Welcome to the Mandoleer’s Folly creative project! To ensure that our story remains cohesive, engaging, and true to the established universe, please follow these guidelines when contributing content. These rules will help maintain the integrity of the narrative and ensure a positive and collaborative environment for all contributors.
1. Consistency with the Universe
Adhere to Established Lore: All contributions must align with the existing lore of the Canadian Expanse. Familiarize yourself with the current storylines, character backgrounds, and world-building details.
Respect the Timeline: Ensure that any new content fits within the established timeline and does not contradict previous events or character developments.
2. Character Development
Maintain Character Integrity: Any new character or storyline should complement and respect the existing characters and their development. Avoid drastic changes that might disrupt continuity.
Detailed Character Profiles: Provide comprehensive character profiles for any new characters, including background, personality traits, and motivations.
3. Story Structure and Plot Development
Clear and Coherent Storylines: Ensure that your contributions are clear, coherent, and well-organized. Avoid overly complex plots that might confuse readers.
Plot Consistency: Maintain consistency in plot development. Ensure that new plot points logically follow previous events and contribute meaningfully to the overall narrative.
4. Originality and Creativity
Original Work Only: All submissions must be original and created by you. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in removal from the project.
Innovative Ideas: While adhering to the established universe, we encourage innovative ideas that bring fresh perspectives and exciting twists to the story.
5. Collaboration and Feedback
Open to Feedback: Be open to feedback from fellow contributors and project leaders. Constructive criticism helps improve the quality of the content and ensures cohesiveness.
Collaborative Spirit: Work collaboratively with other contributors. Respect their ideas and contributions, and strive to create a harmonious and supportive creative environment.
6. Submission Guidelines
Clear Formatting: Submit your content in a clear and organized format. Include summaries, detailed descriptions, and relevant background information.
Submission Channels: Use designated submission channels such as email, online forms, or forums to submit your content. Follow any specific instructions provided for each channel.
7. Content Types
Story Ideas and Plot Points: Submit ideas for new storylines, plot twists, and character arcs.
Character Profiles: Provide detailed profiles for any new characters, including their role in the story and how they interact with existing characters.
World-Building Details: Contribute to the expansion of the Canadian Expanse universe with new planets, species, technologies, and cultural elements.
Supporting Documents: For every character, location, important item, etc., you must add an entry to the glossary and provide supporting documents to help immerse the reader. These documents can include news reports, scientific papers, historical documents, and more.
8. Respectful and Inclusive Content
Positive Environment: Ensure that all content is respectful and inclusive. Avoid any language or themes that are offensive, discriminatory, or harmful.
Diverse Perspectives: Embrace diversity and include a range of perspectives in your contributions. Aim to create a rich and varied universe.
9. Approval Process
Content Review: All submissions will be reviewed by project leaders to ensure they meet the guidelines and fit within the established universe.
Revisions: Be prepared to make revisions based on feedback. The goal is to refine the content to align with the overall vision of the project.
Thank you for your creativity and dedication to the Mandoleer’s Folly project. By following these rules, we can create an engaging and cohesive story that captivates readers and takes them on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Expanse.
Let’s make this story out of this world!
