USS Destiny Star Trek PBeM

From: dave2@mindless.com

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you for requesting information about the USS Destiny PBeM
(play by e-mail) game. If this FAQ dosen't answer your questions,
feel free to write the GameMaster (GM) at dave2@mindless.com.

I. What is The USS Destiny PBeM?

The USS Destiny PBeM is a RPG played via e-mail. There is no cost to play.
Players create characters and carry out actions with these characters
in accordance with the current plot. In simple terms this means that you
(the player) make your guy (your character) react and respond to the
situation put against you and the rest of the crew.

For example:

::Ens. Jones scans his TAC station.::

[Ens. Jones]
"Sir, incoming Romulan vessel...on an interpect course."

[Captain Smith]
"Red alert! Shields up. Ens. Jones,  ready weapons await my order
to fire."

II. Is this like AD&D? Do I have to develop stats for my character?

No! All areas of the game that would normally use stats are all taken
care of by the GM. He figures what you can and can't do.
(More on this later.)

III. What will be expected of me as a player?

You will be expected to post your character's actions at LEAST every
other day. (Every day if you are a department head.) Even if it is just
a personal log or some miniscule task, you need to post SOMETHING.
The game is as fast as the slowest player.

You will also be expected to know some Star Trek terminology.

IV: How am I rewarded for being a good player?

Your chacter will be promoted if the GM and other senior officers feel
you are doing a good job. If the GM likes your stuff, (you post every
other day, you make good ideas or points, etc..), he will e-mail the
department heads and they will vote on your promotion. If the GM feels
you are being unfairly voted apon, he does have the right to promote you
no matter what.

When you are promoted, you will have more privliges, duty, authority,
etc..

V: What positions can I apply for?

Right now, you may apply for:

First Officer
Security/Tactical Officer
Engineering Officer
Science Officer
Medical Officer
Helm
Councellor

VI: I want to be a department head, though.

The GM will pick department heads after the game is in progress.
This will alloy his to see who is going to be an active player, etc..
EVERYONE except the XO will start out as an ENSIGN. There will be no
exceptions to this rule.

VII: How do I determine the results of my characters actions?

Simple! All you have to do is put <<RESULTS>> at the end of your action.
The GM or current Mission Master will give the results.

VIII: This sould cool, how do I join?

Again, simple! Complete the following form and mail it to
dave2@mindless.com

YOUR NAME:
YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS:

Character's Name:
Rank: Ensign
Position: (Please indicate your choice of department.)
Assignment: USS Destiny

Birthdate/Age: (Game year is 2415)
Birthplace:
Race/Species:

Skin Color:
Eye color:
Hair color:

Parents, Siblings:

Physical Description of Character: (include special marks, scars, etc.)

Educational History: (if you're an engineer, you graduated from Starfleet
academy with a degree in engineering, etc..)

Assignment History: (Other ships your character has 'served' apon.)

Other Information: (Include any other interesting information about your
character.)

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