Something else that is worth mentioning is that even as an academy student, you are still allowed a list of what your "specialties" are. There is quite a diverse range of options to choose from, as well a particular limitation of what you are allowed to combine with what, but all of that is clarified and can be chosen from
> Here. < It's worth noting that you don't
need to list any if you don't want to yet; perhaps you wanted to "grow" into that category the more you develop your character. It's entirely up to you.
In a quick rundown, specialties are broken down into generally four categories:
Primary specialty,
Secondary specialty,
Unique specialty, and
Extra specialty. Most of what you'll find in the list of options are arranged into these categories. Each biography is allowed to utilize a combination of them in quite a diverse array of options, usually looking something like one specialty from each category, or you can even sacrifice in one place to allow for a second of another, such as possibly no Unique Specialty, but instead two Primary specialties. The options are quite expansive, but there are some specialties that require certain prerequisites of others in order to qualify. This sort of thing usually comes out in the Unique Specialties. An example being something like the "
Apex Summoning Specialist" which, in order to have, you need to also be a "
Personal Summoning Specialist." Things like that. I can understand if it all seems somewhat overwhelming at a glance, but once you've gotten the hang of it and have used the system once or twice properly, it becomes quite clear and easy to navigate, so don't be afraid to play around with it to see how it works and if anything looks off, there will always be someone willing to help you figure it out and straighten things out.
Other than that, I think you'll have fun coming into your character and developing them generously as you progress. There's a lot to unpack when first getting involved in the RP here but rest assured there is plenty of resources to help make it a smooth process, as well a rewarding and fulfilling one at that. If you ever have any questions whatsoever, always feel welcome to reach out to any of the staff; they can generally be differentiated from normal members by having a "
Moderator" or even a "
Sensei" banner listed beneath their avatars and names, while their names also follow this color format. In my personal experience since I first started last March, they are all incredibly friendly and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you know what you need to know to make things happen for yourself here.
With all of that said, I hope to see you around the NW in the very near future. It's always nice to add more names to the list of active participants. If you find yourself interested, there are villages in this NWRP, one such being Tsumigakure: The Village Hidden in Sin. It's the one I'm currently apart. Villages function as convenient outlets for making quick and easy communication with people who are also actively apart of the RP and have been usually for awhile, so it allows for a community-based effort that everyone who is apart of it, succeeds. It's certainly not a requirement however, so simply keep the option in mind when going forward.
Have fun and welcome to Animebase friend.