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Getting Started
Welcome to Outpost 10F!This document has been created to help newcomers to Outpost 10F. Outpost 10F is a large community with its own spirit and atmosphere. To provide some insight into this, scroll through this Getting Started document to learn the basics. To add, (senior) officers in chat are always willing to help a newcomer and to answer questions.The following areas are covered in this document:
Brief DescriptionOutpost 10F: A global network comprising of a diverse variety of individuals who enjoy Science Fiction and Lord of the Rings. Founded in 1997, the Outpost's primary goal is to bring together the efforts, creativity, and enthusiasm of Sci-Fi and LotR fans from all over the world. Through participation, teamwork, and unique member talents, this site provides an environment parallel to that idealized in the Sci-Fi universe and LotR realm. Central to our goal is providing a means of communication between fans; our five chatrooms do just that. Each of these chatrooms varies in theme and hosts an array of functions intended to provide the visitor with a more enjoyable environment.Chat OptionsOutpost 10F consists of three "factions". There is the Star Trek side, with its main chat Ten Forward, and the Romulan chat D'Deridex and Klingon chat, the Rotarran. Second is the Star Wars side, with its main chat, the Cloud City Cantina. The third is the Lord of the Rings side, with its main chat, the Minas Tirith. Visitors can join a side and chat with people who share similar interests!Other possibilities: DepartmentsAlthough many people are completely satisfied with talking to other fans in the chatrooms, personnel also have the opportunity to join organized work teams called departments and assist with creating and managing various projects relevant to the Science Fiction universe and Lord of the Rings realm. Such projects are a great opportunity for those who would like the chance to showcase their creative talents and abilities. One such example would be our monthly trivia competition. To learn more about the Departments, check the Department Information Page.RanksA ranking system has been implemented. Every chatroom has its custom ranks and insignia. The ranking system is used for entertainment purposes and to indicate status. Each rank has its according Rank Level (RnkLvl). Newcomers get Rank Level 1, and then are able to work their way up. Rank Levels represent access rights. A difference is made between Junior, Senior and Flag ranks. Junior ranks go from rank 1 to 4, and seniors start at 5 till 8. All higher ranks are Flag Ranks. All officers are expected to treat others with a higher rank with the proper respect. More information at the Rank Info Page.Prime DirectivesOutpost 10F's rules of conduct are known as the Prime Directives. They are the foundation of the chat environment. Every member is expected to know these rules and act according to them. People who do not respect them, will be removed from the chatroom. The rules are simple and fair. They are based on mutual respect and co-operation. To be able to register and obtain a level 2 clearance code, one must agree to the rules as they are Outpost 10F's terms of agreement. The Prime Directives can be viewed here!Additional FeaturesOutpost 10F offers a variety of additional features. Both in and outside the chats. For example, one can view the dossiers that other members have created. Everyone who has Rank Level 2 or higher access can create a dossier him- or herself. Then there is Outpost 10F's Command HQ, accessible for senior officers ( level 5 and above ) only. The Headquarters contains several options to control and edit ship functions. Special attention goes to the Gateway, a powerful and easy to use search engine which allows you to search through hundreds of Sci-Fi and fantasy links. Also the Media Downloads, where one can find Sci-Fi and fantasy images, fonts, and sounds. Last, but not least, The Outpost10F Library, where one can read novel reviews and purchase Sci-Fi books. |
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