My 2 cents on what I have seen
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:27 am
I am basically a narrator and Brian does just listen to my advise so I figured I would post basic theories here that people should keep in mind. Because they have been discussed and are important ideas.
First nothing is free. You grow someone a background they buy it. You take a flaw that never comes up you don't get points. You take a flaw that risks your characters life you get xp. There are rule mechanics in the books that can be used to get things for free. They will never be used. If someone finds a way around this I will make sure to shut it down. Don't get me wrong allies do favors, npc's can be convinced to help, and spirits can use gifts. these can all be done. Anything that stays on your character sheet or alters it permanently will always be paid for with something. My job is to try to make sure there is a balance.
Rules that exist will be used over rules that don't exist. If you want something that is in the game already that is how it will most likely work.
No matter how good you as a player are at a skill if your character sucks at it don't expect to succeed.
advise to new players when making a character. Don't decide what you want and how you want it to work. If you want something for a character ask the ST for what you want and how you can make it work. Brian will approve just about any concept if you are willing to work with him on the how. Trust me I am a crazy man and have done everything from creating demi planes to making myself a robot in table tops. The important part is working with the staff not making demands. Same goes for in game goals state what you hope to achieve and be willing to work with staff on how you get there.
First nothing is free. You grow someone a background they buy it. You take a flaw that never comes up you don't get points. You take a flaw that risks your characters life you get xp. There are rule mechanics in the books that can be used to get things for free. They will never be used. If someone finds a way around this I will make sure to shut it down. Don't get me wrong allies do favors, npc's can be convinced to help, and spirits can use gifts. these can all be done. Anything that stays on your character sheet or alters it permanently will always be paid for with something. My job is to try to make sure there is a balance.
Rules that exist will be used over rules that don't exist. If you want something that is in the game already that is how it will most likely work.
No matter how good you as a player are at a skill if your character sucks at it don't expect to succeed.
advise to new players when making a character. Don't decide what you want and how you want it to work. If you want something for a character ask the ST for what you want and how you can make it work. Brian will approve just about any concept if you are willing to work with him on the how. Trust me I am a crazy man and have done everything from creating demi planes to making myself a robot in table tops. The important part is working with the staff not making demands. Same goes for in game goals state what you hope to achieve and be willing to work with staff on how you get there.