We are excited to announce that, starting for the February 2020 event, all new characters will start at 20XP default! This is an increase of 5XP from the previous 15 Starting XP.
We crunched the numbers, looking at what is available in the new Skills for new character, and decided that an increase of 5XP better allow new characters to start the game as we envision.
Characters within their 3 event respend period will receive 5XP added to their character, available to spend immediately as if they had the XP at character creation.
All new player promotions will be additive to this starting XP; if a player were to participate in a New Player Promotion, the gained XP would increase accordingly.
Now – what are the 2020 New Player Promotions?
New Players have the option of a one-time donation of $10 for 5 additional starting XP, putting the total to 25XP.
If a New Player Monsters for 3 events prior to playing their character, 10XP is added to their character – in addition to any XP gained through monstering.
If a New Player begins playing their character from their first event, they receive 9XP added to their character after 3 events played. This can be spent as any other free XP.
What if I bring a New Player?
We simplified the Bring a New Player Promotion this year. Bringing a New Player, who identifies you and their referrer, will get any veteran player (who has played at least 1 event prior to bringing this New Player, either as a Monster or PC) 3XP added to their character card at the end of the event.
I’ve got this big car…
New for 2020, we are instating a Carpool Bonus. If you drive another paying player, you can get 1XP added to your character card, up to 3 times a year for that person. You must be the driver of the car, and it must be proven by a ‘car selfie’. This does add up; if you drive 4 other people, you get 4XP added to your card!