How to Create a Character - Revision history

Jim at 11:31, 10 March 2015

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	== What skills do you have? ==		== What skills do you have? ==
	The last step of creating a character is to decide what ~~skills~~ they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{startingXP}}XP.		The last step of creating a character is to decide what [[Skills]] they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{startingXP}}XP.

	To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level.		To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level.

Jim at 11:21, 10 March 2015

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	*Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat.		*Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat.
	**Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.		**Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.

Jim at 11:20, 10 March 2015

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	*"Wizard Private Investigator"		*"Wizard Private Investigator"

	All abilities in NFNC beyond those of a normal being are expressions of inner power through a set of beliefs referred to as a ~~paradigm~~. A belief or ideal that the Character uses to project their Soul onto the world, spending Stamina to cause supernatural effects.		All abilities in NFNC beyond those of a normal being are expressions of inner power through a set of beliefs referred to as a Paradigm. A belief or ideal that the Character uses to project their Soul onto the world, spending Stamina to cause supernatural effects.

	This can vary wildly, but while characters may have very different beliefs about how the powers they have work, the mechanical skills are the same. For example both a mage hurling fireballs, a priest declaring divine wrath and a martial artist projecting their Ki all use the same skill that lets you damage people at a distance.		This can vary wildly, but while characters may have very different beliefs about how the powers they have work, the mechanical skills are the same. For example both a mage hurling fireballs, a priest declaring divine wrath and a martial artist projecting their Ki all use the same skill that lets you damage people at a distance.

	Starting from either an archetype, a concept or a ~~paradigm~~ and building up the rest is the easiest way to go about constructing a character. This will then give you a framework to work from when choosing skills, as if a skill can't be explained under your character’s Paradigm it probably isn't one that is thematically appropriate.		Starting from either an archetype, a concept or a Paradigm and building up the rest is the easiest way to go about constructing a character. This will then give you a framework to work from when choosing skills, as if a skill can't be explained under your character’s Paradigm it probably isn't one that is thematically appropriate.


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	The game is set on a previously unexplored archipelago where an artefact of great power has been discovered. Three nations and seven multi-national organisations have all sent agents to stake their claim to what new knowledge and valuables can be found on this new continent.		The game is set on a previously unexplored archipelago where an artefact of great power has been discovered. Three nations and seven multi-national organisations have all sent agents to stake their claim to what new knowledge and valuables can be found on this new continent.

	As a player your character is an Agent of one of these factions sent to this continent to do that faction’s will. Along with the three nations are the four churches of the gods and the guilds of Antiquarians, Caravaneers and Mages. For more information on what the different factions are and what they are interested in see the [[The Factions\|Factions]] pages. The top level page for each faction will give you a brief overview of the faction and what their goals are; it will also offer you links to further information on that faction.		As a player your character is an Agent of one of these factions sent to this continent to do that faction’s will. Along with the three nations are the four churches of the gods and the guilds of Antiquarians, Caravaneers and Mages.

			For more information on what the different factions are and what they are interested in see the [[The Factions\|Factions]] pages. The top level page for each faction will give you a brief overview of the faction and what their goals are; it will also offer you links to further information on that faction.

	Each faction offers a discount on the purchasing of one particular tree of Profession {{gloss\|skills}}.		Each faction offers a discount on the purchasing of one particular tree of Profession {{gloss\|skills}}.
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	== What skills do you have? ==		== What skills do you have? ==
	The last step of creating a character is to decide what skills they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{startingXP}}XP~~. A starting character must spend at least 15 of their XP on skills of Level 3 or lower~~.		The last step of creating a character is to decide what skills they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{startingXP}}XP.

	To ~~purchase~~ skill at a ~~given level, your character must own all earlier levels~~ of ~~that skill. For example~~ to ~~buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''~~.		To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level.

	To ~~buy~~ a skill ~~you must pay~~ a ~~number of XP equal to its~~ level~~. 1XP for 1st level skills~~, ~~2 for 2nd level and so forth~~. ~~The exception~~ to ~~this is~~ your character'~~s faction discount skill; for this skill each level costs 1XP less, so the 1st level is free, the second costs 1XP~~ and ~~so forth~~.		To purchase a skill at a given level, your character must own all earlier levels of that skill. For example to buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''.

	The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: Combat Skills, Mystic Skills and Profession Skills.		The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: Combat Skills, Mystic Skills and Profession Skills.
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	*Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies.		*Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies.
	**Unlike the other skills, each of the three Mystic skill trees contains several skills at each level.
	**You can buy multiple skills from the same level of a Mystic tree.

	*Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat.		*Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat.
	Buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.		**Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.

Jim at 11:18, 10 March 2015

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	To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level. 1XP for 1st level skills, 2 for 2nd level and so forth. The exception to this is your character's faction discount skill; for this skill each level costs 1XP less, so the 1st level is free, the second costs 1XP and so forth.		To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level. 1XP for 1st level skills, 2 for 2nd level and so forth. The exception to this is your character's faction discount skill; for this skill each level costs 1XP less, so the 1st level is free, the second costs 1XP and so forth.

	The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: ~~combat skills~~, ~~mystic skills~~ and ~~profession skills~~.		The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: Combat Skills, Mystic Skills and Profession Skills.

	Combat skills are generally very simple. They a character more hits or stamina, or give them the ability to use new types of weapons or armour.		*Combat skills are generally very simple. They a character more hits or stamina, or give them the ability to use new types of weapons or armour.

	Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies~~; they all give your character the ability to perform a feat that no normal being could in exchange for spending stamina~~. Unlike the other skills, each of the three Mystic skill trees contains several skills at each level. ~~These are bought separately; to buy a mystic skill of 2nd level or above, you must have at least one skill from the level below.~~ You can buy multiple skills from the same level of a Mystic tree.		*Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies.
			**Unlike the other skills, each of the three Mystic skill trees contains several skills at each level.
			**You can buy multiple skills from the same level of a Mystic tree.

	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. ~~Unlike Mystic skills, buying~~ a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.		*Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat.
			Buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.

Jim at 11:16, 10 March 2015

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	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.		Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.


	==Costume==		==Costume==

Hark: /* What skills do you have? */

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	== What skills do you have? ==		== What skills do you have? ==
	The last step of creating a character is to decide what skills they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{~~starting_xp~~}}XP. A starting character ~~cannot purchase~~ skills ~~above level~~ 3.		The last step of creating a character is to decide what skills they have. This is done by paying XP to buy the different named skills in the system. A starting character has {{startingXP}}XP. A starting character must spend at least 15 of their XP on skills of Level 3 or lower.

	To purchase skill at a given level, your character must own all earlier levels of that skill. For example to buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''.		To purchase skill at a given level, your character must own all earlier levels of that skill. For example to buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''.
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	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.		Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.


	==Costume==		==Costume==

Jim at 13:27, 17 October 2014

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	*"Wizard Private Investigator"		*"Wizard Private Investigator"

	All abilities in NFNC beyond those of a normal being are expressions of inner power through a set of beliefs referred to as a paradigm. This can vary wildly, but while characters may have very different beliefs about how the powers they have work, the mechanical skills are the same. For example both a mage hurling fireballs, a priest declaring divine wrath and a martial artist projecting their Ki all use the same skill that lets you damage people at a distance.		All abilities in NFNC beyond those of a normal being are expressions of inner power through a set of beliefs referred to as a paradigm. A belief or ideal that the Character uses to project their Soul onto the world, spending Stamina to cause supernatural effects.

			This can vary wildly, but while characters may have very different beliefs about how the powers they have work, the mechanical skills are the same. For example both a mage hurling fireballs, a priest declaring divine wrath and a martial artist projecting their Ki all use the same skill that lets you damage people at a distance.

	Starting from either an archetype, a concept or a paradigm and building up the rest is the easiest way to go about constructing a character. This will then give you a framework to work from when choosing skills, as if a skill can't be explained under your character’s Paradigm it probably isn't one that is thematically appropriate.		Starting from either an archetype, a concept or a paradigm and building up the rest is the easiest way to go about constructing a character. This will then give you a framework to work from when choosing skills, as if a skill can't be explained under your character’s Paradigm it probably isn't one that is thematically appropriate.

Jim at 13:05, 8 October 2014

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	Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies; they all give your character the ability to perform a feat that no normal being could in exchange for spending stamina. Unlike the other skills, each of the three Mystic skill trees contains several skills at each level. These are bought separately; to buy a mystic skill of 2nd level or above, you must have at least one skill from the level below. You can buy multiple skills from the same level of a Mystic tree.		Mystic skills give access to different powers that can be used in combat situations to harm your enemies or aid your allies; they all give your character the ability to perform a feat that no normal being could in exchange for spending stamina. Unlike the other skills, each of the three Mystic skill trees contains several skills at each level. These are bought separately; to buy a mystic skill of 2nd level or above, you must have at least one skill from the level below. You can buy multiple skills from the same level of a Mystic tree.

	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a discount.		Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a 1 XP per level discount.

Jim at 13:05, 8 October 2014

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	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a discount.		Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a discount.


	==Costume==		==Costume==

Jim: /* What skills do you have? */

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	To purchase skill at a given level, your character must own all earlier levels of that skill. For example to buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''.		To purchase skill at a given level, your character must own all earlier levels of that skill. For example to buy ''Armour 3'' your character must already have ''Armour 2'' and ''Armour 1''.

	To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level ~~- 1~~ for 1st level skills, 2 for 2nd level and so forth. The exception to this is your character's faction discount skill; for this skill each level costs 1XP less, so the 1st level is free, the second costs 1XP and so forth.		To buy a skill you must pay a number of XP equal to its level. 1XP for 1st level skills, 2 for 2nd level and so forth. The exception to this is your character's faction discount skill; for this skill each level costs 1XP less, so the 1st level is free, the second costs 1XP and so forth.

	The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: combat skills, mystic skills and profession skills.		The skills in NFNC are grouped into three general categories: combat skills, mystic skills and profession skills.
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	Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a discount.		Profession skills give access to a wide variety of powers, often not directly applicable to combat. Unlike Mystic skills, buying a level of a Profession gives access to all abilities in that level. Each faction has one profession tree that they offer at a discount.


	==Costume==		==Costume==