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====== Creating a Character ====== | ====== Creating a Character ====== | ||
- | This guide will help you create a character to play in the SARP. | + | This guide will help you create a character to play in the Star Army setting. It is focused |
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- | **Our goal is to help you get into the RP quickly and smoothly.** Although you should read through the character creation guides and linked articles, much of the background and history presented in this wiki is not strictly necessary for creating a character. If the Star Army universe seems too big, just remember that //you don't have to know everything// | + | |
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- | **It's okay to submit an imperfect bio** so don't stress out trying to know everything. Since all characters are reviewed before approval, other members will get to see your bio and help you tweak your character | + | |
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- | **Tip:** Make sure your faction has [[:list of active plots|active plots]] running! Try to figure out what plot you're aiming for and build a character | + | |
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- | Start with the [[http:// | + | |
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- | ==== Specific Guides ==== | + | |
- | These are creation guides written specifically for given races. | + | |
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- | === Main Species === | + | |
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- | ^ ^ Creation Guide ^ Species | + | |
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- | Most species also have the option of joining [[origin: | + | |
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- | === Alternate Species === | + | |
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- | ==== General Guides ==== | + | |
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- | * Appendix A: [[: | + | |
- | * Appendix B: [[guide:female_measurements|Female Body Measurements]] | + | |
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- | ==== Character Templates ==== | + | |
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- | ====== List of Common Occupations ====== | + | |
- | If you prefer to start by choosing your character' | + | |
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- | * [[nepleslia: | + | |
- | * [[iromakuanhe: | + | |
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- | ====== Choosing a Species ====== | + | |
- | Ready to create a character? Select from the list of species below to go to their full description. If you have any questions, contact the relevant GM. | + | |
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- | =====Species Descriptions===== | + | |
- | ==== Abwehran Clade ==== | + | |
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- | The [[species: | + | |
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- | ==== Azorean Clade ==== | + | |
- | The [[: | + | |
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- | ^ Azorean Subspecies | + | |
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- | ====Elysian Clade==== | + | |
- | The [[species: | + | |
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- | ^Elysian Subspecies^ | + | |
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- | ====Freespacer Clade==== | + | |
- | The [[freespacers: | + | |
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- | ^Freespacer Subspecies^ | + | |
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- | ====Iromakuanhe Clade==== | + | |
- | The [[iromakuanhe: | + | |
- | ^ [[ccg: | + | ===== Starting Out ===== |
- | |**[[iromakuanhe: | + | Before you start, we suggest deciding on two things: plot and species. |
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- | ====Kohanian Clade==== | + | You may want to look at [[guide:characters_wanted]] to see who is recruiting and what types of characters people want to join their RPs! |
- | The [[species:kohanians]] are a race anthromorphic humanoids that now dwell on Neo-Kohana. Their technology level is not much past that of the medieval era, but by manipulating PANTHEON certain individuals can access magic-like abilities. Their GM is [[http:// | + | |
- | ^Kohanaian Subspecies^ | + | ==== Choose a Plot ==== |
- | |**[[species:kohanians# | + | First, you should look at the currently active |
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+ | Please note that some plots accept " | ||
- | ====Lor Clade=== | + | If you do not see an active plot that interests you, you can also create your own RP thread. New RPs all start in Open RP. If you make your own RP thread, we suggest first making an interest check in the OOC forum first to see if other people want to roleplay |
- | NOTE: The Lorath wiki article is very lacking the moment, so there' | + | |
- | ^Lorath Subspecies^ | + | ==== Grab a Veteran? ==== |
- | |**[[: | + | It might help if you get the attention of one of the other Star Army members that can help you as you work on writing up your character. Why not find somebody |
- | |**[[lorath:groups: | + | |
+ | ==== It Doesn' | ||
+ | **Our goal is to help you get into the RP quickly and smoothly.** Our wiki is very deep. Don't drown in it by getting overwhelmed by obscure details. Much of the background and history presented in this wiki is not strictly necessary for creating a character. Just focus on making a character you like. | ||
- | ====Nepleslian Clade==== | + | It's okay to submit |
- | The [[species: | + | |
- | ^Nepleslian Subspecies^ | + | ===== Character Templates ===== |
- | | **[[species: | + | We recommend you start with the character template open in a separate tab or window |
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- | ==== Yamataian Clade ==== | + | ==== Easy Form ===== |
- | The Yamataians are derived from a mixed Japanese and English culture, which is apparent in many aspects of their society. Their society itself is very wealthy, and poverty is nigh unheard of. However, they still tend to draw spite from many species due to their long and bloody history of conquering smaller nations. Their GM is [[user:Wes]]. | + | |
+ | * Generates new wiki pages based on a form | ||
+ | * No wiki coding is required | ||
+ | * Recommended for users who want to create their character pages immediately. | ||
- | ^Yamataian Subspecies^ | + | ==== Templates ===== |
- | |**[[species:geshrin]]** \\ The now obsolete predecessor to the Yamataian. Humans with slight genetic enhancements.| | + | * [[templates:character]] |
- | |**[[:Yamataian]]** \\ Genetically enhanced citizens of the Yamataian Empire, with physical abilities superior to the Geshrin. Traditionally this species is used as civilian and support roles in Yamataian interests.| | + | |
- | |**[[species:jiyuuian]]** \\ [[species:Yamataian|Yamataians]] living in the [[:United Outer Colonies]].| | + | * Also, creating a new page in the characters:* namespace will automatically load a blank template you can fill in. |
- | |**[[species:Nekovalkyrja]]** \\ The cousins of the Yamataian. Genetically enhanced cat-girls possessing superior metabolism and endurance, designed for use as soldiers by the Yamataian military. Having a virtual monopoly over the Yamataian military, they have considerable influence in Yamataian society as a whole. ONLY ALLOWED IN THE [[:Yamatai Star Empire|YAMATAI STAR EMPIRE]] | | + | * Note: There are also factional namespaces available at **characters: |
+ | * characters:yamatai | ||
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- | ====== | + | ==== Forum Post ===== |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Forum thread with general info about character submission. | ||
+ | * Recommended for users who want a **private app review**. | ||
+ | ===== Specific Guides | ||
+ | These are creation guides written specifically for each species, giving you all the details you need when you make your character. | ||
- | New characters will not have much of a history. Your character' | + | ==== Main Species ==== |
+ | These core species are recommended for new players because these species | ||
- | Please don't abuse the history part of your character's bio by using it to engineer your character' | + | ^ Chibi Art ^ Creation Guide ^ Species |
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- | Here's some resources | + | In addition |
- | Resources for for filling these years pages in: | + | ==== Alternate Species ==== |
+ | These are less-frequently-used species that are available to play but are less supported due to low faction activity or other issues. | ||
- | | + | ^ Chibi Art ^ Creation Guide ^ Species |
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- | Due to the different calender and length of year compared to the rest of the known galaxy, the Abwehrans have their own timelines: | ||
- | * [[:Abwehran Pre-RPG Timeline]] | ||
- | * [[:Abwehran RPG Timeline]] | ||
- | ==== Inventory ==== | + | === Additional Minor Species |
- | If you haven't already, you will want to figure out what your character owns. To be fair to all players, each of their characters initially starts with three-thousand KS (or equiv lent) on his/her electronic money card, minus the cost of items the character starts with. Military characters are also usually loaned | + | * [[guide: |
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- | If you want more than three-thousand KS of items to start with, your character can go up to seven-thousand KS in debt, although this is not recommended. You might also save money by buying used items, which usually are around fifty to seventy percent | + | ===== General Guides ===== |
+ | These are general guides. Please use the species-specific guides above instead | ||
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