Experience - Revision history

Martin: /* Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep - Dec 2024) */

2025-12-14T04:05:16Z

Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep - Dec 2024)

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	* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher		* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher
	* Effective immediately including current season (Spring 824).		* Effective immediately including current season (Spring 824).
	* ~~Finalized version TBC.~~		* Current formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).
	* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).

	====Addition as at Spring 825 (Sep - Dec 2025) ====		====Addition as at Spring 825 (Sep - Dec 2025) ====

Martin: /* Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-Nov 2024) */

2025-12-14T04:04:34Z

Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-Nov 2024)

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	== Awards for GMs ==		== Awards for GMs ==
	===Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-~~Nov~~ 2024)===		===Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep - Dec 2024)===

	* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher		* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher

Martin: /* Addition as at Summer 826 (Dec-Feb 2025) */

2025-12-14T04:04:22Z

Addition as at Summer 826 (Dec-Feb 2025)

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	* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).		* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).

	====Addition as at ~~Summer 826~~ (Dec~~-Feb~~ 2025) ====		====Addition as at Spring 825 (Sep - Dec 2025) ====
	* Continuing GMs, defined as those who GMed within 4 seasons previously, receive a bonus of 5,000 EP added to the total calculated above.		* Continuing GMs, defined as those who GMed within 4 seasons previously, receive a bonus of 5,000 EP added to the total calculated above.
	** (e.g. GMing Spring 825, and GMed previously in Spring 824 qualifies.)		** (e.g. GMing Spring 825, and GMed previously in Spring 824 qualifies.)

Martin: /* Awards for GMs */

2025-12-14T00:10:22Z

Awards for GMs

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	== Awards for GMs ==		== Awards for GMs ==
	~~'''~~Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-~~Dec~~ 2024)~~'''~~		===Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-Nov 2024)===

	* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher		* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher
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	* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).		* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).

	~~'''~~Old Award being replaced~~'''~~		====Addition as at Summer 826 (Dec-Feb 2025) ====
			* Continuing GMs, defined as those who GMed within 4 seasons previously, receive a bonus of 5,000 EP added to the total calculated above.
			** (e.g. GMing Spring 825, and GMed previously in Spring 824 qualifies.)
			* New GMs or GMs returning after 3 or more years receive double the standard award for running their first (or returning) adventure.

			===Old Award being replaced===

	Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).		Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).

Martin: /* Awards for GMs */

2024-12-08T01:45:57Z

Awards for GMs

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	== Awards for GMs ==		== Awards for GMs ==
			'''Revised as at Spring 824 (Sep-Dec 2024)'''

			* GM award to for running an adventure to be similar to bottom-end of player award for same adventure, i.e. sessions played, difficulty modifier included to hopefully help represent the amount of planning and preparation that goes into higher
			* Effective immediately including current season (Spring 824).
			* Finalized version TBC.
			* Draft formula = Sessions Run * (1500 + Quest Level).

			'''Old Award being replaced'''

	Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).		Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).
	The Experience award is a flat sum that can be spent on any Character by the GM.		The Experience award is a flat sum that can be spent on any Character by the GM.

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€˜" to "'"

2024-02-08T19:51:29Z

Text replacement - "â€˜" to "'"

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	* 25% award for expected non-attendance without supplying character sheet.		* 25% award for expected non-attendance without supplying character sheet.
	* No award for unexpected non-attendance.		* No award for unexpected non-attendance.
	Lateness should result in an appropriate adjustment to the entire experience award for the session dependent on the degree of lateness. (i.e. arriving 1 hour late should result in 75% of the total ~~â€˜normal~~' award for that session).		Lateness should result in an appropriate adjustment to the entire experience award for the session dependent on the degree of lateness. (i.e. arriving 1 hour late should result in 75% of the total 'normal' award for that session).

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	This category is awarded for good role-playing, both characterisation and player's enjoyment.		This category is awarded for good role-playing, both characterisation and player's enjoyment.
	It is possible to play an obnoxious or annoying character well but in such a fashion that other players ~~â€˜enjoy~~' the character.		It is possible to play an obnoxious or annoying character well but in such a fashion that other players 'enjoy' the character.
	This category is totally up to the Game-master's judgement but should be based on consistency of motive and action and enjoyment by the players and Gamemaster.		This category is totally up to the Game-master's judgement but should be based on consistency of motive and action and enjoyment by the players and Gamemaster.
	Take into account how well the player differentiates between being in and out of character and stays in-character when they should be.		Take into account how well the player differentiates between being in and out of character and stays in-character when they should be.

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€™" to "'"

2024-02-08T19:00:56Z

Text replacement - "â€™" to "'"

Bernard: Updated to match March 2013 Guild Meeting vote.

2013-07-31T20:16:45Z

Updated to match March 2013 Guild Meeting vote.

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 The award is at the discretion of the GM, hopefully on receipt of the finalised Notes. Exceptional Notes may attract an exceptional reward above or below that suggested above.
 == Awards for GMs ==
 Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).

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[[Category:User Guides]]
== Experience Points Awards ==

Experience points are a measure of a characterâ€™s ability to learn or improve Statistics, Skills and Magic.
Experience is awarded to a playerâ€™s character based on the following four categories.
Note that a Session is considered to be 3.5 to 4 hours of real time play and Sessions of greater or lesser duration should have their Experience Awards adjusted accordingly.

A number of [[Mandos GM Tools#Experience Report|spreadsheets]] are available to assist in the automation of the EP calculation.

=== Attendance and Preparation ===

'''POTENTIAL AWARD:''' 0-500 EP / Session

This category is awarded for turning up to game sessions on time and prepared to play.
The full award should be given to characters whose players turn up on time with character sheets completed and the necessary accessories for play.
Courtesy by a player in informing the Game-master when they may be late or unable to play due to other commitments should result in some award.
Beginning players should be given leeway in respect of not having complete character sheets.
A player who is constantly distracted or distracts others when they are trying to play is not properly attending should be given a reduced award.

'''GUIDELINES'''
* Full award for turning up on time and prepared to play.
* 75% award for incomplete character sheet.
* 50% award for no character sheet or unable to attend but supplying character sheet.
* 25% award for expected non-attendance without supplying character sheet.
* No award for unexpected non-attendance.
Lateness should result in an appropriate adjustment to the entire experience award for the session dependent on the degree of lateness. (i.e. arriving 1 hour late should result in 75% of the total â€˜normalâ€™ award for that session).

=== Role-playing ===

'''POTENTIAL AWARD:''' 0-500 EP / Session

This category is awarded for good role-playing, both characterisation and playerâ€™s enjoyment.
It is possible to play an obnoxious or annoying character well but in such a fashion that other players â€˜enjoyâ€™ the character.
This category is totally up to the Game-masterâ€™s judgement but should be based on consistency of motive and action and enjoyment by the players and Gamemaster.
Take into account how well the player differentiates between being in and out of character and stays in-character when they should be.

'''GUIDELINES'''
* Full award for believable and consistent characterisation which was enjoyable by most present.
* Half award for adequate role-playing or good role-playing that annoyed players.
* No award when a block of wood could have done better or they managed to seriously and continually annoy the Game-master or most of the players.

=== Contribution ===

'''POTENTIAL AWARD:''' 0-500 EP / Session

This category is awarded for taking part in the action of the session, either by providing ideas (or non-ideas) or by appropriate or innovative use of the abilities or possessions of the character.
How much did the player and / or their character contribute to the game compared with how much they were able to
contribute.

'''GUIDELINES'''
* Full award for consistently and interestingly being a major contributor to the action when possible and refraining from contributing when unable to do so in-character.
* Half award for contributing occasionally when able to and also occasionally when unable to.
* No award for consistently contributing when unable to and hindering other playerâ€™s or characterâ€™s appropriate contributions.

=== Quest Level ===

{{:Quest Level}}

== Scribe Notes ==
''Recommended Guidelines for Experience Rewards for Good Scribe Notes''

Scribe Notes are more than a game mechanic, adequate Notes provide a record for future parties, notes and reminders for players, a scurrilous rag of gutter gossip, potential material for Seagate Times articles, and a possible source for award nominations.
They should be easy to read, research, and help tie together the unique historical aspects of the game.

Although the degree of benefit to the campaign is debatable, we broadly agree that the following constitutes excellent Notes:
* Timely, updated and circulated each week between evenings
* Accurate and relevant, and not verbose
* Factual, including Party members, leader, scribe, mission, key places, people, items, party actions and events, although actions may be in a sealed section.
* Observations on the locations, so that others may recognise or revisit them
* Gossipy but not garrulous
* Structured and cross referenced so that salient facts are easy to find.
* Keep track of the date, and any in game training etc.

A scaled EP award can be made to the Party Scribe on presentation of the finished Notes to the GM.
The Guild Guaranteed 10 point healing potion is a separate item administered by the Guild Librarian (Keith) and generally granted when a copy of the Notes are lodged with him.

The recommended EP reward is in two parts:
: 100 EP per session (night or 4 hours) that the notes cover to an adequate degree.
: Up to an additional 150 EP per session (night or 4 hours) for excellence in the above categories.

So for a season of 10 sessions, we would expect the Scribe to receive 1000 EP for adequate notes, and up to 1500 EP more for excellent notes.

The award is at the discretion of the GM, hopefully on receipt of the finalised Notes. Exceptional Notes may attract an exceptional reward above or below that suggested above.
== Awards for GMs ==
Experience points are given to GMs who GM a full quarter (9+ nights).
The Experience award is a flat sum that can be spent on any Character by the GM.

If they do not play a character in the same quarterly session as they GM the Experience award is: 10,000 EP.

If they do play in the same quarter as they GM the Experience award is: 5,000 EP.

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	== Experience Points Awards ==		== Experience Points Awards ==

	Experience points are a measure of a ~~characterâ€™s~~ ability to learn or improve Statistics, Skills and Magic.		Experience points are a measure of a character's ability to learn or improve Statistics, Skills and Magic.
	Experience is awarded to a ~~playerâ€™s~~ character based on the following four categories.		Experience is awarded to a player's character based on the following four categories.
	Note that a Session is considered to be 3.5 to 4 hours of real time play and Sessions of greater or lesser duration should have their Experience Awards adjusted accordingly.		Note that a Session is considered to be 3.5 to 4 hours of real time play and Sessions of greater or lesser duration should have their Experience Awards adjusted accordingly.

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	* 25% award for expected non-attendance without supplying character sheet.		* 25% award for expected non-attendance without supplying character sheet.
	* No award for unexpected non-attendance.		* No award for unexpected non-attendance.
	Lateness should result in an appropriate adjustment to the entire experience award for the session dependent on the degree of lateness. (i.e. arriving 1 hour late should result in 75% of the total ~~â€˜normalâ€™~~ award for that session).		Lateness should result in an appropriate adjustment to the entire experience award for the session dependent on the degree of lateness. (i.e. arriving 1 hour late should result in 75% of the total â€˜normal' award for that session).

	=== Role-playing ===		=== Role-playing ===
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	'''POTENTIAL AWARD:''' 0-500 EP / Session		'''POTENTIAL AWARD:''' 0-500 EP / Session

	This category is awarded for good role-playing, both characterisation and ~~playerâ€™s~~ enjoyment.		This category is awarded for good role-playing, both characterisation and player's enjoyment.
	It is possible to play an obnoxious or annoying character well but in such a fashion that other players ~~â€˜enjoyâ€™~~ the character.		It is possible to play an obnoxious or annoying character well but in such a fashion that other players â€˜enjoy' the character.
	This category is totally up to the Game-~~masterâ€™s~~ judgement but should be based on consistency of motive and action and enjoyment by the players and Gamemaster.		This category is totally up to the Game-master's judgement but should be based on consistency of motive and action and enjoyment by the players and Gamemaster.
	Take into account how well the player differentiates between being in and out of character and stays in-character when they should be.		Take into account how well the player differentiates between being in and out of character and stays in-character when they should be.

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	* Full award for consistently and interestingly being a major contributor to the action when possible and refraining from contributing when unable to do so in-character.		* Full award for consistently and interestingly being a major contributor to the action when possible and refraining from contributing when unable to do so in-character.
	* Half award for contributing occasionally when able to and also occasionally when unable to.		* Half award for contributing occasionally when able to and also occasionally when unable to.
	* No award for consistently contributing when unable to and hindering other ~~playerâ€™s~~ or ~~characterâ€™s~~ appropriate contributions.		* No award for consistently contributing when unable to and hindering other player's or character's appropriate contributions.

	=== Quest Level ===		=== Quest Level ===