Character Creation for Mage
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* No FOB/new Awakenings, unless you make arrangements prior to have a PC mentor who is '''wholly responsible''' for teaching '''and''' mistakes made. Otherwise, all PCs are expected to know the basics of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail. | * No FOB/new Awakenings, unless you make arrangements prior to have a PC mentor who is '''wholly responsible''' for teaching '''and''' mistakes made. Otherwise, all PCs are expected to know the basics of Mage society and the player should read chapter 3 of the Mage Core in detail. | ||
* Mage '''does not''' use [[Flaws]]. | * Mage '''does not''' use [[Flaws]]. | ||
| + | * Mage '''does not''' use the Sloth Vice. | ||
* Please do not use rules/material from God Machine Chronicle, Fallen World Chronicle, 2E, etc... | * Please do not use rules/material from God Machine Chronicle, Fallen World Chronicle, 2E, etc... | ||
* '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18 | * '''Age of Awakening''': The character cannot have awakened under the age of 18 | ||
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* No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]] | * No Temporal Command from [[Tome of the Mysteries]] | ||
* No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]] | * No To The Limit from [[Tome of the Mysteries]] | ||
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| + | ===House Rules=== | ||
| + | Please review both the House Rules for Mage in general as well as specific item (spell, merit, etc) House Rules -- that was there's no surprises later. | ||
| + | * [[Mage House Rules]] | ||
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* '''Nimbus''': Have a clearly detailed Nimbus in mind for your Mage, and submit with character. A character's Nimbus is limited to the five physical senses for effects; emotional/mental effects are not allowed. | * '''Nimbus''': Have a clearly detailed Nimbus in mind for your Mage, and submit with character. A character's Nimbus is limited to the five physical senses for effects; emotional/mental effects are not allowed. | ||
:: ''Allowed Examples'': Soft whistling can be heard. Temperature shifts. The mage seems further away or closer. | :: ''Allowed Examples'': Soft whistling can be heard. Temperature shifts. The mage seems further away or closer. | ||
| - | :: '''''NOT''' Allowed Examples'': All in the area feel sexually attracted to the Mage. All in the Area feel Angry | + | :: '''''NOT''' Allowed Examples'': All in the area feel sexually attracted to the Mage. All in the Area feel Angry. |
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* [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing | * [[Sanctum]]: Please refer to [[Sanctuaries]] for correct method of purchasing | ||
| - | * '''Rotes''': | + | * '''Rotes''': Rotes' only restriction are those confined to [[Grimoire of Grimoires]]. Otherwise, they are not restricted by Order<ref>[http://nwod.org/forum/showpost.php?p=455653 Rote Rule]</ref>. |
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==Backgrounds== | ==Backgrounds== | ||
| - | When writing up a background for your Mage, | + | When writing up a background for your Mage, '''do not include''' any other supernatural templates in your background. Further, please be concise and only include highlights/details which are relevant to character approval. |
| + | * It's not an essay writing contest | ||
| + | * Save the prose to post as Glimpses | ||
| + | * 5-7 sentences (a strong paragraph) should cover everything. If more is forced upon the ST, the application will be rejected. | ||
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This game has been running for some time, and it also shares a setting among the major venues. Sacramento history (as well as other major locations) is already in place/written. Please make sure that your history and background conforms to what's already been determined. Below is a listing of major locations and history that might affect your background. | This game has been running for some time, and it also shares a setting among the major venues. Sacramento history (as well as other major locations) is already in place/written. Please make sure that your history and background conforms to what's already been determined. Below is a listing of major locations and history that might affect your background. | ||
* '''[[Consilium|Consilia]]''': {{#ask: [[Parent::Consilium]] [[Category:Cities]]| sep = _•_}} | * '''[[Consilium|Consilia]]''': {{#ask: [[Parent::Consilium]] [[Category:Cities]]| sep = _•_}} | ||
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===Introducing yourself=== | ===Introducing yourself=== | ||
| - | All introductions | + | All introductions and gaining of Consilium Status must be done in character. They are considered to have the contact information concerning the [[Who's Who: Mage|Head of their Order]] and the knowledge of the Consilium officers. |
| - | + | * All characters coming from an established Consilium may have connections with those who have already appeared from those locations, or are still there, '''with permission''' from the other player. Out of Character discussions concerning past interactions with previously introduced characters should be done through the OOC discussion threads. | |
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{{Links|Character Creation Rules}}{{Parent|Character Creation Rules}} | {{Links|Character Creation Rules}}{{Parent|Character Creation Rules}} | ||
| - | <noinclude>{{clear}}</div></div> | + | <noinclude>{{clear}}</div></div>{{Help}}[[Category:Mage: The Awakening]][[Category:Rules]]</noinclude> |
Latest revision as of 02:53, 4 April 2020
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