Yeah, I'm happy enough not to have the CP accrue to the PC while on an adventure. I just wanted a clear call on it.
I do like Bront's idea of the NPC accruing half CP for a pre-determined (and prepaid) project. Now all I need to do is get some cash for Tarag to set aside for the task!
Of course, if we were to go this way, we'd have to work out details. As I understand it at the moment ... If Tarag wants a suit of MW full plate, and sets aside the 600 gp necessary to craft that item, then goes on an adventure which lasts for a month, the NPC who is running the shop accrues CP at half the rate Tarag would if he were actually at the Forge. Then those CP can be put toward the crafting of that item, and only that item, when Tarag returns.
To plug in some real numbers ... Tarag receives 4 CP a week on the job (4 ranks in Craft(Weapons)), so Hardin (the NPC) receives 2 CP a week. Tarag's away for 4 weeks, so Hardin accrues 8 CP which are flagged as being for the MW full plate. Then, when Tarag gets back and actually crafts the armour, he only has to find (1800/10 - 8) = 172 CP.
Of course, it does raise the question of why he doesn't just craft the armour before he leaves! Still, given that CP rapidly become a limiting factor for any character who's going to be doing much crafting, every little bit helps! And if the adventure goes for 6 months instead of 1, then we're looking at a saving of 52 CP, rather than 8, which is significant.
I suppose it would be best if the judges voted on this.
And the thought's just occurred to me - has or will anyone update the Rules thread to reflect previous deliberations on the application of a dwarf's racial bonus in calculating income under the Job System? Seems a shame to waste the work if we don't.
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