Mass Creating NPCs Help

Langy · 07-01-2012, 07:52 PM

When I don't have an established template to crib off of, I generally utilize Wildcard Skills for unimportant NPCs. These NPCs just aren't important enough to give detailed skill descriptions; so, instead, I give them something like 'Job!-12', where they have a base skill level of 12 for anything directly dealing with their job. I may also give them things like 'Background!-10' - this would be things like Driving, Computer Use, etc. Stuff that they're skilled at, but aren't super important to their job.

I typically give most characters an 11 or 12 in their most important job attribute, and 10s in everything else. More of a difference if it is warranted.

And, of course, toss on random disadvantages/advantages to taste.

I used to have a file full of generic NPC templates in this vein, but I have no idea where it went.

07-01-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
Langy Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA	Re: Mass Creating NPCs Help When I don't have an established template to crib off of, I generally utilize Wildcard Skills for unimportant NPCs. These NPCs just aren't important enough to give detailed skill descriptions; so, instead, I give them something like 'Job!-12', where they have a base skill level of 12 for anything directly dealing with their job. I may also give them things like 'Background!-10' - this would be things like Driving, Computer Use, etc. Stuff that they're skilled at, but aren't super important to their job. I typically give most characters an 11 or 12 in their most important job attribute, and 10s in everything else. More of a difference if it is warranted. And, of course, toss on random disadvantages/advantages to taste. I used to have a file full of generic NPC templates in this vein, but I have no idea where it went.