Combat: While combat isn’t the most important aspect of Naruto it certainly plays a huge role. Though, unlike the canon series, combat is much more difficult in a role-play. Instead of one mind deciding how things should go, in a role-play there multiple minds; multiple minds flinging totally different ideas and outcomes. While ultimately up to the players to determine the outcome and results of combat, keep in mind it has to make sense. Something very important to note right off the bat is that Shinobi are still human. Yes, human; humans with physical capabilities that surpass that of your average Joe. Humans nonetheless, meaning you won’t be completely throwing physics out the window. There are still important factors to consider such as timing, distance, power, and so on. For example, if you’re swinging a sword at an opponent then you’re likely to leave an opening somewhere. An opening that may be very difficult to defend given your current position, an opening your opponent may be able to exploit. Remember; giving your fellow role-player an opening and chances to hit you is a reasonable thing to do. As well, remain detailed in your actions. That way it causes fewer arguments and allows combat to remain smooth and fair.

Remember also that there is such thing as Specialization. For example, Rock Lee specialized in Taijutsu. If he were to get in a fight with someone who does not focus on that, they would not be evenly matched. Also, chakra consumption exists so dont think you can just spam jutsu to make up for that. There is a point when you have to say, "OK, I did well but my character is not equipped to beat this one." And that is OK!

Training: There are a few reasons why somebody should invest time and effort in training their character. Next to the most logical reason is that they want their characters to grow and become stronger, you need to ask yourself the question if that is the only reason for training your character. Isn't it also interesting to show that your character is unable to grasp a certain field or skill, making them still learn (thus develop and grow) from it? How?

Very simple : knowing what their talent's are. While everybody has a particular amount of talent, one shouldn't forget that having a skill in all the fields can be frowned upon and that training is also a way to show that you're willing to putting effort into making your character grow. Next to that, another important reason is fun!

Training ideas: Cliff Climbing Practice Water Surface Walking Practice Leaf Concentration Practice Tree Climbing Practice in addition to anything your Jonin suggests. :) Also, if at any time you feel your Jonin is not being fair and helping oyu out as they should, contact one of the GMs to get it fixed.

D-rank - assigned to genin fresh from the Academy. They pose almost no risk to the ninja's life and usually consist of odd jobs like farming and babysitting work. The reward for a D-rank mission is between five thousand and fifty thousand ryō.

C-rank - assigned to more experienced genin or chūnin. They are missions with little to no chance of combat against other ninja.[1] Examples are guarding people against bandits or highwaymen, background investigations, eliminating or capturing bandits or thieves, and capturing or suppressing wild animals. The reward for a C-rank mission is between thirty thousand and 100 thousand ryō.

B-rank - assigned to experienced chūnin. They are missions anticipated to involve combat with other ninja. Examples are guarding people, espionage, or killing other ninja. The reward for a B-rank mission is between 150 thousand and 200 thousand ryō.

A-rank - assigned to jōnin, concerning, among other things, village-or state-level matters and trends. Examples are guarding VIPs or suppressing ninja forces. The reward for an A-rank mission is between one hundred fifty thousand and a million ryō.

S-rank - assigned to experienced jōnin and concern state-level confidential matters. Examples are assassinating VIPs, and transporting highly classified documents. The reward for an S-rank mission is more than a million ryō.

Genin (下忍; Literally meaning "low ninja", Meaning (Viz) "junior ninja") are the lowest level of ninja and also the ones that display the most difference in power. When they become genin, ninja start to do their bit for their village's economy – being sent on missions that the village gets paid for. They are typically sent either on D-rank missions, which are almost entirely risk-free jobs of manual labour, or, rarely, on C-rank missions, which are a cut above that and begin to verge on real "ninja" work that have a very low possibility of risk to the ninja involved. However, they can be conscripted as part of the war potential in times of emergency, such as was the case as in the First Shinobi World War.

Starting Genins often know around six jutsu (2 C ranked and 4 D ranked at max) and just one element (unless they have KG, but remember that a KG can limit your growth!). The traits and skills of a genin are often low, seeing they need to train and/or begin their career as a true ninja.

Limit : 3 good traits at start ( Special - Very high - High - Very good- Good - average - bad - worse etc.)
Limit techs : No B or higher ranked techniques. A total of 8 combat techniques would be enough. Maybe a limit of 2 non combat and 1 clone technique at it. (Still making a total of 11.)

Promote? Chuunin Exam or doing enough number of missions that the Kage is willing to promote it. This involves the Kage to ask it from the GM's and if the majority agrees, the promotion will happen.

Promotion can be gained in several manners. The promotion from Genin to Chunin can be easily done through the Chunin exam or else having done enough missions. However, it is a bit trickier to become a specialized or full fledged jonin. This requires one to gain the personal permission of the leader(s). Next to that, skill in battle isn't all what it takes to become a jonin. A (specialized) jonin are regarded as officers or higher ranked personnel.

Having a simple strong brute leading them can lead in devastating defeats, meaning that jonin are people who have been trained or at least know the drills and ways of leading others. Failing in doing so can lead into demotion, which can be done with the proper reason. Such as failing miserably due not leading the forces in the proper way (thus doing almost no leading when it is required).

Chūnin (中忍; Literally meaning "Middle Ninja", Meaning (Viz) "Journeyman Ninja") are ninja who are qualified to guide other ninja and lead missions. Chūnin have reached a level of maturity and ability that primarily consists of leadership skills and tactical prowess. Genin who do not have the skills to become chūnin are weeded out in the chūnin exams. To become a chūnin, a genin participates in a large examination, known as the "Chūnin Exams" or else have completed a good number of missions to be granted a promotion for good service by their leader.

Chunins are more experienced and based on their performance and amount of training, can have more jutsu, traits and skills. Some chuunins who train a lot or having been doing a lot of missions, gaining enough experience, have gained a second Nature Element.

Non-experienced (fresh) chunin
- A limit of 10 combat techniques, still none higher than B ranked.

Promote ? : Train and do missions.

Tokubetsu Jōnin (特別上忍, Tokubetsu Jōnin; English TV "Special Jōnin"; Literally meaning "Special High Ninja"; sometimes known as Tokujō for short) are ninja who, rather than all-around jōnin training, have jōnin-level ability in a specific area or skill, much like warrant officers in real-world military. They are elite specialists in their areas and are often assigned as subordinates to regular jōnin when their services are needed.

Tobestu Jounin have their field where they are true experts, like on the same level as most Jounin. They often have good traits and some have even three elemental chakra natures, together with strong jutsu.

-Non elemental-KG users can develop one more chakra nature. However as a third nature, it will take work and training to ''stabilize'' it. Meaning they can't use better than C ranked techniques for third nature. However, they will not go higher as C ranked, while if the user has done enough training and put enough effort in it, they can put the limit of their secondary techniques that they can have a limit of 3 B ranked techniques.

- A limit of around 20 combat techniques, only three A ranked techniques.