Building a Character - Revision history

Hal at 19:20, 25 February 2023

2023-02-25T19:20:01Z

Hal: I cannot express how much I hate this stupid counterintuitive mediawiki's stupid counterintuitive link syntax

2023-02-08T20:54:13Z

I cannot express how much I hate this stupid counterintuitive mediawiki's stupid counterintuitive link syntax

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	=== How to Build a Character ===		=== How to Build a Character ===

	# '''Ask for guidance'''. You can email the [[writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com~~\|writing team]]~~ or ask on the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165\|Facebook group]] for inspiration.		# '''Ask for guidance'''. You can email the writing team (writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com) or ask on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165 Facebook group] for inspiration.
	# '''Ask for links'''. You will likely have more fun if you come into play knowing at least one or two other PCs. You can use the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165\|Facebook group]] or Discord (ask the Writing Team for a link) to discuss character links and reach out to other players.		# '''Ask for links'''. You will likely have more fun if you come into play knowing at least one or two other PCs. You can use the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165 Facebook group] or Discord (ask the Writing Team for a link) to discuss character links and reach out to other players.
	# '''Think about your character's background'''. Read [[Your Character's Background]] for the sort of questions the game team want you to answer. That page also has guidance on appropriate character concepts.		# '''Think about your character's background'''. Read [[Your Character's Background]] for the sort of questions the game team want you to answer. That page also has guidance on appropriate character concepts.
	# '''Think about your character's place in the Inquisition'''. The [[Servants of the Inquisition]] page has some guidance to help you think about your character's role.		# '''Think about your character's place in the Inquisition'''. The [[Servants of the Inquisition]] page has some guidance to help you think about your character's role.
	# '''Pick your character's traits'''. This page guides you through the process of picking your trait.		# '''Pick your character's traits'''. This page guides you through the process of picking your trait.
	# '''Email the [[writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com~~\|writing team]]~~ with as much detail on your character as you feel able to provide. Your character is not approved until you have emailed the writing team.		# '''Email the writing team''' (writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com) with as much detail on your character as you feel able to provide. Your character is not approved until you have emailed the writing team.

Hal: added overall character build guidance

2023-02-08T20:50:10Z

added overall character build guidance

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			=== How to Build a Character ===

			# '''Ask for guidance'''. You can email the [[writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com\|writing team]] or ask on the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165\|Facebook group]] for inspiration.
			# '''Ask for links'''. You will likely have more fun if you come into play knowing at least one or two other PCs. You can use the [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165\|Facebook group]] or Discord (ask the Writing Team for a link) to discuss character links and reach out to other players.
			# '''Think about your character's background'''. Read [[Your Character's Background]] for the sort of questions the game team want you to answer. That page also has guidance on appropriate character concepts.
			# '''Think about your character's place in the Inquisition'''. The [[Servants of the Inquisition]] page has some guidance to help you think about your character's role.
			# '''Pick your character's traits'''. This page guides you through the process of picking your trait.
			# '''Email the [[writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com\|writing team]] with as much detail on your character as you feel able to provide. Your character is not approved until you have emailed the writing team.


	=== Starting Stats and Abilities ===		=== Starting Stats and Abilities ===

High Lords: /* Knowledge or Strength */

2023-01-13T14:00:37Z

Knowledge or Strength

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	'''Or'''		'''Or'''

	* '''Tough Enough''' - your character is hardy thanks to their life experiences, less likely to have been hired for their intellect vs their talent to crack skulls, they gain +1 Endurance.		* '''Tough Enough''' - your character is hardy thanks to their life experiences, less likely to have been hired for their intellect vs their talent to crack skulls, they gain +1 Endurance '''but''' can then not gain any Lores from traits, only via character actions.

	Lores do not represent something the 'average' Imperial citizen knows, that can be found [[An Age of Ignorance - READ FIRST\|here]] but rather than which is largely 'forbidden' and should be kept from average citizens.		Lores do not represent something the 'average' Imperial citizen knows, that can be found [[An Age of Ignorance - READ FIRST\|here]] but rather than which is largely 'forbidden' and should be kept from average citizens.

Hal: clarified

2022-12-03T17:15:05Z

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Hal: clarified wording

2022-10-16T22:03:27Z

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	All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] or [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.		All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] or [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.

	To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must '''~~not~~ hold anything else in your hands''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. ~~You~~ cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.		To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must roleplay keeping pressure on their wounds. Do not touch other players without permission. You '''cannot hold anything else in your hands''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. This takes your full attention: you cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.

	==== Knowledge or Strength ====		==== Knowledge or Strength ====

Hal: wording clarification

2022-10-16T22:02:33Z

wording clarification

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	All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] or [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.		All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] or [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.

	To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must ~~have~~ '''no hands ~~free~~''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.		To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must '''not hold anything else in your hands''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.

	==== Knowledge or Strength ====		==== Knowledge or Strength ====

Hal: tyop

2022-10-16T21:39:05Z

tyop

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	==== First Aid ====		==== First Aid ====
	All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.		All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] or [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.

	To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must have '''no hands free''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.		To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must have '''no hands free''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.

Hal: links don't work like that harry

2022-10-16T21:27:13Z

links don't work like that harry

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	All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.		All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.

	To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must have '''no hands free''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Medicae]] and some [[~~Tech Priests\|~~Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.		To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must have '''no hands free''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] and some [[Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array\|Tech Priests]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.

	==== Knowledge or Strength ====		==== Knowledge or Strength ====
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	* [[Bionic Traits]]		* [[Bionic Traits]]

			There is a simple list of all traits [[Traits Index\|here]].

	The fluff and physrepping guides around every trait are designed to create a framework to help players not familiar with the setting have an easy time comprehending the purpose of each trait, but they are not designed to stifle creative ideas - '''if you have a concept that an existing trait could mechanically represent but the fluff does not fit it feel free to talk to the Game Team about the idea of 're-skinning' it to fit your concept''' - in most circumstances we can make this work with some potential added drawbacks where relevant, where we can't make it work a Unique Trait (see beneath) might be more appropriate.		The fluff and physrepping guides around every trait are designed to create a framework to help players not familiar with the setting have an easy time comprehending the purpose of each trait, but they are not designed to stifle creative ideas - '''if you have a concept that an existing trait could mechanically represent but the fluff does not fit it feel free to talk to the Game Team about the idea of 're-skinning' it to fit your concept''' - in most circumstances we can make this work with some potential added drawbacks where relevant, where we can't make it work a Unique Trait (see beneath) might be more appropriate.

Hal: restored the First Aid writeup

2022-10-16T21:23:31Z

restored the First Aid writeup

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	==== First Aid ====		==== First Aid ====
	All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a ~~'''~~Medicae~~''' or '''Chirurgeon’s''' direction. See the~~ [[~~Medical Treatment (Medicae & Chirugeons)~~\|~~Medical Treatment~~]] ~~section for full details~~.		All characters have basic training in management of a battlefield casualty that the Inquisition expects of all its agents. They can pause a '''Bloodied''' character’s bleed count by using their full attention to treatment, and can administer chems at a [[Professional_Traits#Medicae\|Medicae]] [[Professional_Traits#Chirurgeon\|Chirurgeon’s]] direction.

			To pause a '''Bloodied''' character's bleed count, you must have '''no hands free''' while you work to staunch the bleeding. You cannot make any attacks or calls. You cannot move the casualty while you are working. If you leave the casualty, make any calls, or do something else with your hands, the character's bleed count resumes. Some characters, such as [[Medicae]] and some [[Tech Priests\|Bionic_Traits#Machinator_Array]], have skills which mean they are not subject to these restrictions.

	==== Knowledge or Strength ====		==== Knowledge or Strength ====