What is The Call Board?
The Call Board is your news feed on Masquerading—where you watch your story unfold in real-time. It's not just scrolling through posts; it's watching your narrative come to life. Previously known as "The Arena"—same feature, clearer name.
Two Types of Content
The Call Board features two distinct types of content:
Director Headlines
Official announcements from The Director (Masquerading admin):
- Important platform updates
- Event announcements
- Community news
- Duration: Headlines stay for 30 days
These are the voice of production, setting the stage for what's to come.
The Wire
A live ticker-tape of character activity:
- Real-time updates on what characters are doing
- Examples: "Princess Leia is attending Comic-Con" or "The Joker just joined The Green Room"
- These whispers vanish after 7 days, like yesterday's headlines
The Wire shows the pulse of THEY HAVE LEGS AND THEY CAN FLY!—who's doing what, where, and when.
How It Works
When you open The Call Board:
- You see Director Headlines at the top (if any are active)
- Below that, The Wire shows recent character activity
- All interactions happen as your active character
- Content automatically expires based on its type
Interacting on The Call Board
Everything on The Call Board is in-character:
- You interact as your active character
- Other characters see your character's name and avatar
- All posts and reactions are part of your character's narrative
Best Practices
- Check regularly: The Wire updates frequently, so check back often
- Read Director Headlines: These contain important platform information
- Express yourself: While many users enjoy in-character interactions on The Call Board, Masquerading doesn't enforce staying in character—it's your space to "BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE"
- Engage with The Wire: Use it to discover what other characters are up to