Balthazar007

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World Martial Arts Tournament, Planet Earth

Saturday, July 16th, 2500
The Grand Festival

The crowd's roar could be heard well after the fight between Angela and Bakuto concluded. The two of them, now rejuvinated from senzu beans, walked with Niko back to the fighter's building. There they found Lee standing near a woman with grey hair but an otherwise healthy body. The woman wore a long red skirt and a white blouse. She somehow looked ready for a business meeting or a party, at the same time.

She greeted the three fighters as they approached and stood near Lee. "Thank you all for a wonderful show! Some of you may recognize me, but I'd understand if you don't. My name is Pan, and I'm the granddaughter of the legendary Mr. Satan, the longest reigning champion in tournament history. I even won the title twice myself. So no, Ms. Angela, you are not the first woman champion, I'm sorry to say." The woman's confident smile was heartwarming as she continued to give her speech. "That was quite a few years ago now, I'm afraid. I still keep up with my training, as much as my aging body will allow, but I no longer compete on stage. These days, I am the silent chairwoman of the World Martial Art's Tournament. And it is my solemn duty to let you all know that your day has not ended quite yet. This old tournament is filled with traditions, including the post celebratory festival that will start in less than an hour."

Pan watched the reactions of the four fighters and gave a look of understanding. "I know, it's a drag. Do you think I want to be wearing this skirt? No way. I've never grown out of being a tomboy, but alas, it's all part of it. Now, of course, those fans out there would love to see all four of you, but as long as my two finalists here make an appearance, that will do."

Lee stepped forward, bowing in respect. "So I may leave then?"

"Yes, but I would encourage you to-"

"I'm sorry." He interrupted, bowing once more. He then disappeared on the spot, using a serious burst of speed. Of course, surrounded by fighters on his level, they would have seen him run away, had they been in fighting mode and expecting the sudden exit.

"Well then," Pan sighed. "That's the quickest one a semifinalist has disappeared from being in the festival. As for the rest of you, there are showering rooms and a changing rooms filled with clothes from all over the world. I encourage you to find something that suits the occasion and your own style. One of the tournament staff can help you pick out your look if you like."

With that, two women and a man stepped out from the corner of the room. They wore extravagant yet elegant clothing: colorful dresses on the ladies and a fine suit on the man.

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@BladeSS4

I guess I could go next. I can introduce that festival idea. Then you all can show what you're doing during the festival. Whether Angela wants to or not, it is tradition for her to participate, as well as for Bakuto.

Niko, not making it to the finals can sneak off.

So, I'll post this in a few hours. Then you all can go whenever you like.

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Well, with that explained, who's up?

@FalloutJack

Actually, I believe that would be you. You need to create the opportunity that he mentioned at the end of his post. Like... There could be a festival on the island, to celebrate the tournament's conclusion. Niko being Niko, probably elects not to join the festivities and instead sneaks off to the abandoned side of the large island for a little self-reflection or something.

It's up to you. That was just a random idea.

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@Double @FalloutJack

Actually, your example should look more like this...

Niko uses Tatsumaki-Ken!

Power: 121
Health: 121

Secret Technique - Tatsumaki-Kei (Tornado Fist)
25 x 2 = 50 Attack Bonus

Serious Attack
--Attack: 25 x 2 = 50 + 50 = 100
-Defense: 21
---Speed: 50

I know it is the same end result, but it's important to note the separation of where your stats are distributed. Why? Because what if you wanted put more ki to attack (when you otherwise couldn't because of your character's focuses).

Like so...

Niko uses Tatsumaki-Ken!

Power: 121
Health: 121

Secret Technique - Tatsumaki-Kei (Tornado Fist)
50 x 2 = 100 Attack Bonus

Serious Attack
--Attack: 25 x 2 = 50 + 100 = 150
-Defense: 21
---Speed: 25

Notice how you're still in compliance, with your base attack stat being equal to or less than your base speed stat, but you're putting a lot more into your attack than you otherwise would be able.

Now secret techniques can serve another purpose. They can surprise your opponent with a major shift in tactics.

I could also get into exhaustion costs, but that's probably too much at once.

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On the same note, I think all secret techniques need to follow this new model, including boosts. From now on, they take directly from your ki, then get added or subtracted from the appropriate stat (yours or your opponent's).

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@FalloutJack@Double

What fallout said about making them inverse of buffs is basically what I was going to do. Think of it like this...

A buff of 2.5 is actually 1 + 1.5x
So a debuff should also be 1 + 1.5x , but in a different way

But the problem here lies in, "how does something this powerful effect the user? How do they pay for using it? Does it come out of one of their stats? Or..."

I think the best way for this is to introduce the concept of paying for an attack straight out of your ki. So if you have a power level of 100. And use 50 for this debuff attack, you would be debuffing your opponent by 125. And you're not going to be able to put that 50 points toward your other three stats. So in other words, your debuff is based of how much power you put toward your move, not your opponent's base stat that is being effected.

This in mind, I would like to change something regarding exhaustion calculation. From now on, secret techniques cost double what you pay to use them. So when you're using a secret technique against someone who hasn't seen it, you'll be getting a great deal on exhaustion cost. (Example: 50x2.5=125, but it will only cost 10 to exhaustion) You'll be getting a fair deal on a times 2 boost (example: 50x2=100, and the cost will be 10) But you will be running inefficiently if you use the 1.5 bonus (example: 50x1.5=75, but again, you will be paying 10 to use it.) Why then, would you ever need to use a 1.5 boost if it's inefficient? Well, as inefficient as it may be, it could still provide just enough boost or debuff to win you the match.

I know that sounds like a lot, but does that make sense. I hope I didn't overcomplicate my explanation.

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@Balthazar007@FalloutJack

The power difference is really not that big. And the series has shown quite a few times that tactics can beat out raw power. Also helps that my Secret Technique is one that was used frequently in the series for tactical purposes, although I'm still not saying what it is per your request that we keep our techniques to ourselves until they are unveiled.

Also, his intentions are clear but that doesn't mean the challenge will happen right away. Especially not if something else happens and things get interrupted.

@Double

Also, it sounds like you're referencing the Solar Flare. I'm not sure that works here yet. It doesn't raise any of your stats like our other secret techniques. BUT since our RP is evolving, it could be time to introduce secret techniques that effect the opponent's base stats instead of yours.

So if I'm correct in assuming that your secret technique is the Solar Flare, I think the fairest way to implement it would be if it cuts the opponent's SPEED, instead of increasing your own.

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@FalloutJack@Double

I know Wan (the character) doesn't know. That was a question for @Double the writer. You two can absolutely have the battle. I was making sure everyone knows what their getting into.

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Phew, and Han officially makes his Universe Zero debut! It felt like quite a wait at times, but now that I can post in the IC it was totally worth it.

@Double

Your post is great. Btw, Niko is at level 121 now. You sure you want to challenge him to a battle? Lol

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If this threat is what I think it is, I highly doubt there won't be any casualties...

@Darkmoon Angel

I can't say if what we're thinking is the same if you don't tell me what your thinking. You might not be far off though. Idk.