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==What is EFUSL 2==
==What is EFUSL?==


EFUSL stands for EFU: Statistics and Logging. Similar to EFUSL1, it is a web based system that interfaces with the NWN game server to provide statistics for players and DMs alike. It is not intended to be a full replacement of EFUSL1, but to replace the most common functionality and add new features in a fresh UI. As with its predecessor, the vast majority of features are built for DM eyes only, but this new version begins to introduce features built specifically for players. Some of the benefits include:
EFUSL stands for EFU: Statistics and Logging. It is a web based system that interfaces with the NWN game server to aggregate data and record in-game developments. Although the vast majority of features are for DM eyes only, many conveniences have been implemented for the broader community. As examples, you can use EFUSL to see...


You can view:
* ...the names of player characters currently online!
* currently logged in characters & their player IDs and if any DMs are online
* ...how many DMs are in-game!
* your character sheet
* ...your character sheet!
* a few charts.
* ...a helpful few charts!


You can also make Player Character Notes or PCNs that are OOC notes on your character's goals and activities that you think are worth noting. Only you and DMs will be able to see these notes. Find more information about PCNs below.
You can also create Player Character Notes via EFUSL, often abbreviated as ''PCN'', that are OOC notes on your character's goals and activities. Only you and DMs will be able to see these notes.


==How to Access EFUSL 2==
==How do I access EFUSL?==


EFUSL 2 is a separate website, so you'll have to following the following link to access [http://www.efupw.com/efusl2 EFUSL].
EFUSL is a separate website, so you'll have to attend the following link: [http://www.efupw.com/efusl2 '''EFUSL''']


To log into EFUSL 2 and access your character information, you will need to set up a password, In-Game, for your account. To do this, do the following once In-Game:
You will need to validate your EFUSL account with a Discord account. All the better, as we'll be glad to see you soon in the official EFU Discord channel! [https://discord.com/invite/htBk4fV '''#EFU''']


* /c password [your_password]
Create an account there and you'll receive a unique code string! '''Do not share the code with anyone!''' Copy the code and post it in-game on any character. The code will automatically link your CD key to your EFUSL account. You'll have full access to EFUSL functions from there on!
 
(Example: /c password Happydog)
 
* You will then be able to log into EFUSL using your account name and the password entered In-Game.
 
[[File:EFUSL2LOGIN.png]]
 
* Your password is stored securely and is unrecoverable once you type it in.  It's easy to reset, however.  If you type the command again you can change your EFUSL password.
 
(Example: /c password Happydog2)
 
==General Changes from EFUSL 1==
 
Several changes have been made from EFUSL 1, the following is a list of a few of them:
 
* New modernized UI that is mobile friendly.
* Character comments. This is a personalized feed designed specifically for your character. You can write short comments to keep the DM team up to date on your character's goals and initiatives. This makes it easier and more accessible for DMs to keep up to date with what you're up to. Information that needs to be presented in long-form should be referred to in a link to your post on the [[Personal Character Notes]] forum. DMs can also comment on your character page so that they can coordinate plots and initiatives regarding your character amongst themselves. This helps keep us organized and cohesive with your character's plots.
* New / Returned Charts! While the majority of analytics are for DM eyes only,  we are exposing some of our server traffic charts to the public.
 
We hope that these additions to EFUSL will be a useful tool to the community. Bug reports and feature requests are welcome.


==Player Character Notes==
==Player Character Notes==
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This information is good to help DMs understand and keep up to date with your PC's IG goals and initiatives. DMs aren't omniscient so Character Notes are a good way to inform DMs about your PC's actions that they may not have seen.
This information is good to help DMs understand and keep up to date with your PC's IG goals and initiatives. DMs aren't omniscient so Character Notes are a good way to inform DMs about your PC's actions that they may not have seen.


If you feel it necessary to include a particularly long Note, you can also submit one to the EFU forums under the 'Player Character Notes' subforum and link to it in EFUSL. Players should feel free to provide links to externally hosted screenshots or longer entries on the forums or elsewhere.
Although it is recommended that you keep your PCNs informative and '''brief''', it is sometimes necessary to create a particularly long or complex PCN entry, beyond what EFUSL can support. Thus, you should feel welcome to include links to externally hosted screenshots or to longer entries on forums, document hosts, and elsewhere. In particular, the EFU forum possesses a section specifically set aside for extra long PCN posts; you can create a ticket there under the 'Player Character Notes' subforum and post a link to it in a character's EFUSL page!
 
It's strongly encouraged that you keep (informative and brief) notes on your PC for your own records and to help DMs follow your PCs progress.
 
 
 
''''' Special thanks for Sternhund for this information and the work that has gone into EFUSL 2. '''''


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Revision as of 18:35, 27 May 2020

EFUSL

What is EFUSL?

EFUSL stands for EFU: Statistics and Logging. It is a web based system that interfaces with the NWN game server to aggregate data and record in-game developments. Although the vast majority of features are for DM eyes only, many conveniences have been implemented for the broader community. As examples, you can use EFUSL to see...

  • ...the names of player characters currently online!
  • ...how many DMs are in-game!
  • ...your character sheet!
  • ...a helpful few charts!

You can also create Player Character Notes via EFUSL, often abbreviated as PCN, that are OOC notes on your character's goals and activities. Only you and DMs will be able to see these notes.

How do I access EFUSL?

EFUSL is a separate website, so you'll have to attend the following link: EFUSL

You will need to validate your EFUSL account with a Discord account. All the better, as we'll be glad to see you soon in the official EFU Discord channel! #EFU

Create an account there and you'll receive a unique code string! Do not share the code with anyone! Copy the code and post it in-game on any character. The code will automatically link your CD key to your EFUSL account. You'll have full access to EFUSL functions from there on!

Player Character Notes

Character Notes are accessed by logging into EFUSL, going to the 'My Characters' tab and then clicking the PC you want to make notes on. You will then see a box allowing you to make a comment (max 1024 characters per comment).

This information is good to help DMs understand and keep up to date with your PC's IG goals and initiatives. DMs aren't omniscient so Character Notes are a good way to inform DMs about your PC's actions that they may not have seen.

Although it is recommended that you keep your PCNs informative and brief, it is sometimes necessary to create a particularly long or complex PCN entry, beyond what EFUSL can support. Thus, you should feel welcome to include links to externally hosted screenshots or to longer entries on forums, document hosts, and elsewhere. In particular, the EFU forum possesses a section specifically set aside for extra long PCN posts; you can create a ticket there under the 'Player Character Notes' subforum and post a link to it in a character's EFUSL page!


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