This is a consolidated Startup Guide.
Character Approval
After the form is submitted, your character can be found
here.
The Storyteller (ST) will post and requests/discussion points on your Character as it is being reviewed.
You cannot edit your Character Sheet
Any requests/changes should be posted as replies in the thread and the Storyteller will merge the changes into the Character Sheet.
The ST will notify you when the Character is approved and ready for play.
Character Account
Character Accounts are separate accounts to post in-character (IC) with. They are created by logging out and creating a new forum account. Please use the same name as your character was submitted under (
the thread title of your character sheet). Please do not use any special characters, such as quotes or accent marks. Complete necessary information, including the
Biography and
Avatar.
Please be aware that you should still log in with your main (player) account regularly as often times PMs are sent to players. You'll also need to be logged into your Player Account to interact on your character sheet/thread.
Signatures
Each venue requires different things in the posting account signature, and these requirements can be found on the respective venues House Rules page on the wiki. The general rule of thumb is that persistent effects and powers/abilities that affect others should be noted. Placing them in the signature lets anyone who reads the post know what's in effect.
Avatars / FaceClaims
Avatars are used to represent characters, and should be actual photographs. Artwork is only allowed for Changeling Miens.
Check the avatar list to make sure you're not duplicating someone in play or reserved.
If you did not purchase
Striking Looks, please don't pick a supermodel, or you will be asked to change.
Power Icons and TRACKER
Scene Expendables (Glamour, Mana, Vitae, Willpower) are tracked using Power Icons and Tracker.
Power Icons are used in posts whenever you activate an ability that has a cost.
TRACKER is configured once and displays your active Scenes and the expendables (Power Icons) used in each.
Average Fuel (Glamour, Mana, Vitae) Pools
We use a system for calculating an average amount available for each Scene. Details can be found in each of the venues House Rules pages on the wiki or the forum sidebar to the right of most forum pages.
Configure Miniature Character Sheet (Minisheet)
Minisheets are configured
here.
Select your approved character from the drop-down and enter the rest of the information.
The Verification tab should show the bare-bones of your character if this is done properly.
Beginning Play: Site Info
please read some of the items in this forum,
Important Stuff, such as The Devil is in the Dots which describes how best to help weave your skills, traits, etc. into our usual style of play here.
Additionally, you should keep an eye on the
Out of Character forums.
Beginning Play: Venue Info
Social Groups sometime contain important discussions to factions and venues, as well as Status and shared Sanctuaries. Categories for each venue are at the top, and you should join relevant groups.
The venue character lists will show you who's available to contact for induction into the venue (
Changeling,
Mage,
Vampire).
You can either contact them personally with a
Comms thread or enter a current mass social Scene (
Changeling,
Mage,
Vampire). For ease of play, you are permitted to have gained the contact information of your faction leaders (Court, Path/Order, Clan/Covenant).
You may also review the venue pacts/laws:
Wyrdstone
Laws of the Domain
Consilium Charter and
Lex Magica
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