Post by Kaikoura on Oct 11, 2009 12:17:32 GMT -5
Folks, now that we're all getting together, I thought it would be relevant to discuss the subject of basic in-game telepathy in regards to posting.
When posting, stuff that isn't said out loud is done in italics, this is an old boardy rule and goes without saying. However, anything posted in italics can be read by any telepathic character or NPC.
Any characters skilled at telepathy will not only be able to scan your direct thoughts, but any relevant parts of your memories, knowledge etc.
For example, when Kaikoura is talking to another character (and her helmet allows it) she not only listens to what they are saying, but also to what they are thinking. In this way, she functions as a universal translator, because she not only understands their language but also gains a near visual on what they are truly trying to say.
It IS possible with practice to block your thoughts from others, however unless your character has extensive dealings with telepaths, it is unlikely that they would be able to, or even do it properly. However, for the sake of character development, here's how you type it, if you can do it already.
Basic thought:
I was just thinking, that Gerald Ford IS rather clumsy.
Blocked thought:
XX I don't care what anyone thinks, I think Megan Fox is a GREAT actress.XX
Happy posting!
When posting, stuff that isn't said out loud is done in italics, this is an old boardy rule and goes without saying. However, anything posted in italics can be read by any telepathic character or NPC.
Any characters skilled at telepathy will not only be able to scan your direct thoughts, but any relevant parts of your memories, knowledge etc.
For example, when Kaikoura is talking to another character (and her helmet allows it) she not only listens to what they are saying, but also to what they are thinking. In this way, she functions as a universal translator, because she not only understands their language but also gains a near visual on what they are truly trying to say.
It IS possible with practice to block your thoughts from others, however unless your character has extensive dealings with telepaths, it is unlikely that they would be able to, or even do it properly. However, for the sake of character development, here's how you type it, if you can do it already.
Basic thought:
I was just thinking, that Gerald Ford IS rather clumsy.
Blocked thought:
XX I don't care what anyone thinks, I think Megan Fox is a GREAT actress.XX
Happy posting!