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TheFool: /* Putting together your Character */

2025-08-07T02:55:45Z

Putting together your Character

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	She got fired from the brokerage for reasons outside of her control or consideration. A reduction in force as it ever was. A bit of a success story failing while in launch, she came from a poor family that was not of any particular faith and now has a surplus of capital and is more than happy to run it down back to 0. She had a pretty boring education, kept costs low in state school to not be a burden. She has always felt this kind of shame for her socioeconomic status, and is always the first to offer to pay for an entire meal or group event. Not a single soul will ever say she's stingy. She also might be bisexual? Since losing her job she has been at the park a lot, and there is this one woman she sees that is simply captivating. Not that she was particularly active before this budding revelation. A sophisticated actor, she did not rise without intentional effort, and is very quick to spot bullshit from people. She works hard, and plays harder, fully willing to burn her whole nest egg if it keeps this newfound joy going, that's what its all about right?		She got fired from the brokerage for reasons outside of her control or consideration. A reduction in force as it ever was. A bit of a success story failing while in launch, she came from a poor family that was not of any particular faith and now has a surplus of capital and is more than happy to run it down back to 0. She had a pretty boring education, kept costs low in state school to not be a burden. She has always felt this kind of shame for her socioeconomic status, and is always the first to offer to pay for an entire meal or group event. Not a single soul will ever say she's stingy. She also might be bisexual? Since losing her job she has been at the park a lot, and there is this one woman she sees that is simply captivating. Not that she was particularly active before this budding revelation. A sophisticated actor, she did not rise without intentional effort, and is very quick to spot bullshit from people. She works hard, and plays harder, fully willing to burn her whole nest egg if it keeps this newfound joy going, that's what its all about right?

	When I look at Langley, I could see a few clans taking note of her. A ~~Venture~~ could pick her up as a Ghoul, and press her into service eternally if she proved valuable to her sire, and worth the effort to train. Her attitude suits their hierarchy, and her skills in fields they operate in could provide value long term. Clan Malkavian could see a tramp on parade, sitting on a nest egg, and bring her into the troupe. If nothing else, another pretty bird to sing Malkav's ravings. She has a disposition and interest in Tarot, the magpie energy is strong with her. Of course, as her story developed, any clan could embrace her. For existing kindred or Garou, figuring out '''who''' a person is is a much stronger way of determining their splat features, than the other way around!		When I look at Langley, I could see a few clans taking note of her. A Ventrue could pick her up as a Ghoul, and press her into service eternally if she proved valuable to her sire, and worth the effort to train. Her attitude suits their hierarchy, and her skills in fields they operate in could provide value long term. Clan Malkavian could see a tramp on parade, sitting on a nest egg, and bring her into the troupe. If nothing else, another pretty bird to sing Malkav's ravings. She has a disposition and interest in Tarot, the magpie energy is strong with her. Of course, as her story developed, any clan could embrace her. For existing kindred or Garou, figuring out '''who''' a person is is a much stronger way of determining their splat features, than the other way around!

	== In Conclusion ==		== In Conclusion ==

TheFool: /* Signposts */

2025-08-07T02:53:49Z

Signposts

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	Signposts are guidelines to mark out clear reactions the character has to events around them. They are by nature extreme and abstract, because we cannot control events of the game, and subtlety is often in the form of a 8 foot tall werewolf or a vampire throwing a car at it. You don't need to become a master of acting your character, and every reaction has a more common emotion tied to it. It is a roadmap, not everyone can jump to Rage, but most people have been really frustrated or pissed off.		Signposts are guidelines to mark out clear reactions the character has to events around them. They are by nature extreme and abstract, because we cannot control events of the game, and subtlety is often in the form of a 8 foot tall werewolf or a vampire throwing a car at it. You don't need to become a master of acting your character, and every reaction has a more common emotion tied to it. It is a roadmap, not everyone can jump to Rage, but most people have been really frustrated or pissed off.

	Once these reactions are build, there is no need to treat them as gospel forever. They are guidelines, a true north to aim at. If you know your character is always looking for an edge, or a side game, that is going to change how she interacts with ~~stranger~~ within the new society she finds herself in, and more importantly a potential sire. Her fish out of water experience will also be guiding here.		Once these reactions are build, there is no need to treat them as gospel forever. They are guidelines, a true north to aim at. If you know your character is always looking for an edge, or a side game, that is going to change how she interacts with strangers within the new society she finds herself in, and more importantly a potential sire. Her fish out of water experience will also be guiding here.

	== Putting together your Character ==		== Putting together your Character ==

TheFool at 23:58, 25 June 2025

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	In a literal sense, building your character takes a few minutes after making the critical decisions of the sheet. After this comes the more challenging part, of coming up with a character that will be interesting enough to bother playing for any time longer than a few rounds. Something that can grow as you play, and engage with other players, instead of relying on a single trope or coolness factor to get by.		In a literal sense, building your character takes a few minutes after making the critical decisions of the sheet. After this comes the more challenging part, of coming up with a character that will be interesting enough to bother playing for any time longer than a few rounds. Something that can grow as you play, and engage with other players, instead of relying on a single trope or coolness factor to get by.

	Let's break that down to its base components. With the right materials, in the right ~~way~~, at the right time, you could even produce your Magnum Opus.		Let's break that down to its base components. With the right materials, in the right method, at the right time, you could even produce your Magnum Opus.

	=== The Four Humours of Character ===		=== The Four Humours of Character ===

TheFool at 00:53, 16 June 2025

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	This guide is for learning how to create a viable character. For how to literally make a character on The Final Nights, check our the [[Character Creation\|guide for working on your character sheet!]]		This guide is for learning how to create a viable character. For how to literally make a character sheet on The Final Nights, check our the [[Character Creation\|guide for working on your character sheet!]]

	== Making a character in the World of Darkness ==		== Making a character in the World of Darkness ==

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TheFool at 03:48, 12 June 2025

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			This guide is for learning how to create a viable character. For how to literally make a character on The Final Nights, check our the [[Character Creation\|guide for working on your character sheet!]]

	== Making a character in the World of Darkness ==		== Making a character in the World of Darkness ==

TheFool: /* In Conclusion */

2025-06-12T03:37:32Z

In Conclusion

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	Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.		Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.
	Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.'''		Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.'''

	It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!		It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!

	Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!		Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!

TheFool: /* In Conclusion */

2025-06-12T03:37:27Z

In Conclusion

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	== In Conclusion ==		== In Conclusion ==
	Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.		Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.
	Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.''' It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!		Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.'''
			It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!

	Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!		Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!

TheFool at 03:19, 12 June 2025

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	When I look at Langley, I could see a few clans taking note of her. A Venture could pick her up as a Ghoul, and press her into service eternally if she proved valuable to her sire, and worth the effort to train. Her attitude suits their hierarchy, and her skills in fields they operate in could provide value long term. Clan Malkavian could see a tramp on parade, sitting on a nest egg, and bring her into the troupe. If nothing else, another pretty bird to sing Malkav's ravings. She has a disposition and interest in Tarot, the magpie energy is strong with her. Of course, as her story developed, any clan could embrace her. For existing kindred or Garou, figuring out '''who''' a person is is a much stronger way of determining their splat features, than the other way around!		When I look at Langley, I could see a few clans taking note of her. A Venture could pick her up as a Ghoul, and press her into service eternally if she proved valuable to her sire, and worth the effort to train. Her attitude suits their hierarchy, and her skills in fields they operate in could provide value long term. Clan Malkavian could see a tramp on parade, sitting on a nest egg, and bring her into the troupe. If nothing else, another pretty bird to sing Malkav's ravings. She has a disposition and interest in Tarot, the magpie energy is strong with her. Of course, as her story developed, any clan could embrace her. For existing kindred or Garou, figuring out '''who''' a person is is a much stronger way of determining their splat features, than the other way around!


	== In Conclusion ==		== In Conclusion ==

TheFool: /* Further Wisdoms */

2025-06-12T03:19:22Z

Further Wisdoms

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	== ~~Further Wisdoms~~ ==		== In Conclusion ==
	Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.		Some other important considerations in general are the Embrace and First Change. We don't need to have every detail fleshed out, but the how and why are '''crucial''' to consider. The lore of VtM and WtA must be taken into account when making the circumstances of these events. For example, a Venture embracing and abandoning their homeless childe would not be lore-compliant. This is because the Venture have a very elaborate siring process, and would not abandon something they went through the effort of making.
	Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.''' It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!		Another important thing to remember is while creating a badass cool character with a long backstory seems fun, it will cause you endless grief in roleplay. If a character faces something they have no bearing or experience with, they could grow and change. A character that has met every Garou, knows everything, been there and done that, has no chances for growth or change. They tend to fall flat and end up without direction. Leaving gaps in experience allows you to develop them as you play, and have fun while engaging in different situations. An extensive background for a character doesn't make them good or bad, but it should be remembered that the most important part of their story '''is yet to come, and what could be explored in their story.''' It is worth stressing that a character doesn't need to be likable, and often times shouldn't be! This is the World Of Darkness, and not every social character is a friendly one. Overly anti-social characters naturally are harder to play and integrate into the setting. They need reasons to make social connections, and don't need to be genuine in public to get them!

	Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!		Ultimately, how you choose to play your characters is up to you, hopefully this helps you figure out where to start and how to produce a working concept!