DoubleZero: Character Rank

February 26, 2010 1 comment

Character rank is determined by the gamemaster, based on the type of character most appropriate to the campaign being run. Rank determines the number of experience points the player gets to build his or her character with. There are three ranks: novice, agent, and veteran.

Novice
You’re new at this. You may have just graduated college, ended a tour of duty in the military, completed the police academy, or been recruited from another profession, but you’re now to /this/. You’re just joined the force, come to work for the agency, been hired by the firm, or even struck out on your own. It doesn’t mean you’re inexperienced; you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t have at least some skills and potential. What you know is mostly theory, though, or at least you haven’t applied what you know in the field.

Novice characters begin with 3000 points.
Examples: Chuck Bartowski, Roland ‘Prez’ Pryzblewski, Roger Thornhill, Laura Dickens, Ray Langston.

Agent
You’ve been at this for a little while, a couple of years at least, and know the ropes. You still have areas of improvement — who doesn’t? — but you’re solid in the fundamental skill sets of your job. Overall, you’re competent at what you do, good at a few things, maybe even exceptional in one or two areas.

Agent characters begin with 6000 points.
Examples: Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, Thomas Magnum, James Gordon, Seeley Booth, Jimmy McNulty, Catherine Willows.

Veteran
You’ve seen things, and more importantly, you’ve done things. Things a standard agent couldn’t do. Sometimes, things most people wouldn’t do. You’re exceptional in many areas, the best of the best. They’ve given you the best training, and you’ve survived the hardest missions. It doesn’t mean you’re old, or ready for retirement; you’ve just done more, and in turn are capable of more.

Veteran characters begin with 9000 points.
Examples: Jack Bauer, Jason Bourne, John Steed, Emma Peel, Number 6, Batman, Captain America.