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'''Cinero needs to update this page for Tides of Amethyst.'''
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Here are the steps to get started at this table. Cinero is happy to help with any of this.
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Here are the steps to get started at this table. The GM is happy to help with any of this.
  
 
== Essential ==
 
== Essential ==
  
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# Confer with Aslene on what the team needs.
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# Confer with the team leader on what the squad needs.
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# Ask Cinero to create a Google Doc for your PC.
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# Skim [[House Rules]].
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# Answer questions #1-5 in the Google Doc, and then ask Cinero to approve them.
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# Read [[Covenants]].
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## For example, this isn't the right table for an amateur, a lone wolf, or someone with an evil plan.  
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# Ask the GM to create a Google Doc for your PC.
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# Answer questions #1-5 in the Google Doc, and then ask the GM to approve them.
 
# Set up Fantasy Grounds.
 
# Set up Fantasy Grounds.
 
## Download and install Fantasy Grounds Unity. See: [[Fantasy Grounds]].
 
## Download and install Fantasy Grounds Unity. See: [[Fantasy Grounds]].
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## Once in Fantasy Grounds, load all the modules.
 
## Once in Fantasy Grounds, load all the modules.
 
# Set up Syrinscape.
 
# Set up Syrinscape.
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## You can either download and install the Syrinscape Online Player app on your computer, or you can use the browser page. See: [[Syrinscape]].
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## You can either download and install the Syrinscape Online Player app on your computer, or you can use the browser app. See: [[Syrinscape]].
 
## For information on how to connect, see the pinned message in the announcements channel in Discord.
 
## For information on how to connect, see the pinned message in the announcements channel in Discord.
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# (optional) Build your PC outside Fantasy Grounds (e.g., D&D Beyond, on paper).
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# Build your PC.
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# Build your PC in Fantasy Grounds.
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## There are several requirements (e.g., minimum skills). See [[House_Rules#Character_Creation|House Rules > Character Creation]]
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## When adding a spell, choose the version with parenthetical information in the name. This version is programmed to speed up play.
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## (optional) Build your PC outside Fantasy Grounds. We highly recommend https://savaged.us/ but paper is just fine.
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# Give Cinero a portrait of your PC, in Discord.
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## Build your PC in Fantasy Grounds.
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### At a minimum, you need: Race, Attributes, Skills, Edges, Certs, Specialty, Weapons, Armor, and any Powers.
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### Fantasy Grounds will calculate Pace, Parry, and Toughness. You should check this math.
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### You're free to manage other aspects of your character elsewhere, such as the Google Doc.
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## The team manages inventory in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dn1oV13v1xfHuzoyhS7K2f5u6EX2GdNQinjyX5MzF9M/edit?usp=sharing Player Spreadsheet].
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## You usually start with the [[Republic Marshals Standard Kit]]. Collaborate with the GM on further gear.
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# Give the GM a portrait of your PC, in Discord.
  
 
== Recommended ==
 
== Recommended ==
  
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# (optional) Answer questions #6-20 in the Google Doc, and then ask Cinero to approve them. When he approves them, you get a free feat. (You can finish this after you've already started playing.
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# (optional) Answer questions #6-20 in the Google Doc, and then ask the GM to approve them. When he approves them, you get a free feat. (You can finish this after you've already started playing.
  
 
== Advanced Lore ==
 
== Advanced Lore ==
  
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# Learn the [[SPN SOP]]
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# Learn about [[Sihblos]].
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# Learn about [[Republic Marshals]].
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# Learn about the [[Swift]].
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# Learn the [[SPN SOP]].
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# Learn about [[Unbound]] and the [[Chain]].
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# Learn about the [[Primer on Edge Phenomena|Edge Phenomena]].
  
 
== Advanced Systems ==
 
== Advanced Systems ==
  
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# Review [[Source Points]]
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# Review [[Player Tips]].
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# Learn about [[Wheels]].
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# Learn about [[Verbs]].
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== Advanced Table Building ==
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# Read [[Please Care]].
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# Read [[Recenter]].
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# Read [[Safety & Growth]].
  
 
[[Category:OOC]]
 
[[Category:OOC]]

Latest revision as of 01:44, 15 August 2024

Cinero needs to update this page for Tides of Amethyst.


OOC


Here are the steps to get started at this table. The GM is happy to help with any of this.

Essential

  1. Confer with the team leader on what the squad needs.
  2. Skim House Rules.
  3. Read Covenants.
    1. For example, this isn't the right table for an amateur, a lone wolf, or someone with an evil plan.
  4. Ask the GM to create a Google Doc for your PC.
  5. Answer questions #1-5 in the Google Doc, and then ask the GM to approve them.
  6. Set up Fantasy Grounds.
    1. Download and install Fantasy Grounds Unity. See: Fantasy Grounds.
    2. For information on how to connect, see the pinned message in the announcements channel in Discord.
    3. Once in Fantasy Grounds, load all the modules.
  7. Set up Syrinscape.
    1. You can either download and install the Syrinscape Online Player app on your computer, or you can use the browser app. See: Syrinscape.
    2. For information on how to connect, see the pinned message in the announcements channel in Discord.
  8. Build your PC.
    1. There are several requirements (e.g., minimum skills). See House Rules > Character Creation
    2. (optional) Build your PC outside Fantasy Grounds. We highly recommend https://savaged.us/ but paper is just fine.
    3. Build your PC in Fantasy Grounds.
      1. At a minimum, you need: Race, Attributes, Skills, Edges, Certs, Specialty, Weapons, Armor, and any Powers.
      2. Fantasy Grounds will calculate Pace, Parry, and Toughness. You should check this math.
      3. You're free to manage other aspects of your character elsewhere, such as the Google Doc.
    4. The team manages inventory in the Player Spreadsheet.
    5. You usually start with the Republic Marshals Standard Kit. Collaborate with the GM on further gear.
  9. Give the GM a portrait of your PC, in Discord.

Recommended

  1. (optional) Answer questions #6-20 in the Google Doc, and then ask the GM to approve them. When he approves them, you get a free feat. (You can finish this after you've already started playing.

Advanced Lore

  1. Learn about Sihblos.
  2. Learn about Republic Marshals.
  3. Learn about the Swift.
  4. Learn the SPN SOP.
  5. Learn about Unbound and the Chain.
  6. Learn about the Edge Phenomena.

Advanced Systems

  1. Review Player Tips.
  2. Learn about Wheels.
  3. Learn about Verbs.

Advanced Table Building

  1. Read Please Care.
  2. Read Recenter.
  3. Read Safety & Growth.
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