The Net Book of Plots -Uses oldschool tags
This is a description of the values of the various tags which are used in
the book of plots.
One tag has the form ... like in HTML. It is case-insensitive.
If you have to use more than one tag than use the form
content1 /* correct */
content2
instead of
content1, content2 /* not allowed */
The Plots
Each plot is of the form:
Title of the Plot
Author's Name
if no email, then ommit this tag
only one tag allowed
any number of tags allowed
only one tag allowed
any number of tags allowed
The plot begins here.
Paragraphs are denoted with empty lines between them. Like this one.
If you need dividers between bigger portions of text then use any number
of dashes, e.g.:
-----------
The dashes should start at the beginning of the line. You can also use
other characters for dividing lines, e.g.:
=================
:::::::::::::::::::::::::
If you need to emphasise a word then enclose it in "*", "_", or "+". For
example: You see a *big* tower with a _huge_ door and a +strong+
porticullis.
If you want to specify a list then use the "list" tags:
* This is the first element.
* You can specify unnumbered lists while using "*", "+", or "-" as the
first character of a list item, optionally followed by a ")" or ":"
* you can specify numbered lists while using either a number [0-9] or a
character [a-zA-Z], followed by a ".", ")", or ":"
If you need to preserve line feeds then use the "stats" tags. For example
if you have a small map like
+-------+
| o |
If you have descriptions of villains you can use the "villain" tags. All
descriptions are put together in a section at the end of the plot.
This is the description of the bodyguard of the mighty wizard.
Name: Hulk Hogan
Strength: 20
Intelligence: 5
...
He likes flowers but hates men who are bigger then himself.
Note that you can also use lists and stats within a villain section.
The Tags
Length (use one of the following)
One-line
The plot consists only of one line or paragraph.
Short
The plot is smaller than 1/2 page of paper.
Medium
The plot is roughly one page of paper.
Long
The plot is longer than one page.
Genre (use one of the following)
Any
The plot fits into any genre.
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk
Fantasy
The plot uses or relies on fantasy stuff like magic or dragons.
Horror
The plot uses extensive elements of horror: undead everywhere, surprise,
suspense, shock.
New Age
The plot is located in the current time.
Paranoia
Paranoia
Sci-Fi
The plot is located in the future.
Type (use any combination of the following)
Affliction
Something nasty happen to players for dose of trots to unfair imprisonment.
This would cover capture and escape too.
Comedy
Always good for a laugh.
Campaign
Complete campaign or campaign ideas.
Exploration
The PCs explore an area without a special reason. Go boldly where no man
has gone before (or at least returned coherant from...).
Guarding
The essence of the plot is protecting something or someone.
Intrigue
Vendettas, politics, nasty tricks, take-overs and such like.
Investigation
There is mystery to be solved. (unknown killer, a puzzle etc). The
flavour of the mission will be finding clues and piecing them together (for
the most part).
Magic
Extensive or unusual magic is used in the plot. The plot revolves heavily
around magic.
Quest
Have to find,pursue,achieve something. Treasure, a monster, the missing
princess, destroying the giant. Differs from investigation in that sense
of mystery is missing. Finding why the princess is missing is
investigation, actually finding her is a Quest.
Startup
Good for a start or between regular (bigger) adventures.
Setting (use "Any" or any other combination of the following except where
noted)
Any
The plot is not bound to a specific area.
Arctic
Cold climate (snow, blizzards). Brrrrrrrr!!!!
Building
One building (otherwise use "Urban"), above ground, not fortified.
Castle
A castle and it's surroundings, above ground, fortified.
Cave
A natural underground setting.
City
Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.
In that case a full sized city.
Coastal
Beside a water body
Desert (specify also "Wilderness")
just that (used in addition to "Wilderness")
Dungeon
An artificial underground setting.
Forest (specify also "Wilderness")
just that (used in addition to "Wilderness")
Island
The "Robinson Crusoe" scenario
Mountain (specify also "Wilderness")
The mountain is high! The characters need special equipment
to survive. Yetis are attacking... (used in addition to "Wilderness")
Ocean
Takes place on islands, ships, underwater installations etc. (ie where
ship is too specific).
Road
Doesn't matter what terrain but a track, path, road is vital.
Rural
Relatively tame country with many farms
Ship
The plot takes place on a sailship or spaceship. Kind of a "Die Hard"
scenario.
Space
If one spaceship is not enough because you must save the galaxy then
use this setting. (Probably only needed for the Sci-Fi genre.)
Town
Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.
In that case a medium sized town.
Urban
Unspecified urban setting. If size is important specify also "Village",
"Town", or "City".
Village (specify also "Urban")
Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.
In that case a small village.
Wilderness
Unspecified wilderness, that is not a (human) inhabited area. If the type
is important specify also "Forest", "Desert", etc.
Monster
Some plots use special monsters like dragons or liches. Use any number of
tags.