Special Characteristics
Special Characteristics are things that make your character unique. On this site we do them in terms of tiers, with the highest tier (tier 4) being the rarest and hardest to achieve Special Characteristics. Special Characteristics can be both good and bad; they can help your character as well as hinder them. Special Characteristics are especially helpful in combat situations; two people could have equal stats but if one were to have a combat boosting SC while the other doesn’t than the one with the combat boosting SC would automatically have the edge.
Each character is allowed to start out with
TWO special characteristics. For every
POSITIVE characteristic you take you must take a
NEGATIVE to balance it out (on your application). Freebie characteristics cannot exceed above Tier 2. Custom Characteristics are allowed but they must be apped and approved before your character will be approved. If apping a characteristic that will be taken as a ‘freebie’ on your character application please note that somewhere along with your characteristic so that staff is aware of it beforehand.
If you want to use a custom SC that someone else already has you must get their permission before you can app it, and must learn it from them in character.
If, after your character is approved, you wish for another SC or a stronger one then you can train them up and learn new ones. You can learn as many SC’s as you want and any SC’s learned after your character has been approved is to be added to your Character Sheet after it’s approved/trained.
To learn a new SC you must first app it under the
Special Characteristics Training section where it will be modded. After it is approved you will then have to train it following the word counts listed below.
Training Word countsTier 1: 1,000 Words
Tier 2: 2,500 Words
Tier 3: 5,000 Words
Tier 4: 10,000 Words
The power of strength of your special characteristic will determine what tier it is. The higher the tier the stronger the SC. Below you will find additional information regarding special characteristic tiers.
Tier 1: These are your basic SC’s. They’re quite ordinary, and fairly common. They give you the smallest of boosts when it comes to your abilities. In regards to stats Tier 1 abilities don’t even raise you up a single stat tier.
Tier 2: Now is when you’re beginning to get into your specialists. You’re quite good at what you can do (far better than the average joe) and it gives you an edge. In regards to stats it gives you a +1 tier.
Tier 3: You’re legendary at this point. You are among the best of the best; the strongest. You stand out and then some. Your abilities are honed and deadly. In regards to stats you now gain a full 1 rank to a stat, or +2 tiers to 2 stats.
Tier 4: These are downright godly characteristics. There is no one better than you at this point. Your abilities are the best in the world. In regards to stats you now gain a full 2 ranks to a stat, or 1 rank to 2 stats.
***Disclaimer: Please note that while these descriptions mention stat boosts this does not mean you automatically get them. Those stat boosts are in regards to stat raising SC’s and nothing more.When you’re apping a special characteristic please make sure you follow the template below.
Name:Tier: 1-4
Stat(s) Boosted: What stats if any are boosted, and by how much?
Description: Describe your SC; the more information the better.
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[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Tier:[/b] 1-4
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] What stats if any are boosted, and by how much?
[b]Description:[/b] Describe your SC; the more information the better.
Here is a list of pre-made Special Characteristics you can choose from if you don't want to make your own.
Positive Special CharacteristicsName: Ace Eye
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: Perception +1 Tier
Description: You’re pretty talented vision wise; you notice things better and faster than the average person. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to perception.
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[b]Name:[/b] Ace Eye
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] Perception +1 Tier
[b]Description:[/b] You’re pretty talented vision wise; you notice things better and faster than the average person. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to perception.
Name: Hardy
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: Endurance +1 Tier
Description: You’re pretty durable. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to endurance.
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[b]Name:[/b] Hardy
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] Endurance +1 Tier
[b]Description:[/b] You’re pretty durable. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to endurance.
Name: Strong
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: Strength +1 Tier
Description: You’re a fairly strong individual. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to strength.
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[b]Name:[/b] Strong
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] Strength +1 Tier
[b]Description:[/b] You’re a fairly strong individual. Because of this you start out with a +1 tier to strength.
Name: Reflexes
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: Reflexes +1 Tier
Description: You’ve got some natural reflexes. Because of this you gain a +1 tier to Reflexes.
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[b]Name:[/b] Quick
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] Reflexes +1 Tier
[b]Description:[/b] You’ve got some natural reflexes. Because of this you gain a +1 tier to Reflexes.
Name: Fast
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: Speed +1 Tier
Description: You’re naturally quick. Because of this you gain a +1 tier to Speed.
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[b]Name:[/b] Fast
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] Speed +1 Tier
[b]Description:[/b] You’re naturally quick. Because of this you gain a +1 tier to Speed.
Name: Specialist
Tier: 2
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: You’re really talented and because of this you get to start out with 2 Specialties instead of just one. However, you’re incapable of learning more than 3 Specialties.
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[b]Name:[/b] Specialist
[b]Tier:[/b] 2
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] You’re really talented and because of this you get to start out with 2 Specialties instead of just one. However, you’re incapable of learning more than 3 Specialties.
Name: Reputable Person
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: Before the end of the world you were already a pretty well known person. Due to this you get to start out with 100 Rep points.
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[b]Name:[/b] Reputable Person
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] Before the end of the world you were already a pretty well known person. Due to this you get to start out with 100 Rep points.
Name: Extra Lucky
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: You’re extra lucky, and because of this you get to start out with a non-free item (no guns).
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[b]Name:[/b] Extra Lucky
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] You’re extra lucky, and because of this you get to start out with a non-free item (no guns).
Negative Special CharacteristicsName: Bad Knee
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: Because of an injury when this individual was young they have a bad left knee. After 10 posts of running or fighting, their knee will start to act up, cutting their speed in half.
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[b]Name:[/b] Bad Knee
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] Because of an injury when this individual was young they have a bad left knee. After 10 posts of running or fighting, their knee will start to act up, cutting their speed in half.
Name: Deaf
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual is deaf. They’re completely unable to hear audible noises.
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[b]Name:[/b] Deaf
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual is deaf. They’re completely unable to hear audible noises.
Name: Blind
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual is blind. They’re completely unable to see.
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[b]Name:[/b] Blind
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual is blind. They’re completely unable to see.
Name: Short Fuse
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual has what is called a short-fuse. They get angry very quickly, and things tend to get under their skin a lot faster than a normal person.
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[b]Name:[/b] Short Fuse
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual has what is called a short-fuse. They get angry very quickly, and things tend to get under their skin a lot faster than a normal person.
Name: Slow Witted
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual has more trouble learning than most people, because of this they gain an additional +10% to all word counts.
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[b]Name:[/b] Slow Witted
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual has more trouble learning than most people, because of this they gain an additional +10% to all word counts.
Name: Drug Resistant
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual is resistant when it comes to medication, because of this they must take double the dosage the average person would.
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[b]Name:[/b] Drug Resistant
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual is resistant when it comes to medication, because of this they must take double the dosage the average person would.
Name: Fatigue
Tier: 1
Stat(s) Boosted: N/A
Description: This individual tires easily. If they’re in combat for more than 5 posts their stats will be cut in half. If they remain in combat for another 5 posts following this their stats will lower to R0T0.
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[b]Name:[/b] Fatigue
[b]Tier:[/b] 1
[b]Stat(s) Boosted:[/b] N/A
[b]Description:[/b] This individual tires easily. If they’re in combat for more than 5 posts their stats will be cut in half. If they remain in combat for another 5 posts following this their stats will lower to R0T0.