As a result of being Imbued, High Rollers learn more rapidly than normal in the month following a Game. (This includes Games in which the character plays, Games the player referees, and Games in which the player runs a Ringer, as long as the XP is assigned to the character in question.) This month is known as Downtime. Characters may go on additional Games during Downtime if desired, but do not receive additional Downtime for doing so. Once their Downtime ends, they are eligible to receive another one by going on another Game. Thus, each character may only receive one Downtime per week of real time.
During Downtime, a character may receive Study Points, teach another character, or conduct research. These activities are mutually exclusive; it is not possible to do more than one in a single Downtime.
The Passage of Time
One week of real time equals one game month.
If a character is inactive, one month of real time equals one game month for that character.
Generally, an inactive character is one who does not go on Games or receive ringer XP or GM XP, is not engaged in side activities, and is not with an active character. Becoming inactive is optional; you may choose for your character to remain active if you don't mind aging.
