Character creation - Revision history

ZHOUY1: /* Culture */ Update for current mechanics.

2025-10-09T22:06:35Z

Culture: Update for current mechanics.

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	'''Culture''' is the shared background of various population groups. Depending on which race you selected previously, each new character may choose one culture at step four of character creation, or if they prefer they may leave it unchosen. If no culture is chosen, then it may be selected at any time afterwards with '''[[TITLE]] SET CULTURE {culture}'''. Once selected, culture may only be changed afterwards with [[SimuCoin]]s. Very rarely, there may be events (such as the release of a new culture option) where characters of a particular race receive a free culture reset.		'''Culture''' is the shared background of various population groups. Depending on which race you selected previously, each new character may choose one culture at step four of character creation, or if they prefer they may leave it unchosen. If no culture is chosen, then it may be selected at any time afterwards with '''[[TITLE]] SET CULTURE {culture}'''. Once selected, culture may only be changed afterwards with [[SimuCoin]]s. Very rarely, there may be events (such as the release of a new culture option) where characters of a particular race receive a free culture reset.

	There are no ~~mechanical~~ differences for the different cultures with ~~one~~ ~~notable~~ ~~exception~~. ~~Due~~ to ~~long-standing~~ ~~prejudices,~~ ~~only~~ ~~full-blooded~~ ~~fair~~ ~~elves~~ ~~are~~ ~~allowed~~ in ~~the~~ ~~inns~~ ~~and~~ ~~and~~ ~~cafés~~ ~~of [[Ta'Illistim]]~~.		There are no differences for the different cultures with respect to combat mechanics. Different cultures may be able to speak different [[language]]s (though everyone will still know Common by default).

	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==

WINTERDAWN: /* Stats */ -- added note about 90 point stat

2021-04-04T04:44:11Z

Stats: -- added note about 90 point stat

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	== Stats ==		== Stats ==
	Assign [[attributes]] in step six by distributing 440 attribute points between ten traits (or using a [[fixstats]] potion). Each profession has two primary [[stat]]s which receive an additional +10 after you have allocated points. During statistic placement, a minimum of 20 points must be allocated to each statistic and only four statistics can have more than 70 points (not including the +10 modifier for prime statistics). As a character gains experience and increases in level, these values will increase, up to a maximum of 100.		Assign [[attributes]] in step six by distributing 440 attribute points between ten traits (or using a [[fixstats]] potion). Each profession has two primary [[stat]]s which receive an additional +10 after you have allocated points. During statistic placement, a minimum of 20 points must be allocated to each statistic and only four statistics can have more than 70 points with only one allowed to be higher than 90 (not including the +10 modifier for prime statistics). As a character gains experience and increases in level, these values will increase, up to a maximum of 100.

	*; [[Aura]]		*; [[Aura]]

ECHEAUX: /* Name */ Made link for badname

2019-11-27T20:31:53Z

Name: Made link for badname

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	The last step is to choose a name for your character, which can include from 3 to 15 characters. Names must be appropriate to a medieval fantasy world setting and composed entirely of letters only; names always use title case (i.e. the first letter of each word is capitalized) and must begin with a letter.		The last step is to choose a name for your character, which can include from 3 to 15 characters. Names must be appropriate to a medieval fantasy world setting and composed entirely of letters only; names always use title case (i.e. the first letter of each word is capitalized) and must begin with a letter.

	A GameMaster may make the decision that a character's name is inappropriate, or it may be reported as such by other players using '''BADNAME {player} {reason}'''. In such a case, a character will be pulled out of the main game environment until they have chosen a new name.		A GameMaster may make the decision that a character's name is inappropriate, or it may be reported as such by other players using '''[[BADNAME (verb)\|BADNAME]] {player} {reason}'''. In such a case, a character will be pulled out of the main game environment until they have chosen a new name.

	== Starting ==		== Starting ==

ECHEAUX: /* Appearance */ Rearranged and renamed appearance items to be in line with character manager list

2019-11-27T20:30:35Z

Appearance: Rearranged and renamed appearance items to be in line with character manager list

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	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
	In step five of character creation, you can customize eleven different aspects of your character's physical characteristics and [[appearance]].		In step five of character creation, you can customize eleven different aspects of your character's physical characteristics and [[appearance]].
		⚫	*Height

⚫	*Hair Style
	*Hair Color		*Hair Color
		⚫	*Hair Style
	*Hair Texture		*Hair Texture
	*Hair Quirks		*Hair Quirks
	*Eye Color		*Eye Color
	*Eye ~~Trait~~		*Eye Characteristics
⚫	*Facial Features
	*Nose Trait
	*Skin Color		*Skin Color
			*Nose Characteristics
		⚫	*Facial Features
	*Distinguishing Mark		*Distinguishing Mark
⚫	*Height

	== Stats ==		== Stats ==

RADDAFISKIE: /* Retraining */ can change skills below level 20, instead of first 30 days.

2018-10-21T22:36:18Z

Retraining: can change skills below level 20, instead of first 30 days.

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	=== Retraining ===		=== Retraining ===
	Normally, skills are difficult to untrain once you have selected them. Small changes in skills can be accomplished in a matter of hours, but forgetting an entire skill might take weeks or months to manage. GemStone IV is not without leeway for new players. ~~During~~ ~~your~~ ~~first~~ ~~30 days of playing, you~~ can make instant changes to ~~your~~ skills at any time. This allows you to explore a wide variety of skillsets as a new player before finally settling on your chosen path.		Normally, skills are difficult to untrain once you have selected them. Small changes in skills can be accomplished in a matter of hours, but forgetting an entire skill might take weeks or months to manage. GemStone IV is not without leeway for new players. Characters below level 20 can make instant changes to skills at any time via the [[GOALS (verb)]]. This allows you to explore a wide variety of skillsets as a new player before finally settling on your chosen path.

	Furthermore, during the Festival of Oleani each Spring, a '''[[FIXSKILLS]]''' is granted. Using the fixskills verb will allow you to instantly align your actual skills with your skill goals. This allows you to repair any major mistakes in your training, or to choose a new path entirely.		Furthermore, during the Festival of Oleani each Spring, a '''[[FIXSKILLS]]''' is granted. Using the fixskills verb will allow you to instantly align your actual skills with your skill goals. This allows you to repair any major mistakes in your training, or to choose a new path entirely.

VANKRASN39: add category

2016-11-08T04:45:08Z

add category

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	[[Category: New Player]]		[[Category: New Player]]
			[[Category: Character Mechanics]]

VERSIN at 02:31, 4 April 2016

2016-04-04T02:31:25Z

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	*some silver, loaned from and repayable to the city which you started in		*some silver, loaned from and repayable to the city which you started in

			[[Category: New Player]]

VANKRASN39: VANKRASN39 moved page Character Creation to Character creation: naming convention

2016-03-24T18:59:38Z

VANKRASN39 moved page Character Creation to Character creation: naming convention

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CYAKNIGHT: /* Skills */

2015-10-12T06:58:11Z

Skills

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	== Skills ==		== Skills ==
	Step seven of character creation is choosing which skills to specialize in using physical and mental [[training point]]s.		Step seven of character creation is choosing which skills to specialize in using physical and mental [[training point]]s. Skills can be trained by checking into an [[inn]] or by using the '''[[GOALS]]''' command. Some skills, like Climbing and Swimming, will provide only a negligible bonus if trained past a certain point. Others, like [[Spell Aiming]] for Wizards and [[Combat Maneuvers]] for Warriors, are lifetime investments.
	*Armor Skills		*Armor Skills
	*Weapon Skills		*Weapon Skills
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	*Lores		*Lores
	*General Skills		*General Skills

			=== Retraining ===
			Normally, skills are difficult to untrain once you have selected them. Small changes in skills can be accomplished in a matter of hours, but forgetting an entire skill might take weeks or months to manage. GemStone IV is not without leeway for new players. During your first 30 days of playing, you can make instant changes to your skills at any time. This allows you to explore a wide variety of skillsets as a new player before finally settling on your chosen path.

			Furthermore, during the Festival of Oleani each Spring, a '''[[FIXSKILLS]]''' is granted. Using the fixskills verb will allow you to instantly align your actual skills with your skill goals. This allows you to repair any major mistakes in your training, or to choose a new path entirely.

	== Name ==		== Name ==

CYAKNIGHT: /* Starting */

2015-10-12T06:31:26Z

Starting

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	*a travel token		*a travel token
	*some silver, loaned from and repayable to the city which you started in		*some silver, loaned from and repayable to the city which you started in

	Good luck, and enjoy!