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| ===== Step 6 - Allocate Skill points ===== | ===== Step 6 - Allocate Skill points ===== |
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| [[:Skills]] are the core of how any [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] interacts with the Meat, Cyber and Astral Spaces. [[:Skills]] are how any [[:Game Mechanics:Check]] or [[:Game Mechanics:Attacks|Attack]] is performed in Meat Space, if your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] is meant to be competent at something, [[:Skills]] are how they'll show it. | [[:Skills]] are the core of how any [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] interacts with the Meat, Cyber and Astral Spaces. [[:Skills]] are how any [[:Game Mechanics:Check]] or [[:Game Mechanics:Attack]] is performed in Meat Space, if your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] is meant to be competent at something, [[:Skills]] are how they'll show it. |
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| You gain 10 free [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank|Ranks]] in any [[:Skills]] of your choice under the following restrictions. | You gain 10 free [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank|Ranks]] in any [[:Skills]] of your choice under the following restrictions. |
| Please note Masteries are currently in closed testing and unavailable for public use.\\ | Please note Masteries are currently in closed testing and unavailable for public use.\\ |
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| Please see the [[:Game Mechanics:Alternate Rules]] page for campaigns without [[:Masteries]] . | Please see the [[:Game Mechanics:Alternate Rules]] page for campaigns without [Masteries] . |
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| [[:Masteries]] are how your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] has specialised in their capabilities, someone handy in the [[:Skills:Tech]] [[:Skills|Skill]] may be more broadly useful, but will never reach the heights of someone with many ranks in [[:Masteries:Fabricate]] or [[:Masteries:Mechanics]].\\ | [Masteries] are how your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] has specialised in their capabilities, someone handy in the [[:Skills:Tech]] [[:Skills|Skill]] may be more broadly useful, but will never reach the heights of someone with many ranks in [Fabricate] or [Mechanics].\\ |
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| [[:Masteries]] are the primary way in which a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] transforms from a collection of [[:Skills]] and [[:Stats]], to an iconic individual ready to take on the universe. \\ | [Masteries] are the primary way in which a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] transforms from a collection of [[:Skills]] and [[:Stats]], to an iconic individual ready to take on the universe. \\ |
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| You gain 1 free [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank]] in a [[:Masteries|Mastery]] of your choice, gaining an [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] of the same [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank]] from that [[:Masteries|Mastery]] as well.\\ | You gain 1 free [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank]] in a [Mastery] of your choice, gaining an [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] of the same [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank]] from that [Mastery] as well.\\ |
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| You may not have more than 3 [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank|Ranks]] in a [[:Masteries|Mastery]] during [[:Character:Character Creation#Character Creation|Character Creation]].\\ | You may not have more than 3 [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Rank|Ranks]] in a [Mastery] during [[:Character:Character Creation#Character Creation|Character Creation]].\\ |
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| Click the following link for the full list of available [[:Masteries]] or refer to the [[:Job:New Hire Packages]] page to see suggested [[:Masteries]] for your chosen [[:Jobs|Job]].\\ | Click the following link for the full list of available [Masteries] or refer to the [New Hire Packages] page to see suggested [Masteries] for your chosen [[:Jobs|Job]].\\ |
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| Now is a good time if performing [[:Character:Character Creation#Character Creation|Character Creation]] as a group to shift into a discussion to help find the most [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Appropriate]] [[:Masteries]] for everyones [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character|Characters]]. There are quite a few options available and taking the time to lock in a [[:Masteries|Mastery]] and [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] here and now may take some time, making a shortlist of candidates with the advice and info of your group to take home and review is recommended. | Now is a good time if performing [[:Character:Character Creation#Character Creation|Character Creation]] as a group to shift into a discussion to help find the most [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Appropriate]] [Masteries] for everyones [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character|Characters]]. There are quite a few options available and taking the time to lock in a [Mastery] and [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] here and now may take some time, making a shortlist of candidates with the advice and info of your group to take home and review is recommended. |
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| Much like the previous step, fitting out your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] completely can take some time. We recommend discussing and making a shortlist of [[:Items]] you may want for your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] and making your full set of purchases at home.\\ | Much like the previous step, fitting out your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] completely can take some time. We recommend discussing and making a shortlist of [[:Items]] you may want for your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character]] and making your full set of purchases at home.\\ |
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| Alternatively each [[:Jobs|Job]] offers a number of recommended [[:Items|Item]] bundles here: [[:Jobs:New Hire Packages]].\\ | Alternatively each [[:Jobs|Job]] offers a number of recommended [[:Items|Item]] bundles here: [New Hire Packages].\\ |
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| Any [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Credits]] unspent from your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Personal Budget]] are kept and carry on to regular play. | Any [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Credits]] unspent from your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Personal Budget]] are kept and carry on to regular play. |
| ===== Step 9 - Spend your Vehicle Budget ===== | ===== Step 9 - Spend your Vehicle Budget ===== |
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| Please note [[:Vehicle|Vehicles]] are currently in closed testing and unavailable for public use. | Please note Vehicles are currently in closed testing and unavailable for public use for the time being. |
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| [[:Jobs]] also give you a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Vehicular Budget]], these [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Credits]] are used in the construction or purchase of a personal or group [[:Vehicle]] that will serve as both transportation, and if needed, a combat vessel. \\ | [[:Jobs]] also give you a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Vehicular Budget]], these [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Credits]] are used in the construction or purchase of a personal or group [Vehicle] that will serve as both transportation, and if needed, a combat vessel. \\ |
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| [[:Vehicle|Vehicles]] benefit greatly from being built with a goal in mind, so take the time now to discuss and gain an understanding of what [Setting] is being used, how the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character|Characters]] intend to travel, be it in one large group ship, or a fleet of smaller single person [[:Vehicle|Vehicles]]. This information will help greatly when either building or purchasing a [[:Vehicle]].\\ | [Vehicles] benefit greatly from being built with a goal in mind, so take the time now to discuss and gain an understanding of what [Setting] is being used, how the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Character|Characters]] intend to travel, be it in one large group ship, or a fleet of smaller single person [Vehicles]. This information will help greatly when either building or purchasing a [Vehicle].\\ |
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| **Please Note**: Some [[:Jobs]], such as [[:Jobs:Tamer]] or [[:Jobs:Suit]] have break from the norm with their [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Vehicular Budget|Vehicular Budgets]] and should be taken into cosideration if present in the group.\\ | **Please Note**: Some [[:Jobs]], such as [[:Jobs:Tamer]] or [[:Jobs:Suit]] have break from the norm with their [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Budget:Vehicular Budget|Vehicular Budgets]] and should be taken into cosideration if present in the group.\\ |
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| See [[:Vehicle:Vehicle Construction]] for more detailed instructions on building a [[:Vehicle]], or head over to [[:Vehicle:Vehicle Prebuilts]] for a pre-made, off the lot ship. | See [Vehicle Construction] for more detailed instructions on building a [Vehicle], or head over to [Vehicle Prebuilts] for a pre-made, off the lot ship. |
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| ===== Step 10 - Off you go into the wild black yonder ===== | ===== Step 10 - Off you go into the wild black yonder ===== |
