Post by Rodimus Prime on Nov 12, 2011 22:35:40 GMT -5
We realize we don't have 'common knowledge' posts for every character and every reality. That said, you should not assume there's no information available to the characters just because we haven't done one of these posts yet. Some common sense applies. For example, Counterpunch has been in Deadzone for quite some time, so the Autobots probably have a file on him (and in that file, he is listed as a Decepticon, just so we're clear). On the other hand, the Autobots don't have many people from the Cybertron reality (and the ones they have, Swerve and Override, only recently came into contact with the Autobot/Decepticon conflict), so, while they probably have a file on that reality, it's going to be pretty limited.
As a result, you don't have to assume your character knows only those things you have roleplayed out them discovering in the game (unless your character is the type not to read the databases). However, if you're ever unsure of whether or not it's reasonable for your character to know something (say, he's dealing with an Decepticon who arrived so recently that the Autobots might not have encountered him yet), it's usually best to ask the player of the person who would be most affected by him knowing or not knowing about them.
As a result, you don't have to assume your character knows only those things you have roleplayed out them discovering in the game (unless your character is the type not to read the databases). However, if you're ever unsure of whether or not it's reasonable for your character to know something (say, he's dealing with an Decepticon who arrived so recently that the Autobots might not have encountered him yet), it's usually best to ask the player of the person who would be most affected by him knowing or not knowing about them.