12/24/06
NOTE: Those joining the game late can create their own character if they'd like, and don't have to go with the method described below. Just PM me for details if you'd rather create your own.

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Character creation rules depend on how the players would like to start the game.

Keep in mind, whichever way you choose, I give out experience pretty generously, so if your character is not just the way you want them at creation, they won't be that way forever.

Option 1:
30 NP Novas, standard rules, core books + brainwaves.
No more than 3 in abilities before bonus, No more than 5 quantum, period.
You come up with your story and how you came to erupt.


Option 2:
You make your character PRE-eruption and spend bonus points. (Bonus can not be spent on post eruption things like quantum)
You PM me with a list of your top 5 choices of what powers you would like your character to have.

We then rp your eruptions in the game.
I create your POST-eruption character sheets using 40 nps.
The first abby game I ran I did it by Option 2 and the players really enjoyed the 'Christmas morning' aspect of not discovering what powers they had until their eruptions happened. Option 1 is easier on me, but Option 2 has some serious potential for fun, and it really removes the 'my character is all about this power' problem.

The following applies to either choice:

If you pick Mega-Int, don't spoil the plot. It is a mystery based game, if a mega-int 5 nova put his mind to it he should really be able to solve it without much effort, but that would ruin the story for everyone.

Also, the players need to get together in the Character Discussion thread and decide on how they are connected. I want more of a connection than just 'oh, we all erupted at about the same time'. I'd like ties between the characters going back before their eruptions. Something that binds them together and promotes loyalty to each other.

Finally, whichever choice you make, I want strong characters. Be sure to focus on your backstory and who your character is before his/her eruption. The powers your character has or will have do not define them, their personality and life experiences do.

I would like you guys to vote here and let me know which choice you'd like. I'll do this as a group. If the majority votes for Option 1 however, and some of you would like to choose Option 2 we can still do that on an individual basis via PM.[i][/i]

I vote for option 2.

Can we purchase background dots in things like Node, Eufiber and Dormancy, or are they considered post eruption?

I vote for option 2 as well.

Both sound good to me. 2 sounds interestingly new.

Option 2 sounds really cool, it's more like getting under our character's skin (after all, they don't choose what powers they get).

Ok, that's already 4 out of 6 votes for option 2. We'll go with that then. If either of the others don't want option 2, I can work with you individually.

So start posting your character backgrounds over in the Character Discussion thread, and discuss how you guys would know each other before your eruptions.

When you have them done, PM me your pre-eruption character sheets.

Oh, and your bonus points can't be used to buy any post eruption things like Quantum, attunement, node, etc. (Eufiber is allowed, but unless you also have resources 5, you should make how you aquired the Eufiber as part of your backstory, or discuss it with me.) If you would like to have something specific like dormancy or high node after you erupt let me know in a PM.

Option 2 seems pretty freaking cool too, even though my vote is a bit late in the day.

I'm willing to give Option 2 a shot.

Well, I wanted to PM this, but time is of the essence, so I'll just shout it out. Emily Williamson, how would you like to start the game related?
We could be Brother-Sister, or Rich Girl-Servant, or some other close bond at your discrietion. I occassionally like having characters bonded at the start and since we get to do this pre-eruption thing, I think this could make for many interesting situations just from this lead-in. Please let me know what you think.

James

Esther, you are Li Ai Jun Yen right?

Yes.