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BioGuardAdm at 14:56, 4 July 2023

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	== Choose a Career and Expertise: ==		== Choose a Career and Expertise: ==
	Every Biosphere Guardians has a role within the project and we use the term '''Career''' to define broad categories of responsibility. Every Career has a list of possible '''Expertise''' that can define a characters specific set of aptitudes and interests, but you can also '''create your own''' if these don't fit your idea for a character.		Every Biosphere Guardians has a role within the project and we use the term '''[[Career]]''' to define broad categories of responsibility. Every Career has a list of possible '''Expertise''' that can define a characters specific set of aptitudes and interests, but you can also '''create your own''' if these don't fit your idea for a character.

	Each Career comes with a set of '''[[Abilities]]''' the character can unlock as they advance in the game.		Each Career comes with a set of '''[[Abilities]]''' the character can unlock as they advance in the game.

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	[[File:Example Character Sheet - Porter.png\|thumb\|~~300x300px~~\|Example Character Sheet: Specialist Transport - Porter ]]		[[File:Example Character Sheet - Porter.png\|thumb\|411x411px\|Example Character Sheet: Specialist Transport - Porter ]]
	The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic '''Biosphere Guardians''' of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a '''job/role''' within the Biosphere.		The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic '''Biosphere Guardians''' of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a '''job/role''' within the Biosphere.

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	== Defining the Skill Matrix ==		== Defining the Skill Matrix ==
	~~[[File:Skills Matrix example.jpg\|frame\|left]]~~		Each horizontal pair of Skills in the matrix always '''totals 6 points''' - with a '''minimum 1''' and a '''maximum 5''' on either side. [[File:Skills Matrix example.jpg\|border\|thumb\|411x411px]]Follow these steps:
	Each horizontal pair of Skills in the matrix always '''totals 6 points''' - with a '''minimum 1''' and a '''maximum 5''' on either side.

	Follow these steps:

	* Roll 1D6. Choose one horizontal Skill pair. Enter the value rolled as the score for either the left or the right Skill.		* Roll 1D6. Choose one horizontal Skill pair. Enter the value rolled as the score for either the left or the right Skill.

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	[[File:Example Character Sheet - Porter.png\|thumb\|300x300px\|Example Character Sheet: Specialist Transport - Porter ]]		[[File:Example Character Sheet - Porter.png\|thumb\|300x300px\|Example Character Sheet: Specialist Transport - Porter ]]
	The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic Biosphere Guardians of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a job/role within the Biosphere.		The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic '''Biosphere Guardians''' of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a '''job/role''' within the Biosphere.

	Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 ~~skills~~ in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.		Each PC will have a '''Career''' and '''Expertise''', and a ranking in each of the 10 '''Skills''' in the game, each counterpointed within the '''''Skills Matrix.'''''

	To Create a Character you can use the following steps filling in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest this order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to choose number instead of rolling a D6, your have our explicit permission!		To Create a Character you can use the following steps filling in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest this order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to '''choose number instead of rolling a D6''', your have '''our explicit permission!'''

	== Defining the Skill Matrix ==		== Defining the Skill Matrix ==

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Defining the Skill Matrix

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	Each Career comes with a set of '''[[Abilities]]''' the character can unlock as they advance in the game.		Each Career comes with a set of '''[[Abilities]]''' the character can unlock as they advance in the game.

	When a Player Character is rolling a skill check where they can leverage their Expertise keyword, they may roll that check with '''~~advantage~~'''		When a Player Character is rolling a skill check where they can leverage their Expertise keyword, they may roll that check with '''Advantage :-)'''

	Choose or Roll a Career or Expertise from the table below:		Choose or Roll a Career or Expertise from the table below:

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	== Defining the Skill Matrix ==		== Defining the Skill Matrix ==
	[[File:Skills Matrix example.jpg\|~~center~~\|~~frame~~]]		[[File:Skills Matrix example.jpg\|frame\|left]]
	Each horizontal pair of Skills in the matrix always '''totals 6 points''' - with a '''minimum 1''' and a '''maximum 5''' on either side.		Each horizontal pair of Skills in the matrix always '''totals 6 points''' - with a '''minimum 1''' and a '''maximum 5''' on either side.

			Follow these steps:

			* Roll 1D6. Choose one horizontal Skill pair. Enter the value rolled as the score for either the left or the right Skill.

			* Add the remaining points up to the total of 6 to the other Skill. e.g. Alex rolls a 2. They choose the Skill pair “Influence - Handiwork” and place the 2 rolled in Influence skill and 4 in the opposite skill Handiwork.
			* Repeat this process until you have scores for all Skills.

			If you ever '''roll a 6''', '''you may choose how you wish to split the 6 point''' total for any undefined Skill pair.

			'''Skills''' are '''deliberately horizontally paired to make hard decisions''' a part of creating a well-rounded character. However, '''we are not saying these concepts are fundamentally, thematically opposed''', only that a character makes a trade-off whenever they specialise in a skill.

	Here's a list of the skills, and example ways that you can '''use or define''' them. ''<code>'''Italitics'''</code>'' are to '''suggested ways to use them in combat.'''		Here's a list of the skills, and example ways that you can '''use or define''' them. ''<code>'''Italitics'''</code>'' are to '''suggested ways to use them in combat.'''
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	!'''Force'''		!'''Force'''
	\|Physical strength, Manual Labour, Toughness, Intimidation, <code>~~'''~~''Breaking~~'''~~''</code>		\|Physical strength, Manual Labour, Toughness, Intimidation, <code>''Breaking''</code>
	\|'''Senses'''		\|'''Senses'''
	\|Perception - All 6: Vision, Smell, Taste, Hearing, Touch, Presence		\|Perception - All 6: Vision, Smell, Taste, Hearing, Touch, Presence
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	\|Practical knowledge of Animals, Plants, the Landscape and climate		\|Practical knowledge of Animals, Plants, the Landscape and climate
	\|'''Technology'''		\|'''Technology'''
	\|Practical knowledge to human tools and <code>~~'''~~''devices~~'''~~''</code>		\|Practical knowledge to human tools and <code>''devices''</code>
	\|-		\|-
	!'''Logic'''		!'''Logic'''
	\|Knowledge - Book Smart - Processing of information		\|Knowledge - Book Smart - Processing of information
	\|'''Agility'''		\|'''Agility'''
	\|Coordination, Running, Jumping, Climbing, Speed, ''<code>~~'''~~Martial Arts~~'''~~</code>''		\|Coordination, Running, Jumping, Climbing, Speed, ''<code>Martial Arts</code>''
	\|-		\|-
	!'''Influence'''		!'''Influence'''
	\|Inspire, Manipulation, Charm, Debate, Inform		\|Inspire, Manipulation, Charm, Debate, Inform
	\|'''Handiwork'''		\|'''Handiwork'''
	\|Crafting, Lock-picking, Handling, Mechanics, <code>~~'''~~''Precision and Accuracy~~'''~~''</code>		\|Crafting, Lock-picking, Handling, Mechanics, <code>''Precision and Accuracy''</code>
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	~~Follow these steps:~~

	* Roll 1D6. Choose one horizontal Skill pair. Enter the value rolled as the score for either the left or the right Skill.

	* Add the remaining points up to the total of 6 to the other Skill. e.g. Alex rolls a 2. They choose the Skill pair “Influence - Handiwork” and place the 2 rolled in Influence skill and 4 in the opposite skill Handiwork.
	* Repeat this process until you have scores for all Skills.

	~~If you ever '''roll a 6''', '''you may choose how you wish to split the 6 point''' total for any undefined Skill pair.~~

	'''Skills''' are '''deliberately horizontally paired to make hard decisions''' a part of creating a well-rounded character. However, '''we are not saying these concepts are fundamentally, thematically opposed''', only that a character makes a trade-off whenever they specialise in a skill.

	== Choose a Career and Expertise: ==		== Choose a Career and Expertise: ==
	Every Biosphere Guardians has a role within the project and we use the term '''Career''' to define broad categories of responsibility. Every Career has a list of possible '''Expertise''' that can define a characters specific set of aptitudes and interests, but you can also '''create your own''' if these don't fit your idea for a character.		Every Biosphere Guardians has a role within the project and we use the term '''Career''' to define broad categories of responsibility. Every Career has a list of possible '''Expertise''' that can define a characters specific set of aptitudes and interests, but you can also '''create your own''' if these don't fit your idea for a character.

BioGuardAdm at 16:24, 19 June 2023

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	The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic Biosphere Guardians of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a job/role within the Biosphere.		The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic Biosphere Guardians of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a job/role within the Biosphere.

BioGuardAdm at 15:58, 19 June 2023

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	Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.		Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.

	To Create a Character you can ~~follow~~ the following steps ~~using~~ the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest an order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to choose number instead of rolling a D6 ~~go for it~~!		To Create a Character you can use the following steps filling in the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest this order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to choose number instead of rolling a D6, your have our explicit permission!

	== Defining the Skill Matrix ==		== Defining the Skill Matrix ==

BioGuardAdm at 15:57, 19 June 2023

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	The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic Biosphere ~~Rangers~~ of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a job/role within the Biosphere.		The Player Characters (PCs) usually represent the heroic Biosphere Guardians of the setting - individuals who are part of the Biosphere Project team, and have a job/role within the Biosphere.

	Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.		Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.

BioGuardAdm at 14:52, 19 June 2023

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	Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.		Each PC will have a Career and Expertise, and a ranking in each of the 10 skills in the game, each counterpointed within the Skills Matrix.

	To Create a Character you can follow the following steps. We suggest an order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to choose number instead of rolling a D6 go for it!		To Create a Character you can follow the following steps using the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_3Q2sTCnLLTpAo4nl_SyBLBluRzbcpCb37mBTvt96Dg/copy?usp=sharing Character PlayBook Template here]. We suggest an order, but feel free to do it in any order you like. Equally, if you want to choose number instead of rolling a D6 go for it!

	== Defining the Skill Matrix ==		== Defining the Skill Matrix ==

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	Look here for more information on [[Careers and Expertise]], including [[Career Abilities]].		Look here for more information on [[Careers and Expertise]], including [[Career Abilities]].

	== ~~Finishing Touches~~ ==		== Choose Equipment and Protection ==
	* Create or Choose a '''Protection''' - this keyword will help you ignore at least 1 condition if you can justifiably apply it. See '''[[Protection]]''' for a list of suggestions.		* Create or Choose a '''Protection''' - this keyword will help you ignore at least 1 condition if you can justifiably apply it. See '''[[Protection]]''' for a list of suggestions.
	* Create or Choose a item of '''Equipment''' : Guardians are often well equipped, and you can usually find what you need if your at a '''[[Biosphere Base]]''', but create or choose a weapon or a special piece of equipment, vehicle, or even just a personal item, that your character '''always has with them'''.		* Create or Choose a item of '''Equipment''' : Guardians are often well equipped, and you can usually find what you need if your at a '''[[Biosphere Base]]''', but create or choose a weapon or a special piece of equipment, vehicle, or even just a personal item, that your character '''always has with them'''.
	* Briefly describe your character and their background. Some prompting questions:
	** How old are they? Do they remember life before the Biosphere?
	** How did they get involved in the Biosphere Project?
	** What do they care most about in their lives right now?
	** What do they look like: imagine their silhouette - what's their clothing/apparel, hair and expression?

	* Have a go at drawing your Character Portrait, or ask an artistic friend to do it for you (buy them dinner or something)		== Finishing Touches ==
			* Briefly '''describe your character''' and their '''background'''. Some prompting questions:
			** How '''old''' are they? Do they remember life before the Biosphere?
			** How did they '''get involved''' in the Biosphere Project?
			** What do they '''care most about''' in their lives right now?
			** What do they '''look like''': imagine their silhouette - what's their clothing/apparel, hair and expression?

			* Have a go at drawing your '''Character Portrait''', or ask an artistic friend to do it for you (buy them dinner or something)
			* Finally, create a '''Name''' for your character; ideally appropriate to the setting, themes and genre of your game.