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* Optional information, displayed to everyone
* Optional information, displayed to everyone
* Private information, displayed only to the poster and the Storytellers of that forum
* Private information, displayed only to the poster and the Storytellers of that forum
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'''You must have approved Character(s) in the database to use Minisheets.'''
==Creating and Editing==
==Creating and Editing==
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[[File:minisheetfull.jpg|right]]
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The Minisheets are accessed for creation and editing by the drop-down link in the top navigation bar.  Although they are called Minisheets, the link is entitled "Control Panel".  Once you've accessed the Control Panel, pick an empty Minisheet on the left.  The Control Panel will also display your approved characters.
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The Minisheets are accessed for creation and editing by the drop-down link in the top navigation bar.  Although they are called Minisheets, the link is entitled "Edit Characters" because the Minisheet form is used in various ways -- not ''just'' for the Minisheets.
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:: '''Note''': Under the '''Edit Characters''' link in the sample, you'll notice specific links to specific characters.  These will automatically appear as Minisheets are created.  If you are creating your first sheet, these links will not appear.
:: '''Note''': Under the '''Edit Characters''' link in the sample, you'll notice specific links to specific characters.  These will automatically appear as Minisheets are created.  If you are creating your first sheet, these links will not appear.
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The image to the right shows the Minisheet form.  The top portion, marked with the green strip, is public informationThe bottom portion, marked with the blue strip, is private information.
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Your Control Panel shows your approved CharactersYou must have an approved Character to assign to a Minisheet.
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:: '''Note''': The top selector shows "Cozette Muriel" in the example.  If no Minisheets have been completed, it will show a "1".  The numbers convert to character names as the sheets are filled out.
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==Public Information==
==Public Information==
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===Character Name and Venue===
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===Character, Display Name, and Venue===
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The '''Character Name''' is '''the most important''' element of the MinisheetThis field will not only display the character's name, but is used to grab the character's portrait from the Wiki to display it.  Once this is filled out, that image will be displayed on the Edit formThis lets you verify that everything is working.  The name entered here must match the name of the character's Wiki page.  This is why it is important to fill out the Wiki page first.  If this name does not match, the character's portrait will not be fetched, and various other things won't work right.  '''BBCode should not be used'''.
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The first drop-down selector you see lists your approved CharactersSelect one to assign it to the Minisheet.  If this is blank, you don't have any approved characters and the Minisheet cannot be assignedThis is the primary configuration.   
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:: '''Note''':  As an advanced technique, some players use this in their character accounts to display secondary pictures (Changeling Miens, Werewolves' alternate forms, etc)The Minisheet will append ".jpg" to whatever is entered hereSo if you have "Bruce Wayne" as your first Minisheet, you could call up "Bruce Wayne Mien" here to display that image in a second Minisheet.
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'''Optional Info''' is one of the default fields displayed under your avatar.  If you have a nickname for your character, it can be entered here.  This gives some flexibility in what your posts look like.  For example, if your Character Name and Wiki page are "Bruce Wayne", this could be "Batman".  Alternately, it can be used to display something witty like "The Dark Knight", etc.  '''BBCode should not be used'''.
'''Optional Info''' is one of the default fields displayed under your avatar.  If you have a nickname for your character, it can be entered here.  This gives some flexibility in what your posts look like.  For example, if your Character Name and Wiki page are "Bruce Wayne", this could be "Batman".  Alternately, it can be used to display something witty like "The Dark Knight", etc.  '''BBCode should not be used'''.
:: '''Note''': Some users use these fields to display Status on their character accounts.  If you see a post with several lines of Status displayed under the portrait without selecting a Minisheet, this is how they do it.
:: '''Note''': Some users use these fields to display Status on their character accounts.  If you see a post with several lines of Status displayed under the portrait without selecting a Minisheet, this is how they do it.
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'''Minisheet Display Name''' is the '''second most important''' element.  This 'turns on' the Minisheet.  Additionally, it is what is shown as the heading/title of the Minisheet when the Minisheet is selected.  This can also be customized like the Optional Info, adding some flexibility.
 
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:: '''Note''': If this is blank, your Minisheet will not be displayed in your posts.  '''BBCode can be used'''.
 
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==Private Information==
==Private Information==
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This is, in essence, the bare bones of a character sheet.  Attributes, Advantages, and Skills.  It's pretty straight-forward.
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This is everything about the character not contained on your character sheet.  It's pretty straight-forward.
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'''Advantage''' is the catch-all term for what some people call the "Power Stat"Wyrd. Gnosis.  Blood Potency.  Primal Urge.
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'''Avatar/Faceclaim''' is the actor/actress you use to portray you characterNoting it here will list it as 'in use' [[eod:avatarlist.php|on the FaceClaim page]].
'''Willpower Sacrificed''' lets Storytellers know why your [[Willpower]] doesn't match your [[Resolve]] + [[Composure]] Attributes.  This is modified every time a character sacrifices a Willpower '''dot''' for something like activating a Bloodline, relinquishing a Spell, etc.
'''Willpower Sacrificed''' lets Storytellers know why your [[Willpower]] doesn't match your [[Resolve]] + [[Composure]] Attributes.  This is modified every time a character sacrifices a Willpower '''dot''' for something like activating a Bloodline, relinquishing a Spell, etc.
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Attributes and Skills are pretty self explanatory.
 
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'''Character Sheet URL''' takes a little bit of work... but it will save you work in the long run.  Go to the [http://nwod.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?187 Character Sheets forum], and find your character sheet.  Copy the URL from your browser's address bar, then paste it in here.
 
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:: '''Note''': Once this is done, a link will appear under your username selector in the top navigation bar, just like the first image.  This will let you jump to your character sheet without navigating there every time.
 
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==Finishing Up==
==Finishing Up==
Once the character is edited, Save it.  If you've done everything right:
Once the character is edited, Save it.  If you've done everything right:
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* The page will now display your character portrait
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* The page will now display your character sheet in the 'Verification' tab if it's Minisheet 1, or display it below on Minisheets 2,3, and 4.  This is just for review/confirmation purposes.
* Whatever you entered in '''Optional Info''' will appear under your avatar in every post
* Whatever you entered in '''Optional Info''' will appear under your avatar in every post
* A dot will appear under your avatar; selecting it will display a miniature character sheet
* A dot will appear under your avatar; selecting it will display a miniature character sheet
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* A tiny portrait of the character will appear on the top right of each of your posts, unless it is a character account, in which your Player account portrait should appear (if you completed that portion of your profile).
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* Minisheet 1 will auto-calculate rolls for common actions and your powers in the 'Common Rolls' tab.
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[[File:minisheetcollapsed.jpg|Collapsed Overview]] [[File:minisheetexpanded.jpg|Expanded Overview]]
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 8 February 2017

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Minisheets are an integral, custom function of our game. They are a miniature character sheet that appears alongside forums posts for reference. The Minisheets are made up of three major elements:


You must have approved Character(s) in the database to use Minisheets.


Contents

Creating and Editing

The Minisheets are accessed for creation and editing by the drop-down link in the top navigation bar. Although they are called Minisheets, the link is entitled "Control Panel". Once you've accessed the Control Panel, pick an empty Minisheet on the left. The Control Panel will also display your approved characters.

Note: Under the Edit Characters link in the sample, you'll notice specific links to specific characters. These will automatically appear as Minisheets are created. If you are creating your first sheet, these links will not appear.

Your Control Panel shows your approved Characters. You must have an approved Character to assign to a Minisheet.

Public Information

Character, Display Name, and Venue

The first drop-down selector you see lists your approved Characters. Select one to assign it to the Minisheet. If this is blank, you don't have any approved characters and the Minisheet cannot be assigned. This is the primary configuration.


The Venue selector will determine what markers appear on your posts. A Vampire will display Blood Potency, whereas a Werewolf will display Renown. If the markers on your post display the wrong elements, it's because this was incorrectly selected.


Optional Info is one of the default fields displayed under your avatar. If you have a nickname for your character, it can be entered here. This gives some flexibility in what your posts look like. For example, if your Character Name and Wiki page are "Bruce Wayne", this could be "Batman". Alternately, it can be used to display something witty like "The Dark Knight", etc. BBCode should not be used.

Note: Some users use these fields to display Status on their character accounts. If you see a post with several lines of Status displayed under the portrait without selecting a Minisheet, this is how they do it.


Minisheet Public Info is where additional information can be provided. Striking Looks, general appearance, Status, Fame, that sort of thing. BBCode can be used.


Private Information

This is everything about the character not contained on your character sheet. It's pretty straight-forward.


Avatar/Faceclaim is the actor/actress you use to portray you character. Noting it here will list it as 'in use' on the FaceClaim page.


Willpower Sacrificed lets Storytellers know why your Willpower doesn't match your Resolve + Composure Attributes. This is modified every time a character sacrifices a Willpower dot for something like activating a Bloodline, relinquishing a Spell, etc.

Finishing Up

Once the character is edited, Save it. If you've done everything right:


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