Post by Jessi on Jun 3, 2013 10:16:19 GMT -5
The Ascendant World Book .pdf file includes detailed descriptions of the world's Races. This thread includes pictures intended to help clarify the makeup requirements.
The World Book can be found here:
www.numinalarp.com/ascendant/Worldbook_Version1.pdf
Frequently Asked Question: What is the purpose of "low makeup" and "high makeup" versions of each race?
Answer: In an attempt to create an immersive fantasy world, Ascendant encourages players to place emphasis on how “in-game” their character looks. Sometimes this involves intricate costuming and sometimes it involves a high level of makeup to achieve. As a “thank-you” to the players who decide to take extra time on their makeup, Ascendant has some special abilities that are granted to characters that are currently fully manifesting the magic of their race (as represented by makeup).
Ascendant also understands that there are some players whose fun at the game will be negatively affected by extensive makeup requirements. Ascendant wants to offer those players equal opportunity to participate in the varied cultures that lurk within each race. For this reason, a lower level of makeup is offered. Ascendant also wants players to be able to get quickly into character if they need to leap into action, but have not yet had time to apply full makeup.
As an intermediate solution, if a player dislikes wearing high levels of makeup but knows that a large battle is coming up and they would like the statistical benefits of fully manifesting the magic of their race, that player may choose to wear high levels of makeup for a short time, then resume low makeup game play.
Whatever your makeup preference, Ascendant welcomes you to the Races of Talvair.
The World Book can be found here:
www.numinalarp.com/ascendant/Worldbook_Version1.pdf
Frequently Asked Question: What is the purpose of "low makeup" and "high makeup" versions of each race?
Answer: In an attempt to create an immersive fantasy world, Ascendant encourages players to place emphasis on how “in-game” their character looks. Sometimes this involves intricate costuming and sometimes it involves a high level of makeup to achieve. As a “thank-you” to the players who decide to take extra time on their makeup, Ascendant has some special abilities that are granted to characters that are currently fully manifesting the magic of their race (as represented by makeup).
Ascendant also understands that there are some players whose fun at the game will be negatively affected by extensive makeup requirements. Ascendant wants to offer those players equal opportunity to participate in the varied cultures that lurk within each race. For this reason, a lower level of makeup is offered. Ascendant also wants players to be able to get quickly into character if they need to leap into action, but have not yet had time to apply full makeup.
As an intermediate solution, if a player dislikes wearing high levels of makeup but knows that a large battle is coming up and they would like the statistical benefits of fully manifesting the magic of their race, that player may choose to wear high levels of makeup for a short time, then resume low makeup game play.
Whatever your makeup preference, Ascendant welcomes you to the Races of Talvair.
