General FAQ
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This is the general FAQ of the most common questions asked by people on Metro. This is the place for questions by newbies, not-so-newbies, and oldbies alike. If there's something you've been wondering, then look no further!
If the answer to your question doesn't appear here, then page staff on Metro. Who knows? Your question may well show up in a future version of this FAQ!
What version of WoD is Metro
Metro: Toronto by night, is what's known now as an oWoD game. The publisher of the systems has released a new set of games with similar names, but with significant differences. These are collectivly known as nWoD. The systems in use here are:
- Vampire: The Masquerade, with Kindred of the East being an additional sphere.
- Werewolf: The Apocalypse
- Mage: The Ascension
- Demon: The Fallen
- Wraith: The Oblivion
- Changeling: The Dreaming
Hunter: the Reckoning is not supported.
What this means is, Vampire: The Requiem, Mage: The awakening and Werewolf: The Forsaken are not used here.
If you need to get a copy of the books, take a look at http://www.drivethrurpg.com where you can purchase PDFs of the systems, and the additional books. eBay may also have some copies available
What are the alt-limits?
You are allowed *one* sphere-alt and as many mortals as you can handle.
What races are classed as 'Sphere-alts'?
A 'sphere alt' is any character other than a basic, normal mortal. Someone who is run beneath a sphere wizard other than Mortal Wizard. So even if you were a purely Mortal Businessman, if you were of the Wyrm, ran with the Black Spirals, and worked for the Shifter Wiz because of it, you are classed as a 'sphere-alt' in these rules.
What is the difference between 'Super' and 'Mortal+'?
In most games, the term 'Mortal+' is used for a Mortal who has just a few advantages over the Supernatural, while 'Super' is classed for the supernatural creatures. Here on Metro, however, the line has been blurred with the one-alt rule. Therefore, for the moment, while the terms are still often used to refer to whether someone is a supernatural creature or just a normal man with a few extra tricks, these have been done away with as actual specific terms.
How to use the shifting code
This is a bit of a long one. So, another page: Shifting Faq
Helpful Hints for Mortal and Mortal+ PCs
Again, another page: Helpful Hints from Cleopatra
Oh, and I am not discriminating against the other races! So, EVERYONE, please take a minute to review these before sending in your application. They can be of use to one and all, irrespective of race, religion, creed, color, err...
What are the Archetypes allowed in CharGen?
As this became rather long, a new page was created: check out the Archetypes page.
For a great resource, check out DeathQuaker's List of Archetypes: http://www.deathquaker.org/gaming/archetypes.html
What Abilities and Secondary Abilities are available on Metro?
Please see the Abilities page for more information on this. Please note that all of these may not be openly available in Character Generation but most may be purchased after chargen with Experience, assuming one has an appropriate instructor and/or sphere wizard permission.
Wraithdescs and You
Is it necessary to have a wraith desc? Yes. It is, as it is a requirement for approval. Many folks seem to have many Q&A's on how to set up a wraith desc. Check out this page for information relevant to your sphere. Solinus's Guide to Wraith Descriptions
