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==Overview of Character Generation==
 
  
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The character generation process is as follows:
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=Overview=
  
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*1. Assign Attributes
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Character generation can be broken down into three steps. This is something worth spending time on - typically an hour or so in total.
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*2. Select Draconic Breed
 
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*3. Determine Age
 
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*4. Select Lifepaths, and Lifepath Talents
 
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*5. Consolidate Character Concept, History and Relationships
 
  
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==Assign Attributes==
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* Conceptualise the Dragon
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* Note Birthrights and Flaws.
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* Build the Core Framweork
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* Determine Lifepath, Lifepath Arete and record Edges.
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=Characterisation: Creating your Dragon Concept=
  
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There are three '''Attributes''' used in '''Age of Dragons''':
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* [[Age Of Dragons: Characterisation]] - This page details characterisation in full.
  
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'''Soma''' is ''"body"'' - the clay from which a dragon's physical body is formed. Those with strong soma are brutally powerful, resilient and physically adept. They tend to be more agile when on the wing, and can achieve greater feats of strength and endurance.
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In overview the process is as follows:
  
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A Dragon's ''Soma'' attribute sets the dice pool for any tasks relating to pure physical prowess.
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* Select Breed
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* Name Your Dragon
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* Aesthetic Detailing
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* Describe Personality
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* Create History
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* Establish Character Relationships
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* Set Agenda
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* Consolidate Character
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=Birthrights and Flaws=
  
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'''Sophis''' is ''"mind"'' - the intellect and will that governs and guides the Dragon. A strong sophis indicates keen intelligence, good memory, strong logic and great force of will. Dragons with well-developed sophis are not easily dissuaded from their chosen course, and are more adept at intellectual pursuits of all sorts.
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* [[Age Of Dragons: Birthrights and Flaws]] - This page details Birthrights and Flaws in full.
  
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A Dragon's ''Sophis'' attribute sets the dice pool for any tasks relating to mental strength or mental agility.
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In overview this step is as follows:
  
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'''Pneuma''' is ''"breath"'' - the mystical force which the ''Mother Goddess'' animated the first ''Dragons'', and the living energy that accounts for all movement and change in the world, be it the burning of a candle, the flow of a river, or the flight of a dragon.
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* Record Universal Birthrights and Flaws
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* Record Breed Birthrights and Flaws
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A Dragon's ''Pneuma'' attribute sets the dice pool for any tasks which relate to social charm, using magic, artistic creativity, environmental awareness or acting with grace and fluidity. Essentially any task that doesn't easily fit under the auspices of ''Soma'' or ''Sophis'' can be handled using ''Pneuma''.
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=The Core Framework=
  
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One of your '''Attributes''' is rated at "3", another at "4" and the last at "5". The following six combinations are possible - pick one that best represents your dragon's strengths and weaknesses:
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* [[Age Of Dragons: Core Framework]] - This page details the core framework in full
  
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* Soma 3, Sophis 4, Pneuma 5.
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In overview the process is as follows:
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* Soma 3, Sophis 5, Pneuma 4.
 
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* Soma 4, Sophis 3, Pneuma 5.
 
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* Soma 4, Sophis 5, Pneuma 3.
 
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* Soma 5, Sophis 3, Pneuma 4.
 
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* Soma 5, Sophis 4, Pneuma 3.
 
  
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Be aware that even in your weakest attribute, you will still have far beyond human capabilities. For example, and average human soldier only has Soma 1, Sophis 1 and Pneuma 1, and even a mighty human wizard with a lifetime of arcane study and training will only have Soma 1, Sophis 1 and Pneuma 2. Dragons are powerful in mind, body and presence, potent in magic, and generally superior to mere mortals.
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* '''Breed Ratings:''' Record your Pneuma, Soma and Sophia as determined by breed.  
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* '''Variations:''' Add +1 to one Sphere, and deduct -1 from one Sphere.
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* '''Energy Pools:''' Record Soul, Physical and Mental energy
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=Lifepath, Lifepath Arete and Edges=
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* [[Age Of Dragons: Lifepath, Arete and Edges]] - This page details this step in full.
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In overview the process is as follows:
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* '''Lifepaths:''' Select your Lifepath or Lifepaths.
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* '''Determine Arete:''' Determine your Arete in each Lifepath you have.
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* '''Determine Edges:''' Select and record the Edges that your Lifepath has given you.
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[[Category:Age_of_Dragons|Hatchery Overview]]

Latest revision as of 10:03, 26 June 2009

Age Of Dragons: Main Page -> Age Of Dragons: Hatchery Overview

Overview[edit]

Character generation can be broken down into three steps. This is something worth spending time on - typically an hour or so in total.

  • Conceptualise the Dragon
  • Note Birthrights and Flaws.
  • Build the Core Framweork
  • Determine Lifepath, Lifepath Arete and record Edges.



Characterisation: Creating your Dragon Concept[edit]

In overview the process is as follows:

  • Select Breed
  • Name Your Dragon
  • Aesthetic Detailing
  • Describe Personality
  • Create History
  • Establish Character Relationships
  • Set Agenda
  • Consolidate Character



Birthrights and Flaws[edit]

In overview this step is as follows:

  • Record Universal Birthrights and Flaws
  • Record Breed Birthrights and Flaws



The Core Framework[edit]

In overview the process is as follows:

  • Breed Ratings: Record your Pneuma, Soma and Sophia as determined by breed.
  • Variations: Add +1 to one Sphere, and deduct -1 from one Sphere.
  • Energy Pools: Record Soul, Physical and Mental energy



Lifepath, Lifepath Arete and Edges[edit]

In overview the process is as follows:

  • Lifepaths: Select your Lifepath or Lifepaths.
  • Determine Arete: Determine your Arete in each Lifepath you have.
  • Determine Edges: Select and record the Edges that your Lifepath has given you.



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