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2nd ed. Nonweapon prof learning times

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#1
Evergreen_Aldaron
Feb 15, 2006 15:30:10 Hey guys,

I apologize in advance if this has been discussed previously, but I had a couple of questions regarding length of time to learn nonweapon proficiencies when gaining additional experience levels.
1. Is there a rule in print that details how long it takes for a character to learn the prof?
2. Do any of you have a better or more creative rule if there is not (or even if there is) a rule in print?

Thank you in advance !!!!
#2
varl
Feb 15, 2006 19:45:33
Hey guys,

I apologize in advance if this has been discussed previously, but I had a couple of questions regarding length of time to learn nonweapon proficiencies when gaining additional experience levels.
1. Is there a rule in print that details how long it takes for a character to learn the prof?

Not that I know of.

2. Do any of you have a better or more creative rule if there is not (or even if there is) a rule in print?

I'd use an intelligence check for each NWP gained, and let that be that. As for how long it should take, it depends on how realistic you want to get or how abstract. If you prefer realistic, try 20 minutes minus 1 minute per point of intelligence per NWP gained. If you prefer abstract, no timed checks. Just give the NWPs to them, and get on with the game.
#3
realmaster
Feb 16, 2006 0:26:52 I have read in more than one module and book when level advancement is discussed is during the week of training for the next level under your tutor you would learn the new NWP if you have one coming.
#4
weasel_fierce
Feb 21, 2006 20:47:18 However long it seems reasonable, I'd say.

The proficiencies are so disparate that a blanket rule wouldnt be reasonable.
Usually, I just assume that during the downtime, when you level up, you acquire any skills naturally.
#5
zombiegleemax
Mar 01, 2006 15:23:43 I do the same as weasel fierce. I build in enough downtime to the campaign so that when they are due a NWP they can just take one. Proviso: in some cases they might need to justify how they acquired it (met someone that could train them, spent time in appropriate conditions etc)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 Evergreen_Aldaron Feb 15, 2006 15:30:10	Hey guys, I apologize in advance if this has been discussed previously, but I had a couple of questions regarding length of time to learn nonweapon proficiencies when gaining additional experience levels. 1. Is there a rule in print that details how long it takes for a character to learn the prof? 2. Do any of you have a better or more creative rule if there is not (or even if there is) a rule in print? Thank you in advance !!!!
#2 varl Feb 15, 2006 19:45:33	Hey guys, I apologize in advance if this has been discussed previously, but I had a couple of questions regarding length of time to learn nonweapon proficiencies when gaining additional experience levels. 1. Is there a rule in print that details how long it takes for a character to learn the prof? Not that I know of. 2. Do any of you have a better or more creative rule if there is not (or even if there is) a rule in print? I'd use an intelligence check for each NWP gained, and let that be that. As for how long it should take, it depends on how realistic you want to get or how abstract. If you prefer realistic, try 20 minutes minus 1 minute per point of intelligence per NWP gained. If you prefer abstract, no timed checks. Just give the NWPs to them, and get on with the game.
#3 realmaster Feb 16, 2006 0:26:52	I have read in more than one module and book when level advancement is discussed is during the week of training for the next level under your tutor you would learn the new NWP if you have one coming.
#4 weasel_fierce Feb 21, 2006 20:47:18	However long it seems reasonable, I'd say. The proficiencies are so disparate that a blanket rule wouldnt be reasonable. Usually, I just assume that during the downtime, when you level up, you acquire any skills naturally.
#5 zombiegleemax Mar 01, 2006 15:23:43	I do the same as weasel fierce. I build in enough downtime to the campaign so that when they are due a NWP they can just take one. Proviso: in some cases they might need to justify how they acquired it (met someone that could train them, spent time in appropriate conditions etc)