Roleplaying in Dream is fairly simple as far as rules go, but extremely open-ended. First, be sure you've read the Dream Factions notecard, and preferably the Lore story, as they will give you a good idea about Dream's environment and what kind of conflict can arise for the setting as a whole.
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Goddesses
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Firstly, we've had some questions about the Goddess' role in Dream. While the Goddesses have quite a bit of power in the Dream realm, they are not all-powerful, and have weaknesses just like anyone else. God-moding is not our intention; rather, we are here as guides and healers in a sticky situation. It is possible for Nightlings to subdue us, if they're smart about it.
Basically, the Goddess of Dreams and Azure Goddess are magical beings with powers to create and heal, but in Dream, they are real, they can bleed, and while they can't die, they can be trapped, either physically or mentally, for as long as it takes to free them. It would be wise to protect them, since they are the only ones with power strong enough to face Novmorok, Lord of Nightmare.
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What can I be?
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In Dream, all manner of creatures can exist. As the lore story implies, the inhabitants of Dream (both Dreamling and Nightling) have been pulled from human imagination, from their own stories. For instance, if you would like to play the feral fox from Aesop's fable, feel free! Maybe you can search for your favorite grapes while you're here. ;) You can also play a character from a world you've created, or a brand new character with no background at all.
The only rule regarding character creation is that the character you play must fit well within a fantasy/medieval setting. This means superheroes and sci-fi characters are unfortunately not allowed. Modern slice-of-life characters are allowed, if they can join in with the fantasy theme. If you have a question about a character you'd like to play, feel free to ask either Verbena Demonia or Azrin Terasaur in IMs, we're here to help!
One final note: Magic is allowed! Just be sure to make your character have weaknesses as well as powers they can use. Nobody wants to roleplay with someone that is unrealistically powerful and trying to steal the show! ;)
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What faction should I choose?
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Think of Dream in terms of Dungeons and Dragons alignment. You can be good, evil, or neutral. Obviously those with a "good" alignment would fit well as a Dreamling, because the Dreamlings' primary goal is to get along and help their fellow creatures as they find their place within Dream. Evil characters will fit well with the Nightlings, since the Nightlings' primary goal is to take over Dream for Novmorok, and that means trying to turn Dreamlings into Nightlings via various methods, or to hurt or just cause chaos for any Dreamlings they come across.
Neutral characters are a bit tricky. While you can be unaligned for a time, eventually you will be asked to choose a side, so be sure to weigh your options and choose the faction that will give you the most benefit.
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What can I do?
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So you've got your character. You've chosen your alignment, or have decided to remain neutral for the time being. Now what?
Go into Dream, explore, meet other characters. What are your character's goals? Do they want to make friends or cause havoc? Interact with others with those goals in mind, and see where that interaction takes you. :)
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Remember, if you have questions, suggestions, concerns, or problems with other players, send an IM to Verbena Demonia or Azrin Terasaur. Our goal is to make Dream a fun place for everyone, and we're always here to help and listen. :)
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