Character Creation Guidelines

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Character Creation Guidelines

• A character is made by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest die, six times and then arranging ability scores as desired.
• A character may be created using the standard spread for ability scores (DMG XXX). The choice to use this spread must be made before any dice are rolled for abilities.
• Any of the races or subraces in the Races List may be played at the appropriate ECL.
• Each character must be created at first level with a total of 0 experience points. WotC has made it really easy to play monster characters with the release of Savage Species. The Races page shows which monsters have been approved for Consortium play.
• Any feat shown in the Feats page has been approved for Consortium play.
• Each character starts with the maximum possible gold as determined by class.
• A character, once non-abortable stats have been rolled, must be played for one game session, after which time the character does not need to be played.
• Valid equipment can be found in the Equipment section.

DM Guidelines

• Dungeon masters are encouraged to follow the rules set forth in published Wizards of the Coast materials.  The rules as set forth in the core rules, the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Monster Manual take precedence over all other published sources.
• Third party material must be approved by the Council before a player may make use of it.  A dungeon master may make use of third party material, but if the third party material is grossly imbalanced, it may be outlawed.
• Experience is to be divided by the characters beginning the adventure.
• If one dungeon master has claim over a specific area, then it is best to consult him before making drastic changes to the area.