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<blockquote data-quote="Leatherhead" data-source="post: 6601616" data-attributes="member: 53176">I feel there is a disconnect here between the intent of the mechanic and the interpretation of the mechanic.The background mechanic is meant to replicate roleplaying choices that occurred in the formative years before you took direct control of the character for RP. As an attempt to mimic organic character development.The there are mechanics that cover learning proficiencies after character creation (not just burning feats, there are training guidelines). And factions to cover the social benefits angle. That would leave quirks, which are basic guidelines for how a character should act. Such guidelines are naturally refined, discarded, or unofficially added (Acted out but not written down), as you play the character. There is no point to going back to the random generation tables after you start playing. If you feel the need to have them update their personality on the character sheet, just ask them to add another sentence to those boxes every time they level up.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Leatherhead, post: 6601616, member: 53176"] I feel there is a disconnect here between the intent of the mechanic and the interpretation of the mechanic. The background mechanic is meant to replicate roleplaying choices that occurred in the formative years before you took direct control of the character for RP. As an attempt to mimic organic character development. The there are mechanics that cover learning proficiencies after character creation (not just burning feats, there are training guidelines). And factions to cover the social benefits angle. That would leave quirks, which are basic guidelines for how a character should act. Such guidelines are naturally refined, discarded, or unofficially added (Acted out but not written down), as you play the character. There is no point to going back to the random generation tables after you start playing. If you feel the need to have them update their personality on the character sheet, just ask them to add another sentence to those boxes every time they level up. [/QUOTE]

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