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AlienOvan: finished update

2026-03-20T15:37:00Z

finished update

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	===Step 1: Racial-Adjustments===		===Step 1: Racial-Adjustments===
	A character's species and/or genetic base can ~~serve~~ physiological and cultural adjustments to Attribute scores. Because each species can vary, this step is very dependant on what is written on the [[Race\|Racial]] information of each species.		A character's species and/or genetic base can affect physiological and cultural adjustments to Attribute scores. Because each species can vary, this step is very dependant on what is written on the [[Race\|Racial]] information of each species. If the character is a '''custom species''', some values need to be improvised.

	Other attribute-based bonuses and features will be present, but the most relevant one here are the '''Attribute Points''' given. +1s and +2s are common with species who are naturally keen in these areas. '''Negative scores''' are also possible.		If the game or character doesn’t support/use racial adjustments, or the race is <abbr title="Instead of pre-determined attributes, they get to pick twice in the next step">Versatile</abbr> this step can be '''skipped'''.

	If the game or character doesn’t support/use racial adjustments, this step can be '''skipped'''.

	===Step 2: Pick a Core Value===		===Step 2: Pick a Core Value===
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	<code>'''Body'''</code>, <code>'''Reflex'''</code>, or <code>'''Mind'''</code>?"		<code>'''Body'''</code>, <code>'''Reflex'''</code>, or <code>'''Mind'''</code>?"

	The player's choice will determine their '''starting Attribute point''' allocations, this '''stacks''' with points gained from the character's race/species. The character always gains +1 to their primary core Attributes. They then get '''~~three~~''' Attribute points to distribute to any Attributes affected by the Core value.		The player's choice will determine their '''starting Attribute point''' allocations, this '''stacks''' with points gained from the character's race/species. The character always gains +1 to their primary core Attributes. They then get '''two''' Attribute points to distribute to any Attributes affected by the Core value.

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	\|colspan=99 \| Core Value Allocations are as follows:		\|colspan=99 \| Core Value Allocations are as follows:
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	\| '''Core Value''' \|\| '''Primary Attributes'''<br><small>(~~Mandatory~~ +1s)</small> \|\| '''All affected Attributes'''<br><small>(~~Three~~ +1s to any Attributes shown)</small>		\| '''Core Value''' \|\| '''Primary Attributes'''<br><small>(Automatic +1s)</small> \|\| '''All affected Attributes'''<br><small>(Two +1s to any Attributes shown)</small>
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	\| Body \|\| Strength & Endurance \|\| Strength, Endurance, Agility, and/or Charisma		\| Body \|\| Strength & Endurance \|\| Strength, Endurance, Agility, and/or Charisma
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	If the character ~~or scenario~~ '''~~doesn~~'~~t use~~''' or ~~support racial adjustments, then~~ choose two Core ~~values~~ and ~~add them together~~.		If the character's race is '''Versatile''', or if it is allowed. The player can choose '''two''' Core Values and apply the Attribute increases one after the other.

			During each Core Value choice, the character gains '''Proficiency''' in the Primary Core Attributes. So picking Body gives Proficiency in Strength and Endurance. If Proficiency in an Attribute stacks up to '''two''' times, it upgrades into a '''Expertise''' instead.

	===Step 3: Level up to First Level===		===Step 3: Level up to First Level===
	Just like with any level up, the character gains an Attribute point they can assign to any Attribute, even if it raises it higher than their level. Then the character gains an additional Attribute point (limited to level) or a [[Training Point]]. If the character acquires anything at 1st level, they gain it now.		Just like with any level up, the character gains an Attribute point they can assign to any Attribute, even if it raises it higher than their level.

			Then the character gains an additional Attribute point (limited to level) and a [[Training Point]]. If the character acquires anything at 1st level, they gain it now. Attribute allocation is complete.

	==Starting Metaphor Arrays==		==Starting Metaphor Arrays==

AlienOvan: incomplete draft

2026-03-20T03:09:35Z

incomplete draft

AlienOvan at 21:44, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T21:44:07Z

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	Half of a failed roll is saved as a Progress Bonus and added to future attempts, it resets when the character succeeds. The character gains Level Points equal to the amount of experienced normally required to increase this Attribute otherwise upon success.		Half of a failed roll is saved as a Progress Bonus and added to future attempts, it resets when the character succeeds. The character gains Level Points equal to the amount of experienced normally required to increase this Attribute otherwise upon success.
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AlienOvan: Character creation updated, finally?

2025-12-22T11:08:48Z

Character creation updated, finally?

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AlienOvan at 02:21, 22 December 2025

2025-12-22T02:21:41Z

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AlienOvan: deprecating attribute tiers

2025-12-20T02:07:11Z

deprecating attribute tiers

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AlienOvan: layout update again

2025-11-19T14:29:28Z

layout update again

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	When you have decided on what kind of character you would like to create. You can record all your character stats and information to the character sheet provided: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LW2_xME7MItWH1jfz711WY0tKHBHugYz3ftupmVjNGQ/edit?usp=sharing Metaforce Character Sheet (Template)]		When you have decided on what kind of character you would like to create. You can record all your character stats and information to the character sheet provided: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LW2_xME7MItWH1jfz711WY0tKHBHugYz3ftupmVjNGQ/edit?usp=sharing Metaforce Character Sheet (Template)]

AlienOvan: Removed training decay, applied layout change

2025-11-17T01:05:15Z

Removed training decay, applied layout change

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	When you have decided on what kind of character you would like to create. You can record all your character stats and information to the character sheet provided: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LW2_xME7MItWH1jfz711WY0tKHBHugYz3ftupmVjNGQ/edit?usp=sharing Metaforce Character Sheet (Template)]		When you have decided on what kind of character you would like to create. You can record all your character stats and information to the character sheet provided: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LW2_xME7MItWH1jfz711WY0tKHBHugYz3ftupmVjNGQ/edit?usp=sharing Metaforce Character Sheet (Template)]

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	If Training involves raising an Attribute tier, this requires a Progress check of 50 times the target Attribute tier. Raising a Charisma tier to 6 will require beating a TN of 300.		If Training involves raising an Attribute tier, this requires a Progress check of 50 times the target Attribute tier. Raising a Charisma tier to 6 will require beating a TN of 300.

	~~'''Training Decay'''~~
	Training of any kind requires a character to focus on their training on consecutive days, days off are permitted for a healthy life balance but repeatedly skipping training days during an attempt will eventually decay the progress made until it is reset.

	A character can skip one day of training at a time with no penalty. For every day after they don't resume training a Meta-dice is rolled and subtracted from the character's current progress towards their goal. This Meta-dice starts at md4 and grows one dice step at a time until it reaches md12.
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AlienOvan: Race example update, Arc update

2025-10-12T01:08:27Z

Race example update, Arc update

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	! Race !! Adjustments		! Race !! Adjustments
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	\| Human \|\| '''Tier 3''' in ~~the two primary Attributes chosen~~ in ~~Step~~ 2~~. +1 Tier~~ in any two Attributes ~~of the chosen Core (T4 max)~~.		\| Human \|\| '''Tier 3''' in one Attribute, and a choice between Tier 2 in three attributes, or Tier 3 and Tier 2 in any two Attributes.
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	\| Elf \|\| '''Tier 4''' in Perception~~, '''Tier 3''' in~~ Agility, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma or Intellect.		\| Elf \|\| '''Tier 3''' in Perception and Agility, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma or Intellect.
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	\| Dwarf \|\| '''Tier 4''' in Endurance~~, '''Tier 3''' in~~ Strength, '''Tier 2''' in Perception or Intellect.		\| Dwarf \|\| '''Tier 3''' in Endurance and Strength, '''Tier 2''' in Perception or Intellect.
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	\| Halfling \|\| '''Tier 3''' in Agility and Perception, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma, and ~~'''+1 Tier''' to~~ any other Attribute ~~(T3 cap)~~.		\| Halfling \|\| '''Tier 3''' in Agility and Perception, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma and any other Attribute.
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	\| Orc \|\| '''Tier 4''' in Strength and Endurance, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma or Perception, '''-1 Tier''' in Intellect.		\| Orc \|\| '''Tier 3''' in Strength and Endurance, '''Tier 2''' in Charisma or Perception, and '''Tier 0''' in Intellect.
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	<small>The chosen sum-total for the example races is +6 Tier, the decision to do this is for demonstration purposes and is not to be considered the definitive or final statblock for any races shown.</small>
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	===Step 2: Pick a Core Value===		===Step 2: Pick a Core Value===
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	==Arcs & Progressions==		==Arcs & Progressions==
	To be ~~determined~~.		Characters may have multiple progression tracks known as an [[Arc]]. These can be compared to mechanics such as Classes, or unlocks for one's species and/or role. Arcs are often [[Level]] dependant and grant benefits after reaching each new level. If an Arc grants a [[Metaphor]], it's rank and components may be restricted to that which is described in the Arc, although if it does, it means it will often scale as the character levels.

			A character will get one or two Arcs if present, examples being:
			♦ Species Arc: An Arc that revolves around the species/race of the character.
			♦ Archetype Arc: A character of a particular Archetype will gain new abilities/powers based on their role/class.

			Metaphors granted by an Arc may not count towards the character's Starting Metaphor Arrays, depending on the game settings. If they do, they'll generally determine the Primary Metaphors granted. If they don't, they are given freely in combination with other Metaphors.

	==Starting Metaphor Arrays==		==Starting Metaphor Arrays==

AlienOvan: softcap exemptions plus alternate training rules added

2025-10-02T14:07:17Z

softcap exemptions plus alternate training rules added

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	! Parameter !! Recommended Value !! Description		! Parameter !! Recommended Value !! Description
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	\| Base HP \|\| 10 \|\| Starting amount of Hit Points for a Medium character. ~~(Check [[Size]] or character [[Race]] for different values, same with~~ HPLV.)		\| Base HP \|\| 6 \|\| Starting amount of Hit Points for a Medium character. Often matches HPLV.
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	\| HPLV \|\| 4 \|\| Extra Hit Points given for each Level and Body point.		\| HPLV \|\| 6 \|\| Extra Hit Points given for each Level and Body point. Affected by [[Race]] or Arc Features.
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	\| Base MP \|\| 12 \|\| Starting amount of [[Meta Point]]s.		\| Base MP \|\| 12 \|\| Starting amount of [[Meta Point]]s.
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	\| MPLV \|\| 3 \|\| Extra Meta-points given for each level.		\| MPLV \|\| 3 \|\| Extra Meta-points given for each level.
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	\| Base Body \|\| 5 \|\| Starting amount of Body Core value, may be affected by character creation options.		\| Base Body \|\| 0 \|\| Starting amount of Body Core value, may be affected by character creation options.
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	\| Base Reflex \|\| 5 \|\| Starting amount of Reflex Core value, may be affected by character creation options.		\| Base Reflex \|\| 0 \|\| Starting amount of Reflex Core value, may be affected by character creation options.
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	\| Base Mind \|\| 5 \|\| Starting amount of Mind Core value, may be affected by character creation options.		\| Base Mind \|\| 0 \|\| Starting amount of Mind Core value, may be affected by character creation options.
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			\| Base Speed \|\| 15 \|\| Movement speed in feet for a character. Based on a Medium creature.
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	If the character or scenario '''doesn't use''' or support racial adjustments, then ~~increase the mandatory +1~~ values ~~to '''+2s'''.~~		If the character or scenario '''doesn't use''' or support racial adjustments, then choose two Core values and add them together.

	A player can opt to move one Primary Attribute +1 to another Attribute (even a secondary attribute), but they must have at least one primary attribute intact. i.e. Choosing Body as a Core can let you '''swap out''' Strength or Endurance for Agility or Charisma, but '''not both'''.

	===Step 3: Level up to First Level===		===Step 3: Level up to First Level===
	Just like with any level up, the character gains an Attribute point they can assign to any Attribute, even if it raises it higher than their level. Then ~~to finish,~~ the character gains ~~benefits as if they had increased their~~ [[~~Level~~]] ~~to 1. They gain a Training point and stats are updated to the new level~~. If the character acquires anything at 1st level, they gain it now.		Just like with any level up, the character gains an Attribute point they can assign to any Attribute, even if it raises it higher than their level. Then the character gains an additional Attribute point (limited to level) or a [[Training Point]]. If the character acquires anything at 1st level, they gain it now.

	==Starting Metaphor Arrays==		==Starting Metaphor Arrays==