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   * You do not need to create a playable character to attend a LARP, as you can opt to monster instead. ​   * You do not need to create a playable character to attend a LARP, as you can opt to monster instead. ​
  
-=====(1) Pick a Class.=====+=====(1) Pick a Class (Optional)=====
  
   * You gain any Class Features for that class for free.    * You gain any Class Features for that class for free. 
 +  * Alternatively,​ you may start without a class and [[charactercreation#​picking_a_class_in_play|gain one in play]]. ​
  
 =====(2) Pick a Weapon.===== =====(2) Pick a Weapon.=====
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   * Generate a name, background and personality for your character. ​   * Generate a name, background and personality for your character. ​
 +  * We ask that all characters submitted be 18 or older. ​
  
-=====(5) Pick an Organisation (Optional).=====+=====(5) Pick an Organisation (Optional)=====
  
   * Gain the [[:​general_skills#​affiliate|Affiliate]] skill with any one organisation of your choice. ​   * Gain the [[:​general_skills#​affiliate|Affiliate]] skill with any one organisation of your choice. ​
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   * This is where they live now.    * This is where they live now. 
  
-=====(7) Submit Your Character.=====+=====(7) Work out an OC Goal (optional)===== 
 + 
 +  * Optionally, work out any goals you have for your character (e.g. "​Become Grandmaster for my Order"​).  
 +  * These are useful for your GM as it means we can advise on if your goal is supported in the system, and/or some ways to start progressing towards it. 
 +  * We will also use this information to contact you if we think there is an adventure relevant to your OC goal coming up.  
 +  * Of course, you may have no idea what this will be when you start out - that's fine! It's also fine (and natural) if your goals change as time goes on. We encourage you to update your character / reach out to your GM when and if this occurs.  
 + 
 +=====(8) Submit Your Character.=====
    
-  * Finally, submit your character to the LARPO, who will approve it, or ask you to make changes. ​+  * Finally, submit your character to the LARPO, who will approve it, or ask you to make changes
 +  * Our preferred method of submission is for you to email the LARPOs at gm@animus.chaosdeathfish.com with your submission. After approval, we'll register an account for you (if you're new) or give you the go-ahead to add your character to the wiki
   * Characters must be listed on the wiki in order to advance and gain XP.    * Characters must be listed on the wiki in order to advance and gain XP. 
   * If something is unclear or you'd like help building a character, you can always ask the LARPO. ​   * If something is unclear or you'd like help building a character, you can always ask the LARPO. ​
  
-{{ :gm:​chartypes_2_.jpg?nolink | three players representing different character archetypes: one peppy and fighty, one snarly, one looking nonplussed by the antics of the former}} +{{ :charactercreation.jpg?nolink | three players representing different character archetypes: one peppy and fighty, one snarly, one looking nonplussed by the antics of the former}}
 =====(★) Print & Play===== =====(★) Print & Play=====
  
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 ====Non-combatants==== ====Non-combatants====
  
-  * If you would like to accompany the player party on an adventure, but not fight, you may want to play a Herald of EchoesThese characters are not created in the same wayFor more information,​ see the [[:supplementary_rules#​Herald_of_Echoes|Supplementary Rules]].  +  * Players ​may elect to play without offensive weapons as valid play choice, but will be mechanically at a disadvantage when doing soWe would suggest considering Forest Touched or Erosion Weaver for such a concept 
 +  * Please check out the [[:cat_policy|Themes & Accessibility]] page for our Accessibility policy.
 ====What Skills Do I Buy?==== ====What Skills Do I Buy?====
  
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