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¢ A league of super-powered heroes battling
super-menaces for freedom, justice, and
democracy.
There are many more examples in books, movies,
and television episodes. Anything you've read or seen,
that has sparked your imagination, can become the focus
for a Chronicle. A Setting is then composed of the place,
time, span, and focus of the Chronicle.
CONTINUITY
Movies aren't shot in the sequence in which they're
viewed. All the Scenes at each location are shot at once,
regardless of their final order. In the movie business,
Continuity is the word used to describe the task of making
sure that the Actors are wearing the right clothes for every
Scene, that the time of day of each shot is consistent with
the passage of time as it will be seen in the finished film,
etc. Continuity grants believability to the final product.
As Director, you're about to craft a story to intrigue
and entertain. The Actors are about to put that story
through severe stress. Unless you're very careful, they'll
find embarrassing loopholes and inconsistencies in your
handiwork. They'll find solutions to problems you didn't
think any sane person would take. We use Continuity to
describe that quality of a plotline that allows it to flow
smoothly, even under the duress of your unscripted
Actors. You'll only achieve Continuity by putting in some
quality time before your game. At the very least, before
each Episode, you should write down ...
¢ A basic outline of the problems to be faced by
the Actors in the Episode, starting with the
major theme of the Episode.
¢ A quick description of all the sites to be
visited by the Actors.
¢ The names, descriptions, motivations, and
goals of the Supporting Cast in the conflict.
¢ A few rough sketches of possible endings for
the scenario. This will help you to develop an
idea of how the Episode will effect the
Chronicle as a whole.
¢ When you're done with the Episode, it's a
good idea to make a list of all the loose ends
the Actors have left hanging. They're some
of the best material for the creation of future
Episodes.
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Taking this time will grant believability to your final
product. In the end, your Actors will have almost as much
influence on the direction of each plot as you do. So if you
haven't done this little bit of homework, your plotlines will
probably start coming apart at the seams. Some careful
planning, on the other hand, can make your plotlines
great.
CUTI ... TAKE TWO
The only purpose of roleplaying is fun. We can't
emphasize this enough. Realism, mood, and plot, should
all take a back seat to fun. Of course things are going to
happen to the characters that are not humorous. Without
tension, and even tragedy, the roleplay wouldn't be
enjoyable. Too much tragedy, and the roleplay won't be
enjoyable. The Director's primary job is to balance the
game so that all of the participants feel empowered and
enjoy themselves. Roleplay is an emotional experience.
Sometimes your players will forget that any one role is
secondary to the roleplay. Sometimes they'll forget that
the tension and tragedy they feel at the moment is part of
their character's life, not their own. Sometimes they'll
forget to trust you. Our advice to everyone is ...
¢ The primary reason we're here is to enjoy
each other's company. So in moments of
tension, leave the tension to the characters.
¢ Be nice to each other, even if your characters
are at odds. It'll make the game what it was
meant to be.
¢ No one likes it when bad things happen to
their characters. Some genres are grim, and
wouldn't be the same without tragedy. If
you're ever in the wrong place, at the wrong
time, allow yourself several minutes of sorrow,
then continue to enjoy the spectacle of life
going on before you. You get as many more
chances to participate as your imagination
has roles to play.
¢ Trust the Director. If you feel left out for the
moment, say so. The Director will correct the
situation soon.
As Director you have ultimate veto power. This
game allows the Actors a lot of control over the plot. We
suggest you give them as much leeway as possible. But
the final say is yours. If something is going on that you
don't like, don't let it happen. Just say, 'Cut! ... Take Two'.