Training - Revision history

David.moore at 21:26, 22 March 2025

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	Training is provided by the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other in character organisations may offer training in future, some secret and some public.		Training is provided by the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other in character organisations may offer training in future, some secret and some public.

	These organisations are always facilitated by a training referee, a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.		These organisations are always facilitated by a [[General Rules#Referees\|'''training referee''']], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor [[General Rules#Non-Player Characters\|'''non player character''']] in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.

	==Training Objectives==		==Training Objectives==

	Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills, except for [[Income]] and [[Resources]]. Some unique skills may become available through specific organisations.		Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|'''general''']] or '''[[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills''', except for [[Income]] and [[Resources]]. Some unique skills may become available through specific organisations.

	What it ''cannot'' do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill from a list offered by the organisation training them.		What it ''cannot'' do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill from a list offered by the organisation training them.
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	==Registering for Training==		==Registering for Training==

	To begin training, a character must register with a training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the experience point value of the ability (so they can check whether it will take them over the [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]]) and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a project.		To begin training, a character must register with a training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the experience point value of the ability (so they can check whether it will take them over the [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]]) and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a '''project'''.

	Most trained abilities have prerequisites, which the character must meet before learning them.		Most trained abilities have '''prerequisites''', which the character must meet before learning them.

	All training is tracked by [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]. By default, characters are assumed to be spending the full 5 study units every day on one project; if a character is pursuing multiple projects, whether training or [[Research\|research]], they will have to decide how to split their 5 study units between them.		All training is tracked by [[Character Progression#Study Units\|'''study units''']]. By default, characters are assumed to be spending the full 5 study units every day on one project; if a character is pursuing multiple projects, whether training or [[Research\|research]], they will have to decide how to split their 5 study units between them.

	==Training Sessions==		==Training Sessions==
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	==Completing the Training==		==Completing the Training==

	On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|character card]] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.		On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|'''character card''']] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.

	Abilities learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep.		Abilities learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep.

David.moore at 22:52, 16 December 2024

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	==Training Objectives==		==Training Objectives==

	Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. Some unique skills may become available through specific organisations.		Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills, except for [[Income]] and [[Resources]]. Some unique skills may become available through specific organisations.

	What it ''cannot'' do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill from a list offered by the organisation training them.		What it ''cannot'' do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill from a list offered by the organisation training them.

David.moore at 14:14, 15 November 2024

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	On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|character card]] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.		On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|character card]] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.

	Abilities learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep~~, and have a point value counting against the character’s [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]]~~.		Abilities learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep.

			==Experience Points==

			Trained abilities don’t ''cost'' experience points; the character earns them by attending training sessions, represented by the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] they allocate to the project.

			But they do have a ''value'' in experience points, equal to the normal cost of learning that skill. These points are awarded to the character with the skill, and count against the character’s [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]].

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2024-11-15T13:56:36Z

Training Sessions

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	:* Magical or technical characters may prefer to attend lectures, symposiums, debates or demonstrations, generally led by other players; aside from training, this can often convey valuable insights into the [[The World#Cosmology\|cosmology]] of the world (tutors can also sometimes be ''wrong'', providing the opportunity to uncover new truths).		:* Magical or technical characters may prefer to attend lectures, symposiums, debates or demonstrations, generally led by other players; aside from training, this can often convey valuable insights into the [[The World#Cosmology\|cosmology]] of the world (tutors can also sometimes be ''wrong'', providing the opportunity to uncover new truths).

	:* More martial characters, in turn, may be more comfortable ~~drilling~~, or playing tactical games or boardgames; aside from training, these sessions can help the player hone their real-world skills in combat or tactics.		:* More martial characters, in turn, may be more comfortable taking part in drills or exercises, or playing tactical games or boardgames; aside from training, these sessions can help the player hone their real-world skills in combat or tactics.

	It’s not strictly necessary for the sessions a character attends to directly relate to the skill they’re trying to learn. It’s an extreme example, but a character ''can'' spend study units on the [[Body Development]] skill by playing chess – perhaps the mental discipline aids them in their physical training! Players are invited to roleplay their own rationale for why a particular session grants insight into the skill they’re learning.		It’s not strictly necessary for the sessions a character attends to directly relate to the skill they’re trying to learn. It’s an extreme example, but a character ''can'' spend study units on the [[Body Development]] skill by playing chess – perhaps the mental discipline aids them in their physical training! Players are invited to roleplay their own rationale for why a particular session grants insight into the skill they’re learning.

David.moore at 13:55, 15 November 2024

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	Training is provided by ~~various in character organisations, chiefly~~ the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other ~~groups~~ ~~exist~~, some secret and some public.		Training is provided by the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other in character organisations may offer training in future, some secret and some public.

	These organisations are always facilitated by a training referee, a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.		These organisations are always facilitated by a training referee, a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.
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	==Training Objectives==		==Training Objectives==

	Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills, ~~some~~ unique skills ~~are~~ ~~only~~ available through a specific ~~organisation, or improvements in a character’s existing archetype skills~~. ~~What it cannot do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill or improvement from a predefined list offered by the organisation training them.~~		Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills. Some unique skills may become available through specific organisations.

			What it ''cannot'' do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill from a list offered by the organisation training them.

	==Registering for Training==		==Registering for Training==

	To begin training, a character must ~~find an organisation that teaches the ability they want to learn, and~~ register with ~~the~~ training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the experience point value of the ability and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a project.		To begin training, a character must register with a training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the experience point value of the ability (so they can check whether it will take them over the [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]]) and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a project.

	Most trained abilities have prerequisites~~, including certain skills or a certain [[Character Progression#Complexity and Skill Level\|skill level]]~~, which the character must meet before learning them.		Most trained abilities have prerequisites, which the character must meet before learning them.

	All training is tracked by [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]. By default, characters are assumed to be spending the full 5 study units every day on one project~~, but~~ if a character is pursuing multiple projects, whether training or research, they will have to decide how to split their 5 study units between them.		All training is tracked by [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]]. By default, characters are assumed to be spending the full 5 study units every day on one project; if a character is pursuing multiple projects, whether training or [[Research\|research]], they will have to decide how to split their 5 study units between them.

	==Training Sessions==		==Training Sessions==

	Every organisation holds one or more training sessions per day at posted times. Sessions generally last around an hour. To spend [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]], a character must be logged in by the attending staff member, and take part in the ~~proffered~~ activity. A trainee need only attend one session per day to spend their study units, although they may attend more if they wish.		Every organisation holds one or more training sessions per day at posted times. Sessions generally last around an hour. To spend [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]], a character must be logged in by the attending staff member, and take part in the activity. A trainee need only attend one session per day to spend their study units, although they may attend more if they wish.

	Training sessions take many forms:		Training sessions take many forms:

	:*Magical or technical characters may prefer to attend lectures, symposiums, debates or demonstrations, generally led by other players; aside from training, this can often convey valuable insights into the [[The World#Cosmology\|cosmology]] of the world (tutors can also sometimes be ''wrong'', providing the opportunity to uncover new truths).		:* Magical or technical characters may prefer to attend lectures, symposiums, debates or demonstrations, generally led by other players; aside from training, this can often convey valuable insights into the [[The World#Cosmology\|cosmology]] of the world (tutors can also sometimes be ''wrong'', providing the opportunity to uncover new truths).

⚫	:*More martial characters, in turn, may be more comfortable drilling, or playing in tactical games or boardgames; aside from training, these sessions can help the player hone their real-world skills in combat or tactics.

		⚫	:* More martial characters, in turn, may be more comfortable drilling, or playing tactical games or boardgames; aside from training, these sessions can help the player hone their real-world skills in combat or tactics.

	It’s not strictly necessary for the sessions a character attends to directly relate to the skill they’re trying to learn. It’s an extreme example, but a character ''can'' spend study units on the [[Body Development]] skill by playing chess – perhaps the mental discipline aids them in their physical training! Players are invited to ~~work up~~ their own rationale for why a particular session grants insight into the skill they’re learning.		It’s not strictly necessary for the sessions a character attends to directly relate to the skill they’re trying to learn. It’s an extreme example, but a character ''can'' spend study units on the [[Body Development]] skill by playing chess – perhaps the mental discipline aids them in their physical training! Players are invited to roleplay their own rationale for why a particular session grants insight into the skill they’re learning.

	Above all, training sessions should be ''fun'', at least to those attending. The session represents in character effort, but LARP is still a hobby, and we’d much rather have you playing king of the hill for half an hour than doing fifty press-ups in armour.		Above all, training sessions should be ''fun'', at least to those attending. The session represents in character effort, but LARP is still a hobby, and we’d much rather have you playing king of the hill for half an hour than doing fifty press-ups in armour.
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	On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|character card]] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.		On meeting the [[Character Progression#Study Units\|study units]] target, the character will be awarded the new ability, which will appear either on their [[Character Creation#Character Cards\|character card]] next event or via an individual card for that ability. If the ability doesn’t appear in the rulebook, the player may also be given a lore sheet or card with the mechanics of their ability printed on it for reference.

	~~Skills~~ learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep, and have a point value counting against the character’s [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]].		Abilities learned through training are always '''permanent''', requiring no upkeep, and have a point value counting against the character’s [[Character Progression#Points Cap\|points cap]].

Administrator at 19:19, 13 September 2024

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	Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public.		Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public.

	These organisations are always facilitated by a [[training referee]], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.		These organisations are always facilitated by a training referee, a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.

	==Training Objectives==		==Training Objectives==

David.moore at 14:03, 12 September 2024

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	==Registering for Training==		==Registering for Training==

	To begin training, a character must find an organisation that teaches the ability they want to learn, and register with the training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the ~~character~~ point value of the ability and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a project.		To begin training, a character must find an organisation that teaches the ability they want to learn, and register with the training referee. The referee will then discuss available abilities with them, tell them the experience point value of the ability and a likely timescale for completing training, and open a project.

	Most trained abilities have prerequisites, including certain skills or a certain [[Character Progression#Complexity and Skill Level\|skill level]], which the character must meet before learning them.		Most trained abilities have prerequisites, including certain skills or a certain [[Character Progression#Complexity and Skill Level\|skill level]], which the character must meet before learning them.

David.moore at 11:08, 10 September 2024

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	Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public~~, including institutions within individual factions~~.		Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public.

	These organisations are always facilitated by a [[training referee]], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.		These organisations are always facilitated by a [[training referee]], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.

David.moore at 11:07, 10 September 2024

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	Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public, including institutions within individual factions.		Training is provided by various in character organisations, chiefly the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]], an unaligned institute of learning that offers instruction to people of all factions. Other groups exist, some secret and some public, including institutions within individual factions.

	These organisations are always facilitated by a [[training referee]], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.		These organisations are always facilitated by a [[training referee]], a staff member who logs participation and tracks progress – usually while also playing a tutor '''non player character''' in the game – although most organisations also make use of player volunteers to support and oversee activities.

David.moore at 11:44, 8 September 2024

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	==Training Objectives==		==Training Objectives==

	Training can provide any of the standard [[~~Skills~~ ~~List~~\|general or archetype]] skills, some unique skills are only available through a specific organisation, or improvements in a character’s existing archetype skills. What it cannot do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill or improvement from a predefined list offered by the organisation training them.		Training can provide any of the standard [[Character Creation#General Skills\|general]] or [[Character Creation#Archetype Skills\|archetype]] skills, some unique skills are only available through a specific organisation, or improvements in a character’s existing archetype skills. What it cannot do is allow a character to invent their own abilities – characters must choose a skill or improvement from a predefined list offered by the organisation training them.

	==Registering for Training==		==Registering for Training==