Post by Professor X on Jul 23, 2011 23:44:26 GMT -5
Okay guys, I am happy to see that most of you have your Student bios up in the forums
However, the GM is a format freak and likes things orderly. So Its update time and I want everyone using the same format for their Bios. So starting now, I am giving everyone the week to update their bios to the following format:
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Real Name:
Codename:
Other Aliases:
Legal Status: (Includes citizenship)
Known Relatives:Actual family relations or guardians, only (friends and the like listed lower)
Place of Birth:
Base of Operations: (all should end with current being Xavier's Mansion)
Relationship Status:
Vital Stats
Age:
Race:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
(Com /Pre)
Description: (optional)
Education
Affiliation/Allies:
History: (Complete history is optional, but fun if you want to put it in here)
Known Powers: (once the pc has done their primary power profile this should no longer be left blank or TBA as their existing powers are now in the mansion computer...do not list any powers that have not manifested yet)
Skills and Talents:
Personality Notes:
All other information about the character should be put within one of the existing categories listed above or as a side note on the bottom of the bio. DO NOT create or add new ones!
You are free to add all the pictures you like to your bios, have fun with that part. Just make sure you put one on the top if you add pics.
Completed, updated correct bios will earn each player 5xp that will appear on the upcoming xp chart.
I have noticed as you guys post up your abilities, in particular your powers, many of you are making a shopping list of your character sheets. While this is mechanically accurate (kinda) its also misleading for your f/x and how your characters work IC. Its always better to say "Can manipulate water for various effects like torrents and constructs..." rather than listing energy blast , TK, force wall and a strange armor, the latter of which you don't have because its bought on your sheet as a special effect of being made of Ice so it never goes away.
Your powers do not exist inside of the game as they do on your sheet. An energy blast doesn't always do energy damage. The power can be used to simulate ranged attacks like blunt arrows, air gusts, and even poisons! So listing energy blast is not as descriptive as saying can spit venom. F/X or special effects govern what your powers do. I know not everyone here is scifi junkie enough to do a major marvel universe worthy power description, but lets try to keep them in flavor rather than laundry listing your sheet, often including powers your PC doesn't know they have yet.
Remember, the kids here are still learning and growing. NO pc coming into the mansion knows all of the powers that they have on their sheet at the time of arrival, unless they have a minor or major limited set that has them in the mansion because they simply can't control it.
That part goes for everyone. As the game is set up, if you can control everything, readily and are done growing, its time for your PC to leave active play and become an NPC.
Lastly if you need help putting your powers into pseudo science terms, then ask for help.
However, the GM is a format freak and likes things orderly. So Its update time and I want everyone using the same format for their Bios. So starting now, I am giving everyone the week to update their bios to the following format:
Real Name:
Codename:
Other Aliases:
Legal Status: (Includes citizenship)
Known Relatives:Actual family relations or guardians, only (friends and the like listed lower)
Place of Birth:
Base of Operations: (all should end with current being Xavier's Mansion)
Relationship Status:
Vital Stats
Age:
Race:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
(Com /Pre)
Description: (optional)
Education
Affiliation/Allies:
History: (Complete history is optional, but fun if you want to put it in here)
Known Powers: (once the pc has done their primary power profile this should no longer be left blank or TBA as their existing powers are now in the mansion computer...do not list any powers that have not manifested yet)
Skills and Talents:
Personality Notes:
All other information about the character should be put within one of the existing categories listed above or as a side note on the bottom of the bio. DO NOT create or add new ones!
You are free to add all the pictures you like to your bios, have fun with that part. Just make sure you put one on the top if you add pics.
Completed, updated correct bios will earn each player 5xp that will appear on the upcoming xp chart.
I have noticed as you guys post up your abilities, in particular your powers, many of you are making a shopping list of your character sheets. While this is mechanically accurate (kinda) its also misleading for your f/x and how your characters work IC. Its always better to say "Can manipulate water for various effects like torrents and constructs..." rather than listing energy blast , TK, force wall and a strange armor, the latter of which you don't have because its bought on your sheet as a special effect of being made of Ice so it never goes away.
Your powers do not exist inside of the game as they do on your sheet. An energy blast doesn't always do energy damage. The power can be used to simulate ranged attacks like blunt arrows, air gusts, and even poisons! So listing energy blast is not as descriptive as saying can spit venom. F/X or special effects govern what your powers do. I know not everyone here is scifi junkie enough to do a major marvel universe worthy power description, but lets try to keep them in flavor rather than laundry listing your sheet, often including powers your PC doesn't know they have yet.
Remember, the kids here are still learning and growing. NO pc coming into the mansion knows all of the powers that they have on their sheet at the time of arrival, unless they have a minor or major limited set that has them in the mansion because they simply can't control it.
That part goes for everyone. As the game is set up, if you can control everything, readily and are done growing, its time for your PC to leave active play and become an NPC.
Lastly if you need help putting your powers into pseudo science terms, then ask for help.
