Expoints
Expoints are a measure of how much or little your character has done and how he/she has evolved. As the players play the game, the GM will award them Expoints based on how well their characters did. Expoints can then be used to increase a character’s Abilities, and Skills, and buy new Powers.
Generally, while changes are most dramatic at the beginning of play, as normal people are sucked into epic, fantastic events, Expoints should be given just as stingily, if not more so, then. At the end of every game session, the GM should decide how much experience to give to the players, with variance depending on how well each character did. If a character took little part in the events, contributed little, and the player was distracted, the character deserves few Expoints. Generally speaking, no more than three Expoints should be given per character per game session.
Expoints should be granted based on three factors:
- Contribution to in game events. Despite whether the character single handedly defeated the super villain or simply helped the others cross an obstacle on their way to the villain’s lair, if the character took an active part in events, one Expoint should be given out.
- Roleplaying. If the player did an admirable job in playing through his/her character’s personality, motivation, and background, an Expoints point should be awarded here. To be honest, some players are great gamers, but horrible roleplayers. Don’t worry so much. If they make a concerted effort to speak, act, and think like the character, even if it comes off poorly or not at all, an Expoint may be given.
- Showing up. If you show up and play, you deserve an Expoint. Every session. More tyrannical GM’s may overlook this rule if a player comes especially late or is more disruptive than helpful, but generally that kind of behavior will only lead players to leave the group.
At the GM’s discretion, a further Expoint point may be awarded to players who show extreme devotion or competence in game, as a bonus for REALLY good gaming/roleplaying.
