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plungeintofire) wrote2017-11-09 07:18 pm
plungeintofire) wrote2017-11-09 07:18 pm
Criminal Careers
So your character isn't a law-abiding citizen. They weren't back home and they aren't going to be here, or maybe they were back home and their life has taken a darker turn during their time in Genessia. Either way, there's a criminal justice system in Genessia so there must be criminals, right? Right. There are a few things you need to know about signing you character up as a criminal for their profession first though, as it is a more unique path than regular careers.
What kind of criminal can my character be?
Any kind of criminal that makes money is applicable as a job, be they a pickpocket or a mafia don. You should only register them as a career criminal if this is their primary source of income. If they rob a convenience store as a one-time event, that would not be considered sustainable income and should not be noted on the employment list. It should be noted that the bigger the criminal and the more money they make, the more likely they are to get on the radar of someone within the justice system.
How is how much money my character will make as a criminal determined?
This largely depends on how proficient they are at doing what they do, or how highly their skills are valued by other criminals who would hire them. If your character is a thief with a canon status as a master thief, never been caught, super notorious with a mask and everything blahblah they will make a higher amount than someone who is a beginner and just got talked into it by their friend Bob who really wants to start doing bank heists GTA-style. How loud they are about their position and how large their empire is may also have an influence on whether or not they're likely to attract attention, which may affect pay if they're not willing to commit to that risk and so on. As such, how much money a particular criminal may make is a largely case-by-case endeavor.
Can my character run a criminal enterprise across multiple cities?
Absolutely. It may take additional time to gather conspirators, thugs, assassins, etc. depending on what kind of empire you're building, so take the time to enjoy building it up. Rob some stores for start-up revenue, make deals with thieves to steal tech and weapons, have an evil job fair... Really, the more creativity you're willing to invest, the more fun you'll have.
Can my character get away with everything ever and never get in trouble?
No, and playing in this manner will generally result in fewer people willing to play with you if they can't get some form of closure for their character, or if repeated failings makes their heroic character seem incompetent. In fact, if your character does something actively noticeable, you may be contacted by the player of a City Guardian or have a bounty placed on your character after OOC communication. (You should always be asked first before another person puts a bounty on your character. If ever that doesn't happen, notify a moderator immediately for intervention.) But really you should be contacting a guardian regardless if you're pulling off bank robberies in their city.
If you refuse to yield or cooperate and work together to come to a decision, a moderator may be notified or intervene if they see this occurring themselves and make an unbiased decision. This goes for both sides of this. Just because your good guy is super mega-powered doesn't mean they automatically get to topple a criminal empire.
What happens if/when my character gets caught?
They go to jail, most likely! Though there are individually different processes in each city (please read the FAQ's Criminal Justice section), the end result will typically be a jail sentence. The length of that sentence will be based on the crime, the city's policies about the crime in question, and the City Guardian's decision. Though the City Guardian can make recommendations about sentences, it will be submitted to a judge ICly and changes may be made if the moderator deems a sentence excessive.
That said, in order to maintain playability, characters will still have access to their devices in jail. The caveat to that is that their private messaging will be disabled, so all conversations must be publicly accessible while they are incarcerated.
How do I get my character out of jail?
The character can either serve their sentence or contact the Guardian of that facility to plot out a jail break. With the arrival of Somorrah, your character may also teleport themselves directly to that city the moment they walk through a door.
Do the good guys always win?
Nope! If your character is careful and doesn't draw attention to themselves, there's a chance they will never get caught. If they are caught and come to confrontation, they can still win based on OOC communication and reasonable comparison of abilities, connections, and strategy (power doesn't automatically win over careful planning all the time!). That said, if your character comes to a confrontation then lays low they are much less likely to get caught than if they keep harassing everyone and causing problems. If you keep doing the second one openly, yeah, eventually someone is going to be able to stand up to them. However, talk to a mod about it! If your character wants to conquer Fayren and become the new king, it's entirely possible and feasible- but you've got to discuss it first!
I play a criminal but I have OOC problems with one of the players who plays a City Guardian and do not want to exacerbate any problems. What do I do?
We recommend finding an IC excuse for your character to move to a different city. No character is glued to one specific city and your excuse can be anything from 'it smells weird there' to them having pissed off a jewelry store owner who blacklisted them and now they won't serve them in that city. We appreciate you trying to avoid starting something, though if there is a problem that arises, feel free to contact a moderator in order to sort something out between both parties.
My criminal is extremely content warning heavy. Do I need to note that anywhere?
You can state your criminal's general rating level on Somorrah's ratings page, and it's recommended to lock graphic content with plenty of warnings when posting your character in a log or starting up a thread. Exercise your communication skills wisely, and you shouldn't have any big issues.
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What kind of criminal can my character be?
Any kind of criminal that makes money is applicable as a job, be they a pickpocket or a mafia don. You should only register them as a career criminal if this is their primary source of income. If they rob a convenience store as a one-time event, that would not be considered sustainable income and should not be noted on the employment list. It should be noted that the bigger the criminal and the more money they make, the more likely they are to get on the radar of someone within the justice system.
How is how much money my character will make as a criminal determined?
This largely depends on how proficient they are at doing what they do, or how highly their skills are valued by other criminals who would hire them. If your character is a thief with a canon status as a master thief, never been caught, super notorious with a mask and everything blahblah they will make a higher amount than someone who is a beginner and just got talked into it by their friend Bob who really wants to start doing bank heists GTA-style. How loud they are about their position and how large their empire is may also have an influence on whether or not they're likely to attract attention, which may affect pay if they're not willing to commit to that risk and so on. As such, how much money a particular criminal may make is a largely case-by-case endeavor.
Can my character run a criminal enterprise across multiple cities?
Absolutely. It may take additional time to gather conspirators, thugs, assassins, etc. depending on what kind of empire you're building, so take the time to enjoy building it up. Rob some stores for start-up revenue, make deals with thieves to steal tech and weapons, have an evil job fair... Really, the more creativity you're willing to invest, the more fun you'll have.
Can my character get away with everything ever and never get in trouble?
No, and playing in this manner will generally result in fewer people willing to play with you if they can't get some form of closure for their character, or if repeated failings makes their heroic character seem incompetent. In fact, if your character does something actively noticeable, you may be contacted by the player of a City Guardian or have a bounty placed on your character after OOC communication. (You should always be asked first before another person puts a bounty on your character. If ever that doesn't happen, notify a moderator immediately for intervention.) But really you should be contacting a guardian regardless if you're pulling off bank robberies in their city.
If you refuse to yield or cooperate and work together to come to a decision, a moderator may be notified or intervene if they see this occurring themselves and make an unbiased decision. This goes for both sides of this. Just because your good guy is super mega-powered doesn't mean they automatically get to topple a criminal empire.
What happens if/when my character gets caught?
They go to jail, most likely! Though there are individually different processes in each city (please read the FAQ's Criminal Justice section), the end result will typically be a jail sentence. The length of that sentence will be based on the crime, the city's policies about the crime in question, and the City Guardian's decision. Though the City Guardian can make recommendations about sentences, it will be submitted to a judge ICly and changes may be made if the moderator deems a sentence excessive.
That said, in order to maintain playability, characters will still have access to their devices in jail. The caveat to that is that their private messaging will be disabled, so all conversations must be publicly accessible while they are incarcerated.
How do I get my character out of jail?
The character can either serve their sentence or contact the Guardian of that facility to plot out a jail break. With the arrival of Somorrah, your character may also teleport themselves directly to that city the moment they walk through a door.
Do the good guys always win?
Nope! If your character is careful and doesn't draw attention to themselves, there's a chance they will never get caught. If they are caught and come to confrontation, they can still win based on OOC communication and reasonable comparison of abilities, connections, and strategy (power doesn't automatically win over careful planning all the time!). That said, if your character comes to a confrontation then lays low they are much less likely to get caught than if they keep harassing everyone and causing problems. If you keep doing the second one openly, yeah, eventually someone is going to be able to stand up to them. However, talk to a mod about it! If your character wants to conquer Fayren and become the new king, it's entirely possible and feasible- but you've got to discuss it first!
I play a criminal but I have OOC problems with one of the players who plays a City Guardian and do not want to exacerbate any problems. What do I do?
We recommend finding an IC excuse for your character to move to a different city. No character is glued to one specific city and your excuse can be anything from 'it smells weird there' to them having pissed off a jewelry store owner who blacklisted them and now they won't serve them in that city. We appreciate you trying to avoid starting something, though if there is a problem that arises, feel free to contact a moderator in order to sort something out between both parties.
My criminal is extremely content warning heavy. Do I need to note that anywhere?
You can state your criminal's general rating level on Somorrah's ratings page, and it's recommended to lock graphic content with plenty of warnings when posting your character in a log or starting up a thread. Exercise your communication skills wisely, and you shouldn't have any big issues.
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