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Ecb at 19:14, 21 November 2012

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	## Add "European Union Citizen" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.		## Add "European Union Citizen" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
	## Add "London Contacts" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.		## Add "London Contacts" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
-	## Add "~~United Kingdom Knowledge~~" as a Mind trait.	+	## Add "Grew up in London" as a Mind trait.
	# Decide on scientist as an occupation.		# Decide on scientist as an occupation.
	## Add "Genetic Engineer" as a Mind trait.		## Add "Genetic Engineer" as a Mind trait.

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Character Creation

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	## Note your country of residence as an Identity trait.		## Note your country of residence as an Identity trait.
	## Note contacts in your hometown as an Identity trait.		## Note contacts in your hometown as an Identity trait.
-	## Note knowledge of your ~~home country~~ as a Mind trait.	+	## Note knowledge of your hometown as a Mind trait.
	# Choose an occupation.		# Choose an occupation.
	## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.		## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.

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Character Creation

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	# Choose a name and note it under your primary identity.		# Choose a name and note it under your primary identity.
	# Choose your place of residence.		# Choose your place of residence.
-	## Note your country of residence an Identity trait.	+	## Note your country of residence as an Identity trait.
-	## Note contacts in your hometown an Identity trait.	+	## Note contacts in your hometown as an Identity trait.
-	## Note knowledge of your ~~hometown~~ a Mind trait.	+	## Note knowledge of your home country as a Mind trait.
	# Choose an occupation.		# Choose an occupation.
	## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.		## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.

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	The only rule for adding new traits is that they can't contradict already established ones. If you have a trait "Raised in Luna City", you can't add "Grew up on Titan" later on.		The only rule for adding new traits is that they can't contradict already established ones. If you have a trait "Raised in Luna City", you can't add "Grew up on Titan" later on.

-	Also, traits (particularly handicaps) can be removed due to story development. The incineration of your cybershell removes its Vessel traits from your sheet. Spending a week in the hospital lets you take off a ~~'''~~Broken Arm~~'''~~ Vessel trait. Paying off your gambling debts lets you finally get rid of that ~~'''~~Wanted by the Martian Triads''' Identity trait.	+	Also, traits (particularly handicaps) can be removed due to story development. The incineration of your cybershell removes its Vessel traits from your sheet. Spending a week in the hospital lets you take off a "Broken Arm" Vessel trait. Paying off your gambling debts lets you finally get rid of that "Wanted by the Martian Triads" Identity trait.
		+
		+	===Example===
		+	During the first session, the characters go to Konigsberg. Jill's player declares that she knows a lot of people there, since it is the HQ for the GRA, and spends a Plot Point to add "Konigsberg Contacts" as an Identity trait. Later, they are running from a malfunctioning combat cybershell and Jill's player declares that she is unable to outrun it because her body was unable to be perfectly repaired after the accident and so she is "Crippled". The player takes a Plot Point and adds this trait to Jill as a Vessel trait. The GM then gives her another one and describes the cybershell cutting her down with one of its bladed armatures. The player adds "Badly Wounded" as another Vessel trait and she's effectively out of action until her companions retrieve her and get her to a med unit. After nano-surgery and a few days of bed rest, the GM tells her to remove "Badly Wounded" from her sheet.

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	See also [[Sample Characters]].		See also [[Sample Characters]].

Ecb at 18:48, 21 November 2012

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	# Choose up to two handicaps, if you want.		# Choose up to two handicaps, if you want.

-	You start with six Plot Points ~~(plus any you got from handicaps)~~ to define more traits as the game progresses and you will earn more as complications occur.	+	You start with six Plot Points to define more traits as the game progresses and you will earn more as complications occur. If you took handicaps, you get a Plot Point for each. Also, if the GM dictated any traits (all characters need to be residents of the United States, for example), you get a Plot Point for each trait you didn't have a choice on.

	===Example===		===Example===

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	## Choose "Bioshell" for the primary vessel.		## Choose "Bioshell" for the primary vessel.
	## Note "Digital" as Mind type.		## Note "Digital" as Mind type.
-	## Add "Genefixed Human" as a Vessel trait under Bioshell.	+	## Add "Genefixed Human Necromorph" as a Vessel trait under Bioshell.
	# Name the character "Jill Parker".		# Name the character "Jill Parker".
	# Choose "London" as her place of residency.		# Choose "London" as her place of residency.
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	## Add "Genetic Engineer" as a Mind trait.		## Add "Genetic Engineer" as a Mind trait.
	## Add "GRA Scientist" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.		## Add "GRA Scientist" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
-	# ~~Choose six more traits~~. ~~Suggestions:~~	+	# Decide to take one handicap.
-	#* More skills or talents as ~~Mind traits~~.	+	## Add "Debt to Nanodynamics" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
-	~~#* A second identity~~.	+	Jill Parker is a genetic engineer working for the Genetic Regulatory Agency. She was killed in an accident a few years ago, uploaded as a ghost, and implanted in a necromorph bioshell of her old body. Doing so put her deeply in debt to Exogenesis. Now that that corporation has been bought by Nanodymanics, she owes the money to them.
-	~~#* More contacts or wealth~~ as ~~Identity traits~~.	+
-	~~#* A second vessel~~.	+
-	~~#* Implants~~, ~~biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits~~.	+

	==Character Development==		==Character Development==

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	==Traits==		==Traits==
-	Each facet is defined by one or more traits~~. Starting characters get twelve traits to spread among their facets with the only limitation being that each facet must have at least one trait~~.	+	Each facet is defined by one or more traits.
	*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).		*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).
	*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).		*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).
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	==Handicaps==		==Handicaps==
-	Handicaps are negative traits that a player can take to acquire more Plot Points ~~by generating Complications~~. They are attached to an facet, just like any other trait. You can take as many as you want but it isn't recommended to take more than two.	+	Handicaps are negative traits that a player can take to acquire more Plot Points. They are attached to an facet, just like any other trait. You can take as many as you want but it isn't recommended to take more than two.
	*'''Mind''' handicaps can be: mental disabilities for baseline humans, restrictive programming for AIs, slave mentality for bioroids, being a shadow for an AI, or being a fragment for a ghost.		*'''Mind''' handicaps can be: mental disabilities for baseline humans, restrictive programming for AIs, slave mentality for bioroids, being a shadow for an AI, or being a fragment for a ghost.
	*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.		*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.
	*'''Vessel''' handicaps can be: physical disabilities or being a floater for humans, being identical to others of the same model for bioroids or cybershells, or bugs and design flaws for constructed vessels.		*'''Vessel''' handicaps can be: physical disabilities or being a floater for humans, being identical to others of the same model for bioroids or cybershells, or bugs and design flaws for constructed vessels.

-	==~~Quick Start~~==	+	==Character Creation==
	# Choose a template.		# Choose a template.
	## For humans and bioroids, note "Body" under Vessel type. For AIs and ghosts, choose either "Cybershell" or "Bioshell" for the type.		## For humans and bioroids, note "Body" under Vessel type. For AIs and ghosts, choose either "Cybershell" or "Bioshell" for the type.
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	## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.		## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.
	## Note your job as an Identity trait.		## Note your job as an Identity trait.
-	# Choose six more traits~~. Suggestions:~~	+	# Choose up to two handicaps, if you want.
-	~~#* More skills or talents~~ as ~~Mind traits.~~	+
-	~~#* A second identity.~~	+	You start with six Plot Points (plus any you got from handicaps) to define more traits as the game progresses and you will earn more as complications occur.
-	~~#* More contacts or wealth~~ as ~~Identity traits.~~	+
-	~~#* A second vessel.~~	+
-	~~#* Implants, biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits~~.	+

	===Example===		===Example===

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
		+	==Philosophy==
		+	Characters should begin as a basic sketch and then develop in response to the story as it goes forth. Front-loading background and traits ends up wasting time detailing things which will never come up or be relevant and, consequently, punish players who didn't guess at the outset where the story was going to go. In order to avoid that, players determine what abilities and background their characters have as they play, so they are only defining skills and knowledge as they become relevant. Also, definition of the character is the province of the player. The GM cannot define things about the character's background without their consent, though details are fair game as long as they don't contradict. For example, the GM couldn't dictate that a character never learned to swim, but they could say that their buddy from Luna City was actually a spy.
		+
	==Template==		==Template==
	In order to streamline character creation, pick a template what represents what your character is:		In order to streamline character creation, pick a template what represents what your character is:
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	#* Implants, biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits.		#* Implants, biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits.

		+	==Character Development==
		+	Characters acquire new traits in one of three ways:
		+	* The player spends a '''Plot Point''' to declare a new trait from the character's background
		+	* The player declares a handicap from the character's background as a '''complication''' and acquires a '''Plot Point'''.
		+	* The GM declares a handicap as a '''complication''' and the player acquires a '''Plot Point'''. This sort of handicap can only be a consequence and may not be from the character's background.
		+	The only rule for adding new traits is that they can't contradict already established ones. If you have a trait "Raised in Luna City", you can't add "Grew up on Titan" later on.
		+
		+	Also, traits (particularly handicaps) can be removed due to story development. The incineration of your cybershell removes its Vessel traits from your sheet. Spending a week in the hospital lets you take off a '''Broken Arm''' Vessel trait. Paying off your gambling debts lets you finally get rid of that '''Wanted by the Martian Triads''' Identity trait.

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	See also [[Sample Characters]].		See also [[Sample Characters]].

Ecb at 19:28, 11 September 2012

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	*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).		*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).
	*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).		*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).
-	*'''Vessel''' traits start with the [[Vessels\|~~type or~~ model]] (Genefixed Human, Volkspider, Tennin Parahuman, Hecate Model Bioroid) and further traits represent [[Brain Implants\|brain implants]], [[Biomods\|biomods]], [[Medical_Care#Nanosymbionts\|nanosymbionts]], or other enhancements or modifications.	+	*'''Vessel''' traits start with the [[Vessels\|model]] (Genefixed Human, Volkspider, Tennin Parahuman, Hecate Model Bioroid) and further traits represent [[Brain Implants\|brain implants]], [[Biomods\|biomods]], [[Medical_Care#Nanosymbionts\|nanosymbionts]], or other enhancements or modifications.

	==Handicaps==		==Handicaps==
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	*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.		*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.
	*'''Vessel''' handicaps can be: physical disabilities or being a floater for humans, being identical to others of the same model for bioroids or cybershells, or bugs and design flaws for constructed vessels.		*'''Vessel''' handicaps can be: physical disabilities or being a floater for humans, being identical to others of the same model for bioroids or cybershells, or bugs and design flaws for constructed vessels.
		+
		+	==Quick Start==
		+	# Choose a template.
		+	## For humans and bioroids, note "Body" under Vessel type. For AIs and ghosts, choose either "Cybershell" or "Bioshell" for the type.
		+	## For humans and bioroids, note "Organic" under Mind type. For AIs and ghosts, note "Digital" under Mind type.
		+	## Note your model as a Vessel trait.
		+	# Choose a name and note it under your primary identity.
		+	# Choose your place of residence.
		+	## Note your country of residence an Identity trait.
		+	## Note contacts in your hometown an Identity trait.
		+	## Note knowledge of your hometown a Mind trait.
		+	# Choose an occupation.
		+	## Note your skill set as a Mind trait.
		+	## Note your job as an Identity trait.
		+	# Choose six more traits. Suggestions:
		+	#* More skills or talents as Mind traits.
		+	#* A second identity.
		+	#* More contacts or wealth as Identity traits.
		+	#* A second vessel.
		+	#* Implants, biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits.
		+
		+	===Example===
		+	# Decide to make a ghost.
		+	## Choose "Bioshell" for the primary vessel.
		+	## Note "Digital" as Mind type.
		+	## Add "Genefixed Human" as a Vessel trait under Bioshell.
		+	# Name the character "Jill Parker".
		+	# Choose "London" as her place of residency.
		+	## Add "European Union Citizen" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
		+	## Add "London Contacts" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
		+	## Add "United Kingdom Knowledge" as a Mind trait.
		+	# Decide on scientist as an occupation.
		+	## Add "Genetic Engineer" as a Mind trait.
		+	## Add "GRA Scientist" as an Identity trait under Jill Parker.
		+	# Choose six more traits. Suggestions:
		+	#* More skills or talents as Mind traits.
		+	#* A second identity.
		+	#* More contacts or wealth as Identity traits.
		+	#* A second vessel.
		+	#* Implants, biomods, or nanosymbionts as Vessel traits.
		+

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	See also [[Sample Characters]].		See also [[Sample Characters]].

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	*'''Ghost''': You were born or constructed as a biological entity but had your mind [[Uploading and Mind Emulation\|uploaded]] into a computer and now have an existence similar to an artificial intelligence.		*'''Ghost''': You were born or constructed as a biological entity but had your mind [[Uploading and Mind Emulation\|uploaded]] into a computer and now have an existence similar to an artificial intelligence.

-	==~~Aspects~~==	+	==Facets==
-	Your character will be defined by three types of ~~Aspects~~: Mind, Identity, and Vessel.	+	Your character will be defined by three types of Facets: Mind, Identity, and Vessel.
-	*All characters have one '''Mind''' ~~aspect~~. This is the core of the character. It is either Organic (Humans or Bioroids) or Digital (AIs or Ghosts).	+	*All characters have one '''Mind''' facet. This is the core of the character. It is either Organic (Humans or Bioroids) or Digital (AIs or Ghosts).
-	*Most characters have one or more '''Identity''' ~~aspects~~. Those who don't are a social non-entity. Each Identity is identified by a name.	+	*Most characters have one or more '''Identity''' facets. Those who don't are a social non-entity. Each Identity is identified by a name.
-	*Most characters have one or more '''Vessel''' ~~aspects~~. These are the physical bodies they inhabit. Humans and bioroids have their Body, while AIs and Ghosts have Cybershells and Bioshells. Characters with a body can also have cybershells and bioshells, which they tele-operate rather than inhabit.	+	*Most characters have one or more '''Vessel''' facets. These are the physical bodies they inhabit. Humans and bioroids have their Body, while AIs and Ghosts have Cybershells and Bioshells. Characters with a body can also have cybershells and bioshells, which they tele-operate rather than inhabit.

	==Traits==		==Traits==
-	Each ~~aspect~~ is defined by one or more traits. Starting characters get twelve traits to spread among their ~~aspects~~ with the only limitation being that each ~~aspect~~ must have at least one trait.	+	Each facet is defined by one or more traits. Starting characters get twelve traits to spread among their facets with the only limitation being that each facet must have at least one trait.
	*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).		*'''Mind''' traits represent skills (Spacer, Bounty Hunter, Engineer, Soldier), talents (Mathematical Savant, Musical Virtuoso), or areas of knowledge (Luna City, Martian Triads, Economics).
	*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).		*'''Identity''' traits represent contacts in an organization (Trojan Mafia, Nanodynamics, Luna City PD) or region (L5, Red China, Beijing), citizenship, jobs (GRA Agent, Freelance Slinky Star, Pharmer), or wealth (investments, property, cash).
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	==Handicaps==		==Handicaps==
-	Handicaps are negative traits that a player can take to acquire more Plot Points by generating Complications. They are attached to an ~~aspect~~, just like any other trait. You can take as many as you want but it isn't recommended to take more than two.	+	Handicaps are negative traits that a player can take to acquire more Plot Points by generating Complications. They are attached to an facet, just like any other trait. You can take as many as you want but it isn't recommended to take more than two.
	*'''Mind''' handicaps can be: mental disabilities for baseline humans, restrictive programming for AIs, slave mentality for bioroids, being a shadow for an AI, or being a fragment for a ghost.		*'''Mind''' handicaps can be: mental disabilities for baseline humans, restrictive programming for AIs, slave mentality for bioroids, being a shadow for an AI, or being a fragment for a ghost.
	*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.		*'''Identity''' handicaps can be: being wanted by the police or hunted by criminal organizations, being property for AIs, having a legal guardian for bioroids, or being in debt.