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Cinero at 14:15, 4 July 2025

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Cinero: /* Players */

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‎Players

Cinero: /* Players */

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‎Players

Cinero at 20:29, 10 October 2022

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Cinero: /* Core Player */

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‎Core Player

Cinero: /* Appendix: Professionalism */

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‎Appendix: Professionalism

Cinero: /* Appendix: Make Edgewar Better */

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‎Appendix: Make Edgewar Better

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‎Appendix: Make Edgewar Better

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‎Appendix: Make Edgewar Better

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‎Appendix: Make Edgewar Better

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 : 22.A. I understand that when someone plays a leader, it makes the DM's job easier.<br/>
 : 22.B. I may offer my opinion during a discussion, but regardless of my opinion, I follow the plan during an operation.<br/>
-. When I learn useful information, I try to '''share''' it with the team.
+. When I learn useful information, I try to '''share''' it with the team.<br/>
+. I try to '''attend every session''', including logging into Discord and Fantasy Grounds '''10 minutes early.''' I play for the whole session.<br/>
+: 24.A. I understand that the DM is happy to make exceptions for extraordinary life circumstances, such as illness or major life events. I just need to communicate.<br/>
-. I try to '''attend every session''', including logging into Discord and Fantasy Grounds '''10 minutes early.''' I play for the whole session.<br/>
+. I try to practice the behaviors of "'''Make Edgewar Better'''" (see below).<br/>
-: 31.A. I understand that the DM is happy to make exceptions for extraordinary life circumstances, such as illness or major life events. I just need to communicate.<br/>
+. I usually play with a '''webcam''' on.<br/>
-. I try to practice the behaviors of "'''Make Edgewar Better'''" (see below).<br/>
+: 26.A. I understand this helps the DM and other players connect and communicate with me.<br/>
-. I usually play with a '''webcam''' on.<br/>
+: 26.B. I understand that I don't need to be on open mic or voice activation, and that I can turn my webcam off as needed (e.g., eating, interacting with family).<br/>
-: 33.A. I understand this helps the DM and other players connect and communicate with me.<br/>
+. My PC has clear motives that closely align with the '''team's work''' (and not just their personal agenda). I frequently demonstrate my passion and commitment to the work.<br/>
 == DM ==

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 . If I'm '''uncomfortable''' with one or more mature themes/content or complicated moral questions, I know I can communicate with the DM. I can do this before or after such themes/content come up. I don't have to explain the reasons for my discomfort, but I can.<br/>
 . If I am playing a follower, then my character tries to '''demonstrate respect''' for the character(s) in charge, through their words and actions.<br/>
 : 22.B. I may offer my opinion during a discussion, but regardless of my opinion, I follow the plan during an operation.<br/>
 . When I learn useful information, I try to '''share''' it with the team.
 . I try to '''attend every session''', including logging into Discord and Fantasy Grounds '''10 minutes early.''' I play for the whole session.<br/>

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 This is an [[OOC]] page.
-Last major update: Sep-9-2021
+Last major update: 2022-10-10
 A role-playing game like Edgewar can be an extraordinary space for excitement, creativity, and friendship. These covenants help us be intentional in sharing what we want and achieving it. I always welcome feedback and suggestions to improve these covenants and/or to improve our experience.
-== Basic - All ==
+== Everyone ==
 The DM and all players agree to the following.
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 : 10.C. When in doubt, what happens at the table stays at the table.
-== Roster Player ==
+== Players ==
-Each player who wants to be a Roster Player agrees to the following.
+Every player agrees to the following.
 . I try to play a character who acts as a '''professional paramilitary operative''' and as part of a '''team'''.<br/>
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 . When I learn useful information, I try to '''share''' it with the team.
 . I try to '''attend every session''', including logging into Discord and Fantasy Grounds '''10 minutes early.''' I play for the whole session.<br/>
-: 31.A. If I'm often late or absent, I understand that the DM may remove my Core Player status.<br/>
+: 31.A. I understand that the DM is happy to make exceptions for extraordinary life circumstances, such as illness or major life events. I just need to communicate.<br/>
 . I try to practice the behaviors of "'''Make Edgewar Better'''" (see below).<br/>
 . I usually play with a '''webcam''' on.<br/>
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 : 33.B. I understand that I don't need to be on open mic or voice activation, and that I can turn my webcam off as needed (e.g., eating, interacting with family).<br/>
 . My PC has clear motives that closely align with the '''team's work''' (and not just their personal agenda). I frequently demonstrate my passion and commitment to the work.<br/>
-== Basic - DM ==
+== DM ==
 The DM agrees to the following.
 . I try to '''guide and reward''' playing a character who acts as a professional and as part of a team.<br/>
-. I try to maintain our table as a '''safe space''' for mature themes/content and complicated moral questions. This especially includes adjusting the game when a player is uncomfortable. It also includes keeping confidential anything a player shares about these matters, including who was uncomfortable or their reasons.<br/>
+. I try to maintain our table as a '''safe space''' for mature themes/content and complicated moral questions. This especially includes adjusting the game when a player is uncomfortable. It also includes keeping confidential anything a player shares about these matters, including who was uncomfortable or their reasons.
 == Appendix: Make Edgewar Better ==

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 . My PC has clear motives that closely align with the '''team's work''' (and not just their personal agenda). I frequently demonstrate my passion and commitment to the work.<br/>
 . I maintain short- and long-term '''goals''' for my PC, including Wheels and other downtime activities. This might include relationships with NPCs, personal projects, research and development, business activities, political activities, etc.<br/>
-. I understand that '''leadership rotates''' among the Core Players. I cheerfully serve as Red Leader, Green Leader, or Swift Leader when it's my turn.
+. I understand that '''leadership rotates''' among the Core Players. I cheerfully serve as Alpha or Beta when it's my turn.
 == Basic - DM ==

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 # Show up late to a meeting
 # Storm out of a meeting
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 # Practice being comfortable with silence.
 ## Silence is an important part of communication. It is a key component to collaboration. When you practice active or empathic listening you have to become comfortable with quiet. You need silence to plan your response because you aren't planning while the other person is talking. -Angela Stahl
-# No disclaimers: Don't apologize for your ideas and other creativity. Don't deprecate (e.g., "this isn't very good")) or add caveats (e.g., "I know this is a trope").
+# No disclaimers: Don't apologize for your ideas and other creativity. Don't deprecate (e.g., "this isn't very good") or add caveats (e.g., "I know this is a trope").
 == Appendix: Professionalism ==

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 # Engage with NPCs.
 # Limit your meta comments and jokes, especially anything that breaks the 4th wall, and especially during dramatic moments.
-# Practice being comfortable with silence. "Silence is an important part of communication. It is a key component to collaboration. When you practice active or empathic listening you have to become comfortable with quiet. You need silence to plan your response because you aren't planning while the other person is talking." -Angela Stahl
+# Practice being comfortable with silence.
 == Appendix: Professionalism ==