Minnakht

First attempt at T1

Martin tried his best not to shudder. The man standing before him - supposedly his opponent - looked *tough*. Seeing him pull his shirt off, Martin unzipped his windbreaker - this way he could try to worm his way out of it, putting some balance to the fact there was no garment to grab Ferron by. The unimpressive look of his own torso kept him away from the idea of exposing it.
"A fight. Sure. My name's Martin. Given I haven't an idea how to start, feel free to begin with something. Maybe I can try the same move on you once I've picked up my teeth." With these words, Martin raised his right hand to his sternum and stood firmly, left foot slightly back, left arm to his side.
Preaching his own weakness was something of an overexaggeration. Martin had perfectly serviceable legs and back, product of years and years of walking, running and carrying. It was his arms which worried him - he never had to lift more than a heavy pack, and that only for long enough to swing it onto his shoulders. While it was never too late to begin, he suddenly wished he'd chosen to spend the last few months with a set of weights to lift. Still, he was only as much of a weakling as he was a shortarse, and he was 5'7.

Which put him in a good place when compared to most women, children and maybe even in an average crowd, but not next to a sports team where it mattered.

First attempt at T1

Skallagrim, I appreciate that you'd put such hopes in me, but I don't have much experience in writing the in-depth fisticuffs I've seen you write in your guides, and my character's similarly green and rather scrawny. By which I mean, by all means, if I get Rilla down, it'll be good, but it's a huge if.

Is my introduction insufficient?

First attempt at T1

In this case, I'll say I'm satisfied with how often you're posting, Rilla, and that I'd be honored to be taught by you. Please go ahead.

First attempt at T1

What sort of match? Non-powered basic human fisticuffs? In my opinion non-powered is the best way to learn the basics. Always post questions if you don't understand something, always punch Rilla in the babymaker.

@Skallagrim

Well, I made that first IC post. It sets up a non-powered match. Whether it'll be fisticuffs or not depends on... well, you guys. My character didn't bring a weapon, so if yours brings a spare and hands it over, it won't be fisticuffs, if he doesn't, it will.

You can have me, or you can have the guy who shanked me in the chest likeabitch.

@Rilla

You've mentioned your sporadic schedule, so it's honestly up to you. If you wish to give me your time to do this, I'll take it, if you'd rather not and let some other volunteer do it, I'll take that as well. I consider myself a guest/newcomer who relies on hospitality for now, not in a position to make demands. So if Rilla says no now, anyone else is free to just go ahead and make an IC post.

Who's Fallen?

First attempt at T1

Martin walked into what could be called a yard, for lack of a better term. It was more than one yard in every dimension - the plaster-coated brick walls limited an area of about fifty by fifty yards, while no ceiling limited the area's height - from the concrete paving stones up, there was more space than anyone could've used. Martin needed about 85 inches at most, since that's how high he could reach with a raised arm without jumping up. He didn't take much space in the other dimensions, either, being fairly thin, neither fat nor muscular. He had his moderately long hair tied up, as to secure it, and hidden below a cap. The other two main pieces of his outfit were a blue windbreaker and sweatpants, neither particularly notable. What was notable was his pair of boots he had on - likely taken from a grandfather's locker or a specialty store, they were hobnailed military boots.

He came to this place, apparently the back of some abandoned factory or other on the outskirts of the city, to get self-defense lessons. Or just throw down. Be thrown down and learn to roll so that it doesn't hurt as much. Whatever would meet him, it'd be a valuable lesson. At worst it'd be a muggery, but then he had nothing with him save for an old phone - old enough to be non-smart, and wrapped in a small bubblewrap pouch hidden in an inner pocket of his windbreaker. Which was probably redundant for the Nokia, but it could pay to be careful.

Martin was worried, though, as he was slightly late, and so the person he agreed to meet was nowhere in sight. At best, they were waiting inside, at worst, they already left.

First attempt at T1

Hi. I am Minnakht, or at least it is the name I choose to use on the Internet, how's it going? I'm a newcomer to the guild, and this arena section piqued my interest, and so, a while ago, I asked if someone would be willing to spar with me to show me how you usually battle in here, given that you use the T1 system I'm not familiar with. @Rilla agreed, and so, here, after this overly long wait, here it is.

I hope I'm not committing a breach of some conduct I'm not aware of!

Arena FAQ/Advice

When someone names one that, I guess.

I can't say my posting schedule is particularly non-sporadic either, so... I guess I'll just throw up a thread here and you can respond whenever you're ready, Rilla.

Arena FAQ/Advice

Can I try roleplaying a sparring session between normal humans (with wooden weapons and the like) to learn both appropriate roleplaying and the T1 system?

Afterwards, I could attempt becoming involved in various tournaments and the like, but as an amateur and a foreigner I'm afraid my writing could not be up to scratch. That's the reason I'd like a trial at first as well.

I'll appreciate any help I can get! I did join the site pretty much due to friends asking me to, but now that I'm here, I might as well attempt seeing what else is on offer.

Arena FAQ/Advice

I guess I'd like to ask the very open-ended question of "what do I do here?" Or rather "what is the correct protocol for engaging in activities?"

From what I could gather so far, this appears to be a rather small community, and with a large focus on the very physical combat, and usually using the T1 system I know nothing about. As a result, I'd like to know whatever you see fit to tell me before I try posting a thread, so that it conforms properly - unless it doesn't need to.

I've failed to find a better informational thread, which is probably my fault.

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Angela

"It appears the problem is a little intrusive person being loud. I've got a plan, and it'll help find out more about our bond." stated Elizabeth without any observable hesitation. I looked at her. "What is it?"

"First, you start walking towards them, then begin speaking." I'll dictate you the words, just repeat them while I relocate to a better position. Now go.

There wasn't time for me to consider opposing as Elizabeth dropped to all fours and moved away in a rather inhuman way. Or rather - there actually was time, but it took me a moment to realize that the last sentence she spoke she didn't speak and it took a mere moment to be realized. But then it was time for me to begin taking steps towards the apparent elf holding up the rest of what I consider my allies.

"A ship?" I repeated as the words appeared in my mind. "It's an affront that you'd consider we'd use means of travel you could observe. Magicians, remember? And I hear you've got pirate troubles - we might've considered helping you out, but there you are, standing against the ten of us, thinking yourself capable of achieving anything - at which point, I'm sure you could drive said pirates out single-handedly. Why don't you go and do that?" I rattled out as I approached the elf. I wasn't sure where'd Elizabeth go - possibly to a side.