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calling_modsAs mentioned in the OOC note yesterday, your characters have just been made aware that the CALL Network is now open to a number of people who have not been 'processed' by McAran Industries.
Or their mysterious counterparts, it seems.
What this boils down to is that we've got something of a perpetual Fourth Wall event: posting and play in![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
calling_net does not require an application. That means that if you think your character would benefit from X's great character, they can do a thread with you that you can work into your character growth without them having to go through the hoops. That means players who are interested but don't really want a commitment can pop in or out as they like. It means that if you're considering bringing another character to the game, you can try them out on the network, see how it works for you, without going through the hassle. It also means that fully apped characters may be more apt to use the HERO or CAD networks (as well as privacy settings) since there's now no telling who might be reading CALL Network posts. Not to mention meeting in person in the SFC! Or bringing folks back to homeworlds! Etc. etc. etc.
Of course, 'unprocessed' characters (unapped) can app whenever they like. Apps ARE always open. But, we're hoping, this will open up some new avenues for play and create a unique opportunity for interesting interactions. Of course, all players need to abide by the rules, though. And any player who experiences bad behavior should report it as needed to a mod to be handled appropriately. But while we prepare for the negative, we'd like to focus on the positives.
For more specifics, the network faq has been updated, as has the CALL device app page to make clear who has access to what. TL;DR: unapped folks have access to just the CALL Network and basic phone stuff.
Or their mysterious counterparts, it seems.
What this boils down to is that we've got something of a perpetual Fourth Wall event: posting and play in
calling_net does not require an application. That means that if you think your character would benefit from X's great character, they can do a thread with you that you can work into your character growth without them having to go through the hoops. That means players who are interested but don't really want a commitment can pop in or out as they like. It means that if you're considering bringing another character to the game, you can try them out on the network, see how it works for you, without going through the hassle. It also means that fully apped characters may be more apt to use the HERO or CAD networks (as well as privacy settings) since there's now no telling who might be reading CALL Network posts. Not to mention meeting in person in the SFC! Or bringing folks back to homeworlds! Etc. etc. etc.Of course, 'unprocessed' characters (unapped) can app whenever they like. Apps ARE always open. But, we're hoping, this will open up some new avenues for play and create a unique opportunity for interesting interactions. Of course, all players need to abide by the rules, though. And any player who experiences bad behavior should report it as needed to a mod to be handled appropriately. But while we prepare for the negative, we'd like to focus on the positives.
For more specifics, the network faq has been updated, as has the CALL device app page to make clear who has access to what. TL;DR: unapped folks have access to just the CALL Network and basic phone stuff.
