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	The ~~<font color="#DAA520"><b>~~Advanced Background~~</b></font>~~ option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder.		The [[Advanced Background]] option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder.

	<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>		<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>

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	The ~~<font color="#DAA520"><b>~~Simple Background~~</b></font>~~ option is a multiple-choice, choose-your-own-adventure-style backstory builder.		The [[Simple Background]] option is a multiple-choice, choose-your-own-adventure-style backstory builder.

	<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>		<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>

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	* Note that some details may be obscured if your character is concealed, hooded, or masked. You can also create multiple descriptions for different circumstances — such as formalwear, travel gear, or disguises — using the Character Codex menu. These can be updated at any time, so don’t worry about getting everything perfect during creation.		* Note that some details may be obscured if your character is concealed, hooded, or masked. You can also create multiple descriptions for different circumstances — such as formalwear, travel gear, or disguises — using the Character Codex menu. These can be updated at any time, so don’t worry about getting everything perfect during creation.

			*The text input section uses HTML, so you can put a lot of personality into this section by reviewing our [[HTML Writing Guide]].

	=Review Character & Assign Attributes=		=Review Character & Assign Attributes=

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	The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Simple Background</b></font> option is a multiple-choice, choose-your-own-adventure-style backstory builder. ~~It’s designed to:~~		The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Simple Background</b></font> option is a multiple-choice, choose-your-own-adventure-style backstory builder.

	* '''~~Help~~ new players get started quickly''', assigning relevant skills and traits based on your choices. (You can adjust these as you see fit regardless.)		<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>
	* '''~~Provide structure without~~ requiring heavy writing''', ~~allowing you~~ to reflect on your character’s past while leaving room to expand through roleplay.
	* '''~~Support storytelling~~ and staff review'''. ~~This backstory~~ can be referenced during special requests or plot involvement.		* '''This is an ideal choice for new players to get started quickly''', assigning relevant skills and traits based on your choices. (You can adjust these as you see fit regardless.)
			* '''This option doesn't requiring heavy writing''', but provides structure to reflect on your character’s past while leaving room to expand through roleplay.
			* '''Choices are canonical, and staff can review them'''. Staff can review these at any time through in game commands, so can be referenced during special requests or plot involvement.
	**Example: A scientist who spent years studying in academia may have an easier time proposing research than a general laborer who picked up chemistry later. But with strong roleplay, and consistent activity, a path may be possible.		**Example: A scientist who spent years studying in academia may have an easier time proposing research than a general laborer who picked up chemistry later. But with strong roleplay, and consistent activity, a path may be possible.

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	* '''Provide structure without requiring heavy writing''', allowing you to reflect on your character’s past while leaving room to expand through roleplay.		* '''Provide structure without requiring heavy writing''', allowing you to reflect on your character’s past while leaving room to expand through roleplay.
	* '''Support storytelling and staff review'''. This backstory can be referenced during special requests or plot involvement.		* '''Support storytelling and staff review'''. This backstory can be referenced during special requests or plot involvement.
	**Example: A scientist who spent years studying in academia may have an easier time proposing research than a general laborer who picked up chemistry later ~~— though~~ with strong roleplay, a path may be possible.		**Example: A scientist who spent years studying in academia may have an easier time proposing research than a general laborer who picked up chemistry later. But with strong roleplay, and consistent activity, a path may be possible.

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	<font color="#DAA520"><b>There is no special treatment for choosing one background over the other.</b></font> Frankly, it’s less work for everyone if you go with Simple, so don’t feel pressured to write an Advanced backstory. Special requests are judged based on the '''broad strokes of your character’s backstory''', no matter which option you chose.		<font color="#DAA520"><b>There is no special treatment for choosing one background over the other.</b></font> Frankly, it’s less work for everyone if you go with Simple, so don’t feel pressured to write an Advanced backstory. Special requests are judged based on the '''broad strokes of your character’s backstory and consistency in participation in the shard as a player''', no matter which option you chose.

	=Appearance=		=Appearance=

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	* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.		* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.
	* '''Because this whitelisting process is optional, it receives closer scrutiny.''' On most servers, whitelists only check that you’ve skimmed the lore. That’s not the case here; the '''Simple option already covers that'''. The Advanced background is for players who want to show a deeper understanding of the setting and present a concept that goes beyond standard templates.		* '''Because this whitelisting process is optional, it receives closer scrutiny.''' On most servers, whitelists only check that you’ve skimmed the lore. That’s not the case here; the '''Simple option already covers that'''. The Advanced background is for players who want to show a deeper understanding of the setting and present a concept that goes beyond standard templates.
	* If your submission adds meaningful depth, staff may canonize elements of it or expand on them in future storytelling. This kind of worldbuilding can also emerge through roleplay in-game — the Advanced background simply gives us more to consider from the outset.		* If your submission adds meaningful depth, staff may canonize elements of it or expand on them in future storytelling. This kind of worldbuilding can also emerge through roleplay in-game, but the Advanced background simply gives us more to consider from the outset.
	** Example: A well-written backstory describing the final days of a ship your character crash-landed on? You might one day find that wreckage added as a point of interest, waiting to be explored by anyone who comes across it.		** Example: A well-written backstory describing the final days of a ship your character crash-landed on? You might one day find that wreckage added as a point of interest, waiting to be explored by anyone who comes across it.

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	* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.		* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.
	* '''Because this ~~step~~ is optional, it receives closer scrutiny.''' On most servers, whitelists only check that you’ve skimmed the lore. That’s not the case here — the '''Simple option already covers that'''. The Advanced background is for players who want to show a deeper understanding of the setting and present a concept that goes beyond standard templates.		* '''Because this whitelisting process is optional, it receives closer scrutiny.''' On most servers, whitelists only check that you’ve skimmed the lore. That’s not the case here; the '''Simple option already covers that'''. The Advanced background is for players who want to show a deeper understanding of the setting and present a concept that goes beyond standard templates.
	* If your submission adds meaningful depth, staff may canonize elements of it or expand on them in future storytelling. This kind of worldbuilding can also emerge through roleplay in-game — the Advanced background simply gives us more to consider from the outset.		* If your submission adds meaningful depth, staff may canonize elements of it or expand on them in future storytelling. This kind of worldbuilding can also emerge through roleplay in-game — the Advanced background simply gives us more to consider from the outset.
	** Example: A well-written backstory describing the final days of a ship your character crash-landed on? You might one day find that wreckage added as a point of interest, waiting to be explored by anyone who comes across it.		** Example: A well-written backstory describing the final days of a ship your character crash-landed on? You might one day find that wreckage added as a point of interest, waiting to be explored by anyone who comes across it.

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	The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Advanced Background</b></font> option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder.		The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Advanced Background</b></font> option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder.

	**<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>		<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>

	* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.		* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.

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	The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Advanced Background</b></font> option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder. Keep these points in mind:		The <font color="#DAA520"><b>Advanced Background</b></font> option is a freeform questionnaire. Choose this if you have a fully developed concept that doesn't fit within the simple backstory builder.

			**<font style="color: #FF0000;">Keep these points in mind:</font>

	* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.		* '''You aren’t limited to British nationality''', and can write more nuanced origins.