Objective Markers

An Objective Marker

To simplify the process of rewarding players for completing missions, for Event 2 we’ll be introducing a new resource type: Objective Markers.

These Markers can be found during missions (encounters). They might be:

• On NPCs to be handed out during or after conversations (these will be hidden from view and only handed out if their condition is met, they cannot be looted).
• Visible on NPCs to be looted after defeat.
• Next to or attached to interesting things in the environment.
• Handed out by referees upon completing tasks.
• Granted upon resolving problems such as certain severe injuries.
• Randomly out in the environment.

Markers will all look roughly the same, but some may have extra holes or markings on. This is for admin use only.

Handing in your Markers

At the Command Hub you’ll be able to swap out any Markers you find for cash. We’ll note down your character name and division, give you a reward for each Marker, and add your Markers to your division’s overall count. For this reason it’s important that you get us your Markers within an hour or two of obtaining them - don’t hang onto them until the end of the weekend. Wherever possible, please hand in your Markers before going out of the Base again.

Markers become INVALID at the end of the event if not handed in and you will miss out on your reward!

Stealing Markers

This resource is an Out of Character mechanic to help us manage the game. They are not valid targets for theft against player characters.

They are also intended to go to the player who Does The Thing. NPCs will try and hand it out to the right person but please be honest if they get it wrong. If you find one out in the environment, grab it! But remember if you don’t also Poke The Thing, you might miss out on getting more rewards.

Why use Markers?

We want to reward people who go out on missions and complete tasks, as well as track who’s engaging in plot. Short of having an ID scanning system (which we don’t have the technical prowess to make currently), this is the next best thing that’s practical to implement.

You’ll still be able to find useful things in the environment and loot enemies for other goodies - we hope this system will help grant a more even moneyflow to players and provide a financial reward that doesn’t rely on constant looting.