One embracing or seizing credit
Five lesson credits
One teaching credit
Two social roleplay credits
One major roleplay credit
Any applicable Talent credits
Embracing or Seizing
Embracing or seizing credits may be done either in a class, or in a social (block breaking) thread. Soldiers who have not channelled before coming to the Black Tower will not have blocks, and should complete an embracing or seizing class. Soldiers who have channelled before coming to the Black Tower will have a block, and you may roleplay an embracing or seizing class, a block breaking session, or both.
All Soldiers who have a block must complete a block breaking session as a Soldier. This may be counted for an embracing or seizing credit, lesson credit, social roleplay credit or major roleplay credit. You should inform an administrator of which credit you would like before you begin your thread.
Embracing or seizing class requirements may be determined by the teacher. Block breaking threads must be at least three posts of 500 words each.
Embracing or seizing credits must be completed at Soldier level.
Lessons
Lesson credits must include at least one channelling credit, one weaponry credit, and one specialty credit. At least one specialty credit must be in your character's chosen specialty. The two remaining credits may be in any area you choose.
Lesson credits do not have to be fulfilled through taking classes. All of them may be, if you enjoy taking classes, or none, if you prefer social roleplays. The specialty credit may be fulfilled by taking a class specific to your character's chosen specialty, or by completing independent study related to that specialty (for example, having your character complete independent weaponry training, or study politics). Channelling credits may be fulfilled by taking a general channelling class, taking a class in a Talent your character does not posess, or by roleplaying your character channelling significantly. Weaponry credits may be fulfilled by taking a class at the appropriate level, by completing independent training roleplays, or by completing an approved social roleplay. For one or both of your remaining credits, you may choose to complete a weaponry, channelling or elective class, penance, independent training or an approved social roleplay.
Weaponry, elective, channelling and specialty class requirements may be determined by the teacher. Social roleplays used to fulfil lesson credits must be at least three posts of 500 words each.
Weaponry, elective and channelling credits may be completed at any level. Specialty credits must be completed at Dedicated level.
Teaching
The teaching credit is simple - your character is required to teach a class. This may be either an elective or channelling class. In addition, teaching credit may be given for completing an approved social roleplay.
Social roleplays used to fulfil teaching credits must be at least three posts of 500 words each. For more information on class requirements, please see the information on teaching a class.
Teaching credits must be completed at Dedicated level.
Social Roleplay
Social roleplay credits are earned through having your character interact with others. It is recommended that you collaborate with other players for this requirement, however you may elect to have two or more of your own characters interact.
Social roleplays must be at least five posts (per character). There is no word limit for social roleplays (other than those set out in the site rules), however it is recommended that they be at least 500 words.
At least one social roleplay must be completed at each level.
Major Roleplay
A major roleplay is intended to be a solo thread in which your character undergoes significant character development. The scope of a major roleplay is left open for you to decide, however all major roleplays must be approved by an administrator before you begin your thread. To gain approval, simply PM an administrator with a proposed outline of your MRP.
Major roleplays must be at least five posts of 500 words.
Major roleplay credits may be completed at any level.
Talents
Talents are optional, and each character may have a maximum of three Talents. For each Talent your character posesses, you will have to complete an extra credit. You may fulfil this credit by completing a class in the Talent, or by completing an approved social roleplay in which your character discovers the Talent.
Talent class requirements may be determined by the teacher. Social roleplays used to fulfil Talent credits must be at least three posts of 500 words each.
Talent credits must be completed at Dedicated level, except with permission.
Remember, these requirements are designed to be flexible. If you have any questions about these requirements, feel free to contact an administrator.