I had a system for characters, pick a state or roll for a state. 2 d10 for a result in 100 and devide by 2. using a alphabetical list of 50 states pick one within 2 from that number. now we know where abouts you are from. Ive tried a modified cyberpunk at first but in the end I use percentile each term.
For example with basic training rolling high can mean a good posting with a extra promotion for good conduct.
For a four year term of service a low percentile under 40 can cause something bad like my one character had a bad run in with a superior officer stalling his career an forced him to be posted in a dead end office. Rolling 10 or less can cause loss of promotion or worse if lower than 5 maybe time in the brig for a minor offence.
So anything over 70 can be a good conduct , 80 a minor medal , 90 minor to senoir medal and a promotion 95 plus is say a heroic action mentioned or known to others.
I once had a character roll 100 so I said he won the congressional medal of honor and a promotion. A percentile chance he is reconized by other officers when in the field.
it depends on the time frame, career path, i allow characters to pick certain traits they want, then write up a small background and set goals they have.
Like going home or building up a small fortune, or finding a loved one.
If someone has a chart to roll on that would be cool.
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