Steps

1. Open the creator: /wiki/characters/new.
2. Name: must be unique and fictional.
3. Home: choose state and county (affects political district/market flavor).
4. Age: older grants more starting skill points; unused points convert to $1,000 each.
5. Skills: distribute across 10 skills (all start at 1).
6. Career: pick Music, Business, Politics, or Other; you can switch later.
7. Bio & avatar: optional flavor; shown on your wiki page.

Age & resources

• More age → more starting skill points.
• Unused points → $1,000 starting cash each.
• All skills start at 1; no negative stats.

Skill allocation tips

• Music focus: Creativity, Communication, Performance, Technical Proficiency.
• Business focus: Financial Acumen, Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Networking.
• Politics focus: Charisma, Communication, Performance, Leadership, Networking.
• Unsure: spread evenly, then specialize after your first earnings.

Career choice

Pick the path that matches your first actions. You can switch anytime.

• Music: release songs, do gigs, earn passive revenue.
• Business: build assets, court investors, trade stocks.
• Politics: file for office, campaign, sponsor bills.
• Other: explore first, specialize later.

After creation

• Energy: you start with an Energy pool and hourly regen.
• Cash: depends on unused skill points; use it to practice or take actions.
• Access: career-specific pages unlock; your wiki page is live.

Where to go next

• Career Tracks – compare paths.
• Skills & Stats – plan your build.
• Getting Started – first actions.

Tips & Tricks

• If undecided, keep points unspent to convert to starting cash.
• Pick a home state you plan to run in later (governor/senator require it).
• Use an easily recognizable name; it helps in news and feeds.

FAQ

• Can I change my name later? Not automatically; contact a GM for corrections.
• Can I change home state? No. Create a new character if you need a different home base.