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| EXPERIENCE POINT SYSTEM |
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Experience Points (XP) allow you to improve your character over time, buying
new dots in Attributes, Skills, Disciplines, and other traits.
VIEWING YOUR XP:
+xp
- View your current XP total and XP log
- See recent XP gains and expenditures
+xp/costs
- Display the XP costs for all trait types
- Quick reference for character advancement planning
SPENDING XP:
+spend <trait>=<dots>
- Spend XP to increase a trait
- Example: +spend Strength=3 (buy Strength to 3 dots)
- Example: +spend Auspex=2 (buy Auspex to 2 dots)
Trait Types:
- Attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, etc.)
- Skills (Athletics, Academics, Streetwise, etc.)
- Disciplines (Animalism, Auspex, Celerity, etc.)
- Backgrounds (Resources, Allies, Contacts, etc.)
XP COSTS:
Attributes:
- New Dot x 5 XP
- Example: Strength 2 to 3 = 15 XP
Skills:
- New Dot x 3 XP
- Example: Academics 1 to 2 = 6 XP
In-Clan Disciplines:
- New Dot x 5 XP
- Example: Auspex 2 to 3 = 15 XP (for Malkavian)
Out-of-Clan Disciplines:
- New Dot x 7 XP
- Example: Potence 1 to 2 = 14 XP (for Malkavian)
Backgrounds:
- New Dot x 3 XP
- Example: Resources 2 to 3 = 9 XP
Clan/Generation:
- Cannot be purchased with XP (story only)
EARNING XP:
XP is awarded by staff for:
- Active Roleplay - Regular attendance and quality RP (weekly)
- Story Participation - Participating in plots and events
- Character Development - Deep character moments and growth
- Community Contribution - Helping new players, running scenes
- Creativity - Exceptional logs, wiki contributions, artwork
Typical Awards:
- 2-3 XP per week for active play
- 1-5 XP bonus for exceptional roleplay
- 5-10 XP for major story conclusions
ADVANCEMENT GUIDELINES:
- You can only raise a trait by 1 dot at a time
- Some traits require IC justification (new Disciplines, etc.)
- Staff may request roleplay before approving certain purchases
- Check +xp/costs before spending to avoid mistakes
EXAMPLES:
Buy Strength from 2 to 3:
+spend Strength=3
Cost: 15 XP (New Dot 3 x 5)
Buy Academics from 1 to 2:
+spend Academics=2
Cost: 6 XP (New Dot 2 x 3)
Buy in-clan Auspex from 2 to 3:
+spend Auspex=3
Cost: 15 XP (New Dot 3 x 5, Malkavian in-clan)
Buy out-of-clan Fortitude from 0 to 1:
+spend Fortitude=1
Cost: 7 XP (New Dot 1 x 7, not Malkavian in-clan)
View all costs:
+xp/costs
STAFF COMMANDS: (Staff only)
+xpaward <player>=<amount>/<reason>
- Award XP to a player
- Example: +xpaward Marcus=3/Excellent roleplay this week
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See also: help disciplines, help attributes, help skills, help +sheet