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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fangor the Fierce" data-source="post: 5648755" data-attributes="member: 17100">I am sure this is due to the slow pace of PbP that this question is always brought up.  Personally, if I don't get a character leveling on a decent basis, I tend to forget what his concept was, why he was going a certain route, and sometimes lose interest in the character.  That said, this should not be one of those times.  I will probably use a different approach.  I like handing out XP for encounters/combat.  I also like to hand out bonus xp for general role playing and interaction and off the wall thinking to a solution to a problem.  Remember, not everything should be handled with combat.  Lastly, I would like to have the characters appropriate to the jobs they have choices on at the Academy.XP will be given on encountersXP will also be given for role playing / participation XP will be given on occasions where the group needs the extra push to be at an appropriate level for the campaignThis should balance out XP allotment on a regular basis.  Note, participation/role playing is just that.  If you contribute to the world, as this is home brew, then it only helps everyone else out.  If the posts from a character are short, no substance to them, and generally lacking in depth, then less XP will be given.  Keep in mind, this doesn't mean that some 4 paragraph post will be gaining extra XP.  A simple post with some effort is all that is really needed.  I just want to see some effort, which I have seen already from most of the people signed up on this already.Deity is not that important on this campaign.  As for orcs being a useful pick for favored enemy, I would say yes.  This will be a mix of dungeon crawling, outdoor adventures, and at times  some traveling to and from places.  Plenty of room for pretty much any class and concept to be utilized.  Some of these are pre-made adventures/modules.  Some of them are home brew.  They list an appropriate range of adventure level, so I will only list those that are possible at your character levels.  If you want something harder, then prepare for the consequences.  Death is possible as a character.  Lastly, for those interested in the special item, it will more than likely be a tattoo.  That way, should you ever be without your gear, you have at least ONE thing working for you.  The tattoo will be part of the induction to the Academy, once you get underway.  That gives me time to get your backgrounds sorted and design the features of the tattoo for first level.  It will grow with you, and tailored to HOW you level up.</blockquote>

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