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ISHARON at 19:20, 10 May 2012

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	Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>		Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>
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	'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.~~<br>~~		'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.

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			==NPCs==
	Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program, although many can be controlled by [[GameMaster\|GameMasters]].<br>

			Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program. When a GameMaster takes control of such a character, it is referred to as a ''GM-animated NPC''. Mechanically, a GM-animated NPC is similar to a talking critter.<br>
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	From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.		From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.

	==GMNPCs==		===GMNPCs===

	~~When~~ an ~~NPC~~ is ~~controlled~~ by a GM, it is ~~often~~ referred to as a ''GMNPC'' (GameMaster non-player character) or ''GMPC''. (The terms are interchangeable.)<br>		GMs can also create characters that are mechanically similar to player characters. (For example, the {{com\|PROFILE}} command works on those characters when they are logged in.) Such a character is referred to as a ''GMNPC'' (GameMaster non-player character) or ''GMPC''. (The terms are interchangeable.)<br>
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	GMNPCs are used by [[GameMaster]]s to flesh out story lines, adding a certain amount of GM control over the plot within DragonRealms.		GMNPCs are used by [[GameMaster]]s to flesh out story lines, adding a certain amount of GM control over the plot within DragonRealms.

	===Appearance===		====Appearance====
	A GMPNC's appearance is similar to any other adventurer's, although they may have access to special descriptions or features that are not available to players.		A GMPNC's appearance is similar to any other adventurer's, although they may have access to special descriptions or features that are not available to players.

	===Interaction===		====Interaction====
	[[PvP]] is expected against certain GMNPCs, such as generals or otherwise leaders of groups that oppose adventurers. These GMNPCs sometimes openly attack settlements.<br>		[[PvP]] is expected against certain GMNPCs, such as generals or otherwise leaders of groups that oppose adventurers. These GMNPCs sometimes openly attack settlements.<br>
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CARAAMON at 16:43, 11 February 2012

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	Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>		Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>
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CARAAMON at 16:43, 11 February 2012

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	Some GMNPCs have a political affiliation, and others were created to only be around when a GM is controlling them. A GM can take control of regular NPCs (such as guild leaders) for events as well.		Some GMNPCs have a political affiliation, and others were created to only be around when a GM is controlling them. A GM can take control of regular NPCs (such as guild leaders) for events as well.
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ISHARON at 19:41, 12 March 2011

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ISHARON at 19:39, 12 March 2011

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	==GMNPCs==		==GMNPCs==

	When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC'' (Game Master Player Character).<br>

	When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC'' (GameMaster non-player character) or ''GMPC''. (The terms are interchangeable.)<br>		When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC'' (GameMaster non-player character) or ''GMPC''. (The terms are interchangeable.)<br>

ISHARON at 19:38, 12 March 2011

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-Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br />
+Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>
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-'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br />
+'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>
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 From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.
 ==Also See==

CARAAMON at 21:17, 22 June 2010

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	Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>		Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br />
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	'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>		'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br />
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⚫	Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program, although many can be controlled by [[GameMaster\|GameMasters]]. When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC''.<br>
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		⚫	Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program, although many can be controlled by [[GameMaster\|GameMasters]]. When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC''.<br />
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	From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.		From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.

			==Also See==
			{{PostLink}}

ISHARON at 17:42, 20 June 2010

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	'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>		'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program, although ~~some~~ can be controlled by [[GameMaster\|GameMasters]]. When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC''.<br>		Most '''NPCs''' are simply part of the program, although many can be controlled by [[GameMaster\|GameMasters]]. When an NPC is controlled by a GM, it is often referred to as a ''GMNPC''.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.		From a role-playing point of view, the distinction between PCs and NPCs is artificial. Characters simply see each other as people and have no way of distinguishing between those that are controlled by players and those that aren't. However, some players use the term "adventurers" to refer to PCs in an IC manner.

ISHARON at 17:39, 20 June 2010

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	Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: PCs (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>		Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: [[Player Characters\|PCs]] (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>		'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>

ISHARON at 17:38, 20 June 2010

2010-06-20T17:38:17Z

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	Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: PCs (player characters) and [[~~Category:NPCs\|~~NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>		Characters in Elanthia can be divided into two categories: PCs (player characters) and [[NPCs]] (non-player characters).<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>		'''PCs''' (also known as adventurers) are controlled by human players.<br>