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Graduations act as a way to unlock more complex and powerful character concepts. As players earn Graduations, they gain access to advanced character types and options, reflecting their growing experience and impact within the game.

In Dark Skylines, certain character concepts are more challenging to play, requiring a deeper understanding of the world, the game system, and the intricate social dynamics of Vampire: The Masquerade and the World of Darkness. To ensure that players are prepared for these advanced roles, we use a system called Graduations.

Advancement Points

Advancement Points (AP) are now earned by engaging in out-of-character activities that support the game community. Unlike the previous system, which focused on in-character achievements, this new approach rewards contributions to the overall Dark Skylines experience.

At the end of each month, players can submit a form detailing their contributions, and the narrator team will award AP based on the significance and impact of these actions. Earning an AP is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the narrator team. Players can earn up to 3 AP in a single month. In most months, players will earn 1 or 2.

Activities that might earn Advancement Points include:

• Assisting another player with character creation
• Playing an NPC during game sessions
• Recruiting new players to the game
• Creating avatars, artwork, or photos for the game or other players
• Contributing to plot creation or helping maintain the game’s wiki
• Consistently attending regular game sessions
• Being a really good sport

Graduations are awarded to players after they accumulate a total of 10 AP, reflecting the player's ongoing contributions to the community and their growth as a participant in the game.

Player Graduations

Graduations mark a player’s advancement in Dark Skylines, showcasing their positive impact on the game’s story and community. All players begin with 0 graduations, but as they earn more, their available character options expand, including increased Merit and Flaw caps, and access to more powerful character concepts.

This system encourages a collaborative and supportive environment, where contributing to the community both in-game and out-of-character helps players grow and unlock more opportunities within the world of Dark Skylines.

A Character's merit and flaw point cap increases by 1 when their player earns a graduation. This does not automatically grant the merit points; new merits must be bought with XP.