Starting a New Game
INTRODUCTION[edit | edit source]
Greetings, and welcome to Masters of Raana! This page will serve to ease new players through the process of creating their new game character!
To start, please keep in mind that this game is currently in early development and will have errors, glitches, systems that are still being fleshed out, incomplete features, and is, in general, a work in progress. Masters of Raana is being created by a lone indie developer named GrimDark, who is responsible for all of the game's creative writing, coding, and rendering at the time of this writing. The lore behind the Masters of Raana is extensive and originates entirely from GrimDark's imagination. In my opinion, this is quite an accomplishment.
As such, I invite you to join the Discord Server and report any bugs or problems you encounter while playing, to exchange information about any difficulties you encounter, and to contribute your ideas for the game's growth.
If you appreciate the game and wish to see it developed further, please subscribe to the game's SubscribeStar.Adult page and receive valuable perks and rewards in exchange for your support!
Both of these sites will have the newest news, development logs, and release notes, as well as provide you access to the latest test version of the game if you subscribe as an alpha tester. Take part in the alpha test and offer feedback! We require it in order to improve and grow the game!
Alternative site to ask questions and get more info/support: F95
- ShinCore, SlaveMaster Patron for Masters of Raana.
CHARACTER CREATION[edit | edit source]
Masters of Raana features a unique character creation process that is unlike any other game. Rather than assigning an arbitrary number of stat/skill points to various attributes/skills, you are presented with a story-like process in which you construct your character based on his or her background, experiences, and personality. This approach allows you to customize your character according to your personal preferences while avoiding the impersonal practice of choosing where to divide your points on a spreadsheet.
Please keep in mind that regardless of where your attributes and skills wind up, you may always modify them to your satisfaction through training, studying, and just playing the game the way you want to.
Important Note: Throughout the character creation process, you can reset and/or reselect your choices. Additionally, at the conclusion of the character creation process, you have the option of starting over (Final Review). This enables the player to experiment with a range of diverse configurations and scenarios. We encourage you to take full advantage of this flexibility and experiment to your heart's content with your character build!
SELECTING YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY[edit | edit source]
Selecting your character's personal history is a two-stage process. Your choices in each stage will result in different attributes and/or skills receiving boosts and/or penalties. These changes are cumulative.
EXAMPLE: If you receive a bonus of +5 intelligence and a penalty of -1 dexterity in the first stage and a bonus of +5 intelligence and a penalty of -1 strength in the second stage, you will receive a cumulative result of +10 intellect, -1 dexterity, and -1 strength in the end.
The first stage entails selecting an upbringing. At this point of the process, you get to choose your path and your upbringing. Each background confers benefits or drawbacks to you in terms of various attributes and skills. Take your time and go over them all. You may always redo them before making a final decision.
The second stage gives you the opportunity to determine how you responded to your upbringing. Did you go down the same path as your parents? Or did you reject them and go out on your own? Again, each option has a number of pros and cons in terms of various attributes and skills. Again, consider all of your options before committing and moving on to the next section.
SELECTING YOUR UNIQUE EVENT[edit | edit source]
This area allows you to pick a unique event that took place in your life. This event will provide you with certain benefits, but also with a substantial penalty. Additionally, it will effect various quests, events, and how NPCs view you throughout the game.
Additionally, certain unique events will include a special quest that is not generally available through regular routes. Bear in mind that certain unique quests are currently in development and may not be accessible at this time.
Consider all of your possibilities before making a choice. You can return and select another unique event if you are dissatisfied with the one you first selected.
SELECTING SPECIAL ABILITIES[edit | edit source]
This section allows you to select three distinctive special abilities that provide bonuses or penalties related to specific attributes and skills. If you're wondering how they will affect your character, a large question mark symbol is located on the left side of the screen. By clicking on that icon, a pop-up window will appear with a synopsis of the game's system, all of the game's attributes and skills, and their influence on gameplay. Please take the time to study this information thoroughly as it is essential for knowing how the special talents will effect your character and overall gameplay.
If you make a mistake or have a change of heart, simply click the reset button at the bottom of your screen. This will clear your selections and allow you to choose another set.
Once you have made your selection, and arrow will appear on the right side of the screen. To proceed to the next part, click on this arrow.