CHARACTER CREATION
Mage: Phoenix officially uses the 2nd edition rules, though the rules for 3rd edition are so close that this would not be an issue. The biggest difference is in XP costs.
Players who wish to use the new Mage 20 rules are welcome to do so with the understanding that for some elements we will be sticking with 2nd / 3rd ed. This will be discussed with the ST.
1. Select Name, Nature & Demeanor, Essence, and Tradition
2. Assign points for Attributes: Physical, Social, and Mental. All Attributes start at 1. 7 points for primary, 5 for secondary, 3 for tertiary.
3. Assign points for Abilities: Talents, Skills, and Knowledge – 13 for Primary, 9 for secondary, 5 for tertiary. For those using Mage 20, Martial Arts is not a separate skill from Brawl.
4. Assign Backgrounds – 10 points (not 7)
5. Assign Spheres: 5 points, + 1 freebie point for your affinity Sphere. Sphere rating cannot be higher than Arete.
6. Recording Beginning Arete (1), Willpower (5) and Quintessance (Avatar rating)
7. Freebie points: 35 (not 15). Arete cannot be raised above 3 at character creation.
8. Finally, add in all those wonderful details from history to paradigm to style that brings your PC to life.