Will this be T1?

We can try it. I've never actually formally used T1, but I think I've got the gist of it.

I'll provide pointers along the way, if you like.

Do you mind if Barsomethinganother watches to take notes?

I don't mind at all. Both pointers and spectators are more than welcome. He/she should also feel free to comment here if they have any questions.

*grabs popcorn and a soda* Ohhh this looks good. . .

I feel I should also mention that she's not really the naturally offensive type and would likely be perfectly happy just to carry on a conversation about the differences in the worlds they're from.

°: Quite simply that was a charge. Should you attack me and make contact that, or my most recent charge whichever the case, will be nullified.

Ok, and does it being a charge mean that it will be impossible for me to completely avoid if I don't prep a defense, even if the actual strike would be easily avoidable?

No. it just means without an adequately prepared defense, it would cause more damage on a hit.

if you can logically avoid the strike, then do so if/when it comes.

°: Okay so, this indicates another charge, taking the count up to two. Since this will likely be more practice than anything, I'll try to set up different scenarios so you can see everything. Based off your posts I can't readily see any charges on your behalf. In that case, that would put any expectant attack I use that involves the Chi in my sword, say a blast, two points ahead of your defenses.

For instance, should you be able to use a Force Shield, it would have one charge(or zero @Skallagrim can probably verify), meaning my attack would break through and do damage to you(chances are, if you're shielding, you can't dodge, or you would have and kept the charge). It wouldn't be a terrible amount of damage, one charge and all. But in general 1 attack charge = 1 defense charge. I'm not 100% sure what happens if you have more defense charges/use your more charged magic for defense, in terms of damage to the attacker.

But for now, we can go two paths. I just charged, so, you can either:

Block it, and charge an attack(force), or do that, and try to hit me to negate my second charge, concentration and all. Or you can continue on however you prefer, honestly. Hahaha. T1 allows for non-magical based attacks to be used in conjunction with charging magical attacks, so long as your charging doesn't require you being stationary, or some type of ritual.

So honing her focus (and force senses) to prepare for a defense doesn't count as a charge?

It can be taken as her mostly getting into the zone. I'm not very familiar with Star Wars and how they prep their powers. We can count it as one, I don't mind, honestly. For instance, if you were gonna use your telekinesis, you would mention how her force was being focused to move an object, similar to how I've indicated that my Chi is focused on Geovanni(the sword).

Indeed. Focusing the senses would be an indication of preparing to use precognition or another sense-based power, rather than overtly aggressive abilities like telekinesis.

As far as how they charge, it really depends. Outside of T1, there are a lot of ways to release a lot of power with no charges at all, such as an outburst of strong emotion (rage, fear, hate, etc) that fuels the power, but leaves you drained in the aftermath, or becoming so serene and at peace that you become one with the force (or close to it). Adjusting those things to fit T1 rules may be a bit of a challenge, and it likely won't look like traditional charges where you actually focus on the ability itself.

There's also the possibility with the force of absorbing the energy of an incoming attack and redirecting it (either back at the opponent or into some other purpose), which could help account for what happens when there are more defensive charges than aggressive ones.

That's fine, T1 is more or less about adaptation anyway.

You should make some type of note though, so people will know. Don't have to tell your whole plan, but some indication. Like you see the Chi going to the sword, that means any chi related ability is coming from that sword, yeah?

Outside of T1, its usually no need to charge. Most just fire off the magic as is.

Also, that'll work, as far as redirecting.

If you are, say using emotions as preps, it can be written easily. Remember a prep has to be decernable to a reader but not always obvious to a character. If anger is used there are many literary ways to display it as well as any other emotion.

I'm really sorry for leaving you hanging for so long, Rilla. Life happened and took time and focus and I'm still not sure when I'll be able to manage a good reply. If it was just a cutthroat fight to win match I'd probably be fine, but trying to focus on creating a coherent story aspect while also applying to get into college and still working full time is taking its toll.

I just wanted to give you a heads up because I know I personally really hate to be left hanging.

Oh, it's fine. Get everything together first.

I'm in the midst of moving now and stuff, and getting ready for a baby, so I understand.

*grabs popcorn and a soda* Ohhh this looks good. . .

*Grabs a hand full of this skeleton man's popcorn leaving a crater with money the crater* This has been very interesting so far- but I wish there was more for me to read >< I liked it! I was trying to learn more about arena role-plays from this. I think I get this charge concept, but I wish I had a visual.