Tutorial Getting Started

You'll also see along the top of the website, opposite the SWRP CHAOS logo, a series of drop down menus as follows:

FORUMS | RULES | ARTICLES | MAP | FACTIONS

The drop down menus serve as quick links to certain key areas of the website. (Some links have been omitted from this guide for brevity.)

• FORUMS will list several key areas of the board including introduction, role-play, and discussion boards.
• RULES provides a drop down of rules, which the general, character creation, and role-play sections should be read in full.
• ARTICLES displays a drop down of the current galactic timeline as well as the member list.
• MAP will display the current state of the galaxy in relation to planets under the control of certain major factions.
• FACTIONS takes you to the portal where all major and minor factions are listed and available to join. (See Factions for details).

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Before creating a character:

1. You may use your writer account as a character, otherwise you may wish to create a sub-account.
   
   Spoiler: How To Create Sub-Accounts

   STEP 1
   Click on your Avatar Picture or Username in the top left of the website.
   
   

   

   
   
   STEP 2
   Go to "Subaccounts".
   
   

   

   
   
   STEP 3
   Manage your subaccounts. Be careful when Unlinking! This will not be undone.
   
   

   
   
   
2. Navigate to Character Creation, and post a new topic.
   
3. You are now free to roleplay!

Optional additional steps:

1. Add an avatar to your account.
   
   Spoiler: Adding An Avatar

   Click on your Avatar in your Account Menu to edit it.
   
   

   
2. Create a signature for your account.
   
3. Select your flair by clicking here.
   
4. Post a greeting in the New Members section!
   
5. Join a faction that suits your character background!
   
6. Post a request for RP, or see other member's RP requests.

Major Factions

• Major factions typically comprise the highest number of writers beneath a single umbrella at a time. They can own territory and conduct war on a massive scale.
• Major factions are the only groups on the board that are permitted to 'own' territory on the galactic map, meaning they govern the worlds in their spheres of Influence.
• These factions tend to spread and shrink over time, due to varying factors such as invasions (PVP) and dominions (PVE).
• Major factions may, at the discretion of their leadership, invade another major faction's territory and attempt to seize control of worlds owned by that faction.

Minor Factions

• Any member may start a minor faction.
• Minor factions are not required to adhere to the member requirements in place for major factions, however may be removed if there is a lack of activity.
• A minor faction may submit an application for major status, provided they meet the requirements.

You may still be wondering how exactly to get started with actually role-playing now that you've read the rules and made your first character. To get you going, we recommend first visiting the Looking For Group board, and either posting a new thread outlining your ideas for your new character, or reply to an already started discussion looking for players that your character may be suited to. Alternatively, you may also wish to join a faction whose larger group and story setting may be more welcoming to you than a spontaneous thread. Check out faction advertisements here.

1. PREFIXES:
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     Public threads are open. Any member may join, however please review the topic title, as occasionally members will request that you ask before joining in.
     
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     Private threads are closed. Only members who are permitted to post may do so. You may request to join by privately messaging those involved however the decision falls to them.
   • You can also see more Prefix Options for Public/Open Threads Here.

If you are the type interested in creating lore, designing planets or species, or even building your own secret bases filled with NPC units for war, the Codex is where you will find the tools for the job. The teams of judges here are equipped to help you step-by-step with getting your ideas off the ground and approved as SWRP: Chaos lore.

• Codex Judges are notated by their yellow colored names

Should you have questions regarding the creation of your ideas, utilizing the Codex discussion boards are a good place to start, however these judges are the best folks to reach out to should you still need assistance.

If you have ideas for a neat blaster, some protective armor, or perhaps something a bit larger in the shape of a tank, a walker, or even a star destroyer then the place you'll want to go is the Factory. The teams of judges here are equipped to help you step-by-step with getting your ideas off the ground and approved as SWRP: Chaos technology.

• Factory Judges are identified by their purple colored names.

Should you have questions regarding the creation of your ideas, utilizing the Factory discussion boards are a good place to start, however these judges are the best folks to reach out to should you still need assistance.