In OneState, you take on a new identity and build relationships with other players. Roleplaying is a team activity: only by playing ball with others can you truly be part of a living, breathing city.
To roleplay and have fun in OneState, everyone agrees to some common ground rules. Let’s break them down.
Crash your car? React like you would in real life. Pull a gun in public? Be ready for cops to make an appearance. Random violence is not welcome in One State. Every action must be justified and come naturally from your character's persona.
OneState citizens are human. Fight hard whether you succeed or fail, but it's okay if things don't go your way – tomorrow's another day. The best roleplaying feels like group improv. Sometimes by letting other players take the lead, you can create more memorable stories – and surprises – than on your own.
OneState citizens are not invincible – they may get wounded, or end up in the hospital. Rather than charge into a shootout like an action movie star, it's natural to show fear, caution, or employ professional tactics. Pick what's right for your character, and stick to it.
Strong atmosphere comes from small details. You shouldn't name your characters after memes or use real-life info to gain an edge in any conflict. Use /me, /do, and /try chat commands to add nuance to your roleplaying. Keep sensitive topics private, and bring them up only with clear consent from other players.
The more you treat OneState like a real place, the more fun you'll have living here.
Quick videos to help you hit the ground running:
In Character – make decisions and take actions as your character, not as a player.
Fear Rule – avoid death and react realistically when facing danger.
New Life Rule – if your character dies, forget everything that happened before.
Never go "out of character" by bringing real-life talk into a roleplay scene.
Avoid using "meta" information your character wouldn’t realistically know.
Always allow others a chance to respond before deciding actions or outcomes. Stay within your character’s physical capabilities.
Describes your character’s actions.
/me opens the trunkDescribes the scene or visible details.
/do John's sunglasses are brokenUsed for uncertain outcomes. Flips a coin to decide success or failure.
/try to squash a stubborn flyStay connected to the OneState network. Follow the socials, make new friends, and become a fixture in the city’s social scene.
