This is a description of the values of the various tags which are used in 
the book of plots.

One tag has the form <tag>...</tag> like in HTML. It is case-insensitive. 
If you have to use more than one tag than use the form

	<tag>content1</tag>               /* correct */
	<tag>content2</tag>

instead of

	<tag>content1, content2</tag>     /* not allowed */

	
The Plots

Each plot is of the form:

<title>Title of the Plot</title>
<author>Author's Name
<email>if no email, then ommit this tag</email>
</author>
<length>only one tag allowed</length>
<setting>any number of tags allowed</setting>
<genre>only one tag allowed</genre>
<type>any number of tags allowed</type>
<plot>
The plot begins here.

Paragraphs are denoted with empty lines between them. Like this one.

If you need dividers between bigger portions of text then use any number 
of dashes, e.g.:
-----------
The dashes should start at the beginning of the line. You can also use 
other characters for dividing lines, e.g.:
=================
:::::::::::::::::::::::::

If you need to emphasise a word then enclose it in "*", "_", or "+". For 
example: You see a *big* tower with a _huge_ door and a +strong+ 
porticullis.

If you want to specify a list then use the "list" tags:
<list>
* This is the first element.
* You can specify unnumbered lists while using "*", "+", or "-" as the 
first character of a list item, optionally followed by a ")" or ":"
* you can specify numbered lists while using either a number [0-9] or a 
character [a-zA-Z], followed by a ".", ")", or ":"
</list>

If you need to preserve line feeds then use the "stats" tags. For example 
if you have a small map like

<stats>
              +-------+
			  | o     |    <- Hole in Floor
			  |       |
			  |       =    <- Door
			  |    m  |    <- Monster
			  +-------+
</stats>

If you have descriptions of villains you can use the "villain" tags. All 
descriptions are put together in a section at the end of the plot.

<villain>
This is the description of the bodyguard of the mighty wizard.
<stats>
Name: Hulk Hogan
Strength: 20
Intelligence: 5
...
</stats>

He likes flowers but hates men who are bigger then himself.
</villain>

Note that you can also use lists and stats within a villain section.
</plot>



The Tags

Length (use one of the following)

One-line 
      The plot consists only of one line or paragraph. 
Short 
      The plot is smaller than 1/2 page of paper. 
Medium 
      The plot is roughly one page of paper. 
Long 
      The plot is longer than one page. 


Genre (use one of the following)

Any 
      The plot fits into any genre. 
Cyberpunk 
      Cyberpunk 
Fantasy 
      The plot uses or relies on fantasy stuff like magic or dragons. 
Horror 
      The plot uses extensive elements of horror: undead everywhere, surprise, 
      suspense, shock.
New Age 
      The plot is located in the current time. 
Paranoia 
      Paranoia 
Sci-Fi 
      The plot is located in the future. 

	  
Type (use any combination of the following)

Affliction 
      Something nasty happen to players for dose of trots to unfair imprisonment.  
      This would cover capture and escape too.
Comedy 
      Always good for a laugh. 
Campaign
	  Complete campaign or campaign ideas.
Exploration 
      The PCs explore an area without a special reason.  Go boldly where no man 
      has gone before (or at least returned coherant from...).
Guarding 
      The essence of the plot is protecting something or someone. 
Intrigue 
      Vendettas, politics, nasty tricks, take-overs and such like. 
Investigation 
      There is mystery to be solved.  (unknown killer, a puzzle etc).  The 
      flavour of the mission will be finding clues and piecing them together (for 
      the most part).
Magic 
      Extensive or unusual magic is used in the plot.  The plot revolves heavily 
      around magic.
Quest 
      Have to find,pursue,achieve something.  Treasure, a monster, the missing 
      princess, destroying the giant.  Differs from investigation in that sense 
      of mystery is missing.  Finding why the princess is missing is 
      investigation, actually finding her is a Quest.
Startup 
      Good for a start or between regular (bigger) adventures. 

	  
Setting (use "Any" or any other combination of the following except where 
noted)

Any 
      The plot is not bound to a specific area. 
Arctic 
      Cold climate (snow, blizzards). Brrrrrrrr!!!! 
Building 
      One building (otherwise use "Urban"), above ground, not fortified. 
Castle 
      A castle and it's surroundings, above ground, fortified. 
Cave 
      A natural underground setting. 
City
      Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.  
      In that case a full sized city.
Coastal 
      Beside a water body 
Desert (specify also "Wilderness")
	  just that (used in addition to "Wilderness") 
Dungeon 
      An artificial underground setting. 
Forest (specify also "Wilderness")
      just that (used in addition to "Wilderness") 
Island
	  The "Robinson Crusoe" scenario
Mountain (specify also "Wilderness")
      The mountain is <EM>high!</EM> The characters need special equipment 
	  to survive. Yetis are attacking... (used in addition to "Wilderness")
Ocean 
      Takes place on islands, ships, underwater installations etc.  (ie where 
      ship is too specific).
Road 
      Doesn't matter what terrain but a track, path, road is vital. 
Rural 
      Relatively tame country with many farms 
Ship 
      The plot takes place on a sailship or spaceship. Kind of a "Die Hard" 
	  scenario. 
Space 
      If one spaceship is not enough because you must save the galaxy then 
	  use this setting. (Probably only needed for the Sci-Fi genre.)
Town 
      Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.  
      In that case a medium sized town.
Urban 
      Unspecified urban setting.  If size is important specify also "Village", 
      "Town", or "City".
Village (specify also "Urban")
      Used in conjunction with "Urban" to describe the size of the urban setting.  
      In that case a small village.
Wilderness 
      Unspecified wilderness, that is not a (human) inhabited area.  If the type 
      is important specify also "Forest", "Desert", etc.

	  
Monster

Some plots use special monsters like dragons or liches. Use any number of 
tags.
