Playing multiple character 2/15/2005

[GM_Chris]

Playing Multiple Characters

The playing of multiple characters at an event can disrupt the flow and continuity of the storyline. It can also give an unfair mechanical advantage to a player and/or organization. For these reasons, a player is encouraged to play only one character per event. A player may play two characters per event but to do this they must declare at check-in that they will be switching characters. This is an attempt to eliminate the switching of characters based on event contingences. A player may decide not to switch characters if they declare, but they may not switch if they do not declare.

To switch characters the player must report to a GM at the time designated at check-in. At this time the player will "check-out" with their current character and "check-in" with their new character. The switch will take 1 hour. During that time the player may NPC or simply wait at NPC Camp. During this time if any NPC or PC is looking for the player's first character they will be found and the player will be forced to continue playing the first character for the remainder of the event. Once a character has been checked out and the 1 hour wait period has passed, the first character is considered out of the area. A checked out character cannot be used in any way during the current event.

Both characters are required to pay upkeep costs, however, only one character will receive levels for the event. Both characters may submit downtime activities however, only one character will be able to conduct in-between event research. In addition, only one character is allowed to award allegience, give negative allegience, or count as a member of an organization.

Any perceived conflicts of interest that occur due to a player playing multiple characters will result in disciplinary action. Proper disciplinary action will be determined by the GM staff and may include the player's right to play multiple characters being revoked or, in the case of blatant abuses, the player being ejected from the game.