[OOC] Arena FAQ/Advice

[Crazy Scion]

@RillaI do agree that focusing on one thing would be for the best. However, I wouldn't write off having a character with unrelated abilities working together. It can lead to some pretty strange functionality in the right settings.

[Crazy Scion]

@BartimaeusI am glad that I could be of help.

[Bartimaeus]

I actually just realized that because of my symbiote-ish character's anatomy, he excels at close quarters combat, but also at in-direct very long range combat.

[Skallagrim]

Rilla, your attack is easily defensible by even a mediocre fighter by doing what I did, clinching with you. So I set up Tre'Yan for you. This combination is really one that with speed and power can usually cause enough damage to get a ref to check the eyes of the opponent. I also left you the opening to get the shot you need. Also to set up the punch you want, dip your head, shrugging the shoulders to functionally absorb the blow. Then fire the left upper cut to set up the right cross, the money shot, so to speak.

[V0LTF1R3]

Hello. I am new to this forum and am very interested solely to combat roleplay. My only concern is the theme, power scaling and how to have other people to accept your challenge and et cetera. I would much appreciate for those who answer my questions. Thank you.

[Rilla]

You'll have to get specific, Volty, for proper answers.

[Skallagrim]

Hello. I am new to this forum and am very interested solely to combat roleplay. My only concern is the theme, power scaling and how to have other people to accept your challenge and et cetera. I would much appreciate for those who answer my questions. Thank you.

@V0LTF1R3

You should go here for more information The Official RPGuild Ranking Headquarters But the gist of it is below.

This is where many of the challenges for Guild's new ranking system shall take place, in so much as actually challenging other participants, keeping track of ranks, and viewing small "cards" with information about the fight.

How it works!

The process to getting a ranked fight is relatively simple.

First, you must be sure to register here, which is as simple stating your interest. You'll be given a beginning amount of points, which will automatically slot you somewhere on the ranking list. That point total is 1000.

From there, you are free to compete in accept, or announce, any open challenge. To do so, you simply post in the Character Sheet portion of the thread, or ask for a ranked fight in the Interest Check(you can also accept an open challenge there).

Another way to gain points is by participating in any of the OFFICIAL tournaments, which will be listed in the IC thread under their own heading. Some years may have three, and others may have four. Only HQ sanctioned tournaments will count towards points. They will be held either Jan. May. Sept. Or! Jan. April. July. Oct. Each aside from the last tournament of the year will a host, who'll decide how many points can be won as a bonus, and the various parts of the tournament.

How does a ranked fight work?!

Well, that's ultimately down to each fight. The person asking for a fight has free range to pick any type of fight and any arena they want, but you - as the challenged - have a right to accept or deny. Perhaps you can even negotiate it. Each fight WILL have a judge, on hand, to watch over the fight. You have to accept the judge. Their ruling, in many cases, will be final.

The other part of a ranked fight includes a wager, which can be anything from a minimum of 25 points, to an item your character has. Wagers are not mandatory.

The fight will take place in its own thread, but a small "card" will be posted in the IC portion of this thread. This will be done by the judge. It will include the names of all parties involved, comments by both participants and the judge, a link to the fight, the name of the arena, and if any wager was made. After the fight concludes, it will include the win type(Death, Surrender, etc.).

Arenas can be picked from the Arena BattleGround thread, or made up on the spot.

Well, how do I advance in the rankings?

Quite simply, you win matches! Beating a higher ranked opponent won't give you their spot, but it'll certainly give you points! And if you managed to secure a point wager, then they'll even LOSE points afterward!

In other words, the more points you get the higher in the ranking you go!

[Rilla]

<Snipped quote by V0LTF1R3>

You should go here for more information The Official RPGuild Ranking Headquarters But the gist of it is below.

This is where many of the challenges for Guild's new ranking system shall take place, in so much as actually challenging other participants, keeping track of ranks, and viewing small "cards" with information about the fight.

How it works!

The process to getting a ranked fight is relatively simple.

First, you must be sure to register here, which is as simple stating your interest. You'll be given a beginning amount of points, which will automatically slot you somewhere on the ranking list. That point total is 1000.

From there, you are free to compete in accept, or announce, any open challenge. To do so, you simply post in the Character Sheet portion of the thread, or ask for a ranked fight in the Interest Check(you can also accept an open challenge there).

Another way to gain points is by participating in any of the OFFICIAL tournaments, which will be listed in the IC thread under their own heading. Some years may have three, and others may have four. Only HQ sanctioned tournaments will count towards points. They will be held either Jan. May. Sept. Or! Jan. April. July. Oct. Each aside from the last tournament of the year will a host, who'll decide how many points can be won as a bonus, and the various parts of the tournament.

How does a ranked fight work?!

Well, that's ultimately down to each fight. The person asking for a fight has free range to pick any type of fight and any arena they want, but you - as the challenged - have a right to accept or deny. Perhaps you can even negotiate it. Each fight WILL have a judge, on hand, to watch over the fight. You have to accept the judge. Their ruling, in many cases, will be final.

The other part of a ranked fight includes a wager, which can be anything from a minimum of 25 points, to an item your character has. Wagers are not mandatory.

The fight will take place in its own thread, but a small "card" will be posted in the IC portion of this thread. This will be done by the judge. It will include the names of all parties involved, comments by both participants and the judge, a link to the fight, the name of the arena, and if any wager was made. After the fight concludes, it will include the win type(Death, Surrender, etc.).

Arenas can be picked from the Arena BattleGround thread, or made up on the spot.

Well, how do I advance in the rankings?

Quite simply, you win matches! Beating a higher ranked opponent won't give you their spot, but it'll certainly give you points! And if you managed to secure a point wager, then they'll even LOSE points afterward!

In other words, the more points you get the higher in the ranking you go!

@Skallagrim

Or this.

Assumign you wanna participate in the rankings.

alsofighttheskeleton.doit

[V0LTF1R3]

Yes. I would like to participate~ Because I am still new to this roleplay site, I will make a few mistakes here and there. The ranking points are still unfamiliar to me, but I will do my best to work with it.

[Rilla]

It is advisable to get a fight or two under your belt, to get accustomed to the community in all, before playing for keeps and the like

[Skallagrim]

I suggest you go introduce yourself and examine the characters already posted to see where the power scales fall. Feel free to ask questions either here or in one of the numerous chats. For the most part people are willing to help out new comers.

[GreivousKhan]

So how do I join this...ranking system? It seems I just have to post interest?

[Rilla]

That's the ticket.

[Inuyasha]

Hi, guys. I have no idea what the fuck I'm doing... AT ALL when it comes to Arena roleplay. I was wondering if someone would do a mock battle with me, tell me what I can and can't do, and tell me when I'm in the wrong so I can get a feel for everything. Hopefully you can bear with me and show me the ropes. Thank you!

[Skallagrim]

@Inuyasha depending on what you are looking to do in the arena, there are people who can show you different aspects of the arena.

[Inuyasha]

@Inuyasha depending on what you are looking to do in the arena, there are people who can show you different aspects of the arena.

@Skallagrim

What do you mean different aspects? And what aspect could you, good sir, show me?

[Rilla]

How to manipulate any disadvantage you have. Using a boxer? He gonna ground game the shit outta you.

[Skallagrim]

@Inuyasha There are different fighting categories. Realistic, moderately powered and full powered. Each has different focal points for combat; strategies and counters. Which are important. Most people here prefer moderate powered fights. As for me, people spar with me when they want to test character concepts and ideas out.

###

Also don't listen to Rilla, if anything, he is the one everyone wants to fight not me. Fear the Rilla . . .

[Rilla]

There are different fighting categories. Realistic, moderately powered and full powered. Each has different focal points for combat; strategies and counters. Which are important. Most people here prefer moderate powered fights. As for me, people spar with me when they want to test character concepts and ideas out.

@Skallagrim

I.E.: When they wanna see how easily a character can be made to tap out. <3

[Inuyasha]

I'm afraid of me godmodding or something. How do I know when I should say that my character has sumbitted or died? Is that basically just up to me?