Assuming you're referring to the usual meaning of metagaming (i.e., taking OOC information IC), to a certain degree recruitment into a plot requires a little bit of consensual metagaming. The players getting involved need to know at least a little bit of the plot's concept to decide if they want to consent to it, if it makes sense for their characters, and the like. They need this both OOC for consent and possibly IC to build a hook to get involved. Now, that doesn't mean you need to (or should!) disclose everything, but basics such as the level of risk (you might get hurt feelings, you might get physically hurt, or you might get killed), the general tone (light-hearted, dark, violent, silly), and any story lore that might conflict with someone's view of the world are fairly important.
In my experience, an effective way to get all of that across is to open with an IC post that, like a prelude, lays out the basic parameters and offers some hooks to other players so they can get involved. An OOC snippet or separate OOC post is used for people to coordinate their involvement.
In my experience, an effective way to get all of that across is to open with an IC post that, like a prelude, lays out the basic parameters and offers some hooks to other players so they can get involved. An OOC snippet or separate OOC post is used for people to coordinate their involvement.
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