In SorC, players create and develop characters by assigning dice rolls to attributes, unlocking skills, and managing resources like health, magic, and stamina. Combat involves tactical attacks, resistances, and limb-specific targeting, while movement depends on stamina and terrain.
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A player character (PC), or simply character, in SorC is a fictional entity that a player brings to life and controls within the SorC world. While SorC features rules and mechanics that guide the landscape of gameplay, it is ultimately the player's imagination, creativity, and interpretation of their character's abilities and skills that drive their actions and decisions.
In SorC, players and their characters embark on epic quests through a rich, sci-fantasy setting brimming with magic, fantastical creatures, courageous heroes, and formidable strongholds. Players have the option to choose from diverse character classes, including warriors, rogues, clerics, and sorcerers, and races; including but not limited to humans, imperials, arch elves and more, each offering unique strengths and skills. As characters venture forth, they accumulate power, gain fame, and acquire wealth through their exploits.
Creating a character in SorC is an in-depth, player-driven process that begins by selecting a race and class, then allocating attributes through a combination of dice rolls and point spending. Each character’s foundational stats (see below) are determined by rolling dice and strategically assigning results. Players then spend points to enhance these attributes or unlock Talents, Skills, and Traits (TSTs), which are special abilities or proficiencies connected to their chosen path.
Progression in SorC is ongoing and modular. As characters gain levels, players continue to allocate points and remnants (leftover points from attribute rolls) to further develop their character’s talents and skills. This allows for a high degree of customization and growth, ensuring every character’s journey is unique and responsive to both mechanical and narrative choices.
In summary, SorC’s character creation blends strategic decision-making with rich narrative potential. The process is thorough but unfolds gradually, helping both new and experienced players build complex, evolving characters whose choices and stories are central to their adventure in the world of Essentia.