# Getting Started Guide

# How To Join

RHC uses Discord to roleplay and a website to organise background information and character sheets.

To join RHC:

1. Join the [Discord server](https://discord.com/channels/401146768089415711/609348049147527189/973959329294221342) (the Server), and
2. Register an account on this website (the Site).

<p class="callout info">The registration process requires an Invite Code to combat spam bots. To obtain the current Invite Code, join the Discord server, confirm that you have read the rules in the #rules channel and then you will be able to access the #invite-code channel.</p>

<p class="callout warning">When registering on the Site, please ensure to use the same name that you use on the Server.</p>

# How To Roleplay

### Use Discord

RHC uses Discord to roleplay.

Roleplay occurs in the categories (and channels) marked as IC (e.g. #ic-central). Do not RP in other channels!

### Location, Location, Location

To start a roleplay scene, find the channel that best represents the [location ](https://redhandchronicles.com/books/setting-lore/page/map)where the scene takes place (or the medium used in the case of communications).

### Use Threads

Use Discord's [thread functionality](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403205878423-Threads-FAQ) to start a thread for your scene.

### Conventions

Some conventions to observe when roleplaying:

1. Do not use OOC chat conventions (e.g. using Italics to denote actions), instead use normal prose formatting.
2. Place any OOC text within double brackets,   
    e.g. `(( This is OOC text. ))`  
    Optionally, you can enclose OOC text (including the brackets) in spoiler mark-up if you want to 'maintain' IC immersion,  
    e.g. ||(( This is OOC text in spoiler mark-up. ))||
3. Begin your first post in each scene with the name of the character you are playing within double brackets,   
    e.g. `(( Playing: Jane Smith ))`  
      
    Do not enclose playing declarations in spoiler mark-up.
4. If you are playing more than one character in a scene, prepend all IC posts with a playing declaration.
5. Do not use replies.
6. Tag participants to invite them into a scene, or to let them know that you have replied.

### Rolling

Use the #dice-rolls channel to perform any rolls required in a scene, including any feeding scenes that your are roleplaying out.

The command for the dice-roller is:

`/mm <pool> [difficulty] [specialty] # comment`

<p class="callout warning">You must provide a comment describing the intent of the role for the roll to be valid.</p>

Generally speaking, players do not need a Storyteller to oversee their rolls. If both players are content, then by and large Staff will be happy. However, players are free to request the assistance from staff using the #ask-staff channel including clarification on rolling, resolving a dispute, etc.

In the event of a botch, a Storyteller may intervene and explain what has happened; your character has full agency however to react as they see fit, but remember, IC actions have IC consequences.

# How To Collect XP

So, you want some of those sweet sweet eXperience Points do you? Well collecting them is pretty straight forward:

- Roleplay a scene (see [How To Roleplay](https://redhandchronicles.com/books/getting-started-guide/page/how-to-roleplay))
- When the scene is complete, one of the participating players posts a scene summary in the #scene-summaries channel on the Discord sever using the following template:

`Characters: <name> (<@player>) , <name or Victim NPC> (<@player>), etc.Scene: <title or link to thread>Duration: <rough amount of time, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, etc>Summary: <a <em><strong>brief </strong></em>summary of the scene and any accomplishments>`

- When a scene summary has been processed by Staff it will be marked with a check-mark reaction and the applicable characters' sheets will be updated according. If Staff have any questions with respect to a Scene Summary, they will contact the posting player.