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Every character begins | Every character begins with character creation in ''The Domains of Dread''. Anyone may freely connect and add more characters to their server vault at any time, though only <code>2</code> characters may ever be designated as active at the same time and able to leave the [[Out of Character Experience|out of character experience]]. For more information about the [[Applications and the Allowlist|allowlist]] process, please see its article. The following is a step by step summarization of the choices available during character creation with many linking out to their own, more detailed articles. | ||
== Pre-Game Creation == | == Pre-Game Creation == | ||
“Pre-game” in this context means before a character has physically spawned into the out of character experience, after the player has selected “New” when viewing their server vault. | |||
=== Phenotype === | === Phenotype === | ||
''vanilla: Gender'' | ''vanilla: Gender'' | ||
There are three phenotype options which | There are three phenotype options which alter the character’s body model: Masculine, Feminine and Androgynous. | ||
=== [[Races|Race]] === | === [[Races|Race]] === | ||
No subrace options exist at this time on ''The Domains of Dread''—the choices available from this menu mirror what is available in-game. | |||
=== Portrait === | === Portrait === | ||
A community portrait pack is available on the Steam Workshop. Those seeking to contribute their | A community portrait pack is made available on the Steam Workshop. Those seeking to contribute their characters’ portraits to be included in this pack should see that page for submission guidelines and instructions. | ||
=== [[Classes and Archetypes|Class]] === | === [[Classes and Archetypes|Class]] === | ||
Do be advised that | Do be advised that particular class archetypes require their own application, such as Divine or Occult. | ||
=== [[Alignment]] === | === [[Alignment]] === | ||
The | The character’s starting alignment may change in-game but, at character creation, must observe any alignment requirements from their chosen ideoligion (if present) or class archetype selection. | ||
=== [[Attributes]] === | === [[Attributes]] === | ||
''vanilla: Abilities'' | ''vanilla: Abilities'' | ||
A player must observe mild [[Build Restrictions|build restrictions]] when appropriating their character’s attributes—see its article for details. | |||
=== Packages === | === Packages === | ||
[[Skills]] are not selectable in the pre-game character creator | [[Skills]] are not selectable in the pre-game character creator, as they are automatically banked to be spent on the <code>2nd</code> and <code>3rd level</code> once inside the out of character experience. [[Spells]] are not chosen either as they are allocated all at once with archetype selection at the <code>3rd level</code>. | ||
=== Customize === | === Customize === | ||
Character model adjustment is disabled however other features | Character model adjustment is disabled from this screen however other features such as name, age, voiceset and initial description are available. Everything entered from this screen may be altered in the out of character experience. | ||
== In-Game Creation == | == In-Game Creation == | ||
New characters are moved to their own area in the out of character experience | New characters are automatically moved to their own area in the out of character experience, separate from the area accessible by characters who have already entered the world. | ||
=== Presentation === | === Presentation === | ||
This option controls how non-player characters are expected to address the | This option controls how non-player characters are expected to address the character in their dialogues and any other interactions. Limitations necessitate only three options are available: Masculine (he/him), Feminine (she/her), and Neutral (they/them). This may be changed at will by invoking the [[Disguises and Personae|personae]] menu with the <code>''!persona''</code>, short alias ''<code>!p</code>'' [[Chat Commands|chat command]]. A character’s presentation is appended to the bottom of their examine window when viewed by other players. | ||
=== Origin === | === Origin === | ||
A character may be native to | A character may be native to the demiplane, or an Outlander. If they are from a supported setting, region/domain of origin will also be specified. Characters receive the ''lingua franca'' of their chosen domain or region as a bonus [[Languages|language]] regardless of <code>INT</code>. | ||
=== [[Backgrounds|Background]] === | === [[Backgrounds|Background]] === | ||
The chosen | The background chosen provides minor skill adjustments, [[Notoriety|NR]] adjustments, features or complications. Every character must choose a background that is some way relevant to their backstory. | ||
=== [[Ideoligions|Ideoligion]] === | === [[Ideoligions|Ideoligion]] === | ||
The | The character’s belief system. If permitting, a deity will also be chosen. Unsupported ideoligions such as those from [[Homebrew or Unsupported Settings|homebrew or unsupported settings]] may be selected with “Other”. | ||
=== Newly or Established Misted === | === Newly or Established Misted === | ||
All player characters will have been Misted to their start location regardless if they are a native or an Outlander. If there are no Mist Tokens to spend, they are newly | All player characters will have been Misted to their start location regardless if they are a native or an Outlander. If there are no [[Mist Tokens]] to spend, then they are newly Misted—their arrival in-game correlates with their arrival [[Glossary|fictionally]]. Should Mist Tokens be spent on the applicable perk, they start instead in a different area at the <code>5th level</code>. They may have spent up to three months already inside the Realms of Terror if they are an Outlander if and only if the player has chosen the Mist Token backed option. | ||
=== Social Lineage === | === Social Lineage === | ||
Certain social lineages such as nobility require the character to be native with an application made and approved by the Game Masters | Certain social lineages such as nobility require the character to be native with an application made and approved by the Game Masters in addition to its cost in Mist Tokens. Outlanders are free to be nobility from their setting however such titles will hold limited sway in the Realms of Terror. | ||
=== Perks === | === Perks === | ||
Perks are minor | Perks are minor advantages which are bought by Mist Tokens and selected from this menu, beyond the above two options. | ||
=== Languages === | === Languages === | ||
Bonus languages are in addition to Common and any language awarded due to race or origin selection. A player may also forfeit their character’s knowledge of Common at this step. Bonus language allocation does not need to be done during character creation, but must be performed in the out of character experience. | |||
=== [[Armor|Equipment]] === | === [[Armor|Equipment]] === | ||
Supporting equipment | Supporting equipment, tools and weapons may be purchased from this menu interface, paid with the character’s starting silver stipend. It may be invoked at any time during character creation using the ''<code>!menu</code>'', short alias ''<code>!m</code>'' chat command. | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
All details of a | All details of a character’s appearance beyond phenotype may be altered from this menu for free. It may be invoked at any time during character creation or again in the out of character experience with the ''<code>!customize</code>'', short alias ''<code>!c</code>'' chat command. | ||
=== Finalization === | === Finalization === | ||
Once approved by the Game Masters, a player may choose their | Once approved by the Game Masters, a player may choose their character’s starting location, pay out any Mist Token cost incurred from their account balance and enter the world. | ||
Revision as of 02:06, 31 May 2025
Every character begins with character creation in The Domains of Dread. Anyone may freely connect and add more characters to their server vault at any time, though only 2 characters may ever be designated as active at the same time and able to leave the out of character experience. For more information about the allowlist process, please see its article. The following is a step by step summarization of the choices available during character creation with many linking out to their own, more detailed articles.
Pre-Game Creation
“Pre-game” in this context means before a character has physically spawned into the out of character experience, after the player has selected “New” when viewing their server vault.
Phenotype
vanilla: Gender
There are three phenotype options which alter the character’s body model: Masculine, Feminine and Androgynous.
Race
No subrace options exist at this time on The Domains of Dread—the choices available from this menu mirror what is available in-game.
Portrait
A community portrait pack is made available on the Steam Workshop. Those seeking to contribute their characters’ portraits to be included in this pack should see that page for submission guidelines and instructions.
Class
Do be advised that particular class archetypes require their own application, such as Divine or Occult.
Alignment
The character’s starting alignment may change in-game but, at character creation, must observe any alignment requirements from their chosen ideoligion (if present) or class archetype selection.
Attributes
vanilla: Abilities
A player must observe mild build restrictions when appropriating their character’s attributes—see its article for details.
Packages
Skills are not selectable in the pre-game character creator, as they are automatically banked to be spent on the 2nd and 3rd level once inside the out of character experience. Spells are not chosen either as they are allocated all at once with archetype selection at the 3rd level.
Customize
Character model adjustment is disabled from this screen however other features such as name, age, voiceset and initial description are available. Everything entered from this screen may be altered in the out of character experience.
In-Game Creation
New characters are automatically moved to their own area in the out of character experience, separate from the area accessible by characters who have already entered the world.
Presentation
This option controls how non-player characters are expected to address the character in their dialogues and any other interactions. Limitations necessitate only three options are available: Masculine (he/him), Feminine (she/her), and Neutral (they/them). This may be changed at will by invoking the personae menu with the !persona, short alias !p chat command. A character’s presentation is appended to the bottom of their examine window when viewed by other players.
Origin
A character may be native to the demiplane, or an Outlander. If they are from a supported setting, region/domain of origin will also be specified. Characters receive the lingua franca of their chosen domain or region as a bonus language regardless of INT.
Background
The background chosen provides minor skill adjustments, NR adjustments, features or complications. Every character must choose a background that is some way relevant to their backstory.
Ideoligion
The character’s belief system. If permitting, a deity will also be chosen. Unsupported ideoligions such as those from homebrew or unsupported settings may be selected with “Other”.
Newly or Established Misted
All player characters will have been Misted to their start location regardless if they are a native or an Outlander. If there are no Mist Tokens to spend, then they are newly Misted—their arrival in-game correlates with their arrival fictionally. Should Mist Tokens be spent on the applicable perk, they start instead in a different area at the 5th level. They may have spent up to three months already inside the Realms of Terror if they are an Outlander if and only if the player has chosen the Mist Token backed option.
Social Lineage
Certain social lineages such as nobility require the character to be native with an application made and approved by the Game Masters in addition to its cost in Mist Tokens. Outlanders are free to be nobility from their setting however such titles will hold limited sway in the Realms of Terror.
Perks
Perks are minor advantages which are bought by Mist Tokens and selected from this menu, beyond the above two options.
Languages
Bonus languages are in addition to Common and any language awarded due to race or origin selection. A player may also forfeit their character’s knowledge of Common at this step. Bonus language allocation does not need to be done during character creation, but must be performed in the out of character experience.
Equipment
Supporting equipment, tools and weapons may be purchased from this menu interface, paid with the character’s starting silver stipend. It may be invoked at any time during character creation using the !menu, short alias !m chat command.
Appearance
All details of a character’s appearance beyond phenotype may be altered from this menu for free. It may be invoked at any time during character creation or again in the out of character experience with the !customize, short alias !c chat command.
Finalization
Once approved by the Game Masters, a player may choose their character’s starting location, pay out any Mist Token cost incurred from their account balance and enter the world.