Post by Eloell on Jun 8, 2024 2:36:20 GMT -5
OVERHAULING THE LEVELING SYSTEMThe new progression system (aka former leveling system) has mostly simplified how characters progress through the world, but because it has broken down reputation (formerly influence) and skills mastery (formerly combat) there is a little more complexity for us to consider. As we run your preexisting characters through the algorithm of the new progression system, we wanted to give members the opportunity to weigh in on some details so that our placements are as accurate as they can be.
* PLEASE NOTE: Members will have until the end of the month to fill this out for their characters. Any character without a form completed for them will still be overhauled, only without the insight of the member to help guide our accuracy.
Please copy the form below and paste it as a reply to this thread. Fill it out for all of your characters. Be as brief AND detailed as you can. Please see my example below the form.[b]Character Name:[/b] as an @link
[b]Class:[/b]
[b]Kingdom:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]History of Occupations:[/b] list all former and mark their current
[b]Brief Family History:[/b] generally where their family ranks in the world, any noteworthy thing anyone from their family has done
[b]Key Relationships:[/b] Any characters to which they’re personally connected, whether by marriage or alliance (ex uncle of the queen, best friend of the prince)
[b]Personal Accomplishments and Failings:[/b] if any, whether on a small or large scale (ex promotion, divorce, etc)
[b]Other:[/b] anything else you think is worth mentioning
REPUTATION
[b]General Demeanor:[/b] how your character acts, this may read a lot like personality (ex wallflower, life of party, etc)
[b]Social Exposure:[/b] how often and in what contexts does your character get out (ex attends every ball, only goes to political meetings, walks the marketplace, etc)
[b]Gossip and Rumor:[/b] Anything about your character that might be salacious or known, whether true or untrue (ex illegitimate children, affairs, lack of loyalty, etc)
[b]Exposure to Other Kingdoms:[/b] list, if any
[b]Other:[/b] anything else you think is worth mentioning
COMBAT
[b]Weapon(s) of Choice:[/b] the primary go-to weapon(s) of your characters
[b]Preferred Fighting Style:[/b] incorporating weapon of choice, give some description about how your character engages in a battle setting
[b]History of Training:[/b] include every little detail (ex trained by father, involved in military, etc)
[b]Current Frequency of Training:[/b] what does training for them look like now? (Ex retired so they never train, find time on the weekends, etc)
[b]Involvement in Battles/Wars:[/b] don’t make these up, they need to have happened on site (it’s okay if your character was made after the battle and you weren’t technically around to be in it; they could still have participated)
[b]Other:[/b] anything else you think is worth mentioning
MAGIC
[b]Kind of Magic:[/b] list gift or witch or whatever
[b]Strengths in Magic:[/b] areas you imagine your character excels (ex she has a ton of raw power, he is precise, etc)
[b]Weaknesses in Magic:[/b] where they can improve
[b]History of Training:[/b] list all the details
[b]Current Frequency of Training:[/b] how are they practicing now and how often
[b]Other:[/b] anything else you think is worth mentioningEXAMPLE
Character Name: Hiram Eldouir
Class: Royalty in Dresmond, Marquis in Lorendale
Kingdom: Lorendale, Dresmond
Age: 45
History of Occupations: Combat medic, Gifted Legionnaire, Commander, currently unemployed (ha)
Brief Family History: Hiram is an Eldouir, and Eldouirs are one of the oldest family names in Lorendale. They are most commonly known for being gifted, the ones who sold all the other gifteds out for a "seat at the table" that actually turned into a collared, seat at the heel of the monarch. Eldouirs have been a main part of every Lorendale battle, easily given credit for Lorendale success.
Key Relationships: Hiram fathered Imelda, daughter of Eleanor Rainecourt, half sister of former queen Nya, former king Sigourney, current prince Augustus, and all those other connections. Imelda made it public when she was in the heir race. Other than that, he is himself.
Personal Accomplishments and Failings: became head of the Eldouir family, was Commander in Lorenale at one point, has killed a bunch of people (some important: Chieftain of Coheed (Farenger), some unimportant), doesn't lead the Eldouir family well (objectively)
Other: N/A
REPUTATION
General Demeanor: Swagger, confident, comfortable in his body, unashamed and unafraid, loud when he wants to be, crass, confrontational
Social Exposure: Is out and about at any given time; doesn't frequent balls/parties, but has been known to pop in; shows up in crowded places, especially battles, at the bubble of blood; spends a lot of time with Eldouir and those close to his home; spends extensive time training others
Gossip and Rumor: Rapist, wanted for death penalty by Lorendale law, treasonous, disloyal, good in bed, evil
Exposure to Other Kingdoms: has taken over Dresmond, attacked Arynn Frey and Coheed extensively, has battled Coheed and Cambria on Lorendale soil
Other: N/A
COMBAT
Weapon(s) of Choice: he formerly used a battle axe, but since killing the Cheiftain of Coheed he dual wields the dead man's hatchets
Preferred Fighting Style: Hiram is extremely physical. In battle he uses brute force and raw armed skill to overwhelm his opponents. His hatchets demand close exchanges, and he doesn't hesitate to incorporate kicks, jabs, elbows, and even his head while fighting. He sometimes throws his hatchets, but that isn't his strongest suit.
History of Training: began training as all Eldouirs do from childhood, rigorously and mercilessly, their aim to bring up the toughest, roughest fighters in Lorendale. He excelled in physical combat and thus was poured into extensively by various trained family members and tutors. His forte is with weapons, then hand-to-hand, and lastly marksmanship. All have been honed extensively. At 16 he had his collar put on him, and at 18 he joined the Gifted Legionarie where he began to gain practical experience in defending, guarding, attacking, and using his magic to clot wounds. He continued self-development extensively, spending hours of running drills, both alone and with others. For Hiram, being a warrior is a part of life, not simply something he sometimes does.
Current Frequency of Training: Hiram still trains regularly, though not with a "sensei" because he is at the top of his physical game. He is diligent to train with others, though, for the exposure to what might be thrown his way
Involvement in Battles/Wars: Battle at the West against Coheed, Battle at the North against Coheed, battled through Dresmond twice (once before the battle of the west, the second time when the Eldouir took control of Coheed), battled against various Coheed tribes when demolishing them, battled against Kaalim and his army when saving Bryce, battled at his trial in Lorendale, battled against Arynnites to take down their wall, battled Remiel and others when they were on their way to Allemeade farm to get Honora
Other: Hiram's healing blood keeps his body from decaying with age (think Wolverine). Though he is currently 45, his physical maintains an age of about 36, when he took the gift from his brother. He does not suffer his wounds or aging or anything of that sort due to his blood, giving him a physical advantage
MAGIC
Kind of Magic: Hemokinesis (Blood Teleportation, Blood Healing, Gift Replica with Blood Consumption)
Strengths in Magic: Hiram's gift, by necessity, is all about precision; he doesn't create giant explosions, he carefully manipulates strings of liquid in the bodies of others. This has taken years to perfect, and as the years pass he has learned how to do more precise, intricate things with blood. He has practiced extensively and has the advantage of healing blood to help him bounce back after he exhausts himself, aiding in building a magical stamina that is seldom seen in the gifted world.
History of Training: Hiram's gift was suspected upon birth, when his mother bled to death despite every effort to save her; the blood pooled around the infant, it was kind of obvious. He has had the advantage of being trained in his gift from the very beginning. At 16, however, he became limited in when he could train due to the collar. In the years following he was not able to practice and exploit his gift as he might have otherwise. Only when the collar was removed when he was in his mid 30s did he resume meticulously exploring what he could accomplish, resulting in the discovery of additional abilities within his gift.
Current Frequency of Training: Hiram uses his blood manipulation every single day of his life. He has developed a meditation where he uses his teleportation sensing to find familiar blood. He has also been practicing consuming blood and using the magic of others.
Other: N/A
