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Rootoo at 00:24, 28 December 2024

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	=== What is Baystation 12? ===		=== What is Baystation 12? ===
	Baystation 12 is a multiplayer roleplaying game developed using the [http://www.byond.com/ BYOND] engine. In Baystation 12 – from here on to be referred to as SS13, its base game, or BS12, short for "Baystation 12" (our specific variant) – players take the role of a crew on a ship. There are many different jobs available, and each player chooses and plays a role. On our server, Baystation 12, we are a dedicated roleplaying community where you can play a variety of roles aboard the [[SEV Torch]], ranging from members of the esteemed [[Expeditionary Corps]] of the [[Sol Central Government]], a boot straight out of training from the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]], a contractor working for your own gains, or a civilian who hopped along for the ride. A frontier is a dangerous place, however, and all sorts of horrible things can happen to you. Spies, saboteurs, hostile aliens, dangerous computer programs, and people with seemingly supernatural abilities. Accidents happen, and it's a very thin barrier that holds the uncaring, airless space at bay.		Baystation 12 is a multiplayer roleplaying game developed using the [http://www.byond.com/ BYOND] engine. In Baystation 12 – from here on to be referred to as SS13, its base game, or BS12, short for "Baystation 12" (our specific variant) – players take the role of a crew on a ship. There are many different jobs available, and each player chooses and plays a role. On our server, Baystation 12, we are a dedicated roleplaying community where you can play a variety of roles aboard the [[SEV Torch]], ranging from members of the esteemed [[Expeditionary Corps]] of the [[Sol Central Government]], a boot straight out of training from the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]], a scientist from [[EXO]] or one of its many corporate backers, a contractor working for your own gains, or a civilian who hopped along for the ride. A frontier is a dangerous place, however, and all sorts of horrible things can happen to you. Spies, saboteurs, hostile aliens, dangerous computer programs, and people with seemingly supernatural abilities. Accidents happen, and it's a very thin barrier that holds the uncaring, airless space at bay.

	==== '''Rules''' ====		==== '''Rules''' ====

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	=== What is Baystation 12? ===		=== What is Baystation 12? ===
	Baystation 12 is a multiplayer roleplaying game developed using the [http://www.byond.com/ BYOND] engine. In Baystation 12 – from here on to be referred to as SS13, its base game, or BS12, short for "Baystation 12" (our specific variant) – players take the role of a crew on a ship. There are many different jobs available, and each player chooses and plays a role. On our server, Baystation 12, we are a dedicated roleplaying community where you can play a variety of roles aboard the [[SEV Torch]], ranging from members of the esteemed [[Expeditionary Corps]] of the [[Sol Central Government]], a boot straight out of training from the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet~~]], a scientist from [[NanoTrasen~~]], a contractor working for your own gains, or a civilian who hopped along for the ride. A frontier is a dangerous place, however, and all sorts of horrible things can happen to you. Spies, saboteurs, hostile aliens, dangerous computer programs, and people with seemingly supernatural abilities. Accidents happen, and it's a very thin barrier that holds the uncaring, airless space at bay.		Baystation 12 is a multiplayer roleplaying game developed using the [http://www.byond.com/ BYOND] engine. In Baystation 12 – from here on to be referred to as SS13, its base game, or BS12, short for "Baystation 12" (our specific variant) – players take the role of a crew on a ship. There are many different jobs available, and each player chooses and plays a role. On our server, Baystation 12, we are a dedicated roleplaying community where you can play a variety of roles aboard the [[SEV Torch]], ranging from members of the esteemed [[Expeditionary Corps]] of the [[Sol Central Government]], a boot straight out of training from the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]], a contractor working for your own gains, or a civilian who hopped along for the ride. A frontier is a dangerous place, however, and all sorts of horrible things can happen to you. Spies, saboteurs, hostile aliens, dangerous computer programs, and people with seemingly supernatural abilities. Accidents happen, and it's a very thin barrier that holds the uncaring, airless space at bay.

	==== '''Rules''' ====		==== '''Rules''' ====

Rootoo at 17:18, 18 October 2024

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	=== I need more help! ===		=== I need more help! ===
	Ask for somebody to give more detailed help on the [https://~~next.~~baystation.xyz/discord Baystation 12 Discord].		Ask for somebody to give more detailed help on the [https://baystation.xyz/discord Baystation 12 Discord].
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	=== How do I run Baystation12 locally to test things out? ===		=== How do I run Baystation12 locally to test things out? ===
	You can download the game from our [https://~~baystation~~.~~xyz~~/~~github~~ GitHub repository]. Check [https://github.com/Baystation12/Baystation12/blob/dev/docs/installation.md our documentation here] for full instructions on how to run the game and join it with admin permissions.		You can download the game from our [https://github.com/Baystation12 GitHub repository]. Check [https://github.com/Baystation12/Baystation12/blob/dev/docs/installation.md our documentation here] for full instructions on how to run the game and join it with admin permissions.

	=== I need more help! ===		=== I need more help! ===
	Ask for somebody to give more detailed help on the [https://baystation.xyz/discord Baystation 12 Discord].		Ask for somebody to give more detailed help on the [https://next.baystation.xyz/discord Baystation 12 Discord].
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	=== Is there a map? ===		=== Is there a map? ===
	Yes. It's available [https://affectedarc07.~~github~~.io/~~SS13WebMap~~/~~Bay12~~/~~Torch~~/ here] – just select a floor and zoom in or out for an expanded version.		Yes. It's available [https://webmap.affectedarc07.co.uk/maps/bay12/torch/ here] – just select a floor and zoom in or out for an expanded version.

	=== How long do the rounds last? ===		=== How long do the rounds last? ===

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	* Connect to the server by clicking the "Game" button on the home page of the BS12 website or		* Connect to the server by clicking the "Game" button on the home page of the BS12 website or
	* By adding the address (Ctrl+O while on the BYOND client) <code>byond://bay.ss13.me:8000</code> to your client to login manually.		* By adding the address (Ctrl+O while on the BYOND client) <code>[byond://baystation.xyz:8000 byond://bay.ss13.me:8000]</code> to your client to login manually.

	This will automatically enter the game and present you with a "WELCOME" menu. Select '''Character Setup''' before joining the round – and if you haven't already, read the entirety of this guide.		This will automatically enter the game and present you with a "WELCOME" menu. Select '''Character Setup''' before joining the round – and if you haven't already, read the entirety of this guide.
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	== '''FAQ''' ==		== '''FAQ''' ==

			=== What is a good starting role? ===
			Low responsibility roles such as [[Steward]] or [[Janitor]] are good ways to start exploring the server, or you can make a [[Passenger]] if you just want to learn the game controls without having to worry about job responsibilities. Be careful though – Passengers have virtually no access and walking into restricted areas could get you punished! If you haven't already, you should observe a round to see how people interact with each other.

	=== Does roleplay reset between rounds? ===		=== Does roleplay reset between rounds? ===
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	Typically about 2 hours, though rounds can go longer if players vote for it.		Typically about 2 hours, though rounds can go longer if players vote for it.

	=== How do I deal with ~~antagonists~~? ===		=== How do I deal with Antagonists? ===
	You are roleplaying a character – if you saw a guy with a gun or doing something mischievous, what would you do in real life? Forget you are in a video game and either A: call security or B: run away!		You are roleplaying a character – if you saw a guy with a gun or doing something mischievous, what would you do in real life? Forget you are in a video game and either A: call security or B: run away!

			=== How do I run Baystation12 locally to test things out? ===
			You can download the game from our [https://baystation.xyz/github GitHub repository]. Check [https://github.com/Baystation12/Baystation12/blob/dev/docs/installation.md our documentation here] for full instructions on how to run the game and join it with admin permissions.

			=== I need more help! ===
			Ask for somebody to give more detailed help on the [https://baystation.xyz/discord Baystation 12 Discord].
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Rootoo at 16:00, 26 April 2023

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	=== How do I deal with antagonists? ===		=== How do I deal with antagonists? ===
	You are roleplaying a character – if you saw a guy with a gun or doing something mischievous, what would you do in real life? Forget you are in a video game and either A: call security or B: run away!		You are roleplaying a character – if you saw a guy with a gun or doing something mischievous, what would you do in real life? Forget you are in a video game and either A: call security or B: run away!
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Rootoo at 15:05, 20 April 2023

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	Here is a small guide on where to start:		Here is a small guide on where to start:

	* For a general summary, see the page [[~~Beginner~~ Lore]]		* For a general summary, see the page [[Beginning Lore]]
	* Events take place on the [[SEV Torch]], an exploratory vessel mainly funded by the [[Sol Central Government]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps Organisation\|Expeditionary Corps Organisation (EXO)]]'''.'''		* Events take place on the [[SEV Torch]], an exploratory vessel mainly funded by the [[Sol Central Government]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps Organisation\|Expeditionary Corps Organisation (EXO)]]'''.'''
	* The SEV Torch operates under the [[Sol Central Government Law]].		* The SEV Torch operates under the [[Sol Central Government Law]].

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	==== '''Joining the server''' ====		==== '''Joining the server''' ====
	[[File:NewPlayers ByondClient.png\|thumb~~\|250x250px~~\|The BYOND client before logging in.]]		[[File:NewPlayers ByondClient.png\|thumb\|The BYOND client before logging in.]]
	To join the server, you must first [https://www.byond.com/download/ download the BYOND client]. Once you have created an account and have installed BYOND, you can:		To join the server, you must first [https://www.byond.com/download/ download the BYOND client]. Once you have created an account and have installed BYOND, you can:

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	To join the server, you must first [https://www.byond.com/download/ download the BYOND client]. Once you have created an account and have installed BYOND, you can:		To join the server, you must first [https://www.byond.com/download/ download the BYOND client]. Once you have created an account and have installed BYOND, you can:

	* Connect to the server by clicking the "Game" button on the ~~home page~~ of the BS12 website or		* Connect to the server by clicking the "Game" button on the homepage of the BS12 website or
	* By adding the address (Ctrl+O while on the BYOND client) <code>[byond://baystation.xyz:8000 byond://bay.ss13.me:8000]</code> to your client to login manually.		* By adding the address (Ctrl+O while on the BYOND client) <code>[byond://baystation.xyz:8000 byond://bay.ss13.me:8000]</code> to your client to login manually.

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	\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls Arrows.gif\|thumb]]		\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls Arrows.gif\|thumb]]
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	\|Left-Click on objects to interact, ~~includes~~ any machine or large object.		\|Left-Click on objects to interact, including any machine or large object.
	\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls LeftClick.gif\|thumb]]		\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls LeftClick.gif\|thumb]]
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	\|Right-Click on objects to get additional details or ~~preform~~ additional actions.		\|Right-Click on objects to get additional details or perform additional actions.
	\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls RightClick.gif\|thumb]]		\|[[File:NewPlayers Controls RightClick.gif\|thumb]]
	\|}		\|}
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	To equip an item, use the “'''E”''' button beside the swap button. Alternatively, you can also click on any of the available inventory spaces. You can similarly take items off by clicking on them. For objects that are containers (like backpacks), clicking the object causes you to open the container – you can instead unequip these by clicking and dragging them to your hand. Some items can only fit in certain slots: for example, only an ID card can fit in the "ID card" slot.		To equip an item, use the “'''E”''' button beside the swap button. Alternatively, you can also click on any of the available inventory spaces. You can similarly take items off by clicking on them. For objects that are containers (like backpacks), clicking the object causes you to open the container – you can instead unequip these by clicking and dragging them to your hand. Some items can only fit in certain slots: for example, only an ID card can fit in the "ID card" slot.

	You can interact with virtually any item or object in the game. Some act very ~~different~~ from others, and may not respond the same way other objects do. Try them out and experiment.		You can interact with virtually any item or object in the game. Some act very differently from others, and may not respond the same way other objects do. Try them out and experiment.

	To use an item in your hand, simply have it in hand and use it on another object!		To use an item in your hand, simply have it in hand and use it on another object!
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	=== Roleplaying correctly ===		=== Roleplaying correctly ===
	<blockquote>''Main article: [[A Crash Course in Roleplaying]]''</blockquote>If you are going to be playing a character, it's only right you should know some things about the background of where you are and what you are doing. Use the [[Main Page\|main page]] of the wiki, scroll down to the '''lore''' section and begin reading! [[SEV Torch]] is a good article to start on. You aren't expected to know everything or even a great many of things, but you should have some basic background.		<blockquote>''Main article: [[A Crash Course in Roleplaying]]''</blockquote>If you are going to be playing a character, it's only right you should know some things about the background of where you are and what you are doing. Use the [[Main Page\|main page]] of the wiki, scroll down to the '''lore''' section and begin reading! [[SEV Torch]] is a good article to start on. You aren't expected to know everything or even a great many things, but you should have some basic background.

	If you can answer the following questions, you are probably good enough to play:		If you can answer the following questions, you are probably good enough to play:
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	=== Emoting and combat ===		=== Emoting and combat ===
	To further your roleplay, you may use emotes. Emotes are custom messages that allow you to perform actions that the game doesn't actually support. Consider it like explaining your ~~characters~~ actions in a Dungeons and Dragons game. To do this, simply type '''me " "''' with your action between the quotes. Be realistic.		To further your roleplay, you may use emotes. Emotes are custom messages that allow you to perform actions that the game doesn't actually support. Consider it like explaining your character's actions in a Dungeons and Dragons game. To do this, simply type '''me " "''' with your action between the quotes. Be realistic.

	In some situations, you may find yourself needing to fight or shoot at an enemy. You are not expected to emote during this time, instead, use the in–game mechanics for combat. Emoting can take too long. Furthermore, nobody is forced to listen to a villainous dialogue (although, it may be wise to listen occasionally if they have something important to say.)		In some situations, you may find yourself needing to fight or shoot at an enemy. You are not expected to emote during this time, instead, use the in–game mechanics for combat. Emoting can take too long. Furthermore, nobody is forced to listen to a villainous dialogue (although, it may be wise to listen occasionally if they have something important to say.)