Play Instrument (sage ability) - Revision history

Tao alexis at 17:10, 8 March 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Expectation */

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Expectation

Tao alexis at 00:50, 17 August 2023

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Maxwell at 18:00, 26 February 2023

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Marcule at 22:09, 15 July 2022

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Tao alexis: /* Expectation */

2021-12-20T18:28:49Z

Expectation

Tao alexis: /* Expectation */

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Expectation

Tao alexis: /* Music as Accompaniment */

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Music as Accompaniment

Tao alexis: /* Other Musicians */

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Other Musicians

Tao alexis: /* Performances */

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Performances

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-'''Play instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]], in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Accompaniment (sage study)|Accompaniment]], describing the character's skill in playing a traditional [[Musical Instrument|instrument]], typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or the pipes.  This is considered to be the musician's first instrument, so his or her master should have taught an instrument that is lightweight and easy to maintain and play.  Only one instrument may be chosen.
+'''Play Instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Accompaniment (sage study)|Accompaniment]], representing the character's skill in playing a traditional [[Musical Instrument|instrument]]. This is considered the musician's first and primary instrument, typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or pipes — one that is lightweight, easy to maintain and well-suited for travel. The instrument chosen reflects what was taught by the musician's master, and once selected, only one instrument may be used for this ability.
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-Through the musician's training and from elsewhere, it's understood that the musician has acquired a bevy of songs — ballads and songs for drinking, working, love, sadness — and that he or she is able to perform these competently.  Naturally, the musician likely plays these often, with music becoming familiar around the party's camp on a near-daily basis.
+Through training and experience, the musician has learned a repertoire of songs suited for different occasions — ballads, drinking songs, work songs, love songs and laments. This knowledge ensures the character can play competently in casual settings, often making music a familiar presence during the party's travels and campfires.
 == Performances ==
-However, once a month, or after a period of at least 30 days, the musician may give a performance, presenting a new song that's been learned and practiced — and the pleasure received from listening to this song gives the audience a feeling of well-being, confidence and clarity of mind.  This translates into a '''+5% [[Experience (X.P.)|experience]] bonus''' that lasts for twenty-four hours.  Since the musician can decide precisely when to give this performance, presumably this can be prior to an expected battle or in the hours before entering a dungeon.  The performance must last half an hour and can be given while waiting on the battlefield (when martial strains would be expected) or — if practical for the instrument being played — while approaching the dungeon or enemy's lair.
+Once per thirty-day period, the musician may give a practiced performance, unveiling a newly learned and perfected song that captivates the audience. The pleasure and emotional resonance of the music instill well-being, confidence and clarity of mind, granting all listeners a +5% [[Experience (X.P.)|experience]] bonus for the next twenty-four hours. Because the musician chooses when to perform, this ability can be used before a battle, ahead of a dungeon expedition or at any critical moment where the party seeks an advantage. The performance must last half an hour and may be given while waiting on the battlefield (when martial songs would be appropriate) or, if the instrument allows, while advancing toward an enemy stronghold or dungeon entrance.
-A performance may be given in any new venue the character enters, for the patrons there won't have heard the musician play before — thus the "once a month" requirement is met for each stranger.  The party may not receive any special benefit from most of these nights, but the new audience will.  Importantly, the audience must be ready and appreciative of the would-be performer!  A performance cannot be forced on a crowd who happens to be present, but are not interested in listening.  An introduction by the proprietor is therefore necessary for a performance to take place.
+Each new venue offers a fresh audience, meaning the "once a month" requirement resets when performing for strangers. While the party itself may not benefit from repeated performances, new audiences still experience the same effect. However, a performance cannot be forced — an audience must be willing and receptive for the effect to take hold. An introduction by a proprietor or host is therefore required, ensuring the musician is recognised as a performer rather than an intrusive presence.
 == Other Musicians ==
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-From the above, it can be extrapolated that if the player characters seek out and visit venues where qualified [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians are performing, the 5% bonus can yet be obtained.  This is true.  Players are encouraged, when in a [[City|city]], to find such places and enjoy the pleasantries of being entertained in a manner that provides a practical game benefit — remembering that this can only be gained once per month from any specific performer, regardless of the skills they present.
+As the table shows, it follows that player characters can seek out venues where skilled [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians perform in order to obtain the same 5% experience bonus. This is indeed possible, and players are encouraged, when visiting a [[City|city]], to find such places and enjoy the practical benefits of entertainment. However, the bonus can only be received once per month from any specific performer, regardless of their personal skill or style.
-By seeking out population centers, the players can amuse themselves and enjoy the experience boost, while feeling part of the artistic scene.  Encountering a musician or a troupe at random while travelling becomes a reason to be excited, with real game benefits to boot.
+By traveling to larger population centers, players not only immerse themselves in the artistic culture of the setting but also gain a tangible experience boost, making such outings more than just social diversions. The random encounter of a musician or troupe during travel becomes an exciting prospect, offering real game benefits beyond mere flavour.
 == Music as Accompaniment ==
-Ordinarily, there are many kinds of performance that provide the 5% experience bonus: a dancer, an acrobat, a poet or an actor may each provide their own form of entertainment ... but when each is done while accompanied by music, the overall benefit of both is +8% rather than the lesser amount.  There is an overall 1 in 4 chance that any musician giving a public performance will be accompanied by another performer of some kind; and player characters with musician skill may enjoy hiring or finding an associate for the general benefit it gives their audience.
+Various forms of performance provide the 5% experience bonus, including dance, acrobatics, poetry and acting. However, when a performance is accompanied by live music, the overall benefit increases to +8% instead of the lower individual bonuses. There is a 1 in 4 chance that any musician giving a public performance will have an accompanying performer. Player characters with musical skill may seek out, hire or partner with such individuals, ensuring a greater benefit for both audience and performer.
-If two or more musicians play together, the overall benefit is +6% rather than +8.
+If two or more musicians perform together, the experience bonus is +6% rather than +8%, as the enhancement from accompaniment diminishes when the effect is purely musical rather than incorporating another performance art.
 == Expectation ==
-Not every audience is impressed with an amateur, or even an authority-status performer.  Members of the higher classes have heard every song an ordinary musician can play.  Therefore, audiences can be rated on a scale of 1 to 100, depending on how jaded they are ... in which case, the knowledge of the performer must outdo the expectations of the audience, in order for the benefit to be received.  This is easy to do in a small venue like an inn or a tavern, but much harder to do elsewhere.  As a rule of thumb, allow that for every experience level of the audience, a knowledge level of 6 points are needed to impress.  To affect a 12th level lord, then, the character would need 72 knowledge points as a musician or accompanist.
+Not every audience is impressed by an amateur — or even an authority-status musician. Members of the higher classes have heard every song an ordinary performer can play, making it difficult to win their admiration. Audience expectations vary, and a musician must be sufficiently skilled to exceed those expectations in order for their audience to receive the benefit of the performance.
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 [[Music (sage field)]]
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 See also,<br>
-[[Accompaniment (sage study)]]
+[[Accompaniment (sage study)]]<br>
 [[Music (sage field)]]
 [[Category: Sage Abilities]]

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-'''Play instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Accompaniment (sage study)|Accompaniment]], describing the character's skill in playing a traditional instrument, typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or the pipes.  This is considered to be the musician's first instrument, so his or her master should have taught an instrument that is lightweight and easy to maintain and play.  Only one instrument may be chosen.
+'''Play instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]], in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Accompaniment (sage study)|Accompaniment]], describing the character's skill in playing a traditional [[Musical Instrument|instrument]], typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or the pipes.  This is considered to be the musician's first instrument, so his or her master should have taught an instrument that is lightweight and easy to maintain and play.  Only one instrument may be chosen.
 Through the musician's training and from elsewhere, it's understood that the musician has acquired a bevy of songs — ballads and songs for drinking, working, love, sadness — and that he or she is able to perform these competently.  Naturally, the musician likely plays these often, with music becoming familiar around the party's camp on a near-daily basis.
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 See also,<br>
-[[Music (sage study)]]
+[[Accompaniment (sage study)]]
 [[Category: Sage Abilities]]

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-'''Play instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] describing the character's skill in playing a traditional instrument, typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or the pipes.  This is considered to be the musician's first instrument, so his or her master should have taught an instrument that is lightweight and easy to maintain and play.  Only one instrument may be chosen.
+'''Play instrument''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Accompaniment (sage study)|Accompaniment]], describing the character's skill in playing a traditional instrument, typically a mandolin, lute, violin, drum, horn or the pipes.  This is considered to be the musician's first instrument, so his or her master should have taught an instrument that is lightweight and easy to maintain and play.  Only one instrument may be chosen.
 Through the musician's training and from elsewhere, it's understood that the musician has acquired a bevy of songs — ballads and songs for drinking, working, love, sadness — and that he or she is able to perform these competently.  Naturally, the musician likely plays these often, with music becoming familiar around the party's camp on a near-daily basis.
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 See also,<br>
 [[Music (sage study)]]
 [[Category: Sage Abilities]]

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-From the above, it can be extrapolated that if the player characters seek out and visit venues where qualified [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians are performing, the 5% bonus can yet be obtained.  This is true.  Players are encouraged, when in a city, to find such places and enjoy the pleasantries of being entertained in a manner that provides a practical game benefit — remembering that this can only be gained once per month from any specific performer, regardless of the skills they present.
+From the above, it can be extrapolated that if the player characters seek out and visit venues where qualified [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians are performing, the 5% bonus can yet be obtained.  This is true.  Players are encouraged, when in a [[City|city]], to find such places and enjoy the pleasantries of being entertained in a manner that provides a practical game benefit — remembering that this can only be gained once per month from any specific performer, regardless of the skills they present.
 By seeking out population centers, the players can amuse themselves and enjoy the experience boost, while feeling part of the artistic scene.  Encountering a musician or a troupe at random while travelling becomes a reason to be excited, with real game benefits to boot.

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	== Expectation ==		== Expectation ==
−	Not every audience is impressed with an amateur, or even an authority-status performer. Members of the higher classes have heard every song an ordinary musician can play. Therefore, audiences can be rated on a scale of 1 to 100, depending on how jaded they are ... in which case, the knowledge of the performer must outdo the expectations of the audience, in order for the benefit to be received. This is easy to do in a small venue like an inn or a tavern, but much harder to do elsewhere. As a rule of thumb, allow that for every experience level of the audience, a knowledge level of 6 points are needed to impress. To affect a 12th level lord, then, the character would need 72 knowledge points as a musician or ~~accompaniest~~.	+	Not every audience is impressed with an amateur, or even an authority-status performer. Members of the higher classes have heard every song an ordinary musician can play. Therefore, audiences can be rated on a scale of 1 to 100, depending on how jaded they are ... in which case, the knowledge of the performer must outdo the expectations of the audience, in order for the benefit to be received. This is easy to do in a small venue like an inn or a tavern, but much harder to do elsewhere. As a rule of thumb, allow that for every experience level of the audience, a knowledge level of 6 points are needed to impress. To affect a 12th level lord, then, the character would need 72 knowledge points as a musician or accompanist.

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	If two or more musicians play together, the overall benefit is +6% rather than +8.		If two or more musicians play together, the overall benefit is +6% rather than +8.
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		+	== Expectation ==
		+	Not every audience is impressed with an amateur, or even an authority-status performer. Members of the higher classes have heard every song an ordinary musician can play. Therefore, audiences can be rated on a scale of 1 to 100, depending on how jaded they are ... in which case, the knowledge of the performer must outdo the expectations of the audience, in order for the benefit to be received. This is easy to do in a small venue like an inn or a tavern, but much harder to do elsewhere. As a rule of thumb, allow that for every experience level of the audience, a knowledge level of 6 points are needed to impress. To affect a 12th level lord, then, the character would need 72 knowledge points as a musician.

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-! Settlement !! Population !! New<br>Performers !! Time<br>Period !! Performing<br>Now
+! Settlement !! Population !! New<br>Musician !! Time<br>Period !! Performing<br>Now
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 | [[City|city]] || per 5,000 || 0-2 || weekly || 1-4
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-From the above, it can be extrapolated that if the player characters seek out and visit venues where qualified [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians are performing, the 5% bonus can yet be obtained.  This is true.  Players are encouraged, when in a city, to find such places and enjoy the pleasantries of being entertained in a manner that provides a practical game benefit — remembering that this can only be gained once per month from any specific amateur performer.
+From the above, it can be extrapolated that if the player characters seek out and visit venues where qualified [[Non-player Characters|non-player]] musicians are performing, the 5% bonus can yet be obtained.  This is true.  Players are encouraged, when in a city, to find such places and enjoy the pleasantries of being entertained in a manner that provides a practical game benefit — remembering that this can only be gained once per month from any specific performer, regardless of the skills they present.
 By seeking out population centers, the players can amuse themselves and enjoy the experience boost, while feeling part of the artistic scene.  Encountering a musician or a troupe at random while travelling becomes a reason to be excited, with real game benefits to boot.