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Below is a guideline for preparing for your first and subsequent character submissions for Layonara on NWN. | Below is a guideline for preparing for your first and subsequent character submissions for [[Layonara]] on NWN. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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Class(es): | Class(es): | ||
Race: | Race: | ||
Subrace: | Subrace (if applicable): | ||
Alignment: | Alignment: | ||
Deity: | Deity (if devoted): | ||
Domains (if cleric): | Domains (if cleric): | ||
Biography and Description: | Biography and Description: | ||
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==Questionnaire== | ==Questionnaire== | ||
===Character Name=== | ===Character Name=== | ||
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===Character Age=== | ===Character Age=== | ||
* How old is your character at creation? | * How old is your character at creation? | ||
* Please refer to the allowable starting ages at [[Ages By Race]]. | * Please refer to the allowable starting ages at [[Ages By Race]]. | ||
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Our in game calendar can be accessed here to help you work out what dates you need. | Our in game calendar can be accessed here to help you work out what dates you need. | ||
Ages can vary between races. Make certain to check out the age ranges for your race of choice and make sure you select an age that is at least the age of maturity/adulthood. We don't allow child characters at this time. | Ages can vary between [[races]]. Make certain to check out the age ranges for your race of choice and make sure you select an age that is at least the age of maturity/adulthood. We don't allow child characters at this time. | ||
Special note regarding human submissions: | Special note regarding [[human]] submissions: | ||
Even though a human reaches physical maturity (adulthood) around the age of fifteen (15), the youngest playable age is eighteen (18). Your character submission will not be approved until the character's starting age is eighteen or older. | Even though a human reaches physical maturity (adulthood) around the age of fifteen (15), the youngest playable age is eighteen (18). Your character submission will not be approved until the character's starting age is eighteen or older. | ||
===Character Class=== | ===Character Class=== | ||
* What is your characters class? | * What is your characters class? | ||
* If multi-classing, please indicate the desired split between the classes. Make certain there is a minimum of five (5) levels in each class before level twenty (20). | * If multi-classing, please indicate the desired split between the [[classes]]. Make certain there is a minimum of five (5) levels in each class before level twenty (20). | ||
* First time players are allowed the following classes: | * First time players are allowed but not recommended the following classes: [[Bard]], [[Cleric]], [[Druid]] and [[Paladin]]. | ||
Class is an important aspect of character creation on Neverwinter Nights, but remember that “class” is an OOC mechanic to give the skill set you want for your character's path. For a fully developed character, think beyond the rigid nature of stereotypes. | Class is an important aspect of character creation on Neverwinter Nights, but remember that “class” is an OOC mechanic to give the skill set you want for your character's path. For a fully developed character, think beyond the rigid nature of stereotypes. | ||
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There are always key factors that go with skill sets such as: devotion of the greatest magnitude going along with divine classes, artistic ability with bards and magical inclination with mages. Perhaps the mage in question studies only at the behest of family and their real love is architecture. Perhaps the divinely inspired character carries a horrible secret kept between themselves and their deity, and perhaps the bard is forgetful. There as many ways to play a class as there are people in the world. Only you can bring that special twist that makes it unique. | There are always key factors that go with skill sets such as: devotion of the greatest magnitude going along with divine classes, artistic ability with bards and magical inclination with mages. Perhaps the mage in question studies only at the behest of family and their real love is architecture. Perhaps the divinely inspired character carries a horrible secret kept between themselves and their deity, and perhaps the bard is forgetful. There as many ways to play a class as there are people in the world. Only you can bring that special twist that makes it unique. | ||
====Druid Submissions==== | ====Druid Submissions==== | ||
All players that wish to play a druid must read and understand what it means to be a druid on Layonara. During the character submission a player must agree to the following at the end of their submission. | All players that wish to play a [[druid]] must read and understand what it means to be a druid on Layonara. During the character submission a player must agree to the following at the end of their submission. | ||
I understand and agree to the objectives of being a druid in Layonara. | I understand and agree to the objectives of being a druid in Layonara. | ||
I understand and agree to the rules of achieving these objectives. | I understand and agree to the rules of achieving these objectives. | ||
I understand the internal organizational structure of the druids. | I understand the internal organizational structure of the [[druids]]. | ||
The multiclassing of druids is subject to a few restrictions, please see [[NWN Restricted Multiclassing]] if you plan on playing a druid. | The multiclassing of druids is subject to a few restrictions, please see [[NWN Restricted Multiclassing]] if you plan on playing a druid. | ||
====Cleric, Paladin and Champion Submissions==== | ====Cleric, Paladin and Champion Submissions==== | ||
See [[ | See [[Cleric Paladin and Champion Submissions]]. | ||
====Prestige Class Submission Requirements==== | ====Prestige Class Submission Requirements==== | ||
See [[ | See [[Prestige Class Submission Requirements]]. | ||
===Character Race=== | ===Character Race=== | ||
* What is your character's race? | * What is your character's race? | ||
* Half-races | * Half-races will not be approved. | ||
* Exotic race (Goblins, Orcs, Wemics, Brownies, Dark Elves, Sea Elves) submissions are restricted by limited time availability for applications. | * Exotic race ([[Goblins]], [[Orcs]], [[Wemics]], Brownies, [[Dark Elves]], [[Sea Elves]]) submissions are restricted by limited time availability for applications. | ||
* First time players can play the following races: Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, Human and Gnome. | * First time players can play the following races: [[Elf]], [[Dwarf]], [[Halfling]], [[Human]] and [[Gnome]]. | ||
===Character Subrace=== | ===Character Subrace=== | ||
* If submitting a subrace, please ensure the biography fits the given lore for the race. | * If submitting a subrace, please ensure the biography fits the given lore for the race. | ||
* Wemic, Brownie, Ghostwise Halflings, Sea Elf, Dark Elf or Goblin submissions will require substantial support as their basic circumstances of life differ greatly from the core races. | * [[Wemic]], [[Brownie]], [[Ghostwise Halflings]], [[Sea Elf]], [[Dark Elf]] or [[Goblin]] submissions will require substantial support as their basic circumstances of life differ greatly from the [[core]] races. | ||
* First time players are | * First time players are only allowed the following subraces: [[Gray Elf]], [[Sun Elf]], [[Wild Elf]], [[Wood Elf]], [[Forest Gnome]], [[Gold Dwarf]], [[Ghostwise Halfling]], [[Strongheart Halfling]] | ||
===Character Gender=== | ===Character Gender=== | ||
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===Character Alignment=== | ===Character Alignment=== | ||
* What is your character's alignment? | * What is your character's alignment? | ||
* First time players are allowed the following alignments: CG, NG, LG, LN and TN. | * First time players are allowed the following [[alignments]]: CG, NG, LG, LN and TN. | ||
Alignment gives a guide on how your character can and will react to situations, especially stressful situations. Do they always tend to act with compassion at heart? Do they tend more toward a diplomatic solution? Perhaps they have a dark personality and tend to reflect solely on personal gain. | |||
Layonara's alignments are based on the view point of the common person. For example most common people consider anything to do with poison (apart from curing it) to be evil. Make sure you look at your character from that view point and consider, what would the common person think of your character's actions? | |||
For more information on Layonara and character alignments see [[NWN Character Alignment Rules]]. | |||
===Deity Association=== | ===Deity Association=== | ||
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===Cleric Domain=== | ===Cleric Domain=== | ||
* If submitting a cleric, please note the Deity Domains you will select upon character creation. | * If submitting a [[cleric]], please note the [[Deity Domains]] you will select upon character creation. | ||
* Please make certain you read over your chosen deity carefully as domains are restricted and in some cases have special rules. | * Please make certain you read over your chosen deity carefully as domains are restricted and in some cases have special rules. | ||
* This section isn't something you need to worry about as a first time player as clerics are considered heavy lore classes. | * This section isn't something you need to worry about as a first time player as [[clerics]] are considered heavy lore classes. | ||
===Character Birthplace=== | ===Character Birthplace=== | ||
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* Use this section to describe any unique or particular physical traits of your character. | * Use this section to describe any unique or particular physical traits of your character. | ||
* This can include the way they walk or talk, any scars or deformities, their hair and eye color, tattoos, or any objects that they obviously carry. | * This can include the way they walk or talk, any scars or deformities, their hair and eye color, tattoos, or any objects that they obviously carry. | ||
* This section should also reflect the character's physical attributes (strength, dexterity, constitution and charisma to some extent), as well as the choice of race. | * This section should also reflect the character's physical attributes ([[strength]], [[dexterity]], [[constitution]] and [[charisma]] to some extent), as well as the choice of race. | ||
* What is you character's personality? | * What is you character's personality? | ||
* Are they friendly, private, quick of temper, thoughtful, etc... | * Are they friendly, private, quick of temper, thoughtful, etc... | ||
* This section can help explain a character's alignment and mental attributes (intelligence, wisdom and charisma to some extent). | * This section can help explain a character's alignment and mental attributes ([[intelligence]], [[wisdom]] and charisma to some extent). | ||
* It should also reflect the choice of race for the character. | * It should also reflect the choice of race for the character. | ||
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If a character starts out with a story where by they might have received special treatment (extra money, influence from wealthy family lines etc) even if the story removes this, we need an OOC statement at the bottom of your application that states you acknowledge the character will receive no extra benefits. | If a character starts out with a story where by they might have received special treatment (extra money, influence from wealthy family lines etc) even if the story removes this, we need an OOC statement at the bottom of your application that states you acknowledge the character will receive no extra benefits. | ||
Please make sure your alignment statements are completed if necessary. | Please make sure your alignment statements are completed if necessary. | ||
Please make sure, for druids, clerics, paladins and certain PrCs, your commitment statements are completed. | Please make sure, for druids, clerics, [[paladins]] and certain PrCs, your commitment statements are completed. | ||
If the character suffers from a mental condition such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in description as these titles will not apply across the lore line) we have special considerations that the character approver will address with you. | If the character suffers from a mental condition such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (in description as these titles will not apply across the lore line) we have special considerations that the character approver will address with you. | ||