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Hi there, stranger! Welcome to '''Thorns: Uprising'''!
 
  
[[About_the_Game|As you may already know]], Thorns is a play-by-post forum RPG with an emphasis on creative writing, story and character development, and community. And as you can probably see from the amount of links on the side bar, there is a LOT of information in this wiki.
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[[About_the_Game|Thorns:Uprising]] is a play-by-post forum RPG with an emphasis on creative writing, story and character development, and community. It's a lot to look at, we know, but fear not! We have created this handy little guide for starting out in the game.
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Feel free to read as much of the wiki as you want to so much as you can create a character when you're ready to get started. If you look to your left, you will see a sidebar with a lot of little links. Click those to explore topics. If you have a question, it will probably be answered there. If not, you can always contact one of your friendly neighborhood moderator or find our community on Discord.
  
But fear not! We have created this handy little guide for starting out in the game.
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The most important thing at this point is: don't be intimidated! This might seem like a whole lot of information to absorb, but if you take your time, you will probably find that you get through it quicker than expected.
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===[[Character Creation Guide | Create a Character]] <span class="fa fa-external-link" style="display:inline;" ></span>===
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In order to create a character and participate in the '''Thorns: Uprising''' story, follow [[Character Creation Guide| this guide]] take you step by step through writing and submitting your first character. It will explain the different parts of the character creation process, as well as tips for what will make a good character sheet.</div>
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*[[About the Game]] is an introduction to the game's story. It talks about the different races, locations and major plot lines of the game, and will help you decide what kind of character you want to play. However, this alone is not enough information to make your character. There are lots of links here to pages that will help you with whatever you decide.
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===[[Compendium | Read  the Lore]] <span class="fa fa-external-link" style="display:inline;" ></span>===
*[[Character Creation Guide]] is a guide to creating your first character sheet. It will explain the different parts of a sheet, as well as tips for what will make a good sheet.
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Want to know more about the world of Vita? The [[Compendium]] will have it all at your fingertips, and his is the bulk of our Lore here on Thorns. While it's currently available for your exploration, there are parts of the Lore that are either being redesigned or have yet to be written at all. Please be patient and know we welcome player contributions!</div>
*[[Rules for Play]] is a general guide to the rules of the game.
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This is the bare minimum; feel free to read as much of the wiki as you want to. If you look to your left, you will see a sidebar with a lot of little links. Click those to explore topics. If you have a question, it will probably be answered there. If not, you can always contact one of your friendly neighbourhood mods.
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===[[Current Events]] <span class="fa fa-external-link" style="display:inline;" ></span>===
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Thorns: Uprising is a narrative-focused game where both player-let plots and main story arcs are the lifeblood of why and what we're writing on a regular basis. Whether you're working alongside other players to accomplish a goal or suddenly tangled up in a moderated storyline, there is so much going on!
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The most important thing at this point is: don't be intimidated! This might seem like a whole lot of information to absorb, but if you take your time, you will probably find that you get through it quicker than expected. If you're worried you don't understand something, feel free to PM a moderator on the forums or come visit us in Discord. And don't worry too much about fitting in. This is a welcoming, friendly little community.
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Happy hunting!
 

Latest revision as of 12:12, 25 April 2020

Original image by justinoaksford on DeviantArt


Thorns:Uprising is a play-by-post forum RPG with an emphasis on creative writing, story and character development, and community. It's a lot to look at, we know, but fear not! We have created this handy little guide for starting out in the game.

Feel free to read as much of the wiki as you want to so much as you can create a character when you're ready to get started. If you look to your left, you will see a sidebar with a lot of little links. Click those to explore topics. If you have a question, it will probably be answered there. If not, you can always contact one of your friendly neighborhood moderator or find our community on Discord.

The most important thing at this point is: don't be intimidated! This might seem like a whole lot of information to absorb, but if you take your time, you will probably find that you get through it quicker than expected.

Create a Character

In order to create a character and participate in the Thorns: Uprising story, follow this guide take you step by step through writing and submitting your first character. It will explain the different parts of the character creation process, as well as tips for what will make a good character sheet.

Read the Lore

Want to know more about the world of Vita? The Compendium will have it all at your fingertips, and his is the bulk of our Lore here on Thorns. While it's currently available for your exploration, there are parts of the Lore that are either being redesigned or have yet to be written at all. Please be patient and know we welcome player contributions!

Current Events

Thorns: Uprising is a narrative-focused game where both player-let plots and main story arcs are the lifeblood of why and what we're writing on a regular basis. Whether you're working alongside other players to accomplish a goal or suddenly tangled up in a moderated storyline, there is so much going on!