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Rules - Combat Jun 27, 2021 16:39:03 GMT -8

Post by Kerrigan on Jun 27, 2021 16:39:03 GMT -8

Rules: Combat

The world of Shonen-Verse is a very dangerous place. Combat between characters, factions, and NPCs occurs frequently. Lorem Ipsum.

To make navigation easier, all Combat Threads are found in the Combat Arena, regardless of where in the Shonen-Verse the combat(s) take place. Combat Threads come in three main varieties:

Adventure

During an Adventure, one player takes the role of the Gamemaster (GM). It is the GMs role to guide [1] or more players (RPCs) through a narrative driven story, and featuring combat and non-combat encounters with various Non-player Characters (NPCs). The GM is free to use their own characters as NPCs in such adventures should they desire.

Full rules for Adventures are found in the Thread Types section, under Forum Mechanics.

Battle

Battles are the most common type of Combat Thread, and resolve around a single Combat between [2] or more RPCs. In a Battle, each character takes turns performing a variety of actions in an attempt to defeat their opponent(s). Battles are resolved when one side declares victory over the other.

Sparring / Training

Often, characters will engage in a casual duel between two characters, for the purpose of Training, or as competition between allies to determine who is stronger. While most threads of this type are of Casual Difficulty, higher difficulties may be used for more serious/dangerous training sessions, if desired. This type of combat encounter is also used when characters wish to learn Training Exclusive Techniques, or to learn Unique techniques that are otherwise exclusive to their creator.

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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2022 20:10:17 GMT -8 by Kerrigan

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Rules - Combat Oct 19, 2022 16:34:37 GMT -8

Post by Kerrigan on Oct 19, 2022 16:34:37 GMT -8

Rules: Combat

Before getting into any combat-specific rules, the first thing that players must be aware of is the conduct that is expected of them during a fight.

Respect

To begin with, even though characters may be fiercely fighting against their opponents, the players themselves should remain civil, and respectful to their fellow players.

Feel free to describe what might happen to your opponent should your attacks, and other techniques succeed. However, you should not describe the outcome of your actions as if they are a certainty. Instead, your opponent decides the outcome of any actions you initiate/attempt, including any damage that is inflicted on their character (if any).
You can describe any actions; reactions; or countermeasures; that would fail/be ineffective in stopping your attack, should they be attempted. When doing so, make sure to describe the exact reasons why such countermeasures would fail, so that your opponent has a clear understanding of the situation.
Actions/attacks that your opponent does not specifically address in their reply are assumed to succeed automatically, without interruption. The exception to this is if the defenders response would prevent you from attempting this action entirely. This is most common when you attempt a sequence of actions that are conditional on previous actions not being negated/interrupted.

Yes - And

The narrative flow of combat should always be additive in nature, with each combatant building upon what has come before, rather than negating them outright. Depending on the specific techniques and actions involved, it is fine to twist and manipulate the outcome of an opponent's action, but to outright dismiss an opponent's actions because they are undesirable is highly disrespectful.

Build upon what your opponent writes, don't negate.
Cinematically describe how your response disrupts the opponents actions (if applicable), and describe the outcome of your opponents actions, and any injuries you suffer as a result.
Remember that all injuries (excluding superficial injuries) inflict Stamina Damage and may also inflict Bleed as a condition.

Post Frequency

Agreeing to participate in a thread with another player indicates you are making a commitment to try and write your replies within 1 Week of it becoming your turn. We understand that people have lives outside of Shonen-Verse, and that your availability may fluctuate unexpectedly, and without notice.

Each player is allotted [1 week] to write their post on their turn. This is a guideline only.
If your availability changes suddenly, make every effort to contact the other participants in the combat, and explain your reasons why you require additional time to write your next post.
Players who do not hear from the Turn Player after 1 week, should make attempts to reach out to the Turn Player, rather than skipping their post.
Only if all reasonable attempts to make contact with the turn player have failed, can their post be skipped. This does not apply to one-on-one fights.
If after [1 month] the Turn Player has not responded, and the other participants were unable to contact them - it can be assumed the thread has been abandoned (unless previous communication to the contrary exists). Abandoned threads may be submitted for grading, with proof that the remaining combatant(s) made every attempt to contact the turn player.

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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2022 16:38:48 GMT -8 by Kerrigan

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Rules - Combat Oct 19, 2022 16:34:39 GMT -8

Post by Kerrigan on Oct 19, 2022 16:34:39 GMT -8

Rules: Combat

For ease of reference, all Combat Threads are created in a single board - the Combat Arena. Once a combat has been fully completed, and graded by staff, it will then be moved to the appropriate sub-forum where the battle took place (eg. Capsule Corp in the Mortal World).

When creating an Adventure, or Battle, there are a few setup tasks that must be completed prior to the beginning of any combat.

Step 1: Create New Thread

Create a New Thread in the Combat Arena, and complete the Form that generates. This form is largely self-explanatory, however a few of the Form Entries require additional explanation. Once all fields have been entered, remember to save the thread.

Location

This is the Location where the Battle/Adventure will take place (eg. Karakura Town, West City, or the Rukongai).

Difficulty

Select [1] of the following Difficulties:

Casual: This difficulty is Reserved for nonlethal training and/or sparring contests between friendly characters. Characters cannot be killed, nor suffer any Persistent Injuries.
Nonlethal (Default): Combatants fight to their full potential in an effort to defeat their opponent. Characters cannot be killed, however they may suffer Persistent Injuries (stomach wounds, broken bones, concussions, etc) which require Healing. Minor injuries (scrapes, bruises, etc) do not persist beyond the current thread.
Brutal: Combatants seek to inflict permanent injuries on their opponent. While characters cannot be killed, both Persistent and Permanent Injuries (blindness, amputations, disfigurement, etc) may be inflicted.
Lethal: Combatants seek to kill each other in a no-holds-barred fight to the Death. Characters may not Flee such encounters. Only Victory; Death; or Incapacitation; are available. All injuries are Persistent or Permanent, and Death is a real possibility for the unwary.
Moderators may downgrade Brutal difficulty to Nonlethal if they feel that all participants are not making every effort to maim their opponent. Lethal encounters cannot be downgraded except under extreme circumstances, as such encounters require the death/incapacitation of at least [1] combatant.

Step 2: Character Introductions

Posts in a combat thread utilize a custom Template to aid the combatants in keeping track of their character's Attributes, new and ongoing Techniques the character is using in each post, and the cost for Activating and/or Sustaining the technique.

The following rules apply to the First Post each character makes in any Combat Thread:

Regardless of Difficulty, the first post of each participant is their Introduction Post, in which you describe what your character was doing prior to the encounter, and how they approach their opponent (if applicable).
Characters may use techniques (including but not limited to release techniques) as part of their introduction post, but they may not attack their opponent (outside of Cinematic attacks). Offensive techniques that harm the opponent, or create hostile zones of effect, are prohibited.
Remember to fill out the Sidebar with your character's Starting Attributes (modified by any techniques used in your introductory post).

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Last Edit: Aug 19, 2023 9:41:49 GMT -8 by Kerrigan

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Rules - Combat Oct 19, 2022 16:34:42 GMT -8

Post by Kerrigan on Oct 19, 2022 16:34:42 GMT -8

Rules: Combat

Combats in Shonen-Verse are resolved through a series of cinematic, narrative posts in which each player describes the actions their character takes to defeat their opponent(s), and their responses to their opponents previous action(s). These posts are resolved in a round-robin turn order.

When resolving these combats, characters are free to use any Power; Technique; or Ability; at their character's disposal, as you narratively describe the events from your character's perspective.

Techniques

Activating a Technique

When you activate a technique for the first time, make sure to note the technique's Name; and cost in Chakra; and/or Stamina; in the Technique Sidebar of your post.
In the body of your post, cinematically describe how the technique appears to the opponent, as well as any information their character would know, or infer. Remember to also describe your character's goals/agenda with the technique (eg. where is it aimed, is it intended as a bluff/feint, etc). Remember to describe how your character will respond if your opponent attempts to Dodge; the attack, or Defend; against it in some fashion.

Sustaining a Technique

Sustaining a technique works almost identically to activating a technique. Make sure to record the Chakra/Stamina Cost(s) for sustaining an ongoing technique in the Technique Sidebar of your post.
Additionally, you should describe how any ongoing effects affect the outcome of your post. If the sustained effect has no relevance to your post, it is fine to simply note it only in your Technique Sidebar, and relegate it to a background detail until it once again becomes relevant.

Overwhelming Pressure
Characters whose Character Rank; and Power; exceed their opponents can exert a wave of overwhelming pressure toward their opponent.

This is a cinematic effect that physically crushes their opponent, causing them to drop to their knees and struggle to remain standing; almost as if gravity itself had suddenly increased for the character.
Characters can resist the effects of this pressure wave by spending [10] Stamina; per post, as they fight against the effect. Failing to pay this cost results in the character being unable to take actions, as they are pushed to their limits.
After resisting this effect for [3] consecutive posts, (and spending the required Stamina) the character becomes used to the increased "gravity" and no longer suffers any ill effect.

Injury & Fatigue

Injury Sidebar
As your character accumulates injuries in battle, you should remember to record them in your Injury Sidebar for quick reference. Along with your Technique Sidebar; and Attributes Sidebar; these [3] Tables provide all combatants with a quick overview of how the battle is progressing.

Injuries come in [3] Types:

Superficial injuries last for the duration of a single thread.
Persistent injuries last until the end of your next Combat (unless healed).
Permanent (*) injuries last indefinitely. Such injuries require special, costly means to be healed.
Bleed: Some attacks may inflict the Bleed; status condition on your character. This condition stacks. Your character loses [5x] Bleed Stamina; at the end of your turn; unless you somehow staunch the bleeding. Only serious wounds cause bleeding. Cuts, scrapes, and minor bruises do not have this effect.

Stamina
Your character's Stamina; represents your relative combat fitness, and ability to continue fighting. As this value depletes, your character will begin to show signs of exertion, fatigue, loss of concentration, and your attacks become weaker.

When your Stamina; falls to [half] it's maximum value, your character is winded, and mildly fatigued.
At [10] Stamina; your character is exhausted; and unable to put up more than a feeble defense.
At [0] Stamina; your character passes out from exhaustion, fatigue, and/or blood-loss, and is incapacitated.
Digging deep into their reserves, characters can convert [Resolve] into [Stamina] at a cost of [2-1] (i.e. for every [2] Resolve; paid, the character can restore [1] Stamina; to their pool. This conversion can be done only during your post, but can be done in response to an attack that would reduce your character to [0] Stamina.
Resting (that is, any post in which your character conserves their strength, and recovers their stamina) restores [10] Stamina.

If your Stamina is Rank [-S]; or above you restore [15] Stamina instead. For each additional rank, you restore an additional [5] Stamina/post of resting (eg. [SS] Rank restores [20]; [SSS] Rank restores [25]; etc).
Dodging; activating/sustaining a technique; or any other strenuous activity does not count as resting. The exception of this is sustaining a Release or Henshin; but not using any of its offensive or defensive abilities.

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Rules - Combat Nov 16, 2022 16:33:22 GMT -8

Post by Kerrigan on Nov 16, 2022 16:33:22 GMT -8

Rules: Combat

Last Edit: Nov 16, 2022 16:39:16 GMT -8 by Kerrigan

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