Problem → workflow → tool
Character creation checklist in Freeform / Custom
Follow a step-by-step flow so you don’t miss key choices during creation. Use the links below to apply the workflow in Freeform / Custom and keep it consistent across sessions.
Workflow (do this first)
- Write the concept in one sentence before opening the sheet.
- Follow the system’s creation order, distribution rules and caps matter.
- Reserve any final-pass / freebie / bonus points for the gaps the concept needs.
- Sanity-check derived stats (HP, Willpower, Sanity, Stamina) before session 1.
Roll loop reminder (Freeform / Custom)
Resolution follows your table's chosen system: declare what your character attempts, make the roll your rules call for, and apply the outcome to the fiction and the sheet.
Example: Treat every roll as a decision: success advances, failure changes the situation.
Common mistakes
- Mistake: Starting with optimized stats and reverse-engineering a concept. Fix: Concept first, math second, produces a character you actually want to play.
- Mistake: Skipping the final-pass step. Fix: Final pass closes the gap between mechanics and concept, half a character without it.
Context (system overview)
Create and manage your freeform characters with our comprehensive character manager.