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'''The more concise you can make answers, the better!'''
 
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==Some Meta Stuff, First==
  
==Some Meta Stuff, First==
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'''What existing orgs are related to your concept? Why do they not work or fit?'''
  
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:Sometimes, we are able to tweak an existing group, or help PCs find a place within pre-existing networks. That is, often existing organizations are made intentionally broad so as to cover a variety of concepts and options. This is actually an advantage, as it can create a broader outreach for PCs, and GMs are already familiar with them.
  
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'''Who is interested in joining the org?'''
  
'''Who is interested in joining the org?'''
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:This helps us gauge who is interested, and who could join in the RP. Once created all orgs are open to everyone. For this reason, make sure that the organization is joinable by common, easily statable interests and not something nebulous such as "people I like." The latter will be rejected outright.
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:This helps us gauge who is interested, and who could join in the RP. Once created all orgs are open to everyone. For this reason, make sure that the organization is joinable by easily statable interests.
   
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'''What existing orgs are related to your concept? How is yours different?'''
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'''Who is the NPC in charge?'''
  
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:Sometimes, we are able to tweak an existing group, or help PCs find a place within pre-existing networks.
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:All organizations are run by NPCs. We've found this helps keeps things playable, and establishes the focus on organizations as a story tool. It also helps reduce some of the drama seen in other areas.
  
   
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==Goals and Weaknesses==
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==About the Organization==
 
'''What is the specific goal of the organization?'''
  
'''What is the specific goal of the organization?'''
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:Goals should have a more narrow focus as opposed to a general one, and they should be different enough from existing groups to warrant distinction. For example, "dashing adventurers" is covered by the Adventurer's Guild. "Sildanyari adventure-minded gentlemen and women looking to gentrify the Guild" would be a subset of the Adventurer's Guild, because they are trying to change it. However, an organization dedicated to furthering the skills of griffon-riders among the gnomes, lucht, and others of "reasonably-sized stature" would be both different and focused.
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:We'll ask you to find a more narrowed focus as opposed to a general one, and one that is different enough from existing groups to warrant distinction.
   
 
'''What are its weaknesses?'''
  
'''What are its weaknesses?'''
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:Pride can be a weakness, but should not be the only one. Aim for two or three to give it a nice rounding-out. These are potential story foils.
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:Pride can be a weakness, but should not be the only one. Aim for two or three to give it a nice rounding-out. These are potential story foils and help the group come forward as a more fleshed-out entity.
   
 
'''How does the organization attempt to achieve its goals?'''
  
'''How does the organization attempt to achieve its goals?'''
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:How does it try to get things done? As an aside, organizations may not represent government entities, in general, or otherwise be a means of gaining political power.
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:How does it try to get things done? As an aside, organizations may not represent government entities, in general, or otherwise be a means of gaining political power. That is just because our focus is more on adventuring and heroism!
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'''What is its general area of influence?'''
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:Where do they operate? What areas, goals, topics are they trying to affect?
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'''Who is the NPC in charge?'''
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:All organizations are run by NPCs, without exception. We've found this helps keeps things playable, and establishes the focus on organizations as a story tool. It also helps reduce some of the drama seen in other areas.
   
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==The Greater World==
  
 
'''Beyond PCs, what groups are interested in the org?'''
  
'''Beyond PCs, what groups are interested in the org?'''
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:Try to include at least 3 classes, and 2 faiths!
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:Try to include at least 3 classes, and 2 faiths!
   
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'''Leadership and Areas of Influence'''
  
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:- Who is the NPC leader(s)?
 
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:- Generally, the guideline is, the more specific/focused the org, the wider reach they can have.
  
   
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==History==
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==Finer Details==
  
 
'''History'''
  
'''History'''
 
:Where did they come from? A good area to introduce areas of competition, enemies, and so on!
  
:Where did they come from? A good area to introduce areas of competition, enemies, and so on!
   
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==RPP-Related Skills==
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'''RPP-Related Skills'''
  
'''RPP-Related Skills'''
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: What skills does your group place emphasis on? Players training in the org may receive bonuses to these skills. Select up to 7. Consider their knowledge, craft, and profession areas of focus, and other skillsets as well, to round them out. For example, a thieves' association would likely possess craft/trapmaking, as well as disable device. Lists containing primarily Diplomacy, Bluff, Intimidate, and Perception tend to be reviewed with somewhat greater scrutiny.
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:- Skills suggested for members to take as an org spend, etc. This also helps paint your organization.
  

Latest revision as of 06:06, 26 February 2017

Some Meta Stuff, First

Who is interested in joining the org?

This helps us gauge who is interested, and who could join in the RP. Once created all orgs are open to everyone. For this reason, make sure that the organization is joinable by easily statable interests.

What existing orgs are related to your concept? How is yours different?

Sometimes, we are able to tweak an existing group, or help PCs find a place within pre-existing networks.

About the Organization

What is the specific goal of the organization?

We'll ask you to find a more narrowed focus as opposed to a general one, and one that is different enough from existing groups to warrant distinction.

What are its weaknesses?

Pride can be a weakness, but should not be the only one. Aim for two or three to give it a nice rounding-out. These are potential story foils and help the group come forward as a more fleshed-out entity.

How does the organization attempt to achieve its goals?

How does it try to get things done? As an aside, organizations may not represent government entities, in general, or otherwise be a means of gaining political power. That is just because our focus is more on adventuring and heroism!

What is its general area of influence?

Where do they operate? What areas, goals, topics are they trying to affect?

Who is the NPC in charge?

All organizations are run by NPCs, without exception. We've found this helps keeps things playable, and establishes the focus on organizations as a story tool. It also helps reduce some of the drama seen in other areas.

Beyond PCs, what groups are interested in the org?

Try to include at least 3 classes, and 2 faiths!


History

History

Where did they come from? A good area to introduce areas of competition, enemies, and so on!

RPP-Related Skills

RPP-Related Skills

What skills does your group place emphasis on? Players training in the org may receive bonuses to these skills. Select up to 7. Consider their knowledge, craft, and profession areas of focus, and other skillsets as well, to round them out. For example, a thieves' association would likely possess craft/trapmaking, as well as disable device. Lists containing primarily Diplomacy, Bluff, Intimidate, and Perception tend to be reviewed with somewhat greater scrutiny.
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