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- Please read up on how I handle shtick protection to ensure you get the character you want.
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- If you have not read the Starfinder source book, tell me the general background you'd like for your character in story terms rather than specifics of the Starfinder universe, and we'll work out a home system.
- Personally, I'm looking for more than just "Pathfinder, but in space"...I want to tell stories that aren't possible with Pathfinder.
- You all have your reasons for believing in the Institute, and your group will define another facet, based on your beliefs. Part of the story will be enhancing the Institute's reputation and your own role within it.
Character Creation Mechanics
Class, Race, and Theme
- All Starfinder Classes and Races are allowed; I'll allow one "fantasy" race in the game, as this is my first Starfinder game and I'd like to focus on the new.
Stats:
- Standard point buy - Note that this is Starfinder, where you get some nice stat boosts for your race.
Equipment
- Weapons and armor in Starfinder are currently...bland. Avail yourselves of Weapon Fusions for some variety, and we'll see how things work out in-game.
- Level restrictions. I'm playing with in-game reasons for it, currently licensing - a 1st level character is rated to carry a level 1 or 2 weapon, and risks fines if they are found with weapon higher than their rating in a policed area. This is subject to change if it turns out not to be fun.
- Equipment is fun, and we can be a little lenient in the application of starting moneys. Try to keep it to 1000, but we can fudge it if you want something really cool that adds to the fun of the game and doesn't break the balance.