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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Characters''' are the people of the [[GemStone]] world. The two basic types of characters are player characters (PC) and non-player characters (NPC). The difference between the two is simply who (if anyone) is in control of the persona and the scope of their abilities.<br />
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== Player Characters ==<br />
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The commonfolk of [[Elanthia]] are 'piloted' by RPG (role-playing game) gamers worldwide. These characters are by far the majority and limited in ability to the guidelines set forth in the [[Character Manager]]. PCs must select a [[profession]] and [[race]], assign 640 points amongst their [[statistic]]s, and gain [[experience]] to advance in [[level]] and train [[skill]]s. Mechanically, they are only capable of performing activities already coded into the system.<br />
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== Non-Player Characters ==<br />
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Personae, commonly referred to as NPC's, which need not adhere to the mechanical standards of PCs. This type of character can only be created or operated by a [[GameMaster]], thus their abilities are limited only by imagination. GMs possess special commands such as those to alter the [[status]] of PCs or edit the text description and properties of items.<br />
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=== GameMaster Characters ===<br />
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Usually appear to be normal PCs, occasionally with unique prename [[title]]s. They often possess items not available to PCs, and their capabilities go far beyond those of a PC. GM characters can edit the code of the game, effectively altering the reality of Elanthia. They are still required to [[roleplay]] their activities, thus acting out their existence and actions as any character would. Examples of GM characters are [[merchant]]s, and personae created specifically as a primary characters in storylines.<br />
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=== Automated NPCs ===<br />
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Characters whose actions are predetermined. They only perform specific functions which they have been programmed to do by a GameMaster. Occasionally, GMs will unexpectedly pilot them, executing unique and spontaneous actions. An example of this type of character would be an automated town healer or cleric.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Character guide]]<br />
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