Fame

Overview

• Found In: M20 page 313, V20 page 114
• In Character Generation: Purchased as standard Background.
• Available To: All characters (vampires, take note of details below)
• After Character Generation: Raised through methods below.
• Purchasable When Becoming: No
• Limitations: A rating of 5 is the maximum.

Fame garners you recognition among mortal society.

• One dot: You're known among a subculture.
• Two dots: You're known locally (such as throughout a specific city, e.g. Berkeley).
• Three dots: You're of statewide renown.
• Four dots: You're of nationwide renown.
• Five dots: You're a household name, famous across the globe!

In Character Generation

Fame is a standard Background bought with Background dots, Freebies, and Starting XP.

When you create a character and pick a Fame score, you will be asked to set a note called "fame" on your character. In this note, please disclose what your character is famous for and among whom they are famous. For example, 'Jessica is famous in the Bay among roller derby fans.'

• Fame And Vampires: Vampires who takes dots of Fame need to take Alternate Identity] if they have been undead so long that they should be, you know, actually dead.

After Character Generation

Fame is bought 1 dot at a time in one of the following ways:

• 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.