Really good posts everyone. Weaving the various characters together is the hardest part of any RP so to make it easier remember to be flexible and spontaneous. I will not jump down your throat because you took creative license or god moded a nonvital NPC. The elements in the story are there to be toyed with and minor NPCs (anyone who's not a pivotal villain or hero) are at your disposal. Even combat and other contests should be godmoded if the NPC is outmatched by the player character.