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	'''Note:''' [[Creator\|Creators]] can also use Covens for production runs, pooling Work Units to craft items together. See [[Creator#Covens and Collaborations\|Creator Covens and Collaborations]] for full details.		'''Note:''' [[Creator\|Creators]] can also use Covens for production runs, pooling Work Units to craft items together. See [[Creator#Covens and Collaborations\|Creator Covens and Collaborations]] for full details.

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David.moore: /* Complexity and Skill Level */

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Complexity and Skill Level

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	====Skill Level====		====Skill Level====

	A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know. Attaining a new skill level requires researching '''one''' ability at the complexity ~~of the desired skill level~~, '''and''' meeting the following '''prerequisites''':		A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know. Attaining a new skill level requires researching '''one''' ability at the corresponding complexity, '''and''' meeting the following '''prerequisites''':

	:*'''Novice:''' None.		:*'''Novice:''' None.
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	Learning an ability at a given complexity does not grant that skill level if you have not also met the prerequisites, e.g. if you learn an '''adept''' ability while knowing three '''novice''' abilities, you will remain a novice until you have learned two more novice abilities.		Learning an ability at a given complexity does not grant that skill level if you have not also met the prerequisites, e.g. if you learn an '''adept''' ability while knowing three '''novice''' abilities, you will remain a novice until you have learned two more novice abilities.

	Skill level influences how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning abilities of a higher complexity than your skill level is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]], unless ~~(per the list above)~~ you have met the prerequisites for advancing to that skill level.		Skill level influences how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning abilities of a higher complexity than your skill level is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]], '''unless''' you have met the prerequisites (per the list above) for advancing to that skill level.

	Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.		Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.

David.moore: /* Skill Level */

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Skill Level

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	====Skill Level====		====Skill Level====

	A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know. Attaining a new skill level requires researching one ability at the complexity of the desired skill level, '''and''' meeting the following '''prerequisites''':		A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know. Attaining a new skill level requires researching '''one''' ability at the complexity of the desired skill level, '''and''' meeting the following '''prerequisites''':

	:*'''Novice:''' None.		:*'''Novice:''' None.

David.moore: /* Complexity and Skill Level */

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Complexity and Skill Level

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	====Skill Level====		====Skill Level====

	A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know:		A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know. Attaining a new skill level requires researching one ability at the complexity of the desired skill level, '''and''' meeting the following '''prerequisites''':

	:*'''Novice:''' ~~One novice ability~~.		:*'''Novice:''' None.
	:*'''Adept:''' Five novice abilities ~~and one adept ability~~.		:*'''Adept:''' Five novice abilities.
	:*'''Expert:''' Five novice abilities, five adept abilities ~~and one expert ability~~.		:*'''Expert:''' Five novice abilities and five adept abilities.
	:*'''Master:''' Five novice abilities, five adept abilities, five expert abilities ~~and one master ability~~.		:*'''Master:''' Five novice abilities, five adept abilities and five expert abilities.

			Learning an ability at a given complexity does not grant that skill level if you have not also met the prerequisites, e.g. if you learn an '''adept''' ability while knowing three '''novice''' abilities, you will remain a novice until you have learned two more novice abilities.
⚫	Skill level influences how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning abilities of a higher complexity than your skill level is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]~~. Since~~, per the ~~above~~ list, ~~one~~ ~~must~~ ~~learn~~ ~~an ability of~~ the ~~relevant~~ ~~complexity~~ ~~before~~ ~~achieving~~ that skill level~~, this means that the first ability at each level of complexity will take longer to learn~~.

		⚫	Skill level influences how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning abilities of a higher complexity than your skill level is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]], unless (per the list above) you have met the prerequisites for advancing to that skill level.

	Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.		Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.

David.moore: /* Complexity and Skill Level */

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Complexity and Skill Level

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	==Complexity and Skill Level==		==Complexity and Skill Level==

	All researched abilities have a '''complexity''', from '''novice''' to '''adept''', '''expert''' and '''master'''. The research referee will advise the player of the complexity of the ability they’re attempting to research. More complex abilities always cost more '''[[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]]''' to learn, and generally have a higher [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]].		All researched abilities have a '''complexity''', from '''novice''' to '''adept''', '''expert''' and '''master'''. The research referee will advise the player of the complexity of the ability they’re attempting to research. More complex abilities always cost more '''[[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]''' to learn, and generally have a higher [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]].

	Most players may learn '''adept or harder''' abilities in at most '''one''' study path, which must be linked to their archetype. [[Creator\|Creators]], specifically, may proceed to '''adept''' (only) in a second path. Players are not normally expected to achieve '''master''' level at all, but see [[Character Progression#Blaze of Glory\|''Blaze of Glory'']].		Most players may learn '''adept or harder''' abilities in at most '''one''' study path, which must be linked to their archetype. [[Creator\|Creators]], specifically, may proceed to '''adept''' (only) in a second path. Players are not normally expected to achieve '''master''' level at all, but see [[Character Progression#Blaze of Glory\|''Blaze of Glory'']].

David.moore at 23:00, 26 March 2025

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	Standard paths are listed within each archetype’s description.		Standard paths are listed within each archetype’s description.

		⚫	Characters may pursue a '''maximum of three study paths''', which don’t all have to belong to their archetype. Most may learn '''[[#Complexity and Skill Level\|adept complexity]]''' or harder abilities in at most '''one''' path, which must belong to their archetype.
	Progress along a study path is measured in a character’s '''[[#Complexity and Skill Level\|skill level]]''' (below), from novice to master; masters are generally non player characters (although see ''[[Character Progression#Blaze of Glory\|Blaze of Glory]]'').

			Creators, specifically, may pursue '''two''' creator paths to '''adept''' complexity, but only one to '''expert''' or higher.
⚫	Characters may pursue '''a maximum of three study paths''', which don’t all have to belong to their archetype. ~~They~~ may ~~pursue~~ '''~~one~~''' ~~study~~ path ~~beyond~~ ~~novice~~ ~~level~~.

	====Sub-Paths====		====Sub-Paths====
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	==Complexity and Skill Level==		==Complexity and Skill Level==

	All researched abilities have a '''complexity''', from '''novice''' to '''adept''', '''expert''' and '''master'''. The research referee will advise the player of the complexity of the ability they’re attempting to research.		All researched abilities have a '''complexity''', from '''novice''' to '''adept''', '''expert''' and '''master'''. The research referee will advise the player of the complexity of the ability they’re attempting to research. More complex abilities always cost more '''[[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]]''' to learn, and generally have a higher [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]].

			Most players may learn '''adept or harder''' abilities in at most '''one''' study path, which must be linked to their archetype. [[Creator\|Creators]], specifically, may proceed to '''adept''' (only) in a second path. Players are not normally expected to achieve '''master''' level at all, but see [[Character Progression#Blaze of Glory\|''Blaze of Glory'']].
⚫	A character’s '''skill''' ~~level~~ reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know:

			====Skill Level====

		⚫	A character’s '''skill level''' reflects the number and complexity of abilities they know:

	:*'''Novice:''' One novice ability.		:*'''Novice:''' One novice ability.
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	:*'''Master:''' Five novice abilities, five adept abilities, five expert abilities and one master ability.		:*'''Master:''' Five novice abilities, five adept abilities, five expert abilities and one master ability.

	Skill level ~~determines~~ how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning ~~more~~ ~~complex~~ ~~abilities~~ than your skill is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]. Since, per the above list, one must learn an ability of the relevant complexity before achieving that skill level, this means that the first ability at each level of complexity will take longer to learn.		Skill level influences how hard abilities are to research. Any character can begin learning any ability at any time, but learning abilities of a higher complexity than your skill level is harder and takes longer, reflected in a higher cost in [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]. Since, per the above list, one must learn an ability of the relevant complexity before achieving that skill level, this means that the first ability at each level of complexity will take longer to learn.

	Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.		Skill level only affects study unit costs; it has no bearing on the [[#Experience Points\|experience point value]] of the character’s abilities.

	Player characters may only proceed to '''adept''' or greater skill level in at most '''one''' study path. They are not normally expected to achieve '''master''' level at all, but may do so if they agree to [[#Blaze of Glory\|retire their character]] after achieving this feat.

	==Research Objectives==		==Research Objectives==

David.moore: /* Research Steps */

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Research Steps

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	==Research Steps==		==Research Steps==

	There is no one correct way to go about researching a project, but some possible steps are discussed below. Most projects will repeat some steps multiple times (e.g. unsuccessful experiments might grant fresh insights for investigation, inspiring further experiments).		There is no one correct way to go about researching a project, but some possible steps are discussed below. Most projects will repeat some steps multiple times (e.g. unsuccessful '''experiments''' might grant fresh insights for '''investigation''', inspiring further experiments).

	Research is a roleplaying-led process. It should arise from the researcher’s understanding of the [[Cosmology\|world]] and their approach to their skills. A magician’s research, in particular, is a perfect chance to showcase their [[Magic\|magical method]], while a creator’s research should reflect their [[Creation#Creative Method\|creative method]].		Research is a roleplaying-led process. It should arise from the researcher’s understanding of the [[Cosmology\|world]] and their approach to their skills. A magician’s research, in particular, is a perfect chance to showcase their [[Magic\|magical method]], while a creator’s research should reflect their [[Creation#Creative Method\|creative method]].

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Modifiers to Research Targets

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	====Modifiers to Research Targets====		====Modifiers to Research Targets====

	A number of things can reduce the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target to complete a research project.		A number of things can reduce the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target to complete a research project, including the following:

	:'''Examples'''
	:* Magical research may progress more quickly using a [[Bind Path Focus\|path focus]].		:* Magical research may progress more quickly using a [[Bind Path Focus\|path focus]].
	:* Crafting, alchemy and surgery research can benefit from using higher [[Equipment and Resources#Equipment Quality\|quality]] [[Crafting#Workshops\|workshops]]		:* Crafting, alchemy and surgery research can benefit from using higher [[Equipment and Resources#Equipment Quality\|quality]] [[Crafting#Workshops\|workshops]].
	:* Similarly, warriors and scouts can benefit from using higher-quality weapons, armour and other tools		:* Similarly, warriors and scouts can benefit from using higher-quality weapons, armour and other tools.
	:* Consuming [[Creation#Work Units\|work units]], [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], alchemical ingredients, crafting materials or other resources can aid work		:* Consuming [[Creation#Work Units\|work units]], [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]], alchemical ingredients, crafting materials or other resources can aid work.
	:* The research referee can grant discounts for exceptional roleplay, outstanding use of props or difficult and dangerous research		:* The research referee can grant discounts for exceptional roleplay, outstanding use of props or difficult and dangerous research.
	:* A [[#Teaching\|teacher]] can shoulder some of the burden, spending their own study units on the student’s behalf		:* A [[#Teaching\|teacher]] can shoulder some of the burden, spending their own study units on the student’s behalf.
	:* [[#Group Research\|Group research]] reduces the target for all those involved		:* [[#Group Research\|Group research]] reduces the target for all those involved.

	Discounts do not stack endlessly; there is a limit to the applicable benefit. All discounts are applied at the referee’s discretion and the exact details may not be revealed to a player.		Discounts do not stack endlessly; there is a limit to the applicable benefit. All discounts are applied at the referee’s discretion and the exact details may not be revealed to a player.

David.moore: /* Group Research */

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Group Research

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	==Group Research==		==Group Research==

	A group of between three and nine researchers on the same [[Character Progression#Study Paths\|study path]] can research an ability together, registering a '''group research project'''. All members of the group must have the prerequisite skills ~~and level~~ for the project.		A group of between three and nine researchers on the same [[Character Progression#Study Paths\|study path]] can research an ability together, registering a '''group research project'''. All members of the group must have the prerequisite skills for the project.

	Working together as a group speeds progress, as researchers share notes and discuss ideas together. Each researcher learns the ability individually, tracking their [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] separately – they don’t “pool” their points – but the whole group need only perform one successful experiment between them, and the study units target for all members is reduced by 25%. However, if any member of the group logs any work on the project away from the group, they lose both benefits for the duration of the project.		Working together as a group speeds progress, as researchers share notes and discuss ideas together. Each researcher learns the ability individually, tracking their [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] separately – they don’t “pool” their points – but the whole group need only perform one successful experiment between them, and the study units target for all members is reduced by 25%. However, if any member of the group logs any work on the project away from the group, they lose both benefits for the duration of the project.