Rollie the gnome - 2/26/2006 9:22 PM
1 - Does your character need to worship a deity to get 'raised'? My character concept may take the form of one who does not have a deity and I want to know what my options are if not.
Nope. You can still get raised without a deity. You will be considered "neutral" in terms of how the deity system modifies spells such as Raise Dead and Resurrection.
2 - Can I write a short precise character bio AND a long backstory as well? If so, where should I post the long detailed backstory? open forums or a PM to a DM team?
Why not write the long backstory in your character bio? We like to see more details than a short, precise bio, especially for some classes and subraces. Another option is to put the longer version into a Character Development thread after your character is approved. The third option of course is to write it and keep it private, then RP that background as you play. Though if you're concerned at all about content conflicts, then you should make it part of your original character submission, so the GMs can make sure you're not in conflict with world rules, history, etc.
3 - If I want to create a gnome, do the str and dex modifiers take effect AFTER I create the PC? Meaning if I choose a 12 str and 12 dex when i create him will it then become 10str and 14 dex once I enter the game for the first time? Just want to make sure my stats don't get skewed right off.
If you're just making a garden variety gnome, then NWN will fix up the stats. If you're creating one of the gnome subraces, then you have to keep the bonuses/penalties in mind when choosing your stats. Keep in mind we have rules about minimum levels for stats, among them are that no stat may be below 6. The NWN engine doesn't know how to deal with subraces. Those bonuses/penalties are applied once your character is in-game.
4 - Any post(s) that would have details as to where the evil guys and good guys generally reside? Don't want to make a backstory with a totally messed up geographical and geopolitical no-no.
The handbook is the best reference for that. Again, put it in your bio, and the approval GMs will let you know where there are problems. This is part of the reason why we have this process, so we can work out any such potential issues before a character enters the world.
Hope that helps.
