Oreynia:Writing Guidelines
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Welcome contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! BUT!
"With great power comes great responsibilities" - Ben Parker
Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing:
- Don't add plot holes & know your limitations: One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes which killed so many great stories out there. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of *a dyad in the Force*. ("That's not how the force works" - Han Solo). All magical elements comes from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost, energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure and limitations. (Like knowing the ancient gods didn't invent electricity: nothing is electrical conductive in the universe of Oreynia = lightning, thunder, wires and batteries doesn't exist)
- Keep plot armor very low: Simply put. Don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner they most certainly will. This is not GOT season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.
Creating a page
First thing when creating a new page is to determine the category of the page: What thing are you adding to the universe?
- File path must match.
- Category has to be set for the page.
- Layout has to match category.