Designing your story is the central objective for most TP writers. Stories are what make the MUSH so fun. So, this aspect of the TP process is the most important. Shoddy NPCs might be over looked but a poorly told story wont. So the following are some things you should consider when designing your TPs story. Your players want to be the heros in the story, so you have to work very hard to make sure your NPCs or the plot itself allows them to shine. If they do something cool in the scene reward them in some story related way right away. It works wonders for morale and adds life to your story.