General

We tend to have the most people playing from 2-8 chat time, which is Pacific Time, since we use the time in Seattle for our game. Because we are all on different time zones, all the times posted are Seattle time. Most of our players are either in Eastern Time or Central Time, although if you are on a different time zone or schedule, it is more than likely there are players on your schedule.

Most characters move into town and then try to get their bearings, just like anyone else moving to a new city. Some people have connections with characters already here, or have information about how to find them.

When we founded this site in 2002, we were concerned that there was too large a divide between “admins” and players.” In reality, all STs were players first and each player has the potential to be an ST. In order to keep this in mind, we try our best to think in terms of the whole site when we think of ourselves. The idea of community also stresses the fact that everyone has something to offer, no matter what title they might have. We ask that everyone pitches in to help in whatever way they can. This might be with art, with an essay or with adventures for others to enjoy. The backbone of our community is the Co-op Storytelling program. You can read more about it here.

lol = 'laughing out loud', SL = 'Storyline,' TT = 'Tabletop' usually in reference to Tabletop roleplaying, afk = 'away from keyboard,' ttyl = 'talk to you later,' 'PC = Player Character,' NPC = 'Non-Player Character,' ST = 'Storyteller.' If someone uses something you're not familiar with, ask them.

Many people find it helpful for new members to meet some of the folks here at Digital Dreaming before they dive into character creation. You are welcome to log into the OOC (Out of Character) Rooms and talk to people there, or post in the community forums if you can’t find anyone. You are always welcome to contact your storytellers through the emails listed on the contact page. Our members live all over the world and are on at different times. Don’t get frustrated if you can’t find someone immediately, but do let us know you are looking for us!

Members who want to make a character should first look through the Sourcebook. Each game has it's own chapter. Here you find an overview of the in-character political situation, an explanation of the house rules and the character creation rules.

Once you have a character in mind, you can submit it using our very own Site Character Online Registry and Editing System, or SCORES. There is a link to SCORES in the Members' Tools section.

On Digital Dreaming Seattle, we play a variety of the World of Darkness games published by White Wolf. We have a companion site which features Dungeons and Dragons. You can visit that site here.

Most people know about roleplaying games, the ultimate in the “choose your own adventure” fantasy. Traditionally, roleplaying was done in private homes with a group of friends. This method is normally called “table top” roleplaying. Roleplaying this way was made famous by the hilarious Dead Alewives skit. Roleplaying moved online with some of the first chat rooms on AOL. Instead of speaking as their character would, players typed the messages.