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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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===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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* 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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====Prestige Class Submission Requirements==== | ====Prestige Class Submission Requirements==== | ||
See [[Prestige Class Submission Requirements]]. | 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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* 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. | 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 | 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]]. | For more information on Layonara and character alignments see [[NWN Character Alignment Rules]]. | ||
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===Final Notes=== | ===Final Notes=== | ||
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 | 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. | ||