Character Development Quest Rules –
A player can only have one (1) active CDQ request at a time.
A character must be at least level eight ( to have a CDQ. The only exception is a character who has been approved to CDQ for a PrC before level eight (.
It is recommended that the character exist in-game for at least two (2) weeks before a CDQ is requested for the character. This includes the CDQ for a PrC.
A CDQ must have a valid purpose, and this will be enforced by the GMs running the quest. Do not request a CDQ just because you want your own personal quest or a quest for your friends. Examples of valid purposes for CDQs include: To take a PrC, to start/work on a long-range character goal, to explore unknown details of a character's past, or any other sort of goal or event that requires GM intervention to realize is valid.
CDQs can not last more than a total of six (6) hours or two (2) game sessions, whichever comes first. On top of that a CDQ should be completed within three (3) RL weeks once the first session has been run.
CDQs DO NOT HAVE ANY XP REWARDS. Not to the person having the quest run nor its participants. This was done to avoid player abuse of this process
It is important to note that while a player may make requests for the purpose and goal of a CDQ, a player may not fully write or dictate the outcome of the CDQ. How the CDQ is conducted and the final outcome is for the GM to decide, especially in cases where the outcome may be in conflict with world lore. See more information about CDQs here.
To end the confusion, here is the solidified step by step process we have always used for a shift of alignment. These are the steps a player should take:
Some notes: If no CDT is kept and there is no GM testimony available, this does not preclude you from an alignment shift. The CA team will decide a time period for some sort of record keeping (CDT, or the testimony or some other suggestion made by the CA team at that time) to evaluate the request with the new proofs. This time frame is typically two weeks but may be a little longer depending on circumstance.
Alignment shifts away from allowed clerical restrictions per deity will be allowed but the cleric will loose all casting ability -without- relevel until whatever issues are worked out via regular quest/CDQ/WLDQ.
Alignment shifts away from mechanical class limitations will not be allowed unless they are accompanied by class shifts. Relevels will not accompany these sorts of request unless it is due to quest/CDQ/WLDQ.
Once approved for a shift, the shift is not mandatory. This means if the RP continues and it turns out the new alignment does not fit the RP, the gradual shift to the new alignment can be stopped. Most of the time the points are distributed at the request of the PC (unless some action is radical enough for a GM to arbitrarily offer), and thus the PC can simply not ask for the point shifts. If the Player is certain they do not wish to continue this route, then they are welcome to bump the approval post stating as much and the request can be closed.
Deliberately playing outside of your APPROVED alignment will bring OOC reprimand and IC consequences (unless accompanied by GM pre-approval for some quest related situation I.E. possession). Deliberately playing outside of your APPROVED alignment will also guarantee denial for alignment shifts for this and potentially alternate characters if the issue is not addressed.
As alignment is somewhat relative (in certain areas) we reserve the right to be flexible or determine results on a case by case basis. As no two characters are alike in their interpretation of morals and ethics, the CA and GM teams must be granted freedom to customize the consequences, results and quest situations for each character.
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Wizard Specalization Change Requests
Wizards may request one (1) free specialization change, with a modicum of justification, prior to Wizard level 10, at which point they've had too much experience in their specialization to readily change. Any subsequent request before level 10 which is justified will be granted, but XP equal to half the amount required to pass their current level will be removed to reflect wasted experience. The exception to this rule will of course be made for GM quest-related events, where the GM in question supports the submission.
Dark Elves and Description of The Test
In regards to The Test, in order to alleviate any confusion or conflicts over it's substance , please refer to it vaguely in your submissions. Something along the lines of, "I took the test... and lived." will suffice. It is required that there is a reference be made.
Any submission with a change of deity or morals after The Test will still have to provide substantial detail as to why and how their change of heart occured.