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guide:hidden_sun_clan [2020/04/10 05:19] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wesguide:hidden_sun_clan [2024/03/16 10:00] – Wikified link to Retainer to explain what that is in the Clan (Nashoba project) hollander
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 By following these instructions you will have enough details to create a unique background for your character as well.  By following these instructions you will have enough details to create a unique background for your character as well. 
  
-==== Name ==== +===== Name ===== 
-To start the creating you need to first come up with a name for your character. You can use either of the following links to create a name for your character.+To start the creating you need to first come up with a name for your character. Take a look at other character names to get an idea for what yours could look like. Read over random words in their language, [[language:takavonai|Takavona]], to get a sense for how their language ought to sound.
  
-  * //Use the [[http://stararmy.com/generators/qaktoro.php|Qaktoro NPC]] generator.// 
   * //View more details on [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:naming]] Hidden Sun Clan characters.//   * //View more details on [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:naming]] Hidden Sun Clan characters.//
  
-==== Create a character sheet ==== +===== Create a Character Sheet ===== 
-  - Create a new page by typing or copying the following url into your browser. <code>http://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=character:<your character name></code>  +1. Create a new page by typing or copying the following url into your browser (but don't hit enter to go to that url until after Step 2!). <code>http://stararmy.com/wiki/doku.php?id=characters:hidden_sun_clan:<your_character_name></code>  
-  - Change <your character name> to your character's name +2. Change <your_character_name> in the url to your character's name, placing Underscores '_' between first and last name. NOW hit enter to navigate to the blank page you just 'made'.  
-  - Click Create Page. +3. Click Create Page on the right hand side. 
-  - Open the following page for the template for a Hidden Sun Clan character sheet.  +4. In a new tab or window, open the following page for the template for a Hidden Sun Clan character sheet.  
-    - [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:character_sheet]] +5. [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:character_sheet]] 
-  - Copy the code section from the page and paste it into your new page.+6. Edit that page (don't actually make changes!) and copy the code section from the Character Sheet page. 
 +7. Paste the code from the Character Sheet page into your new page that you created in Step 3.  
 +8. Cancel the edit of the Character Sheet page and close that tab. 
 +9. Start working on your character! Remember to save periodically so you don't lose progress. 
  
-===== Species ===== +==== Species ==== 
-{{  character:2014_or_earlier_unsorted:saflea_syali.png?200|}}+{{  characters:hidden_sun_clan:saflea_syali.png?200|}}
 Now that you have your character sheet, you need to decide which of the four species found within the clan you wish to play. The [[species:qaktoro]] are the most common within the clan, followed by the [[species:tula]]. However, you can play any one of the species. Each of the species has specific attributes and expectations. You can use the links to review the different species, once you choose which one you want to play, you may proceed with character creation. Now that you have your character sheet, you need to decide which of the four species found within the clan you wish to play. The [[species:qaktoro]] are the most common within the clan, followed by the [[species:tula]]. However, you can play any one of the species. Each of the species has specific attributes and expectations. You can use the links to review the different species, once you choose which one you want to play, you may proceed with character creation.
  
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 ==== Physical Attributes ==== ==== Physical Attributes ====
-You need to determine the following physical attributes and put them on the character sheet. These will help give you mental image of your character. Are they short and so often feel the need to prove themselves? Or are they at the other end of the spectrum and prefer to intimidate those who are shorter? You can find the information appropriate for your character at this link: //[[species:qaktoro:physiology]]//+You need to determine the following physical attributes and put them on the character sheet. These will help give you mental image of your character. Are they short and so often feel the need to prove themselves? Or are they at the other end of the spectrum and prefer to intimidate those who are shorter? You can find the information appropriate for your character in the Physiology link below (all four species' information is in on the same page). 
 +  * [[species:qaktoro:physiology]]
  
 === Height === === Height ===
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 === Weight === === Weight ===
-You can choose a weight for your character within the ranges listed for your chosen species. The weights are the normals, and there is enough flexibility for you to create a desired appearance. If you want your character to be thinner than usual choose a lower weight with a taller height. Also put what they can lift as indicated.+You can choose a weight for your character within the ranges listed for your chosen species. The weights are normal, common weights, and there is enough flexibility for you to create a desired appearance. If you want your character to be thinner than usual choose a lower weight with a taller height. Also, consider writing down how much weight they can lift as indicated. For ideas on high levels of weights that a humanoid can lift, look at statistics for real-world weightlifting competitions.
  
 === Build and Skin Color === === Build and Skin Color ===
-Build is up to you although most characters are going to be fit, but there is still plenty of room for you to be creative. Choose a skin color from those listed for your species.+Build is up to you although most Clan characters are going to be physically fit, but there is still plenty of room for you to be creative. Choose a skin color from those listed for your species.
  
 === Eyes and ears === === Eyes and ears ===
 Ears have specific details depending upon the species. This is also true with the shape and alignment of the eyes. Also note the differences in the visual aspects. Ears have specific details depending upon the species. This is also true with the shape and alignment of the eyes. Also note the differences in the visual aspects.
  
-=== Fur Color and accents ===+=== Fur Color and Fur Accents ===
 Choose a fur color from those listed, and decide what accents (if any) you want. They can have spots, stripes, or patches of color. List what color the accents are. Choose a fur color from those listed, and decide what accents (if any) you want. They can have spots, stripes, or patches of color. List what color the accents are.
  
 === Distinguishing Features === === Distinguishing Features ===
-Put the length of the tail, and any other unique features. Include any scars from any accidents or fights. Also list for your reference the type of hand your character has.+Put the length of the tail, and any other unique features. Include scars from any accidents or fights. Also list, for your reference and for others, the type of hand your character has.
  
 ===== Background ===== ===== Background =====
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 ==== Family ==== ==== Family ====
-The smallest social group within the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan]]// is a //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family]]//. A Punla consists of the spouses, children, and [[WP>Retainer|retainers]]. The size, composition, and status of the family are all things to consider. If they came from a large wealthy family, your character's view on life would be different than if they came from a small poor family. Think about the family structure, number of adults, siblings, etc. along with what their parents did for an [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:occupations]]. After all, if their parents were gatherers, then they would have been away a lot of the time, so did your character travel with them, or stay home with other relatives?+The smallest social group within the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan]]// is a //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family]]//. A Punla consists of the spouses, children, and [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family#retainers|retainers]]. The size, composition, and status of the family are all things to consider. If they came from a large wealthy family, your character's view on life would be different than if they came from a small poor family. Think about the family structure, number of adults, siblings, etc. along with what their parents did for an [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:occupations]]. After all, if their parents were gatherers, then they would have been away a lot of the time, so did your character travel with them, or stay home with other relatives?
  
   * //View more details on [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family]].//   * //View more details on [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:family]].//
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 However ask yourself, were there any complications with your characters birth? Did your character live but their mother die? Did both of their parents die leaving them to be raised by other members of their family or house? Did your character know this from a young age, or did they learn on their own? If the mother died, did this affect how the father treated your character? Is your character a twin, and if so were they the younger or older? What was the relationship with their twin? However ask yourself, were there any complications with your characters birth? Did your character live but their mother die? Did both of their parents die leaving them to be raised by other members of their family or house? Did your character know this from a young age, or did they learn on their own? If the mother died, did this affect how the father treated your character? Is your character a twin, and if so were they the younger or older? What was the relationship with their twin?
  
-=== Birth locations === +=== Birth Locations === 
-{{  :character:npc:tesgi:tesgi_colored.png?200|Tesgi Toioky}}+{{  characters:hidden_sun_clan:tesgi:tesgi_colored.png?200|Tesgi Toioky}}
     * One of the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:city_state]]//, this is the most common origin for a character as most of the clan live in one of them.     * One of the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:city_state]]//, this is the most common origin for a character as most of the clan live in one of them.
     * //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:capital]]//, this would imply that your character was somehow connected to a member of the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:council]]//. Either directly, or as a retainer.     * //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:capital]]//, this would imply that your character was somehow connected to a member of the //[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:council]]//. Either directly, or as a retainer.
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
-{{  :character:npc:tarbah_leyto:tarbah_leyto.png?200|}}+{{  characters:hidden_sun_clan:tarbah_leyto:tarbah_leyto.png?200|}}
  
 At this point you have enough information to write your character background. Make sure to include dates, names and places so that both you and the [[guide:game_master]] you can refer to it. At this point you have enough information to write your character background. Make sure to include dates, names and places so that both you and the [[guide:game_master]] you can refer to it.
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 [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:death_curse]] are common among the clan, especially with the warriors. It is an optional item however. And you do not need to keep the same one. [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:death_curse]] are common among the clan, especially with the warriors. It is an optional item however. And you do not need to keep the same one.
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 ===== Skills ===== ===== Skills =====
 The [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:character_sheet|character sheet template]] is already filled with the three standard starting skills for Hidden Sun Clan characters. Additionally, each occupation has the starting skills for that profession for you to add them to your character sheet. Past that, you are allowed up to seven [[guide:skills|skills]] on your character sheet. You can, for example decide to take the skill for musician, or cooking as an additional skill. Try to pick skills that make sense for your character, and challenge yourself to include at least one skill that you don't expect to come up in play but adds some dimension to your character. The [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:character_sheet|character sheet template]] is already filled with the three standard starting skills for Hidden Sun Clan characters. Additionally, each occupation has the starting skills for that profession for you to add them to your character sheet. Past that, you are allowed up to seven [[guide:skills|skills]] on your character sheet. You can, for example decide to take the skill for musician, or cooking as an additional skill. Try to pick skills that make sense for your character, and challenge yourself to include at least one skill that you don't expect to come up in play but adds some dimension to your character.
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 ===== Next Steps ==== ===== Next Steps ====
-  * Add your character to [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:characters]]. +  * Submit your character for review and possible acceptance on the Forum.
-  * Submit your character +

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