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	== Step 9 — Write a background ==		== Step 9 — Write a background ==

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	Write a short background for your character explaining where they came from, who they are, how they got into being a cyberpunk. It can be short and punchy or verbose and epic. If it is really interesting or tied to a plot you want to do please notify staff. You might get bonus IP.		Write a short background for your character explaining where they came from, who they are, how they got into being a cyberpunk. It can be short and punchy or verbose and epic. If it is really interesting or tied to a plot you want to do please notify staff. You might get bonus IP.

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	== Step 9 — Finish Chargen ==		== Step 9 — Write a background ==

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			<span style="color:#ffd700; font-size:1.2em;">chargen/finish</span>
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			Write a short background for your character explaining where they came from, who they are, how they got into being a cyberpunk. It can be short and punchy or verbose and epic. If it is really interesting or tied to a plot you want to do please notify staff. You might get bonus IP.
			This can be done in a note file or on a wiki page.

			== Step 10 — Finish Chargen ==

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	This validates that all required skills are at rank 2 or higher and that no points remain unspent. If validation passes your sheet is locked and a staff approval job is created automatically. No further changes can be made without staff assistance.		This validates that all required skills are at rank 2 or higher and that no points remain unspent. If validation passes your sheet is locked and a staff approval job is created automatically. No further changes can be made without staff assistance.

	== Step 10 — Approval ==		== Step 11 — Approval ==

	Staff review your sheet and approve or request changes. You will be notified in-game when approved. After approval you may leave the Character Generation Room and full game access is unlocked.		Staff review your sheet and approve or request changes. You will be notified in-game when approved. After approval you may leave the Character Generation Room and full game access is unlocked.

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<div style="font-size:2em; color:#ffd700; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:4px;">CHARACTER GENERATION</div>
<div style="color:#ff00ff; font-size:1.1em; margin-top:6px;">Night City MUSH // Complete Player Guide</div>
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Read this page in full before beginning. Character generation cannot be partially undone — only a full reset (`chargen/reset`) wipes the slate.

== Overview ==

<div style="border:1px solid #ff00ff; padding:12px; margin:12px 0; background:#111111;">
Character generation takes place in the <span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Character Generation Room'''</span>. All chargen commands function only in that room. The process follows this sequence:

# Choose your '''Role'''
# Choose your '''generation method''' (Edgerunner or Complete Package)
# Run the <code>chargen</code> command — guided menus handle gear, specialties, and skill instances
# Complete the <code>lifepath</code> menu
# Allocate remaining '''stats and skills''' (Complete Package only)
# Optionally install '''starting cyberware'''
# Run <code>chargen/finish</code> to lock your sheet and submit for approval
# Wait for '''staff approval'''
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== Step 1 — Choose Your Role ==

<table style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ff00ff;">
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<th style="color:#ffd700; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ff00ff; text-align:left;">Role</th>
<th style="color:#ffd700; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ff00ff; text-align:left;">Role Ability</th>
<th style="color:#ffd700; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ff00ff; text-align:left;">Playstyle</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Rockerboy</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Charismatic Impact</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Performance, crowd manipulation, cultural warfare</td>
</tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Solo</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Combat Awareness</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Elite combat, bodyguard, mercenary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Netrunner</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Interface</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Hacking, NET architecture, cyberspace warfare</td>
</tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Tech</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Maker</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Crafting, repair, invention, field upgrades</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Medtech</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Medicine</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Trauma care, surgery, pharmaceuticals, cryogenics</td>
</tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Media</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Credibility</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Investigative journalism, publishing, rumor networks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Exec</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Teamwork</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Corporate command, resource leverage, team buffs</td>
</tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Lawman</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Backup</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Law enforcement, backup call, criminal takedown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Fixer</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Operator</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Information brokerage, contacts, deal-making</td>
</tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#00ffff;">Nomad</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Moto</td>
<td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; color:#aaaaaa;">Vehicle mastery, road combat, pack loyalty</td>
</tr>
</table>

Your Role Ability starts at rank 4 regardless of generation method. It cannot be set during chargen — only improved via <code>+ip</code> during play.

== Step 2 — Choose Your Generation Method ==

=== Edgerunner Method ===

<div style="border-left:3px solid #ffd700; padding-left:12px; margin:8px 0;">
Stats are randomly generated from a role-specific table. You receive a curated starting gear and cyberware package. You also receive '''500 Eurodollars''' extra spending money and an '''800eb fashion budget''' (use-it-or-lose-it). Skill pool: '''86 points'''.

Best for players who want to jump in quickly or enjoy a classic tabletop feel.
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=== Complete Package Method ===

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You receive '''62 stat points''' and '''86 skill points''' to allocate yourself. Starting money: '''2550eb''' plus an '''800eb fashion budget'''. Required skills are pre-set to rank 2. Stats range from 0 to 8.

Best for players who want precise control over their character's build.
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Both methods grant the same Role Ability (rank 4, free — not deducted from your pool) and the same required skills pre-set at rank 2.

== Step 3 — Run the Chargen Command ==

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #ff00ff; padding:12px; font-family:monospace; margin:8px 0;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">chargen</span> <method> <role> <full name>
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'''Examples:'''
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chargen edgerunner Rockerboy Kimmy Owens<br/>
chargen complete_package Solo Marcus Chen<br/>
chargen edgerunner Medtech Dr. Yuki Tanaka
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Valid methods: <code>edgerunner</code> or <code>complete_package</code><br/>
Valid roles: <code>Rockerboy</code> <code>Solo</code> <code>Netrunner</code> <code>Tech</code> <code>Medtech</code> <code>Media</code> <code>Exec</code> <code>Lawman</code> <code>Fixer</code> <code>Nomad</code>

Your Handle defaults to your full name. Change it before finishing with <code>selfstat HANDLE=<handle></code>.

=== Interactive Menus ===

Depending on your role and method, the chargen command launches one or more guided menus:

<div style="border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; margin:6px 0; background:#111111;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Gear Menu'''</span> (Edgerunner only, roles with equipment choices)<br/>
Choose between weapon or equipment options for your starting package.
</div>

<div style="border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; margin:6px 0; background:#111111;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Medicine Specialty Menu'''</span> (Medtech only)<br/>
Allocate your Medicine rank across three specialties. All three must sum to your Medicine rank.
* '''Surgery''' — each point = 2 Surgery skill (max 5 points)
* '''Pharmaceuticals''' — each point = 1 Medical Tech, unlocks drug crafting (max 5 points)
* '''Cryosystem''' — each point = 1 Medical Tech, unlocks cryogenic equipment (max 5 points)
</div>

<div style="border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; margin:6px 0; background:#111111;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Maker Specialty Menu'''</span> (Tech only)<br/>
Allocate 2 points per Maker rank across four specialties: Field, Upgrade, Fabrication, Invention. No specialty may exceed your Maker rank.
</div>

<div style="border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; margin:6px 0; background:#111111;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Skill Instances Menu'''</span> (all roles)<br/>
Choose specifics for instanced skills:
* '''Local Expert''' — choose your area of expertise (Watson, Heywood, Pacifica, etc.)
* '''Play Instrument''' — Rockerboys choose their instrument
* '''Science skill''' — Tech and Medtech choose one science specialty
</div>

Complete each menu in sequence. Quitting a menu aborts chargen without creating the character.

== Step 4 — Sell Your Soul (Optional) ==

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<span style="color:#ffd700;">'''Optional — available before or after chargen'''</span>

Opt into Sell Your Soul for an additional '''1500 Eurodollars''' and a free '''Neural Link or Neuroport'''. In exchange, your character is entangled with a powerful employer who holds leverage over them.

<div style="background:#000000; border:1px solid #333333; padding:8px; font-family:monospace; margin:6px 0;">
sellyoursoul
</div>

Choose your employer type (Military, Corporate, Crime, or Gang), specific organization, and catch (Hostages, Blackmail, Sabotage Cybernetics, etc.). This is a permanent roleplaying commitment tracked on your sheet.
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== Step 5 — Complete the Lifepath ==

The Lifepath defines your character's background and history. It does not cost stat or skill points.

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #ff00ff; padding:12px; font-family:monospace; margin:8px 0;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">lifepath</span>
</div>

This launches a menu covering:

* '''Cultural Origin''' — grants a native language at rank 4
* '''Personality''' — how you present yourself
* '''Clothing Style''' — your aesthetic
* '''Hairstyle''' — your look
* '''Affectation''' — a notable habit or trademark
* '''Motivation''' — what drives you
* '''Feelings About People''' — your general outlook
* '''Life Goal''' — your long-term ambition
* '''Family Background''' — where you came from
* '''Neuroport''' — accept a free Neuroport implant, or take 500eb instead
* '''Childhood Environment''' — the world you grew up in
* '''Family Crisis''' — what broke your family apart
* '''Role Lifepath''' — role-specific background questions

Each step can be chosen from a numbered list or randomized with <code>r</code>. Progress is saved — you can quit and resume.

== Step 6 — Allocate Stats and Skills (Complete Package Only) ==

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #ff00ff; padding:12px; font-family:monospace; margin:8px 0;">
<span style="color:#ffd700;">selfstat</span> <attribute>=<value>
</div>

=== Stats (62 points, range 0-8) ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
selfstat INT=6   selfstat REF=7   selfstat DEX=6<br/>
selfstat TECH=4  selfstat COOL=7  selfstat WILL=5<br/>
selfstat LUCK=4  selfstat MOVE=6  selfstat BODY=5  selfstat EMP=5
</div>

=== Skills (86 points, range 0-8) ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
selfstat handgun=6<br/>
selfstat evasion=6<br/>
selfstat local_expert(Watson)=4<br/>
selfstat play_instrument(guitar)=6<br/>
selfstat martial_arts(Judo)=4
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Instanced skills require the instance name in parentheses. '''Double-cost skills''' (Autofire, Martial Arts, Pilot Air Vehicle, Heavy Weapons, Demolitions, Electronics/Security Tech, Paramedic) cost 2 skill points per rank.

=== Languages ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
selfstat Japanese=4<br/>
selfstat Spanish=3
</div>

Languages cost 1 skill point per rank (max rank 6). Streetslang starts at rank 4 for free. Use <code>+lang all</code> to see all available languages.

=== Medtech Medicine Specialties ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
selfstat medicine_surgery=3<br/>
selfstat medicine_pharma=1<br/>
selfstat medicine_cryo=0
</div>

== Step 7 — Install Starting Cyberware (Optional) ==

You may install cyberware before finishing chargen. All cyberware must be purchased from a Ripperdoc — starting money or your Edgerunner package funds this.

=== Viewing and Searching ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
cyberware                -- list your installed cyberware<br/>
cyberware/info <name>    -- detailed info: cost, HL, prerequisites
</div>

=== Installing ===

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
cyberware/install <name><br/>
cyberware/install "Popup Melee Weapon" = "Tanto"<br/>
cyberware/install "Popup Ranged Weapon" = "Medium Pistol"
</div>

=== Pairing Cyberware ===

Some options must be parented to a foundation piece:

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
cyberware/parent image enhance=cybereye<br/>
cyberware/parent cybereye=multioptic mount   -- for a 3rd eye under borgware<br/>
cyberware/unparent image enhance           -- disconnect and uninstall
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=== Humanity Loss ===

<div style="border:1px solid #ff0000; padding:10px; margin:8px 0; background:#111111;">
Every piece of non-fashionware cyberware reduces your humanity. Your maximum humanity is '''Empathy x 10'''. Your sheet tracks this as <code>current/max</code> (e.g. <code>42/50</code>). If humanity reaches 0 your character becomes an NPC.

Fashionware (Techhair, Chemskin, Light Tattoo, etc.) has 0 HL and never affects humanity.
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== Step 8 — Set Personal Details ==

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #333333; padding:10px; font-family:monospace; margin:4px 0; color:#00ffff;">
selfstat HANDLE=Kimmy<br/>
selfstat AGE=21<br/>
selfstat HEIGHT=159<br/>
selfstat WEIGHT=48<br/>
selfstat GENDER=Female<br/>
selfstat HOMETOWN=Tokyo<br/>
shortdesc <brief description visible to others>
</div>

== Step 9 — Finish Chargen ==

<div style="background:#111111; border:1px solid #ffd700; padding:12px; font-family:monospace; margin:8px 0; text-align:center;">
<span style="color:#ffd700; font-size:1.2em;">chargen/finish</span>
</div>

This validates that all required skills are at rank 2 or higher and that no points remain unspent. If validation passes your sheet is locked and a staff approval job is created automatically. No further changes can be made without staff assistance.

== Step 10 — Approval ==

Staff review your sheet and approve or request changes. You will be notified in-game when approved. After approval you may leave the Character Generation Room and full game access is unlocked.

== Resetting Chargen ==

<div style="border:1px solid #ff0000; padding:10px; margin:8px 0; background:#111111;">
<span style="color:#ff0000;">'''WARNING — IRREVERSIBLE'''</span>

<div style="font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff; margin-top:6px;">chargen/reset</div>

Wipes all stats, skills, cyberware, inventory, lifepath, and character data. Returns your character to baseline as if freshly created. Cannot be undone.
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== Quick Reference ==

<table style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ff00ff;">
<tr style="background:#111111;">
<th style="color:#ffd700; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ff00ff; text-align:left;">Command</th>
<th style="color:#ffd700; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ff00ff; text-align:left;">Purpose</th>
</tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">chargen <method> <role> <name></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Start character creation</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">chargen/finish</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Lock sheet and submit for approval</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">chargen/reset</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Full reset to baseline (irreversible)</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">selfstat <attr>=<value></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Set stat, skill, language, or personal info</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">lifepath</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Launch lifepath background menu</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">sellyoursoul</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Opt into Sell Your Soul (1500eb + Neural Link/Neuroport)</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">sheet</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">View your current character sheet</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">cyberware</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">View installed cyberware</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">cyberware/info <name></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Detailed info on a cyberware item</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">cyberware/install <name></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Install cyberware from inventory</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">cyberware/parent <option>=<parent></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Parent a cyberware option to its foundation</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">cyberware/unparent <child></td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">Unparent and uninstall a cyberware option</td></tr>
<tr><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">+lang all</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">List all available languages</td></tr>
<tr style="background:#111111;"><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333; font-family:monospace; color:#00ffff;">inv / inv/balance</td><td style="padding:8px; border:1px solid #333333;">View inventory / check Eurodollar balance</td></tr>
</table>

== Rules Summary ==

* '''Edgerunner stats are final''' — randomly generated from a role table, cannot be changed.
* '''Role abilities cannot be set during chargen''' — start at 4, improved only with <code>+ip</code> during play.
* '''Required skills''' must all be at least rank 2 before <code>chargen/finish</code> will pass.
* '''Double-cost skills''' cost 2 skill points per rank.
* '''Fashion budget''' (800eb) is separate from starting money. Unused fashion budget is lost at finish.
* '''Lifepath''' does not consume stat or skill points.
* '''Languages''' cost 1 skill point per rank (max 6). Streetslang starts at 4 for free.
* '''Cyberware during chargen''' must be purchased normally — no free cyberware outside your Edgerunner package.
* '''Multiclassing''' requires your primary Role Ability to be at least rank 4 before purchasing rank 1 of any secondary Role Ability.

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