[Game help] Hero Q&A The following Hero Q&A is to be considered OOC information: Q: What is hero status? A: Hero status is a reward for characters who have proven over a long period of time that they stand above the average character in areas that are beneficial to the health of the game. Q: How is hero status achieved? A: Becoming a hero has multiple statistically based requirements: - Must have played a minimum number of hours AND game years to qualify. - The character's lifetime stats in each of four categories is scored: roleplaying, mentorship, leadership, player vs player combat - For each category, the average score for all current characters who have shown any participation in that category are also calculated. - The character's percentage relative to the average is calculated. - The four category percentages are averaged to form a hero score. If your hero score places you at least 25% above the average player over the combined four categories, the gods will grant hero status. Q: What power do heroes have beyond those of ordinary mortals? A: - Heroes take longer (+12 years) to reach venerable age. - Heroes do not have age penalties to their statistics. - Heroes no longer require food or drink for sustenance. - Heroes have a private forum for consultation with the gods. Q: Can heroes lose their status? A: If your hero score falls to the point where you are less than 10% above the average player, your hero status may be revoked. See also: age forumid hero OOC