Path Points
Path Points (PP) are primarily gained most often tied to character progression of skills with their actions within the game world. Here's a breakdown of how PP is acquired based on the sources:
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Skill Leveling: The most consistent method of gaining PP is by increasing Skill Levels. Every time a Skill gains a Level, the character is awarded 1 PP. This is a core mechanic, encouraging players to actively use their Skills to grow stronger.
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Soulskill Advancement: A Soulskill gains a level any time a PP is used to advance on another Path. Also, as a Soulskill grows, it may provide a large chunk of PP. The Soulskill periodically gives large amounts of PP gathered from the people living inside of it.
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Path Completion: Completing a Path does not directly provide PP, but can grant benefits that can lead to more PP gains. This can include stat increases that make it easier to level skills or access new skills that provide PP when leveled.
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System Rewards: The System provides PP as a reward for certain actions. For instance, the blessing of the system gained by tying a character's Fate to the System provides a path and PP.
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Class Advancement: While not directly stated, the sources imply that selecting a Class can lead to more efficient PP generation through class-specific skills.
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Special Items: The sources suggest that rare items can be traded in for SP (Skill Points) or they can be purchased via appropriate System Shops, which are then used to unlock certain skills.. Certain rare items can be traded directly for PP, such as Skill Scrolls and select Elixirs and Potions.
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Zone Control: Controlling Fate Stones in a Zone can generate energy, implying PP.
Important Considerations:
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Not all paths give PP: Not every point spent on every path will result in a PP gain, or other reward. Some paths only provide rewards upon completion, while others provide bonuses at specific PP milestones within the path.
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PP is used to progress on paths: PP is a resource used to advance on Paths, which can further increase the rate of skill leveling and therefore PP generation, thus creating a positive feedback loop of power growth.
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Path Bonuses: Some paths provide distributable stats at set intervals and/or a completion bonus. Some paths provide bonuses to certain skills or stats when used. Some paths may have hidden or branching paths, or other unique features that require PP.
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Strategic Spending: The sources highlight the importance of strategic PP spending, as different Paths offer varying benefits and costs. It is important to consider the long term goals of a character when spending PP.
In summary, PP is not simply a currency but rather a core component of the character progression system, encouraging the player to explore, master Skills, and strategically develop their character by exploring different paths.