Sapient – Métiers
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- 1. Apprentice Class
- 1.1 Requesting
- 1.2 Thread Content
- 1.3 Example
- 1.4 Master Exemption
- 2. Master Class
- 2.1 Requesting
- 2.2 Thread Content
- 2.3 Example
- 3. FAQ
Note – Characters may hold up to:
- Three apprentice métiers.
- One master métier.
Collectively, a character may hold two apprentice métiers and 1 master, this is because one of the apprentice levels becomes a master level.
What is a Métier? Simply put, a Métier is a form of co-rank that your character can specialize in alongside their main rank. Métier's are split into two classes: Master and Apprentice.
Here at Sapient there are no fixed Métiers available; rather we encourage members to develop characters in their own unique way, as such we allow for members to create their own co-ranks, otherwise known as Métiers, to match their individual character(s). For an overview of current Métiers, please view our pack information portal.
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Trivia: Did you know that Sapient was the first pack to use a tiered system for co-ranks?
1. Apprentice Class |
Form: [b]Character the Métier is for:[/b] Once you have a rough idea of what Métier you would like for your character, and have a potential master in mind, the next step is to either Sapient’s OOC Account or post to our Maintenance Thread with the form located to the right. Please fully fill in the form regardless of whether you are creating a new Métier, or requesting an existing one. We will review your request and let you know whether the co-rank is ok to pursue! Remember that only threads started after your formal approval pm count towards earning the Métier!
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1.2 Thread Content |
After receiving approval to pursue your Métier, you will need to start cracking on your threads.
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1.3 Example |
Wolf’s player PM’s pack account asking to create and earn the co-rank ‘Jeweller’. Sapient leadership respond with an acceptance message, after which the player can then go ahead and earn the co-rank, pending rank threads meeting completion rules. The form they used to submit their request was as followed:
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1.4 Master Exemption |
Form: [b]Character the Métier is for:[/b] Master Exemption is just that - to apply for an apprentice métier without requiring a master character to teach them. To do so, use the form provided to the right when requesting your métier instead. In cases where an exemption is granted, players are asked to complete 2 skill threads instead of 1 skill and 1 master thread. Exemptions are granted under three conditions only:
However, in cases of the master being an NPC, exemptions are only approved if the master is a previously played character, with close ties (usually family) is to be the teacher - reviewed on a case by case basis. Example |
Player has Wolf in Sapient but then decides to pick up Wolf's kid, BabyWolf. They play BabyWolf and put Wolf to cNPC/aNPC status. If they wanted BabyWolf to learn Wolf's profession from him, they could request an exemption from having to find an active "master" because Wolf was previously played and because they're just swapping the same profession, but for a different character with close ties to Wolf. Exemptions relating to NPCs will be rejected under the following circumstances:
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2. Master Class |
Form: [b]Character the Métier is for:[/b] So you've earned your apprentice Métier and you're character's getting quite good in their chosen field?! Well then, the next step is to either Sapient’s OOC Account or post to our Maintenance Thread with the form located to the right. Please fully fill in the form: we will then review your request and let you know whether you are good to begin working on ir ot not! Remember that only threads started after your formal approval pm count towards earning the Métier!
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2.2 Thread Content |
After receiving approval to pursue your Métier, you will need to start cracking on your threads.
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2.3 Example |
Wolf’s player PM’s the pack account asking to upgrade their apprentice level 'Medicine' Métier. Sapient leadership respond with an acceptance message, after which the player can then go ahead and earn the co-rank, pending rank threads meeting completion rules. The form they used to submit their request was as followed:
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3. FAQ |
For common métiers (healer, hunter, fighter), yes, we allow multiples (unless there is an abundance), but, remember, variety is cool, so perhaps consider creating a new co-rank first! In the case of custom, player created métiers that are tailored to a specific character, we do not allow for additional characters to hold them. They are exclusive to the character they were made for.
Yes, the form should be submitted regardless if it's a new Métier or a slot request. However, keep in mind duplicate co-rank restrictions mentioned above.
Yes. Requesting to see if several Métiers are acceptable is fine and you are free to change your mind and request different ones.
Yes. On the off chance your request is denied, we ask members to wait for approval before starting threads. Threads started before Métier or Métier slot approval is given cannot be submitted and do not count towards earning your Métier.
Yes. If the Métier skills are not actively used in IC threads for a large period of time, you may be requested to reduce how many Métier's your character holds, so keep in mind what you can manage and what skills your character would actually use IC'ly!
If a skilled character joins Sapient, they will STILL need to earn the apprentice level before they can pursue the master level. However, to help things out IC'ly, they can take one of two routes: 1) Get someone to act as a mentor to 'vouch' for them, so that they can have their skills accessed and then have mentor support their request to apply for master level. This would still take 2 threads: finding someone to vouch and of course, showing your skills to them!
2) Request a master exemption (PM leaders!). In this case, you will do 2 skill threads to earn 'apprentice' level, without a Master being required.
Exemptions of the master requirement are reviewed on a case by case basis: please PM leadership if this is something you'd like to be approved. Exceptions of requiring a master are considered when a character is skilled already, a viable master is not available (simple skill fields only) or the field does not require the apprentice to be taught the skill.
You need your designated master present in one thread: the master thread (in which said master agrees to take on the apprentice). This thread must meet completion rules?. Aside from that one thread of acquiring a Master, the master does not need to be in any other threads. Skill threads can be with any character (with the master present or not). So if the master character does go inactive after you've completed your master thread, this will not impact your métier submission in any way, so don't worry! |