====== New Character Leniency Policy ======
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Creating a new character can be exciting—but it can also take time to gather props, gear, and get a feel for your class. Volaire offers a leniency policy to help you transition into play smoothly and confidently.

This policy applies to **every new character** for their **first four events**.

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===== 🛠️ Gameplay and Build Flexibility =====

You may realize after a session or two that your build or class doesn’t quite fit the story you want to tell. That’s okay!

During your first two events, you may:

  * **Respend your XP** — You may change how your 500 starting XP is allocated.
  * **Change your class** — If the class you chose doesn’t fit your roleplay or playstyle, you may choose a new one.
  * **Fully rebuild your character** — Including race, class, and all purchased skills.

Requirements:
  * Rebuilds must follow the standard character creation rules.
  * You must notify staff **before your third event** to make any changes.
  * You may not retain any in-play items, boons, tags, or plot knowledge if you fully rebuild.

To request a revision, speak with staff at check-in or submit a request through the [[https://volairelarp.org/index.php?option=com_ats&view=ticket&layout=newticket&id=0&Itemid=210|Support Ticket System]].

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===== 🎒 Physrep Grace Period =====

Immersion is key to Volaire, but we understand it can take time to gather the required gear. For your first four events, the following leniency applies to critical phys-reps:

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==== 🧪 Crafting Labs (Potion, Alchemy, Poison) ====

A lab physrep is normally required to use crafting skills. However:

  * **Events 1–2:** You are treated as if you have a fully functional lab.
  * **Events 3–4:** Without a lab physrep, you may use only **50%** of your available Production Points.
  * **After Event 4:** You may not use Production Points unless you bring a valid lab physrep.

Each lab physrep may only be used by one character per event.

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==== 📖 Spellbooks ====

All spellcasters must have a spellbook physrep to study spells between events.

  * **Events 1–2:** You are assumed to have a complete spellbook and may study all known spells.
  * **Events 3–4:** Without a spellbook physrep, you may only study **General** (non-specialized) spells.
  * **After Event 4:** You may not study any spells without a physrep spellbook.

Spellbooks may not be shared between characters.

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==== 🛡️ Armor ====

To receive full armor value from your class abilities, you must wear appropriate armor physreps.

  * **Events 1–2:** You receive your **class’s full armor bonus**, provided your costume is genre-appropriate.
  * **Events 3–4:** Without proper armor physreps, you receive **50%** of your class’s maximum armor.
  * **After Event 4:** You default to **Costume Armor only** (max 5 points) unless your physrep is approved.

Armor must visually reflect your class and role.

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==== ⚔️ Weapons ====

New characters may borrow weapons from staff:

  * **Events 1–2:** Up to **2 weapons** may be borrowed for free.
  * **After Event 2:** Weapons may still be borrowed, but a **$5 rental fee per weapon** applies.

All borrowed weapons must:
  * Pass a safety inspection
  * Be checked out through Monstering staff
  * Be returned at the end of the event

**Unreturned weapons** may result in:
  * Loss of event XP
  * A $10 replacement fee

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===== 📌 Final Expectations =====

By the start of your **fifth event**, all characters must have:

  * Armor physreps (if applicable)
  * Spellbook (if a caster)
  * Crafting lab (if using Production Points)
  * Approved weapons or physrep tags

If you’re unsure how to meet these requirements, ask staff—we’re here to help!

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