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« Last post by Raven on December 08, 2022, 23:17:00 PM »In order to further trim down applications, we'll be adding a new refund system for powers. If you meet the requirements, you will be able to acquire powers without having to go through the hassle of writing another story for stuff you already acquired once before.
How does it work?:
Important: This system does not apply to powers acquired through donations!
If you previously acquired any given power on a character through an application, be it an Edge, a Lore, a vampiric Discipline, a Gift or an Art - you will be able to get it on another character (be it a secondary char or following the previous one's death) without having to write another story/explanation for said acquisiton.
You will still make one application and define the terms of what can and cannot be refunded. Once that is approved, whenever you have XP you will be able to immediately have the power added in through a simple /helpme.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Screenshot/archived evidence of you having had that power on a character.
- Transparency in terms of what was donated for and what was applied for with a story.
- A Mentor, Library or other backgrounds that justify your new character's acquisition of that power.
- New flaws (if necessary) when taking powers that so demand them. (I.E. hunted by clan Tremere when taking Thaumaturgy)
- The power is not restricted to a given clan in general. (I.E. Koldunic Sorcery, certain Tribal Gifts, etc)
[!] Powers re-acquired through the Legacy system do not interfere with your learning downtimes and are separate!
[!] Powers re-acquired through the Legacy system incur a penalty of 2 XP per dot of a given power.
[!] You can use the format specific to your Race when applying for the powers.
Example: Nastas had an Elder Brujah once upon a time. He makes a new character that's in fact a Sabbat Gangrel! Having played Vampire for so long, he doesn't need to waste his time rewriting another application for each individual power he intends to get. He makes a single application and is able to immediately snag Celerity, Potence and what have you - with the notable exception of a Combo Discipline exclusive to Camarilla members.
Said Brujah also had ties with clan Tremere and acquired limited access to Thaumaturgy, he would be able to buy those too - however in the new context it would imply tresspassing on the interests of the Clan. Therefore, he acquires a 4pt flaw that results in him being hounded. He also needs a mentor background that attests to his new ties with the antitribu or something of the sort.
Furthermore, for the powers he doesn't wish to learn separately, he must pay 2 extra XP for each dot.
So, buying Thaumaturgy 3 as Out of Clan will cost him 12+9+16 (instead of 10 + 7 + 14) XP.
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These will generally be handled by managers and common sense will be applied.
A Neberu that used to play an Annunaki will be able to redeem Lore of the Earth and Fundament 5 easily so long as they pay, but Lore of the Forge not so much. Likewise, a Glass Walker that played Get of Fenris might snag a few common tier equivalent gifts, but iconic Get gifts will be off limit.
Have fun. Don't abuse.
Apply and it will be discussed there.
How does it work?:
Important: This system does not apply to powers acquired through donations!
If you previously acquired any given power on a character through an application, be it an Edge, a Lore, a vampiric Discipline, a Gift or an Art - you will be able to get it on another character (be it a secondary char or following the previous one's death) without having to write another story/explanation for said acquisiton.
You will still make one application and define the terms of what can and cannot be refunded. Once that is approved, whenever you have XP you will be able to immediately have the power added in through a simple /helpme.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Screenshot/archived evidence of you having had that power on a character.
- Transparency in terms of what was donated for and what was applied for with a story.
- A Mentor, Library or other backgrounds that justify your new character's acquisition of that power.
- New flaws (if necessary) when taking powers that so demand them. (I.E. hunted by clan Tremere when taking Thaumaturgy)
- The power is not restricted to a given clan in general. (I.E. Koldunic Sorcery, certain Tribal Gifts, etc)
[!] Powers re-acquired through the Legacy system do not interfere with your learning downtimes and are separate!
[!] Powers re-acquired through the Legacy system incur a penalty of 2 XP per dot of a given power.
[!] You can use the format specific to your Race when applying for the powers.
Example: Nastas had an Elder Brujah once upon a time. He makes a new character that's in fact a Sabbat Gangrel! Having played Vampire for so long, he doesn't need to waste his time rewriting another application for each individual power he intends to get. He makes a single application and is able to immediately snag Celerity, Potence and what have you - with the notable exception of a Combo Discipline exclusive to Camarilla members.
Said Brujah also had ties with clan Tremere and acquired limited access to Thaumaturgy, he would be able to buy those too - however in the new context it would imply tresspassing on the interests of the Clan. Therefore, he acquires a 4pt flaw that results in him being hounded. He also needs a mentor background that attests to his new ties with the antitribu or something of the sort.
Furthermore, for the powers he doesn't wish to learn separately, he must pay 2 extra XP for each dot.
So, buying Thaumaturgy 3 as Out of Clan will cost him 12+9+16 (instead of 10 + 7 + 14) XP.
//
These will generally be handled by managers and common sense will be applied.
A Neberu that used to play an Annunaki will be able to redeem Lore of the Earth and Fundament 5 easily so long as they pay, but Lore of the Forge not so much. Likewise, a Glass Walker that played Get of Fenris might snag a few common tier equivalent gifts, but iconic Get gifts will be off limit.
Have fun. Don't abuse.
Apply and it will be discussed there.
