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[[:Wikipedia:Roleplaying#Games | Roleplaying]] is an activity in which players create a character and work them into the story or game that they are playing. In Vendetta Online, roleplay role-play exists in many forms, some of which are accepted by the community at large, and some that are not. This page is for general information relating to roleplay role-play within the confines of the Vendetta Online universe.
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== Creating a Character ==
The first thing you need to roleplay role-play in Vendetta Online is a character. You may already have a character that you wish to use for this purpose, or you may elect to create a new character specifically for your roleplayrole-play. Characters consist of several singular components that together make up a person that could potentially be as complex as yourself.
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=== Picking a Nation ===
The first thing you need to do if you are creating a new character for the purpose of roleplay role-play is to pick a [[Nations | nation]]. For players who wish to delve deeper into the Vendetta Online universe for their characters, reading the official [[VO_Backstory|backstory]] is a must. Do you want to be part of the Serco Dominion, part of the Order of Eo or Akan, or part of the Union of Independent Territories. ? Each has there their own unique backgrounds.
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If you make a name on your own:
* Make sure your character has a name that isn't something that sounds like a juvenile's AIM screennamescreen-name. Avoid numbers, slang terms and spelling errors if at all possible.
* If your character's name will be only part of their name, record their full name somewhere.
* If your character's name will be a nickname of that character's, be sure to have a real name for your character handy.
# How does your character interact with other players over the CommNet channels? (channel chat)
# Does your character use a particular color for painting his or her ship?
# Does your character use elements from his or her biography in their ingame in-game banter?
# Does your character try to hang around another specific character? If yes, who and why?
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==== Character Relationships ====
Not for the faint of heart. Managing to get a relationship of any kind, even simple friendship, within the terms of roleplay role-play in Vendetta Online to work can be difficult. You should:
* Work with the other person to determine the terms on which the two characters will interact. Be sure to keep all interactions PG (-13) appropriate.
* Ask those who are doing this for help if you need it for planning.
* Aggressive Careers:
*# [[Missions#Assassination|Assassin]] - A contract killer. This job can be extremely profitable if you have a large list of clients.*# [[Bounty_Hunting|Bounty Hunter]] - Someone who collects nationally issued bounties. Can be extremely profitable if the bounty is high.*# [[Missions#Combat_Missions|Combat Pilot ]] - A pilot who defends his or her nation or faction from enemy attacks. Helps in escorting the nation's transports and/or capital ships from port to port.*# [[Hive Hunting|Hive Hunter]] - Someone who has dedicated there life to eradicating the infestation of the Hive bots from the known universe.*# [[Mercenary|Mercenary]] - These are "contracted" individuals, who will take any job if the money is good.*# [[Outlaw|Outlaw]] - Those that live outside the known laws, but don't necessarily take part in pirating or other nefarious actions.
*# [[Pirating|Pirate]] - An individual or group of individuals bent on taking goods from traders/miners for the purpose of profit. Killing is considered optional.
*# [[Pirate_Hunting|Pirate Hunter ]] - An individual or group whose sole purpose is to make sure that the trading lanes are clear of pirates, and to destroy pirates as they are found.*# Bounty Hunter - Someone who collects nationally issued bounties. Can be extremely profitable if the bounty is high.*# Hive Hunter - Someone who has dedicated there life to eradicating the infestation of the Hive bots from the known universe.*# Mercenary - These are "contracted" individuals, who will take any job if the money is good.*# [[Missions#Assasination|Assassin]] - A contract killer. This job can be extremely profitable if you have a large list of clients.*# Outlaw - Those that live outside the known laws, but don't necessarily take part in pirating or other nefarious actions.
* Passive Careers:
*# [[Mechanic/Medic|Medic]] - Someone who has dedicated his or her life to helping others. They are the mechanics and medics of the space lanes.
*# [[Race_tracks|Space Racer]] - These are the stick jockeys of Sedina.
*# [[Exploration|Explorer ]] - Someone whose thirst for knowledge is only matched by his or her drive for solitude. They are the ones that help map the known universe.
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