith, you may either speak with that player and ask if their character can be knocked unconscious or otherwise removed, or you may speak with staff, and we will determine if this is the appropriate route.
Either way, characters who are not actively participating will not be considered part of the bounty or mission and may not collect on its rewards. If all other characters in a scene have stopped playing, the remaining player may opt to ask to turn that mission or bounty into a solo submission if that is what is desired, or a team can choose to forfeit the mission at no cost to their character, and it will be considered retconned. Players who have ghosted will not have this grace extended to them. Please communicate and be honest with your needs and abilities.
Character Requirements
The character you select to carry out a bounty or a mission must honor the spirit of the game. If the mission or bounty would be in no way a challenge for them, and you're only looking to farm points or titles, then this is not honoring the spirit of the game. Please do not attempt to apply overpowered characters to a bounty or mission for the sake of 'winning' it. That isn't the point of this system.
If this becomes a habit, and we feel like you are engaging in bounties or missions in bad faith, then you will receive a warning, and you may be barred from joining future bounties or missions. If you have a powerful character that you would like to include, then find a way to challenge or hinder them! You're the storyteller here!
Mission Reports
Bounties don't require these, but missions must have a mission report filled out by a member of your team in order to be considered completed once your roleplay, story, or art piece has been finished. Only one player is required to fill out the report, so discuss among yourselves who you would like that to be. Alternatively, it may be filled out jointly, but only characters who have contributed at least 200 words may collect on the points for the submission. You can find the form and details on how to submit a mission report here!
Be sure to DM it to Jabber when you're done. If you would rather not sign up with an RPR account, you may still submit a report directly to staff, and we'll put it up for you.
Roleplay Submissions
Group roleplay submissions only require that the characters who chose to accept the bounty or mission complete the objectives. They may be joined by the mission or bounty's DM or any other player characters you would like. The other characters do not have to participate in the mission or bounty's objectives.
Story Submissions
Group story submissions must have at least 350 words from each character that signed up for the mission or bounty in order for the submission to be accepted. They must be hosted on Google Docs, a character's RPR journal, a fanfiction site, or some other 3rd party story space and then linked in #art-and-writing on our Discord server. All bounties or mission requirements must be met within the piece. If you link back to us on your story, make sure you collect your points for it! Each person who participated may collect per link.
Art Submissions
Art submissions must be finished and have some polish. You don't have to have spectacular art skills, but it must be clear that you put effort into your work. Submissions may be any applicable media, digital or traditional, as long as they can complete the mission or bounty's objectives. They must be either fully colored pieces or intentionally follow a finished monochrome palette. They must be shared in #art-and-writing on our Discord server to be accepted. Every player who signed up for the mission or bounty must have participated in some way.
If you decide to share them elsewhere and link back, don't forget to collect your points for it! Each person who participated may collect per link.
Other Submissions
Have another idea? Do you think you can complete your bounty by cooking and sharing a recipe? Writing a poem or a song? Contact Jabber and we'll talk! If your idea can complete the objectives required and it's something you can share with the community, then chances are we'll work with you to see it carried out.
Including other people's characters or creations?
Make sure you're checking with the player of those characters first! Many people have art and fanfiction permissions listed in the #art-permissions room on Discord! Consider adding your own! If theirs aren't listed, then please contact them directly.
Time Requirements
Missions and bounties have a limited amount of time for you to complete any laid-out goals, and in the case of missions, submit your team's mission report. The timer starts for roleplays when you or your team's first post is sent. The timer for stories and art pieces begins as soon as you or your team are given the go-ahead to disembark.
⏲ - Games started on the Discord server must be completed within two weeks.
⏲ - Games started on our forums must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Group stories must be completed within two months.
⏲ - Art pieces must be completed within two months.
You can check how much time you have left by visiting either the #missions-terminal or #the-bounty-network on Discord. Staff will not remind you when time is close to being up outside of this, so please make sure you and/or your teammates are keeping track!
Activity Requirements
Roleplay submissions must have at least two posts from each character who signed up in order to be considered completed. As long as the goals of the mission or bounty are met, a roleplay does not have to be finished in order to be a success. If there is a player in your bounty or mission who is not participating in good faith, you may either speak with that player and ask if their character can be knocked unconscious or otherwise removed, or you may speak with staff, and we will determine if this is the appropriate route.
Either way, characters who are not actively participating will not be considered part of the bounty or mission and may not collect on its rewards. If all other characters in a scene have stopped playing, the remaining player may opt to ask to turn that mission or bounty into a solo submission if that is what is desired, or a team can choose to forfeit the mission at no cost to their character, and it will be considered retconned. Players who have ghosted will not have this grace extended to them. Please communicate and be honest with your needs and abilities.
Character Requirements
The character you select to carry out a bounty or a mission must honor the spirit of the game. If the mission or bounty would be in no way a challenge for them, and you're only looking to farm points or titles, then this is not honoring the spirit of the game. Please do not attempt to apply overpowered characters to a bounty or mission for the sake of 'winning' it. That isn't the point of this system.
If this becomes a habit, and we feel like you are engaging in bounties or missions in bad faith, then you will receive a warning, and you may be barred from joining future bounties or missions. If you have a powerful character that you would like to include, then find a way to challenge or hinder them! You're the storyteller here!
Mission Reports
Bounties don't require these, but missions must have a mission report filled out by a member of your team in order to be considered completed once your roleplay, story, or art piece has been finished. Only one player is required to fill out the report, so discuss among yourselves who you would like that to be. Alternatively, it may be filled out jointly, but only characters who have contributed at least 200 words may collect on the points for the submission. You can find the form and details on how to submit a mission report here!
Be sure to DM it to Jabber when you're done. If you would rather not sign up with an RPR account, you may still submit a report directly to staff, and we'll put it up for you.
Roleplay SubmissionsGroup roleplay submissions only require that the characters who chose to accept the bounty or mission complete the objectives. They may be joined by the mission or bounty's DM or any other player characters you would like. The other characters do not have to participate in the mission or bounty's objectives.
Story SubmissionsGroup story submissions must have at least 350 words from each character that signed up for the mission or bounty in order for the submission to be accepted. They must be hosted on Google Docs, a character's RPR journal, a fanfiction site, or some other 3rd party story space and then linked in #art-and-writing on our Discord server. All bounties or mission requirements must be met within the piece. If you link back to us on your story, make sure you collect your points for it! Each person who participated may collect per link.
Art SubmissionsArt submissions must be finished and have some polish. You don't have to have spectacular art skills, but it must be clear that you put effort into your work. Submissions may be any applicable media, digital or traditional, as long as they can complete the mission or bounty's objectives. They must be either fully colored pieces or intentionally follow a finished monochrome palette. They must be shared in #art-and-writing on our Discord server to be accepted. Every player who signed up for the mission or bounty must have participated in some way.
If you decide to share them elsewhere and link back, don't forget to collect your points for it! Each person who participated may collect per link.
Other SubmissionsHave another idea? Do you think you can complete your bounty by cooking and sharing a recipe? Writing a poem or a song? Contact Jabber and we'll talk! If your idea can complete the objectives required and it's something you can share with the community, then chances are we'll work with you to see it carried out.
Including other people's characters or creations?Make sure you're checking with the player of those characters first! Many people have art and fanfiction permissions listed in the #art-permissions room on Discord! Consider adding your own! If theirs aren't listed, then please contact them directly.
What happens if you succeed?
Bounties
Once you feel like you've completed the requirements of the bounty with your submission, you may contact Jabber. Each bounty has different rewards that are set out by the poster of that bounty. Some rewards are per person, and others must be split among your characters. If your character has picked up any qualifying points towards a title, or they are eligible to claim a title, those things will be automatically added. You will be DMed if your character has earned a title. You can also collect points from the supply shop for completed bounties!
Like any other roleplay, bounties may also be used for agents to fulfill specialization or security clearance requirements.
Missions
For missions, your mission can be considered a success once your mission report has received an 'Accepted' stamp on it. Many specializations and security clearance ranks require that characters go on a certain amount of missions to progress, and these may be applied to those requirements. Sometimes missions also have additional IC rewards that are listed or even surprises!
You can also claim a double helping of Supply store points from missions. Completed missions get points, but so do mission reports!
The Supply Store
Supply Store points can be earned to be spent on a variety of goodies, both IC and OOC, over in the Supply Store. How many you have at the moment can be tracked in the #personnel-database room on our Discord server.
A failed bounty or mission usually happens when one of the requirements mentioned above are not met. The biggest way to fail a mission is to let it sit inactive until its time requirements are up without alerting staff that you've gotten unexpectedly busy.You can also choose to actively fail a mission or a bounty if this is something that you think would be fun. All players involved in the game in question must vote to do this, however, including the DM if the mission or bounty in question is DM led. You are welcome to write out whatever chaos ensues during that failure or let it be something that happens offscreen. It's up to you and your team.
What happens if you fail?
OOCly? Nothing. In character, however, your characters will have failed their mission or bounty in-universe. This may come with social repercussions when they come back, depending on how bad the mission was botched, such as rumors or a sense of personal failure. Equipment may have been lost, or perhaps Corruption has spread. Peace talks breaking down, allies lost, encroaching dangers...
The consequences will depend entirely on the context of the bounty or mission at hand, but whatever occurs, it will likely make things much harder for the next team to take on that mission or bounty. This may not win your character friends, depending on if the failure occurred due to in-character incompetence or not—though that's something we prefer to leave up to individuals to decide.
Characters can also become injured, but this is an opt-in consequence, so if that's not your cup of tea, feel free to just say, 'No thanks,' when it's offered.
The consequences of a mission or bounty failure will be DMed to each member of your team. They will also show up in the updated mission parameters of the mission's information when it is returned to the #mission-terminal for new players, or the bounty information in #the-bounty-network.
Bounties and missions can be failed by:
▴ Not finishing the mission or bounty within the required time frame.
▴ Botching an IC mission or bounty requirement, either accidentally or intentionally. Sometimes players as a group decide to fail a mission just for fun. It's not always a bad thing. Character friction can be a good story device!
▴ Severely breaking the Codes of Conduct in a world during a mission. Keep in mind that some broken rules may result in your agent being disciplined.
Would you like to submit a mission or a bounty of your own for others to play? Fill out this form and submit it to Jabberwookie via DMs either on Discord or here on RPR, and if everything checks out, it will be added to the #mission-terminal or #the-bounty-network on Discord. Keep in mind if your mission or bounty is player led instead of DMed by you, then it may be helpful to fill out a World File for it first, so that your players have something to work from, unless the prompt is open-ended and you're comfortable with the players taking full creative reins.
Mission Form
Universal Number:
DMed or Team Led:
Requested Agents:
Danger Level:
Mission Parameters:
OOC Notes:
Bounty Form
Bounty Name/Title goes here
Requester:
Notice Location:
DMed or Team Led:
Bounty:
Reward:
OOC Notes:
Participants Needed:
Mission Form Breakdown
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The Universal Number
This is the official, in-character designation for your universe. It can be anything you want, but choose wisely, because it can't be changed again later. It begins with a hashtag and then a series of numbers and/or letters, such as #31994, #PSI05, or #00WHO. You are welcome to make jokes or references in your designation, but keep things tasteful and in the spirit of the game.
Beside your universal number, please include an OOC name for your world that makes sense, such as #007 - James Bond, or #00166 - AU Star Wars, so people know what they're getting into at a glance.
A universal number can only be used once for a single world, so make sure to check out the other worlds in the world database's index here on the forums and the personnel-database room on Discord to ensure the number you're requesting isn't already taken.
You may also use an existing world from the Interdimensional Database, so long as there isn't a [Restricted] tag next to its name. Restricted tags declare that the original creator of that world would like to have extra creative control over it and that it may only be used with permission. If your Gotham AU or Headworld is extra special to you, feel free to add this tag to your world number when applying for it. Please speak to the creators of any world before setting up a mission that may seriously alter their creation or its lore.
DMed or Team Led
Will you be acting as the storyteller for this mission, or will it be led by the players joining? DM-led games are controlled by the original creator of the mission, who will control environments, NPCs, and bad guys for the players to fight. Please be honest with your time and energy. DMs who ghost on a game more than twice will be asked to give bounties and missions a break for three months before being involved again.
If you elect to DM your mission, please also state whether the mission will be done in rapid-fire style on Discord or if it will be run as a slow poster on the forum here on RPR instead. You may also opt to let your players decide.
If the mission is team led, then the players involved in the story all work together to control its NPCs, bad guys, and environments. It's up to them to further the story in a timely manner and to make it fun for everyone. The players will decide as a group whether a game will be run rapid-fire style or as a slow poster.
Requested Agents
This is the place to put the maximum amount of characters you would like to see in your thread. You may also opt to allow it to be a solo mission too. Missions that allow both group and solo applications are usually written as something like, [0/4][or Solo]. It's up to you!
It is also the place to state any requirements there might be for said characters, such as specializations. The requirements should make sense for the environment and plot at hand, and players abusing this system to gate-keep will be barred from submitting any new missions in the future. You can also request specializations that you would like to have present, but make them optional to make the mission more accessible to newer players, or in case characters with those traits aren't available. Simply add an (o) next to each that you would like to have this status.
You can see what characters have what in the personnel database room on Discord. You can also read more about specializations in general here.
Danger Levels
There are six danger levels, from 0-5, which correspond with agent Clearance Levels. These danger levels are considered in character information. If you would like to have unexpected dangers during lower-level missions, you may, but please make that a known fact on your mission info so players know what they’re getting into.
[Zero] is designated for known, peaceful areas that have a well-established connection with the Omphalos, like supply runs to Sanctuary. Any registered agent may partake in these missions.
These locations also usually have recreational connections, meaning that agents can visit them freely on their time off.
[Level One] is typically reserved for areas where Omphalos Agents are unknown, but the area is known to be relatively safe and the missions low stakes, like securing a contact in New York or mapping territory around a new enclave. There may already be an established enclave, outpost, or safe house present.
Any registered agent may partake in these missions.
Recreational visitations may also be allowed for agents with the proper clearance and training.
[Level Two] means that the territory may be completely unknown, or that there may be some imminent danger, but nothing that trained agents working together can't deal with, ideally.
Level Two agents and up may partake in these missions. Level One agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present.
[Level Three] is where things start to get hairy. Particularly dangerous artifacts and enemies not so run of the mill may be encountered. Risk of injury is high, or particular care may need to be taken with a goal. There's a reason why agents returning from level three missions are expected to visit the med bay for a checkup afterwards.
Level Three agents and up may partake in these missions. Level One and Two agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present.
[Level Four] means danger. Corruption is likely present within the world, environments are extremely hostile, or the area may be under tyrannical rule. Make the wrong step and something terrible might happen to you. Not everyone comes back from these, or if they do, they may not come back whole.
Level Four agents and up may partake in these missions. Level Two and Three agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present. Level One agents may not partake in these missions.
[Level Five] is the highest danger level on the scale. This is reserved for fully corrupted worlds or places where similar threats to the Corruption are present. Risk of death or worse is very high.
Level Four agents and up may partake in these missions. Level Two and Three agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present. Level One agents may not partake in these missions.
Mission Parameters
This information is also considered IC knowledge. It's what the characters joining this mission have to do in order to complete it successfully. Do they have to root out an artifact? Stop an infection of Corruption? Is it just an expeditionary mission where they have to survey the area? What has to happen for this mission to be considered 'done'? Are there any things the characters should beware of or avoid? Keep in mind that any information written here should make sense in character. Threats and environments are often unknown in unexplored universes.
OOC Notes
This spot is for any additional information you would like to include, like things the characters might encounter that the players should know as storytellers but wouldn't necessarily be in character knowledge, or perhaps the kind of tone you would like the mission to take. It's up to you! It's your baby!
The Universal Number
This is the official, in-character designation for your universe. It can be anything you want, but choose wisely, because it can't be changed again later. It begins with a hashtag and then a series of numbers and/or letters, such as #31994, #PSI05, or #00WHO. You are welcome to make jokes or references in your designation, but keep things tasteful and in the spirit of the game.
Beside your universal number, please include an OOC name for your world that makes sense, such as #007 - James Bond, or #00166 - AU Star Wars, so people know what they're getting into at a glance.
A universal number can only be used once for a single world, so make sure to check out the other worlds in the world database's index here on the forums and the personnel-database room on Discord to ensure the number you're requesting isn't already taken.
You may also use an existing world from the Interdimensional Database, so long as there isn't a [Restricted] tag next to its name. Restricted tags declare that the original creator of that world would like to have extra creative control over it and that it may only be used with permission. If your Gotham AU or Headworld is extra special to you, feel free to add this tag to your world number when applying for it. Please speak to the creators of any world before setting up a mission that may seriously alter their creation or its lore.
DMed or Team Led
Will you be acting as the storyteller for this mission, or will it be led by the players joining? DM-led games are controlled by the original creator of the mission, who will control environments, NPCs, and bad guys for the players to fight. Please be honest with your time and energy. DMs who ghost on a game more than twice will be asked to give bounties and missions a break for three months before being involved again.
If you elect to DM your mission, please also state whether the mission will be done in rapid-fire style on Discord or if it will be run as a slow poster on the forum here on RPR instead. You may also opt to let your players decide.
If the mission is team led, then the players involved in the story all work together to control its NPCs, bad guys, and environments. It's up to them to further the story in a timely manner and to make it fun for everyone. The players will decide as a group whether a game will be run rapid-fire style or as a slow poster.
Requested Agents
This is the place to put the maximum amount of characters you would like to see in your thread. You may also opt to allow it to be a solo mission too. Missions that allow both group and solo applications are usually written as something like, [0/4][or Solo]. It's up to you!
It is also the place to state any requirements there might be for said characters, such as specializations. The requirements should make sense for the environment and plot at hand, and players abusing this system to gate-keep will be barred from submitting any new missions in the future. You can also request specializations that you would like to have present, but make them optional to make the mission more accessible to newer players, or in case characters with those traits aren't available. Simply add an (o) next to each that you would like to have this status.
You can see what characters have what in the personnel database room on Discord. You can also read more about specializations in general here.
Danger Levels
There are six danger levels, from 0-5, which correspond with agent Clearance Levels. These danger levels are considered in character information. If you would like to have unexpected dangers during lower-level missions, you may, but please make that a known fact on your mission info so players know what they’re getting into.
[Zero] is designated for known, peaceful areas that have a well-established connection with the Omphalos, like supply runs to Sanctuary. Any registered agent may partake in these missions.
These locations also usually have recreational connections, meaning that agents can visit them freely on their time off.
[Level One] is typically reserved for areas where Omphalos Agents are unknown, but the area is known to be relatively safe and the missions low stakes, like securing a contact in New York or mapping territory around a new enclave. There may already be an established enclave, outpost, or safe house present.
Any registered agent may partake in these missions.
Recreational visitations may also be allowed for agents with the proper clearance and training.
[Level Two] means that the territory may be completely unknown, or that there may be some imminent danger, but nothing that trained agents working together can't deal with, ideally.
Level Two agents and up may partake in these missions. Level One agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present.
[Level Three] is where things start to get hairy. Particularly dangerous artifacts and enemies not so run of the mill may be encountered. Risk of injury is high, or particular care may need to be taken with a goal. There's a reason why agents returning from level three missions are expected to visit the med bay for a checkup afterwards.
Level Three agents and up may partake in these missions. Level One and Two agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present.
[Level Four] means danger. Corruption is likely present within the world, environments are extremely hostile, or the area may be under tyrannical rule. Make the wrong step and something terrible might happen to you. Not everyone comes back from these, or if they do, they may not come back whole.
Level Four agents and up may partake in these missions. Level Two and Three agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present. Level One agents may not partake in these missions.
[Level Five] is the highest danger level on the scale. This is reserved for fully corrupted worlds or places where similar threats to the Corruption are present. Risk of death or worse is very high.
Level Four agents and up may partake in these missions. Level Two and Three agents may partake if there is also a higher-ranking agent present. Level One agents may not partake in these missions.
Mission Parameters
This information is also considered IC knowledge. It's what the characters joining this mission have to do in order to complete it successfully. Do they have to root out an artifact? Stop an infection of Corruption? Is it just an expeditionary mission where they have to survey the area? What has to happen for this mission to be considered 'done'? Are there any things the characters should beware of or avoid? Keep in mind that any information written here should make sense in character. Threats and environments are often unknown in unexplored universes.
OOC Notes
This spot is for any additional information you would like to include, like things the characters might encounter that the players should know as storytellers but wouldn't necessarily be in character knowledge, or perhaps the kind of tone you would like the mission to take. It's up to you! It's your baby!
Bounty Form Breakdown
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Bounty Name/Title
Give it something catchy, or just descriptive!
Requester
This is the character who put the bounty out. You may also include that character's alias instead of their real name. It should not be your username. Characters only, please!
Notice Location
Where can the notice for this bounty be found? This matters because it determines what characters will reasonably have access to it. If it's posted up in a bar in Harbor, for example, it's not as likely to be taken up by, say, an agent from the Omphalos. If it's posted on a community board in the Omphalos, then it's not likely to be picked up by a villain living on the lam in Harbor.
DMed or Team Led
Is this something that you will be acting as a guide for by playing the NPCs and the environment, or will the players who pick up the bounty be in control of the narrative without you being involved past this bounty notice? Please be honest with your time and energy. DMs who ghost on a game more than twice will be asked to give bounties and missions a break for three months before being involved again.
If you plan on DMing the game, please state whether you would like to have it played in rapid-fire style on Discord or as a slow poster on the forums.
Bounty
The bounty part of the form is in character information. This is the bounty info that the characters will be receiving. Are goods being requested (fish, hides, elk meat?) Perhaps ore? Wood? Is there a monster on the loose? An animal that needs to be captured? Information that needs to be gathered? Someone who needs to be intimidated, murdered, or kidnapped? The sky is the limit! Keep in mind that there's always a risk of things being traced back to their origin, though. Feel free to write this in your character's voice if you would like, but it's not a requirement!
Reward
What is your character offering in return for this bounty? Money? A trade of goods or services? A title? It's up to you! You may also include an OOC reward if you would like.
OOC Notes
This is where the OOC portion of your bounty notes goes! Anything you need to convey about the bounty that the characters themselves wouldn't know but the player(s) should goes here. Are there special rules, like dice use, involved?
Participants Needed
What does this plot need? Are you looking for two hunters and a healer? Just one lone soul? If your bounty has a victim, then you'll need to fill out that role too if there's a non-specific target. Try to arrange things so that your volunteers are still able to play afterwards if you're doing something like a kidnapping plot, either through an eventual rescue or wherever they've been snatched away to. It's no fun to simply have your character taken off the board while you wait for the plot to progress.
If you would like to allow the option for this also to be a solo mission as well a group mission, you may put both.
Bounty Name/Title
Give it something catchy, or just descriptive!
Requester
This is the character who put the bounty out. You may also include that character's alias instead of their real name. It should not be your username. Characters only, please!
Notice Location
Where can the notice for this bounty be found? This matters because it determines what characters will reasonably have access to it. If it's posted up in a bar in Harbor, for example, it's not as likely to be taken up by, say, an agent from the Omphalos. If it's posted on a community board in the Omphalos, then it's not likely to be picked up by a villain living on the lam in Harbor.
DMed or Team Led
Is this something that you will be acting as a guide for by playing the NPCs and the environment, or will the players who pick up the bounty be in control of the narrative without you being involved past this bounty notice? Please be honest with your time and energy. DMs who ghost on a game more than twice will be asked to give bounties and missions a break for three months before being involved again.
If you plan on DMing the game, please state whether you would like to have it played in rapid-fire style on Discord or as a slow poster on the forums.
Bounty
The bounty part of the form is in character information. This is the bounty info that the characters will be receiving. Are goods being requested (fish, hides, elk meat?) Perhaps ore? Wood? Is there a monster on the loose? An animal that needs to be captured? Information that needs to be gathered? Someone who needs to be intimidated, murdered, or kidnapped? The sky is the limit! Keep in mind that there's always a risk of things being traced back to their origin, though. Feel free to write this in your character's voice if you would like, but it's not a requirement!
Reward
What is your character offering in return for this bounty? Money? A trade of goods or services? A title? It's up to you! You may also include an OOC reward if you would like.
OOC Notes
This is where the OOC portion of your bounty notes goes! Anything you need to convey about the bounty that the characters themselves wouldn't know but the player(s) should goes here. Are there special rules, like dice use, involved?
Participants Needed
What does this plot need? Are you looking for two hunters and a healer? Just one lone soul? If your bounty has a victim, then you'll need to fill out that role too if there's a non-specific target. Try to arrange things so that your volunteers are still able to play afterwards if you're doing something like a kidnapping plot, either through an eventual rescue or wherever they've been snatched away to. It's no fun to simply have your character taken off the board while you wait for the plot to progress.
If you would like to allow the option for this also to be a solo mission as well a group mission, you may put both.
This area contains mission-specific questions. If you're looking for general AotM questions and answers, please check out this section either here or on the Discord!
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❔ Can I join a mission with more than one of my characters?
❗ Yes, but please wait at least 2 days after the prompt is posted to include a second character so that everyone has a chance to join if they'd like. Second helpings after everyone has had a chance to get their first rule applies here. If there are still slots open after that time, then you can submit a second character.
❔ Do I have to have an agent character to submit or DM missions?
❗ Nope! Only to join them as player characters! Anyone can DM a mission.
❔ Can I join a mission with more than one of my characters?
❗ Yes, but please wait at least 2 days after the prompt is posted to include a second character so that everyone has a chance to join if they'd like. Second helpings after everyone has had a chance to get their first rule applies here. If there are still slots open after that time, then you can submit a second character.
❔ Do I have to have an agent character to submit or DM missions?
❗ Nope! Only to join them as player characters! Anyone can DM a mission.
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