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A '''player character''' (abbreviated PC) is a character controlled by an ordinary player (that is, a player other than the [[storyguide]]). The term "player character" is used in all [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_game_%28pen_and_paper%29 pen and paper roleplaying games], not just Ars Magica. Contrast with [[Non-player character]]. | A '''player character''' (abbreviated PC) is a character controlled by an ordinary player (that is, a player other than the [[storyguide]]). The term "player character" is used in all [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_game_%28pen_and_paper%29 pen and paper roleplaying games], not just Ars Magica. Contrast with [[Non-player character]], but keep in mind that in [[troupe style]] play, the line can become confused for minor characters. | ||
In Ars Magica, there are three distinct [[character type]]s: [[magus]], [[companion]], and [[grog]]. | In Ars Magica, there are three distinct [[character type]]s: [[magus]], [[companion]], and [[grog]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:02, 18 December 2012
A player character (abbreviated PC) is a character controlled by an ordinary player (that is, a player other than the storyguide). The term "player character" is used in all pen and paper roleplaying games, not just Ars Magica. Contrast with Non-player character, but keep in mind that in troupe style play, the line can become confused for minor characters.
In Ars Magica, there are three distinct character types: magus, companion, and grog.