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Age Of Dragons: Main Page -> Age Of Dragons: Hatchery Overview
Overview of Character Generation
The character generation process is as follows, broadly divided into three steps (Core Framework, Tiered Attributes, Advantages, Characterisation):
CORE FRAMEWORK:
- Framework: Select Draconic Breed
- Framework: Determine Age
- Framework: Select Lifepath, or Lifepaths
- Framework: Determine Experience Level in each Lifepath
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Age Of Dragons: Core Framework
TIERED ATTRIBUTES:
- First Tier Attributes: Record Spheres (as determined per Draconic Breed)
- Second Tier Attributes: Choose Lifepath Sphere Variations (as determined by Current Lifepath) (this step is optional)
- Third Tier Attributes: Choose Personal Sphere Variations (free choice) (this step is optional)
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Age Of Dragons: Tiered Attributes
ADVANTAGES:
- Advantages: Choose and record Lifepath Milestones
- Advantages: Choose and record Lifepath Resources
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Age Of Dragons: Advantages
CHARACTERISATION:
- Name Your Dragon
- Aesthetic Detailing
- Create History
- Establish Character Relationships
- Set Agenda
- Consolidate Character
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Age Of Dragons: Characterisation
