Race:Unusual Companion - Revision history

Guy: Guy moved page Race:Unusual Character to Race:Unusual Companion

2016-04-25T15:31:51Z

Guy moved page Race:Unusual Character to Race:Unusual Companion

Guy: Unusual Character -> Unusual Companion

2016-04-25T15:31:29Z

Unusual Character -> Unusual Companion

Guy: clarifications

2016-04-09T17:19:06Z

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Guy: mentioning Oocca, Parella, and Anouki; phrasing

2016-02-04T15:17:04Z

mentioning Oocca, Parella, and Anouki; phrasing

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2015-11-02T22:48:50Z

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2015-10-28T05:07:39Z

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Clooby: /* Character Creation Brief */ clarification

2015-10-27T04:53:21Z

‎Character Creation Brief: clarification

Guy: /* Character Creation Brief */ tweak regarding Winged Flight

2015-10-21T07:51:55Z

‎Character Creation Brief: tweak regarding Winged Flight

Guy at 12:33, 17 October 2015

2015-10-17T12:33:05Z

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-An '''unusual character''' is any character which does is not a member of a recognized [[:Category:Races|race]] of [[Hyrule]], but is instead of a lower species, or has an unusual form.  To make one of these characters, a player must be either a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]], and must forfeit 60 rupees to make the unusual character.  Finally, any species that doesn't already have a page on the Library must be approved beforehand by a staff member.  Otherwise, creating an unusual character is very similar to creating a normal one, and uses the normal character creation process.
+An '''Unusual Companion''' is a special type of [[race]] given to animal and animal-like creatures that allows them to be playable in their own right, or in more detail.  As its name implies, an Unusual Companion is usually a form of [[pet]] or [[mount]] to a character of a more capable race, though this does not always need to be the case.
-Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|housecat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as [[Keese]] and [[Combat Companion|Wolfos]], are also allowed.  Intelligent races without the full range of humanoid capabilities--like [http://zeldawiki.org/Oocca Oocca] or [http://zeldawiki.org/Parella Parella]--are also generally permitted, so long as they originate in canon sources.  A normal member of an animal-like species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean [[language]] unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
+To make one an Unusual Companion, a player must be either a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]], and must forfeit 50 rupees from one of his or her characters specifically to make one Unusual Companion.  Any type of creature that doesn't already have a page on the Library (including [[Combat Companion]], [[Mount]], [[Loftwing]], and [[Monkey]]) may not be permitted without staff approval.  Otherwise, creating an Unusual Companion is very similar to creating a normal one, and uses the normal character creation process.
-Although an unusual character can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A Keese or an Oocca couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as neither creature has limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, such a creature might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, even an intelligent Keese would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given unusual character.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
+Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|house cat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as a [[Pet|Keese]] or a [[Combat Companion|Wolfos]], are also allowed.  A normal member of an animal-like species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean [[language]] unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
-An unusual character should generally be treated as such in the world of Hyrule.  Although Hyrule is a mysterious place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and possibly the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a Keese could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even with a Jabber Nut.
+Although an Unusual Companion can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A house cat couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as the creature hacks limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, such a creature might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, even an intelligent house cat would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given companion.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
-Finally, an Unusual Character does have one undeniable limitation that separates it from a normal character.  If a player completes a dungeon or quest using multiple characters, any Unusual Character does ''not'' contribute the normal 10-rupee bonus received for using multiple characters.  (In these instances, the Unusual Character is treated as being a [[Pet]], [[Mount]], or [[Combat Companion]] to another character.)
+An Unusual Companion should generally be treated as unusual in the world of [[Place:Hyrule|Hyrule]].  Although Hyrule is a mysterious place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and possibly the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a mere cat could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even ''with'' a Jabber Nut.
 ==Character Creation Brief==
-An unusual characters always begins with a [[PWC]] score of 1/1/1.  Such a character gains the normal amount of PWC points, according to whether the player is a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]].
+Once an Unusual Companion's species is decided, it can be submitting for approval in much the same way as a character of a normal race.  It can be added to another character's page to serve as their companion, or be given a thread in its own right.  In either case, the companion's thread must detail who spent the 50 rupees on it, and it must be approved by staff as usual.
-Depending on its species, an unusual character may begin with one or more ''innate'' racial perks.  Plant creatures for instance would always gain [[Plant Composition]], while a creature like a horse would likely have [[Centaur Speed]], and a Chilfos certainly has [[Frigid Composition]].  As is normally the case, innate racial perks are gained for free.
+Depending on its species, an Unusual Companion may begin with one or more ''innate'' racial perks.  Plant creatures like Peahats for instance would always gain [[Plant Composition]], while a Chilfos certainly has [[Frigid Composition]].  As is normally the case, innate racial perks are gained for free.
-In addition to any innate racial perks, an unusual character can gain up to three universal [[racial perk]]s, and will likely benefit most from [[Bonus Treasure]] and [[Rupee Riches]].  Certain species could arguably gain perks that are normally exclusive to other races--such as a [[Keese]] gaining [[Nightvision]], or a Wolfos gaining [[Scent]]--subject to staff approval.  If an unusual character has two or more wings, but no functional arms, then [[Winged Flight]] ''must'' be gained as one of its racial perks.
+In addition to any innate perks, an Unusual Companion can gain up to three universal [[racial perk]]s, and will likely benefit most from [[Bonus Treasure]] and [[Rupee Riches]].  Of course, certain types of companions could arguably gain perks that are normally exclusive to other races--such as a [[Keese]] gaining [[Nightvision]], or a Wolfos gaining [[Scent]].  If the character has two or more wings, but no functional arms, then [[Winged Flight]] ''must'' be gained as one of its racial perks.
-Like a normal character, an Unusual Character has 100 rupees to spending on its starting [[:Category:Treasures|treasures]].
+Like a normal character, an Unusual Companion has 100 rupees to spending on its starting [[:Category:Treasures|treasures]].
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 An '''unusual character''' is any character which does is not a member of a recognized [[:Category:Races|race]] of [[Hyrule]], but is instead of a lower species, or has an unusual form.  To make one of these characters, a player must be either a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]], and must forfeit 60 rupees to make the unusual character.  Finally, any species that doesn't already have a page on the Library must be approved beforehand by a staff member.  Otherwise, creating an unusual character is very similar to creating a normal one, and uses the normal character creation process.
-Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|housecat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as [[Keese]] and [[Combat Companion|Wolfos]], are also allowed.  Intelligent races without the full range of humanoid capabilities--like [http://zeldawiki.org/Oocca Oocca], [http://zeldawiki.org/Anouki Anouki], or [http://zeldawiki.org/Parella Parella]--are also generally permitted, so long as they originate in canon sources.  A normal member of an animal-like species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean [[language]] unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
+Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|housecat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as [[Keese]] and [[Combat Companion|Wolfos]], are also allowed.  Intelligent races without the full range of humanoid capabilities--like [http://zeldawiki.org/Oocca Oocca] or [http://zeldawiki.org/Parella Parella]--are also generally permitted, so long as they originate in canon sources.  A normal member of an animal-like species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean [[language]] unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
-Although an unusual character can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A Keese or an Oocca couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as neither creature has limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, it might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, even an intelligent Keese would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given unusual character.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
+Although an unusual character can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A Keese or an Oocca couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as neither creature has limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, such a creature might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, even an intelligent Keese would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given unusual character.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
-An unusual character should generally be treated as such in the world of Hyrule.  Although Hyrule is a bizarre place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and possibly the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a Keese could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even with a Jabber Nut.
+An unusual character should generally be treated as such in the world of Hyrule.  Although Hyrule is a mysterious place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and possibly the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a Keese could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even with a Jabber Nut.
 Finally, an Unusual Character does have one undeniable limitation that separates it from a normal character.  If a player completes a dungeon or quest using multiple characters, any Unusual Character does ''not'' contribute the normal 10-rupee bonus received for using multiple characters.  (In these instances, the Unusual Character is treated as being a [[Pet]], [[Mount]], or [[Combat Companion]] to another character.)

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-An '''unusual character''' is any character which does is not a member of a recognized [[:Category:Races|race]] of [[Hyrule]], but is instead of a lower species.  To make one of these characters, a player must be either a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]], and must forfeit 60 rupees to make the unusual character.  Finally, any species that doesn't already have a page on the Library must be approved beforehand by a staff member.  Otherwise, creating an unusual character is essentially the same as creating a normal one, and uses the normal character creation process.
+An '''unusual character''' is any character which does is not a member of a recognized [[:Category:Races|race]] of [[Hyrule]], but is instead of a lower species, or has an unusual form.  To make one of these characters, a player must be either a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]], and must forfeit 60 rupees to make the unusual character.  Finally, any species that doesn't already have a page on the Library must be approved beforehand by a staff member.  Otherwise, creating an unusual character is very similar to creating a normal one, and uses the normal character creation process.
-Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|housecat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as [[Keese]] and Wolfos, are also allowed.  A normal member of such a species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean language unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
+Most often, an unusual character is of an animal or animal-like species, ranging from a [[Loftwing]] to a [[Pet|housecat]].  Hostile or monster-like animals, such as [[Keese]] and [[Combat Companion|Wolfos]], are also allowed.  Intelligent races without the full range of humanoid capabilities--like [http://zeldawiki.org/Oocca Oocca], [http://zeldawiki.org/Anouki Anouki], or [http://zeldawiki.org/Parella Parella]--are also generally permitted, so long as they originate in canon sources.  A normal member of an animal-like species typically has lower intelligence than a [[Race:Hylian|Hylian]], but an unusual character belonging to the species is assumed to be exceptionally intelligent for its kind, unless otherwise specified.  Even so, the unusual character cannot speak the Hyrulean [[language]] unless it otherwise could, or if it gains a [[Jabber Nut]] specifically to do so.
-Although an unusual character can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A Keese couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as it has no limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, it might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, an intelligent Keese would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given unusual character.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
+Although an unusual character can acquire all normal treasures, some of them arguably cannot be used.  A Keese or an Oocca couldn't expect to use [[Warlock Punch]], for instance, as neither creature has limbs appropriate for punching.  Similarly, it might have trouble using a [[Hookshot]] as its limbs are too short to manipulate the item properly.  However, even an intelligent Keese would have everything necessary to cast a [[:Category:Spells|spell]] such as [[Life]], or wear an item like an [[All-Night Mask]].  Players should use common sense in deciding which treasures are applicable towards any given unusual character.  In ambiguous cases, it would be wise to consult a staff member.
-An unusual character should be treated as such in the world of Hyrule.  Although Hyrule is a bizarre place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and likely the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a Keese could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even with a Jabber Nut.
+An unusual character should generally be treated as such in the world of Hyrule.  Although Hyrule is a bizarre place with many unexpected occurrences, any unusual character is expected to be truly bizarre--and possibly the only one of its kind, born from an uncanny mutation or a backfired spell.  After all, it's practically unheard of that a Keese could cast a spell as potent as [[Life]], or a horse eloquently speaking the words of men even with a Jabber Nut.
 Finally, an Unusual Character does have one undeniable limitation that separates it from a normal character.  If a player completes a dungeon or quest using multiple characters, any Unusual Character does ''not'' contribute the normal 10-rupee bonus received for using multiple characters.  (In these instances, the Unusual Character is treated as being a [[Pet]], [[Mount]], or [[Combat Companion]] to another character.)

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 ==Character Creation Brief==
 An unusual characters always begins with a [[PWC]] score of 1/1/1.  Such a character gains the normal amount of PWC points, according to whether the player is a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]].
 Depending on its species, an unusual character may begin with one or more ''innate'' racial perks.  Plant creatures for instance would always gain [[Plant Composition]], while a creature like a horse would likely have [[Centaur Speed]], and a Chilfos certainly has [[Frigid Composition]].  As is normally the case, innate racial perks are gained for free.
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 In addition to any innate racial perks, an unusual character can gain up to three universal [[racial perk]]s, and will likely benefit most from [[Bonus Treasure]] and [[Rupee Riches]].  Certain species could arguably gain perks that are normally exclusive to other races--such as a [[Keese]] gaining [[Nightvision]], or a Wolfos gaining [[Scent]]--subject to staff approval.  If an unusual character has two or more wings, but no functional arms, then [[Winged Flight]] ''must'' be gained as one of its racial perks.
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 ==Character Creation Brief==
-An unusual characters always begins with a [[PWC]] score of 1/1/1, with a number of points to distribute afterwards equivalent to the number of points a player to create a normal character with, only reduced by one.
+An unusual characters always begins with a [[PWC]] score of 1/1/1.  Such a character gains the normal amount of PWC points, according to whether the player is a [[Regular]] or [[Veteran]].
 Depending on its species, an unusual character may begin with one or more ''innate'' racial perks.  Plant creatures for instance would always gain [[Plant Composition]], while a creature like a horse would likely have [[Centaur Speed]], and a Chilfos certainly has [[Frigid Composition]].  As is normally the case, innate racial perks are gained for free.

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