Storylines & DMNPC Encounters

Halcyon is dedicated to providing our player base with unique experiences. One of the ways you can engage is through requested storylines and DMNPC encounters.

In these storylines and DMNPC encounters our players will get a “tabletop” feel in the setting we’ve built. You’ll experience puzzles to solve, monsters to slay, and plots to uncover and engage in!

Before your adventure begins...

When opening up a storyline there are a few things you should know. First, storylines are created and run by our DM team. Once a request is placed giving us a general outline of the type of story you’re looking for and potential hooks we take the reins and build a customized experience for you and a group of up to 5 players.

These experiences can range from a single encounter session to multiple depending upon the discretion of your DM. Storylines are meant to create a narrative that you can enjoy during the session but also take out into the world and expand your roleplay with them.

All storylines are required to tie into the overarching server story in some form or fashion.
All storylines will be reviewed and may be denied based on criteria not being met, so make sure to thoroughly communicate with your DM.

DMNPC Encounters are one time events that are in the same vein as our 'random encounters'. This option is given to those who are unable to participate, or would like to request a DMNPC for an event they are hosting, etc.

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Guidelines for Requesting Storylines and DMNPC Encounters

Please come up with a general idea of what kind of content you wish to have.
- This should be a general idea. Our Dungeon Master team will take your idea and they will create an experience for you, just like tabletop!

Please discuss with your party ahead of time!
- This is important. Organization helps the ship sail smoothly - so what we need are: Character names, time zones, levels, and whatever information you think would be important for us in regard to scheduling your event.

Bear in mind that when you request your event odds are you will have to wait.
- So, if you have a specific timeline you would like to follow, request sooner rather than later.

Do NOT request storylines or DMNPC encounters for a single individual.
- These are meant to be group experiences. While we understand some players choose the solo life, DMing storylines can take hours and that is resources we need to see used for multiple players.

Courtesy is the staple to our storylines and events and we expect it from players and staff alike.
- Conduct that is unkind or rude will be met with a barring from participation and rewards. Constructive criticisms may be submitted after the fact in the ticket.

Fill out the questionnaire and post it into your ticket

1. How long of a storyline would you like to have (i.e. 1-3 events)?

2. What is the premise of this storyline event and what are you trying to achieve for your clan narratively?

3. Beyond the typical rewards are you seeking to gain or find anything else from this story? (Please note: we do not create, manufacture, or otherwise grant items not already in our house mod - requests such as these would be flavor only).

4. In order to coordinate schedules, you will need to provide times and dates of availability for the group and are responsible for obtaining those. You may use https://r.3v.fi/discord-timestamps/ or a similar discord date generator to better communicate dates and times.

5. Do you and your group prefer narrative encounters, combat encounters, or puzzle encounters? Please specify order of importance.

6. Are you alright with the possibility of 'invisible' NPCs? These will be represented via assets that we have on the server and will be DM'd by the narrator if no other staff are available to take on your request. If you wish to have staff DMNPCs for your event you may have to wait longer in order to accommodate your request due to scheduling reasons.

7. At any point if you are unable to continue the storyline you understand you must let the DM know as soon as possible?

8. You acknowledge that the event being created for your group is subject to changes, deviations, alterations, and potential cancellations depending on variables that may arise?

9. Please provide any more relevant information you think needs supplied to your DM.

FAQ

What is a storyline?

It is a Dungeon Master run event or series of events centered around a plot that is cultivated by our Dungeon Master staff based off of requested content.

What is a DMNPC encounter?

A DMNPC encounter is a requested 'random drop'. Typically our DM team will do random encounters for the population. We understand players are not always around during these and this is a means to request one as we would like to make sure everyone has thee chance to get involved!

How many people can attend a storyline or DMNPC encounter?

We allow parties up to 5

Who can request storylines?

Clans may request storylines. These are difficult encounters that will serve to not only be a fun and engaging adventure for your clan, but it serves to push server narrative as a whole - thus it is restricted to clans and/or large groups.

Who can request DMNPC encounters?

Anyone! We simply require your group to be 3-5 players in size.

How many events can we request from one storyline?

That is up to the discretion of the Dungeon Master who takes the ticket, on average 1 to 3 is supplied.

What level is required to request a storyline?

We require players to be at least level 10 to request a storyline. This is due to the nature of scaling and difficulty. We also want our players to familiarize themselves with RpR before requesting and so the leveling process from 8 to 10 allows for that.

Can I request a DMNPC for an event I am hosting?
Yes! You may request a DMNPC encounter for events you are hosting. Just open a DM Encounter request and detail the needs you have for the event.

Is there a cooldown on requests?

Yes! There is a 72 hour or three day cooldown between completed requests and the ability to request a new encounter or storyline.

Are there rewards?

Yes! Each session there will be rewards. These come in Reward Box and experience form and are given out based on criteria met during the event. There is also potential for loot table rolls!

Storyline Criteria

Present a concept that ties in to the server story

All storylines are stories, but not all stories are storylines. What this means is, we expect presented material to effect the world around you and not just be simply off screen adventures.

Have a narrative reason

When submitting a storyline you should have strong narrative reason for the storyline to take place. Make sure you present that to your DM.

Participants must be at least level 10

We believe you should have unlocked your subclass and had a bit of experience with our RpR systems before engaging in storylines. This ensures for a smoother and more enjoyable process.

A clan must be requesting the storyline

While we understand some players enjoy the solo life, storylines are meant for an interweaving of greater story - thus, we require this content to be requested by clans of at least 5 members.

DMNPC Encounter Criteria

You must have a group of 3+ to request

In order to request a DMNPC encounter you must have 3+ members in you group.

Participants must be at least level 10

We believe you should have unlocked your subclass and had a bit of experience with our RpR systems before engaging in storylines. This ensures for a smoother and more enjoyable process.

Player Hosted Event Rewards

You must take a screenshot of all members online

In order to receive credit you must take a screenshot before and after the event of the players in your clan who actively participated showing their online status in the clan tab as well as periodic roleplay happening during the event.

You must post the event in the events channel 3 days prior to the event date

Please make sure to post the event at least 3 days prior to the date of hosting to give players time to see the event, this also helps with schedule spacing.

You may only receive rewards once per week

Once per week your clan will receive a reward for hosting the event. Each active player will receive 1 mark of service for their participation.

To receive the reward a clan leader may submit a DM ticket

To be rewarded, compile the screenshots listed and open a general DM ticket, provide all of the information - link to event post, screenshots, names of participating clanmates etc.