Character Creation Workshop

[ho_mods]

The fun part about alternate universe games is all the liberties you can take in crafting just the right character for the setting. Would you like to create a background that closely mirrors a character's original canon? Or would you prefer seeing how they would have turned out if their lives had been different? In this world, a villain could very well be a hero, or a hero might find themselves drifting deeper into the realm of the morally grey after dealing with one too many hardships.

This workshop will give you a chance to discuss character possibilities with other prospective players. Maybe you'd like someone to play your character's sibling, parent, love interest, or rival? Go ahead and ask! Set up teams and friendships! Mentors, gather your students and apprentices! Ask questions if you're not sure what class would be good for your character. Perhaps you need a good PB for your original character and have no idea where you can find a decent gnome with blue hair. If you're an artist who takes commissions, you might have some fantastic opportunities to help people get exactly what they need!

Below is a sample form you're free to use, but don't be afraid to tweak it to suit your particular needs. Erase parts you don't need, add parts you think would help, or make up your very own.

<b>Character Concept:</b> [Write a short paragraph describing who your character is and what they're all about. What sort of profession do they have? How did they come to Rendezvous, or decide to take up the life of a dungeon delver? What makes this person unique and interesting?] <b>Relations Wanted:</b> [What type of pre-planned CR opportunities are available for other players to consider? Do you want family members? Old war buddies? Guild members? Villainous allies? Let people know where they can fill in the vague blanks in your character's background.] <b>Adventures Wanted:</b> [List what sorts of plots and scenarios you would most enjoy playing. Make note of any content preferences, such as whether you prefer light-hearted quests or dark horror situations dealing with the nastiest villains around. This may help you choose which players you'd gel with best when forming an adventure party, or when considering a campaign.]

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If you're feeling really bold and want to get a head start on planning a campaign, how about a campaign form instead?

<b>Campaign Summary:</b> [Describe what sort of campaign you're looking to run. For instance, 'the mayor is being blackmailed by a rogue alchemist who claims to be the only one capable of keeping his wife's terminal illness at bay, and people are starting to question these strange new laws he's making!' You needn't give away any spoilers, but it should give players an idea of what their characters are getting into.] <b>Content Warnings:</b> [Any particularly disturbing content that players should know about before they sign up (i.e. all characters start out with amnesia and gradually regain memories of a terrible crime committed in their past).] <b>Players/Characters Wanted:</b> [What sorts of players or characters would work best for what you have in mind? Any restrictions?]

You can also add any other world building elements you like to the workshop, such as monsters, locations, lore, and history.

NOTE: This will be a permanently open workshop, with new threads set up for each month rather than having the workshop posted on a monthly basis. If you're not sure if your concept will be allowed or if you have any quick questions in general, feel free to ask a mod in the comment thread below. We're also happy to freeze or delete threads if you need to close them to further responses.

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Snatch the Weave

[evilsanta]

Campaign Summary: The weave: the fabric of magic found throughout the cosmos, intertwined with all creation. It is the material all spellcraft depends upon; the lifeblood of ancient creatures. And something, or someone, broke it.

An otherworldly blade from the heavens sundered the weave and split its threads to the four corners of the earth. Some fibers knotted up in items of mystic might. Others fell into the land, bringing power and chaos to their surroundings. And some...found their way...in you.

By chance or fate, a piece of the weave wove itself into your spirit, granting you the power to resist the fraying magic and ruin a new evil has wrought. Now you must travel the land, unite the lost threads, and stop the malevolent force before it unravels all magic and conquers the world.

TLDR: A Good v. Evil campaign about finding the McGuffins and saving the world, with some character focus for spice.

Content Warnings: Standard D&D stuff. Look through the Monster Manual, and see what horrible things those guys typically do. All of it's fair game.

Players/Characters Wanted: The polar opposite of MurderHobos...SaviorTycoons. Good guys, in other words, or, if you twist my arm, a "bad guy" who is so utterly token and indistinguishable from the goods that there's no difference. Not to say that they can't make mistakes, give in to the odd temptation, etc., but the arc should lead towards the top of the alignment grid.

Moreover, they should work as a team. They should care about each other, desire adventure, and have each other's backs through hell and high water. Maybe not at first; any good relationship takes time. But OOC'ly, you gotta push 'em there. Lone wolf's keep walking, this is a party neighborhood.

Ideally, each character will get some focus that develops them and/or completes an arc. An old rival defeated, an exile reconciled with their home, and all that good stuff. So whoever you bring, don't forget the baggage! Note: it needn't be backstory; frontstory's fine too. Basically, if you put a personal desire for the PC on your app, expect it to conveniently show up here!

On the OOC end, I'd be happiest with 3-5 regulars with four for a sweet spot. A tag every other day is the preferred minimum, with exceptions to RL taking over. All that said, I'm pretty new to mini-modding/DW DM'ing, so expect some bumps.

Re: Snatch the Weave

[specialist_snowflake]

Just wanted to say this idea sounds awesome! I'll have to look into it once I'm able to tag more regularly.

Re: Snatch the Weave

[mannix]

aww fanx! Yeah I know RL's hectic RN.