Template:Getting NPCs
To acquire a new NPC with a +sheet, send in a +request with the following information:
- Concept: Who are you looking for? A skip-tracer? A drug dealer? Any old random person?
- Desired Skills/Stats: If you are looking for something specific ("I want someone with resources 5!") then say so here. This is not required information.
- Research Method: How is your character looking for this individual? Networking at parties? Sending ads in the paper?
- Courting Method: How is your character going to convince this individual to be a contact?
From there, you can attempt to get this NPC on-screen, or off-screen.
On-Screen Method
- Staff Run Scenes: Put in a +request describing your goal! Tell us what your goal is and how your character is going to get started in pulling it off. The storyteller will coordinate with you. Once you achieve your goal, you request staff to update your sheet.
- PRPs: Have someone else run a PRP for you. The PRP runner needs to submit a request to have it approved but once it's approved they may run it. Once your goal is achieved, you and the PRP runner tell staff about it so we can review it, and then we will update your sheet.
When acquiring a stat through role play, you must still pay with XP.
Don't forget about Karma! Whether you are getting something through PRP or Staff run scenes, when you pay 10 Karma you can buy a story beat that puts your character into a favorable position that makes whatever your goal is easier. A storyteller will hook you up with a story beat. Your success is not guaranteed, but you will have the wheels nice and greasy.
Off-Screen Method
The storyteller will determine the dot value of the NPC based on your specified desires/requirements and also determine the appropriate roll based on your specified approach. The following method is only used if your NPC is not considered exceptional:
- Research Roll: The ST has you roll some dice vs 6 (+/- appropriate modifiers) to represent the act of finding this type of person. You need the NPC's rating in successes.
- Courting Roll: The ST has you roll some dice vs 6 (+/- appropriate modifiers) to represent the act of getting to know this person. You need [3 x NPC's rating] in successes.
An NPC is "exceptional" if they are a feature NPC, an existing NPC who belongs to someone else, a character with Background ratings of 3 or higher, a character with Skill ratings of 4 or higher, or a character of a limited field. In these cases, the storyteller will require you to actually take the on-screen method.
Once you have acquired the required amount of successes (or fulfilled the required role play), you will be able to purchase the NPC. The cost of the NPC is equal to the rating of the NPC as a Background:
| Rating | XP Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 XP |
| 2 | 6 XP |
| 3 | 12 XP |
| 4 | 21 XP |
| 5 | 33 XP |
An NPC will be added to your +NPCs.
