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simming [2016/05/23 08:42] – created ladyleopardsimming [2020/09/27 20:04] (current) – [An Introduction to Simming] azmariadei
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 "Simming" is another term used for online role playing, used by role players who prefer to call their games "simulations." These games exist in several different genres and take different forms depending on who runs the game and what types of software they prefer to use. Most of the simulations in the Split World Alliance use [[Nova|Nova]]; however, some are forum-based. Regardless of what format a simulation uses, the general rules and guidelines are similar. The primary difference between a Nova-based simulation and a forum-based simulation is how mission posts are conducted; the same story told on both formats may be much longer on the forum simply because the posts are not condensed the same way they are when using Nova. "Simming" is another term used for online role playing, used by role players who prefer to call their games "simulations." These games exist in several different genres and take different forms depending on who runs the game and what types of software they prefer to use. Most of the simulations in the Split World Alliance use [[Nova|Nova]]; however, some are forum-based. Regardless of what format a simulation uses, the general rules and guidelines are similar. The primary difference between a Nova-based simulation and a forum-based simulation is how mission posts are conducted; the same story told on both formats may be much longer on the forum simply because the posts are not condensed the same way they are when using Nova.
  
-The information contained in this page and the rest of the [[guide|Simulation Guide]] can be applied to both Nova-based and forum-based simulations.+The information contained in this page and the rest of the [[simmingguide|Simming Guide]] can be applied to both Nova-based and forum-based simulations.
  
 ====== Know Your Universe ====== ====== Know Your Universe ======
-This is an especially important part of simming. While it is impossible to know absolutely everything there is to know about any given fandom or simming universe, it is vital that you at least know the basics. Take the time to read the posts already present on the simulation you intend to join, and do some research of your own. You can use the simulation's wiki, if they have one, or other existing wikis that serve that particular universe or world. This helps you create a believable character and write convincing posts that make sense in the context of the simulation. You should also take the time to find out what sort of "fanon" the simulation uses. Fanon is non-canon information, and it may come from books written in the same universe the simulation occupies or be entirely made up by the game mangers and members of the simulation. Some simulations will encourage you to create your own fanon while others will not. If in doubt, it is always better to ask!+This is an especially important part of simming. While it is impossible to know absolutely everything there is to know about any given fandom or simming universe, it is vital that you at least know the basics. Take the time to read the posts already present on the simulation you intend to join, and do some research of your own. You can use the simulation's wiki, if they have one, or other existing wikis that serve that particular universe or world. This helps you create a believable character and write convincing posts that make sense in the context of the simulation. You should also take the time to find out what sort of "fanon" the simulation uses. Fanon is non-canon information, and it may come from books written in the same universe the simulation occupies or be entirely made up by the [[game_manager|game managers]] and members of the simulation. Some simulations will encourage you to create your own fanon while others will not. If in doubt, it is always better to ask!
  
 ====== Get Involved ====== ====== Get Involved ======
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