[@Darth] I think... that's the most I've ever seen from you save for one heated discussion before guildfall. Which I can't recall for the life of me, but still nice to know you're alive. Hi. [quote=@Skallagrim] I am hardly upset. I have not started swearing. Hang around long enough and you will get to know everyones quirks. [/quote] [quote=@MelonHead] Yeah, people assume something similar about me a fair bit. [/quote] It's not easy telling through text and I can get on some people's nerves, especially when something is phrased a key way. Some times sentences don't register and it's not because it doesn't make sense, more or less because my brain won't translate it for me I guess you could say. So, it had to be reworded for me to finally click. It happens time to time. Also, some personalities don't mix well after all and it's no one's fault, just the way things work out sometimes. [quote=@Skallagrim] [@Fallenreaper] As a n00b to the arena, what can we do to make the transition from RP to competitive arena Rp easier. [/quote] I've been stating them throughout my replies a bit but one of Darth's points about new players would help. However... and I could be wrong, but isn't that what the arena FAQ/Advice or Arena thread is actually for in a sense? Namely to help newbies and vets? >_> Which means I really should use it. XD As for actually transiting from rp to arena, I think the multiverse would be best in this case as you mentioned it's not all combat. Which means there might be wider periods of interactions without an actual fight making it easy to alternate between the two different types. I won't stop normal rping any time soon, but my arena rping might increase if I can create a balance I like. However, if you see in any battles or posts I make where I could've made a mistake or something is off then pop in correct me. Explain why it's incorrect, suggest other options are that's possible (not that I may take them. But it helps me think less linear) and the results of it. Also answering questions helps as well when they crop up in an ooc. If I fumble badly, don't assume I'm doing it to get an edge but assume it's because I didn't image it clearly enough or I misunderstood the physics behind it. Pause the fight and ask about it. [quote=@Descartes] I just treated it as a normal RP.. [/quote] I find it a bit hard when a match, not on a continuum or storyline, lasts only a scene and then it's over. Especially when you can't tie it into future matches fluidly or in some cases, find a reason to actually hit each other! XD I think that's one of the reasons one of my favorite rps was Lyzan's training thread. If I recalled right, it was a gladiator fantasy setting where fighters were basically captured, marched to the arena, tested then divided into houses. Where the goal for the pcs were to fight for freedom though their experience in the arena. First arrivals were sorted into houses based on their skills and such as I recall Onix was about to be put into the one with magic specializations before Redbeard, retired gladiator who gained his freedom, talked the dark Orc type creature into allowing her into his house (training group>. Sadly it ended before I could test her out. I'm pretty sure Lyzan was aiming to use the entrance post for seeing my style, flaws and areas I needed to work on as well as show everyone else what they would be facing in the future. Though the non arena request would be facing NPCs, my foes were going to be treated as official PCs. I recall discussing that with him since I was co-gm at the time. It might be an example to recreate, including the option of working in groups as Khan's point makes sense, and use for rookies interested in the multiverse. It could be a frequent meet or stop for character teams to pick up new party members to further help (teach) them in plot/arcs. Though this is just a thought really. [quote=@Rilla] Nothing would stop them from participating in other battles with their chosen character. The Rookie Tournament is just that, for Rookies, so it would also be a good learning experience, hence keeping things simple - as well as slightly different, as everyone would play them differently. A water user vs water user could differ in how exactly they play them. For instance, Levius, my water user would use them to create extra arms, while another may use it purely to manipulate ice. Though you are right, they may not be able to participate without their 'muse', but then they can just not participate. I find elements easy to play, really. Someone is really always gonna try to use adrenaline or something similar to give them an extra boost. So that's something I'll have to check during the acceptance process. Stats are bad to start with, mainly, because a lot of people don't wanna have to use numbers when they are first learning something. In Rising Stars, however, it worked. Everyone was on the same level, but focused in different things. There was a systerm, but I can't be assed to recreate it. But basically; points 1-3 in each section cost 1 point each. Points 4-6 cost 2 points each. Points 7-9 cost 3 points. We'll start with 20 for each character. For instance: Points in skill(Total Cost)[reasoning] [hider=Example]Character A: Zanjutsu: 3(3)[One point for each] Shunpo: 4(8)[One point for first three, 2 to achieve the 4th point, thus five points total in this one.] Defense: 2(10)1 points for each] Reiatsu/Kido: 3[1 points for each] -Reiatsu and Kido are split, but still equal 3- [b]Reiatsu[/b] 2/3(13) [b]Kido[/b]: 1/3 Intelligence: 1 (14)[One point for each] Hakuda: 4(20)[1 point for first three, 2 points for 4th, making a total of 20 points.] Character A: Zanjutsu: 2(2) Shunpo: 3(5) Defense: 2(7) Reiatsu/Kido: 6(16) [b]Reiatsu[/b] 2/6 [b]Kido[/b]: 4/6 Intelligence: 2(18) Hakuda: 2(20) With the list, it's not really hard, but i'm lazy. So. Hahah. But they are both essentially equal, but specialize in different things.[/hider]. On weaknesses, yeah, some people don't list them and don't really ever hint at them. In Allaria, I ensure everyone does, because it makes them seem better. [/quote] Wholly shit, ghosts from the past!!! Don't mind me I was on this wonderful site called Bleacher once where I started rping, which, actually started off with stats. Though... it was a nightmare and even was revamped 2-3 times I believe. Drove me crazy but it was fun interacting when I actually got a chance. ^-^ Though I think Darth sort of covered anything I was about to go into with that aspect.