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Gitting Gud (for a given value of gud):
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--Quest Specific--
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[QM Starter Guide] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1emQ6IYzRYN4MG45Zl9a-0UH0ARuWLaBB_U924NXc-DY/pub (YMMV, read at your own discretion)
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[Assorted QM advice] http://pastebin.com/nnXayuZT (humor might not be your cup of tea, YMMV as always)
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[Stuff About Dice] http://pastebin.com/MhwpNLBm
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[BIG Character sheet] https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2_8lKX8mCRGdXBWNlVWSjBtRXM/
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[System design pointers] http://www.darkshire.net/jhkim/rpg/systemdesign/
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--General Writing--
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[How to English] http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/
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[Self-Editing Tips] http://thewritersguidetoepublishing.com/self-editing-tips-from-new-york-times-bestselling-author-gemma-halliday
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[Refining your prose] http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/self-editing-back-to-basics-part-i-guest-post-by-karin-cox/
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[Writer's Quick Reference] http://www.ravenscourtpress.com/uploads/4/8/0/6/4806696/a_self-editing_checklist.pdf
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Communication:
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[QuestMaster Directory] https://twitter.com/Eisenstern/quest-runner-directory (No need to ask to be added, just post your @username and twitter vampire will get it)
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[Akun] http://anonkun.com/user/Dev-kun (Yell abuse at as necessary. Protip: It's always necessary)
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[QuestMaster Directory] https://twitter.com/Eisenstern/quest-runner-directory (post your twitter link in QTG to get added)
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Misc Tools:
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[Akun] http://anonkun.com/user/Dev-kun (yell abuse at as necessary)
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[Suptg Archive Quote] https://greasyfork.org/scripts/2065-sup-tg-archive-quote-functions
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Tools:
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[Quest Suggestion Repository]; https://factor.cc/pad/p/r.KEob5HNWCqLGmpUY
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[Suptg Archive Script] https://greasyfork.org/scripts/2065-sup-tg-archive-quote-functions (use with your favorite userscript manager)
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[Quest Suggestion Box]: https://factor.cc/pad/p/CabalSuggestionBox
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[4chan X] https://github.com/ccd0/4chan-x
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[Foolz X] https://dl.dropbox.com/s/5fxjiuig4vnkgte/FoolX.user.js
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The Cabal:
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[Cabal Suggestion Vault] https://factor.cc/pad/p/r.KEob5HNWCqLGmpUY (collection of premises, some may already be taken)
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[Cabal Suggestion Box] https://factor.cc/pad/p/CabalSuggestionBox (leave your terrible premises here)
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[Cabal Projects] http://pastebin.com/BB566FX5
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FAQ:
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Lurk and learn. Read quests, ideally finished ones. Write something every day.
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Yes.
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>Give me advice on [quest idea].
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> Should I run [QUEST]?
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Probably not, but that's never stopped anyone.
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> Run times?
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A chunk of four hours or more between UTC 1600 and UTC 0500, ideally.
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> Give me advice on [QUEST premise].
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It's shit.
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> As a QM, how often should I read QTG?
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Never.
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> How do I git gud?
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Lurk and learn. Read quests, ideally finished ones. Read the links above. Write something everyday.
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Nobody's forcing you to.
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> Can you help me with [specific QUEST problem]?
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Maybe. Take any advice you get with a grain of salt. Don't use your trip unless you're really sure.
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> Good run times?
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Ideally a chunk of four hours or more between UTC 1600 and UTC 0500. Weekends tend to be slightly more active than weekdays.
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tgchan, Anonkun, QuestionableQuesting (forum, requires sign-up). There are others but we don't talk about them.
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Sucks m8, go to WorldTimeServer.com and calculate a proper runtime for yourself, then cry when it's a shit time with no players.
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> I DON'T WANT TO SIGN UP FOR TWATTER TO GET UPDATES ON QUEST SCHEDULES
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Then don't. Bookmark the page.
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> I DON'T WANT TO GET A TWATTER TO INFORM MY PLAYERS
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Nobody's forcing you to. 
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> Which timezone should I use to announce my quests?
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EST or UTC are the most common and easiest to convert for your players, no matter their location.
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> Other quest sites?
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>>tgchan
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>>Anonkun
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>>QuestionableQuesting
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There are others but we don't talk about them.
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> Which quests have eBooks? 
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pastebin.com/kbGzcbDb These, others are currently being created or might be linked in their individual threads.
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> How do I make quest eBooks?
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You will need a text editor(optional, useful to strip residual formatting), LibreOffice Writer, Calibre and a PDF viewer.
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(1) Find the archived threads, CTRL + F the QM tripcode and copy the posts into the text editor, tag the beginnings and endings of threads somehow.
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(2) Save as plaintext.
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(3) Open in LibreOffice, apply formatting, use the Headings and Title functions to distinguish between threads.
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(4) Save one ODT and one HTML version in a folder with the Quest's title.
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(5) Export as PDF, save the result in the same folder.
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(6) Open Calibre, Click [Add Books], wait till the import is done, then [Convert Books] and choose MOBI and EPUB.
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(7) Complete folder and compress.
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(8) Upload to a DDL host.
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(9) Post.