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Character Creation

There are two methods to generate characters in ORE: Point Build and One-Roll.

Point Build Characters

Building a character with points is very simple: start with the initial point allocation, and then spend points to purchase Stats, Skills, Powers, Extras, and all the other stuff you want to get. For maximum flexibility, you choose one of two point-build options.

• Baseline builds start your character at the absolute minimum, but provide more points to spend. Baseline' characters start with 1d in each Stat, and 125 points to spend on everything else.
• Starting Package" builds provide some initial Stat and Skill increases, but have less points to spend afterwards. Starting Package characters begin character creation with:
  • Stats: All Stats start at 2d
  • Skills: +1 Computer, +1 Dodge, +1 Language, +1 Small Arms, +1 Unarmed Combat

All characters have 10,000 nuyen to spend at the end of character creation to purchase equipment, lifestyles, and supplies.

The Build Point cost to purchase dice in Stats, Skills, and other areas are as follows:

• Stats: 5 per die
• Skills: 1 per die

Note that there are no costs to add Expert or Master dice to Stats and Skills. Expert and Master dice are generally available only via magical or mechanical augmentation, skill specialization, or as indicated in the One-Roll character generation process.

One-Roll Characters

An even faster (but more random) method of generating characters is to use the One-Roll Generator. This lets you roll one pool of dice, and establish from that roll Stats, Skills, Backgrounds, and Notable or Extaordinary events that have taken place in your character's life. This is a quick system, but it can be challenging - it's your job to come up with a narrative that encompasses all of the various events and abilities that the One-Roll Generator grants. magical artifacts and materials.