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| == Approval Guidelines ==
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| The following article covers the guidelines and procedures for submitting a new species to the Character Sheet System.
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| Obscure species are the hardest to balance, simply due to a lack of information—Legends or otherwise. The Voice Staff reserves the right to refuse species that are deemed to suffer from a lack of adequate source material for a specific species. While we already possess an expansive [[Species|list of Species]] to choose from in our system, the Star Wars universe itself is filled with so many more. As such, not every one of them is going to make it into our system. Beyond that, we aim to prevent a barrier being formed for new members that join that have to learn niche or lesser known species that don’t show up commonly in Star Wars Canon and new media.
| | While we already possess an expansive list of [[Species|list of Species]] to choose from in our system, the Star Wars universe itself is filled with so many more. As such, not every one of them is going to make it into our system. |
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| The following criteria must be met for a Species to be considered for addition:
| | Should there be a species you are interested in utilizing, this policy covers the requirements and procedure to request that species be added to our system. Due to the growth of our species list, new species must have a unique merit to be added. |
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| * Two or more members must express an interest in playing and using a proposed Species.
| | '''Submitting a request that fulfills all the requirements does not guarantee that the species will be added to our system. Voice Staff, the Grand Master, and Deputy Grand Master review and discuss all requested new additions and reserve the right to deny any species based on balance, lack of information, or any other reason.''' |
| * The Species must appear in a current Canon source, with a complete article that goes beyond just a small [[starwars:stub|stub]]. If there is only a small stub for the Canon page but a full article for Legends, the Legends material can be used to support the approval and creation process of the Species. Please keep in mind that even with an extensive Legends article, information introduced in Canon will take precedence and override Legends information.
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| * The proposed unique Species feats should offer something different to current existing options. An example of this would be trying to add another pale skinned race with UV vision; we already have Umbarans, so this might lead the Voice staff to deny a potential addition.
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| * The Species must be [[starwars:Sentience|sentient]].
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| * The Species must have an official image/reference showing their defining features.
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| * The Species must be [[starwars:Humanoid|humanoid]] in design. This means it must have two legs, two arms, and a single head. The reasoning for this falls to how our system is structured and balanced around this construct.
| | == Requirements == |
| | Due to how our Character Sheet system functions, there are several base requirements '''all''' species in the system need to adhere to for balance, interest, and uniqueness to merit addition to our already large list of options. |
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| Any request for a new Species to be added into the Character Sheet database must be approved by the Voice. In the interest of balance, the Grand Master also reserves the right to make executive decisions on whether a Species gets added or not.
| | The following criteria must be met for a species to be considered for addition: |
| | * If there is any difference between the current canon vs the old Expanded Universe details of a species, the modern canon information will be used. The only exception to this is unique restrictions that have been introduced into the new canon, such as only young female Chiss being able to access the Force. |
| | * ''Legends'' species can still be added to our system; however, they must meet the same requirements as all other species. |
| | * Available information on the species needs to be more than a small stub. The species needs detailed physical details and traits. These details need to offer something unique that our current list of species does not include. |
| | * The species must have an official image/reference in addition to these details. The species' appearance ''must'' be known and depicted. |
| | * For example, Jawas are commonplace, but we do not know what they physically look like, and as such, are not eligible to be added to our system. |
| | * The species must be [[starwars:Sentience|sentient]] and capable of independent movement and thoughts. |
| | * The species must be accessible and well-known with clear interest from multiple members. An obscure species is likely not acceptable. |
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| | Any and all requests for a new species will be reviewed and approved by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Voice, and Voice Staff. Should they, for any reason, feel a species should not be added, it will be denied. |
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| | Our list of usable species is already expansive, and as such, new additions will be held to a high standard to merit consideration for use. |
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| === Submission Guidelines === | | === Submission Guidelines === |
| | All requests for new Species should be sent to [mailto:djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com] for review, along with the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master being CC’d on the email. Requests can either be formatted within the body of the email itself or in an attached document. Please ensure the text itself is selectable for copying. The request should include the following: |
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| All requests for new Species should be sent to [mailto:djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com] for review. Requests can either be formatted within the body of the email itself or in an attached document. The request should include the following:
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| * Name of the Species | | * Name of the Species |
| * Notable traits and features (fur, claws, horns, lifespan, etc.) | | * Notable traits and features (fur, claws, horns, lifespan, etc.). Examples can be seen in the details for other approved species |
| * Link to Wookieepedia Article and/or source references | | * Link to Wookieepedia Article and/or source references |
| * Intended use (PC, NPC, Clan Event) | | * Why the species merits addition to our system compared to using one we already have in the system |
| | | * List of members who would utilize the species. These need to be people who would actively use the species, not just think it is a neat option |
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| * (2) Two Written Species Feats depicting (1) one merit and (1) one flaw based on the Species culture, biology, or notable traits. (Wookies can pull off feats of surprising strength, but don’t fit in small places very well)
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| * Other references, information, or an explanation of why you think the Species being added would benefit the Brotherhood’s fiction systems. | |
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| If you are not comfortable writing the feats, the Voice Staff will assist in authoring them. The more information you provide, the easier this process becomes.
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| === Removing Grandfather Tag ===
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| In light of adding a new Species, often times a Grandfathered species will return to canon and members will want to be able to select that species. This is still done through request, unless the Voice Staff takes executive action on their own. In an effort to keep the Species list from being overwhelming, the Voice staff won't automatically remove Grandfathered tags based on new canon. Member interest will always be a defining factor in the decision making process.
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| The [[Species#Grandfather_Clause|Grandfathered tag]] may be removed from a Species when the following criteria is met:
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| * A Species is made canon again by making an appearance in new canon material (television, film, books, comics etc.) | | '''Optional''' |
| * A member(s) expresses interest in playing the Species as a Character.
| | * Other references, information, or an explanation of why you personally want to use it |
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| All requests should be sent to [mailto:djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com] for review. The Voice staff will review any request.
| | === Extinct Species === |
| | | Species that have been labeled as extinct within the canonical timeline will not be added as new Species. This includes Species that have been eradicated without a single living member of the Species, or reduced to an unsustainable population size. |
| * The Voice or Grand Master/Deputy may remove a tag without a request being filed.
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| * Only the Voice or Grand Master/Deputy can remove the Grandfather tag from a species.
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| * In the interest of balance, the Grand Master/Deputy reserves the right to keep a Species as Grandfathered based on an explained reasoning.
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| ==== Extinct Species ====
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| Species that have been labeled as extinct within the canonical timeline will not be added as a new Species. This includes Species that have been eradicated without a single or sole living member of the Species. | |
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| Notable Extinct Species: | | Notable Extinct Species: |
| | * [[starwars:Sith (species)|Sith Pureblood]] |
| | * [[starwars:Rakatan|Rakatan]] |
| | * [[starwars:Taung|Taung]] |
| | * [[starwars:Zeffonian|Zeffonian]] |
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| * [[starwars:Sith (species)|Sith Pureblood (TOR)]]
| | Should a species become extinct within the new Canon, that is currently accessible in our system, that species will remain an option for for all members to select. A species that is noted as ''legendary'' or ''mythic'' will also be treated as an extinct species unless they are seen in some form in the current timeline. |
| * [[starwars:Dathomirian|Dathomirian]]
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| * [[starwars:Nightsisters|Nightsisters (as a group)]]
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| Members that are currently playing a character of a Species that becomes extinct within the new Canon (such as the [[starwars:Clawdite|Clawdites]] all getting nuked) are free to keep playing that character under the Grandfather clause. Once a Species is deemed extinct, however, new members will no longer be able to select the Species going forward.
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| [[Category:Voice Policies]] | | [[Category:Voice Policies]] |
While we already possess an expansive list of list of Species to choose from in our system, the Star Wars universe itself is filled with so many more. As such, not every one of them is going to make it into our system.
Should there be a species you are interested in utilizing, this policy covers the requirements and procedure to request that species be added to our system. Due to the growth of our species list, new species must have a unique merit to be added.
Submitting a request that fulfills all the requirements does not guarantee that the species will be added to our system. Voice Staff, the Grand Master, and Deputy Grand Master review and discuss all requested new additions and reserve the right to deny any species based on balance, lack of information, or any other reason.
Requirements
Due to how our Character Sheet system functions, there are several base requirements all species in the system need to adhere to for balance, interest, and uniqueness to merit addition to our already large list of options.
The following criteria must be met for a species to be considered for addition:
- If there is any difference between the current canon vs the old Expanded Universe details of a species, the modern canon information will be used. The only exception to this is unique restrictions that have been introduced into the new canon, such as only young female Chiss being able to access the Force.
- Legends species can still be added to our system; however, they must meet the same requirements as all other species.
- Available information on the species needs to be more than a small stub. The species needs detailed physical details and traits. These details need to offer something unique that our current list of species does not include.
- The species must have an official image/reference in addition to these details. The species' appearance must be known and depicted.
- For example, Jawas are commonplace, but we do not know what they physically look like, and as such, are not eligible to be added to our system.
- The species must be sentient and capable of independent movement and thoughts.
- The species must be accessible and well-known with clear interest from multiple members. An obscure species is likely not acceptable.
Any and all requests for a new species will be reviewed and approved by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Voice, and Voice Staff. Should they, for any reason, feel a species should not be added, it will be denied.
Our list of usable species is already expansive, and as such, new additions will be held to a high standard to merit consideration for use.
Submission Guidelines
All requests for new Species should be sent to djb-voice-staff@googlegroups.com for review, along with the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master being CC’d on the email. Requests can either be formatted within the body of the email itself or in an attached document. Please ensure the text itself is selectable for copying. The request should include the following:
Required
- Name of the Species
- Notable traits and features (fur, claws, horns, lifespan, etc.). Examples can be seen in the details for other approved species
- Link to Wookieepedia Article and/or source references
- Why the species merits addition to our system compared to using one we already have in the system
- List of members who would utilize the species. These need to be people who would actively use the species, not just think it is a neat option
Optional
- Other references, information, or an explanation of why you personally want to use it
Extinct Species
Species that have been labeled as extinct within the canonical timeline will not be added as new Species. This includes Species that have been eradicated without a single living member of the Species, or reduced to an unsustainable population size.
Notable Extinct Species:
Should a species become extinct within the new Canon, that is currently accessible in our system, that species will remain an option for for all members to select. A species that is noted as legendary or mythic will also be treated as an extinct species unless they are seen in some form in the current timeline.