Section 7: Battle Mechanics

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Section 7: Battle Mechanics and Rulings

It may sound a little complicated, but battling on this forum isn't so bad. There are a lot of mechanics that go into it, but there is also a very helpful member base to guide you along the way and answer any questions you may have. As for the basics, fights in this universe are extremely similar to the actual Bleach canon. Many of our attacks and abilities are the same, if not almost the same, as those in the show. For those of you who have never seen the show, it may be a bit of a learning curve, but that's why we have all of these rule sections. They're here to help.

How a Fight Works

Getting used to how a fight works isn't too complicated. All you have to do is state an attack in a post. In the next post, your opponent has a chance to defend. If their defense fails, then your attack hits. The exception to this is if there are multiple potential defense opportunities. For example, an enemy has a barrier technique that is weaker than your attack. You say you attack, they say they use a technique to block it. In your following post, you say their barrier is too weak, so your attack breaks it. In their following post, if they say they have an active Hierro that's stronger than your attack, then their second defense works and your attack fails.

If circumstances change, the enemy gets a chance to defend again. Say they block your sword attack with their sword, and then follow up with their own attack. If, for some reason, their sword were to break from the contact, then they would be able to slightly alter their actions in the next post and try again. Slightly alter means slightly alter, not change completely. All they are able to do is slightly alter their actions so that they make more sense and give the secondary defense an opportunity.

There is also the matter of "auto-hit." This is when your attack has a 100% chance of hitting without any chance of your opponent defending. This only works if you can guarantee a circumstance in which no defense would be plausible. For example, maybe someone is immobile and drained of their Reiatsu. Unless they have a friend, they cannot defend. Therefore, you can attack them and they cannot do anything to stop you. This kind of scenario is a basic one, but you'll likely run into more complex fights.

There is also the concept of stamina. Stamina is extremely important to keep in mind when you fight. In the real world, a fight only lasts a short while. That's because actual people have very little stamina. In the same way, a long and dragged out fight will be very taxing for your character. Though they can go for far longer than average people, this doesn't change that constant exertion at high speeds and high power will tire them. Your characters will always need to show this exertion by slowing down, stopping, panting, catching breath, etc. If they do not, your opponent is allowed to take advantage of it and state that exhaustion prevents certain actions. Based on the circumstance, it could become a plausible complaint.

Reiatsu depletion also drains your stamina. You don't get to run free after shooting out a gigantic Hadō. As techniques get higher in Class, they will become more exhausting to use. You can't just expect to use technique after technique and experience no fatigue. If you do, you won't be able to move by the end of it. It is smart to keep your character's stamina in mind since it's an interpretation and not a statistical value. Players are expected to keep track of their character's own stamina and ensure that it remains plausible. Otherwise, it can be used against them.

Additionally, you must list multiple things at the end of every post so long as they are relevant. If you have altered your Stats or your opponent's Stats somehow, this must be listed at the end of your post. If you've used up or regained Reiatsu, the amount of remaining Reiatsu should also be listed. It is preferred that when a technique is completed, you post a description of which techniques have been used in spoilers at the end of the post. This way people can read up on it and see how it can be used without going through the trouble of hunting it down.

Hidden moves are illegal. You cannot dock Reiatsu and use some technique later. If you try to hide a move, it will not be counted. When you use up Reiatsu, you must give a clear indication about what it was used for in the post itself, state how much Reiatsu was used, and why. Moves can be hidden In-Character in terms of actual character knowledge, though. Hidden mines can be planted, for example, but you still have to write out where they are in that post where it can be read. The opponent is expected to act as though their character does not know of these hidden attacks without some way to sense them. Reiatsu is not docked until activation. Charging does not dock the Reiatsu.

Each technique and ability has a Reiatsu cost. Many techniques have a custom cost, so in the event that one does, please use that cost instead. If they do not, these values are the set values used in determining how much those abilities cost to use.

Class 8 - 0 Reiatsu

Class 7 - 25 Reiatsu

Class 6 - 50 Reiatsu

Class 5 - 100 Reiatsu

Class 4 - 150 Reiatsu

Class 3 - 400 Reiatsu

Class 2 - 600 Reiatsu

Class 1 - 800 Reiatsu

Class 0 - 1200 Reiatsu + Special Drawback Cost (death, burned out powers, etc.)

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{Release Costs}

• Shinigami: Shikai - 10 post duration - 200 Reiatsu at Class 4, 150 Reiatsu at Class 1, 100 Reiatsu at Class 0 | Bankai - 10 post duration - 800 Reiatsu at Class 3, 400 Reiatsu at Class 2, 300 Reiatsu at Class 1, 200 Reiatsu at Class 0.
• Rogue: Bakkōtō - Level 7, 6, 5 has 7 post duration. Level 4 & 3 have 5 post duration. Level 2 & 1 have 3 post duration. | All refreshes cost 200 Reiatsu.
• Vizard: Vizard Mask (breaking purposes) - Class 1 | Resurrection - Class 1.
• Beast-Clan: Yaseishin - 3 post base duration - 200 Reiatsu to release, increased by 50 Reiatsu per Class (500 Reiatsu at Class 0).
• Hollow: Possesses no Release. Each technique is costed appropriately.
• Arrancar: Primera Etapa - 2 posts at Class 6, 4 posts at Class 5, 6 posts at Class 4, 8 posts at Class 3, 12 posts at Class 2, 16 posts at Class 1 - 400 Reiatsu. No refresh. | Segunda Etapa - 12 post duration - 800 Reiatsu. No refresh.
• Fullbringer: Fullbring Level One - 10 post duration - 200 Reiatsu. | Fullbring Level Two - 13 post duration - 500 Reiatsu. | Secondary Fullbring - 8 post duration - 300 Reiatsu.
• Bount: Dolls - No set duration - 400 Reiatsu.
• Mod Soul: Each Level follows standard Class-based costs to activate, unless otherwise specified.
• Quincy: Class 6 Property - 100 Reiatsu | Class 5 Property - 150 Reiatsu | Class 4 - 200 Reiatsu | Class 3 - 250 Reiatsu | Class 2 - 400 Reiatsu | Class 1 - 500 Reiatsu. No set duration on either properties.
• Failures: Permanently active. Reiatsu costs are listed in Flood.
• Akki: Primera Etapa & Segunda Etapa - 200 Reiatsu | Tercera Etapa - 300 Reiatsu | Cuarta Etapa - 400 Reiatsu | Quinta Etapa - 500 Reiatsu. All stages of release last 6 posts, increased to 8 posts at Class 1. No refresh.
• Nakabakki: Primera Etapa & Segunda Etapa - 4 post duration - 300 Reiatsu. No refresh. | Follow the same standards as their non-Hell parent for their secondary Release.
• Hason: Primus - No set duration - Permanently active. | Infernus - 10 post duration - 100 Reiatsu at Class 4, 200 Reiatsu at Class 3, 300 Reiatsu at Class 2 | Supremus - 10 post duration - 600 Reiatsu.
• Saika: Dark Power Level One - No set duration - 200 Reiatsu | Dark Power Level Two - No set duration - 300 Reiatsu | Dark Power Level Three - No set duration - 400 Reiatsu.

Finally, the most important part of any fight, no matter what thread type, is to go to a staff member if there is a dispute. This staff member will be the decider of the outcome by consulting other forum members and hearing their opinions. Think of it like a jury. Several other opinions will be factored into your dispute. This is also the most reasonable way to settle problems in fights, so please remember this.

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Battle Mechanics and Rulings

This section describes how rulings for battles work and any extra details that may or may not come into play. It also discusses a few special abilities that characters have, so be careful to read everything.

Battle Politeness

This is one of the most important things that you must keep track of during a battle. It is a rule to follow. Do not nitpick your opponents. If the details of a post are unreasonable, such as somehow warping their arm into bone-breaking positions out of nowhere, then you can call them out on it. If it is as simplistic as whether or not they can bend back one extra inch or duck while in Shunpo, do not nitpick them. Give your opponents the benefit of the doubt. Be polite because the thread is more enjoyable if you don't attack each other over minor details. One-hit KO is also illegal. You are not allowed to kill, defeat, or neutralize enemy RPCs in one post or physical hit. All fights must include more than one hit from each side and have more than a few posts.

Cinematics are also a part of battle politeness. A cinematic is when an action in a post is used to make the thread look cooler, more theatrical, and fun. It is a characterization point. This post has no impact on battle and both parties have agreed that it is not competitive. For example, if the cinematic breaks a couple of mechanic rules so that the thread can be more exciting, players are allowed to let the post's events slide for that sake. Events that happen in cinematics cannot be used as examples to back up your argument in a thread. This is also true when a similar move is used that actually has an impact on the thread's outcome. Essentially, moves in cinematic posts don't count. So long as everyone agrees it's okay, then it's okay.

Charge-up techniques, such as seals that require activation for a certain number of posts, do not gain a post towards their unsealing during cinematics. Therefore, the battle cannot be stalled to gain boosts. It is also preferred that you provide an OOC statement as a disclaimer saying the post is cinematic.

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Clash of Abilities

This portion covers what happens when techniques clash. When two techniques clash, their Classes are compared. A technique with a two-Class superiority will win by default, crushing a lower-Classed technique. If the lower-Classed technique possesses a determining Stat that is twice the determining Stat of the higher-Classed one, they will end in a draw and cancel each other out. Additionally, if a lower-Classed technique possesses a determining Stat that is three times the determining Stat of the higher-Classed one, the lower-Classed technique will win. Keep in mind that this only applies in clashes when techniques are two Classes apart. Beyond that, the higher-Class technique will always win. Class 0 is an exception to this rule since only Class 1 techniques with the 3x offensive Stat advantage will break them. Class 2 is unable.

Most techniques are assigned a specific Class upon creation, but some may have multiple versions. Release abilities also fall under this rule and have a variable Class based on the race using their Release. While most Releases have their standard form, such as Shikai being a Class 4 technique that lasts for 10 posts with a cost of 200 Reiatsu, some have the ability to activate at a higher Class for a higher cost. This may end up being a more powerful Release despite its drawbacks. For example, a Shikai can be released at Class 3 with an increased cost instead of Class 4. Likewise, they can be released at a weaker Class that greatly minimizes their capabilities, but at a far cheaper cost. Releases capable of this are Shinigami Zanpakutō, Vizard Masks, Akki Saisei Oni, and Human Fullbring. All other races are prohibited due to restrictions.

There are some guidelines to this. First, Releases cannot exceed the user's Class. Second, Releases cannot reach or exceed the Class of the next stage. For example, Shikai is Class 4 by default and Bankai is Class 2. This means Shikai can go up to Class 3 but cannot reach Class 2. Vice versa, a Release cannot go down to reach the Class of the stage before it. Bankai cannot drop to Class 4. Exceptions to this are Types such as Soul Specialist version 2 that give up their Bankai. Their Shikai can continue to increase in Class, up to Class 1, further increasing their cost and reducing their duration. Under most circumstances, a Release cannot reach Class 0 using this method regardless of stage. However, assuming no restrictions are conflicting, it can possibly go down to Class 7.

By default, it costs 150 more Reiatsu per extra Class to Release to the next Class. If a Shikai costs 200 Reiatsu at Class 4, it costs 350 Reiatsu to release at Class 3. Duration also goes down one post per Class-up. When Releasing to lower Classes, duration goes down by two posts per Class lost, but it costs 50 Reiatsu less per Class. Shikai at Class 3 costs 350 Reiatsu but would only have nine posts of duration. Shikai at Class 5 only costs 150 Reiatsu, but it only has eight posts of duration. This can apply to any stage of Release for the ones that are specified. If a Release costs becomes 0, then this can only be done three times in a single thread.

Akki who do not qualify for Quinta Etapa can increase the Class of their Cuarta Etapa all the way up to Class 0. If Quinta is obtained, it can be raised as high as Class 0. For those Classes to be achieved, the Akki must also be Class 0. This is the only Class 0 Release exception.

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{Class Assignments}

• Shinigami: Shikai - Class 4 | Bankai - Class 2.
• Rogue: Bakkōtō techniques are always equal to their Class.
• Vizard: Vizard Mask (breaking purposes) - Class 1 | Resurrection - Class 1.
• Beast-Clan: Yaseishin techniques are Class 6 by default. They can grow in Class depending on upgrades to a cap at Class 1.
• Arrancar: Primera Etapa - equal to Class up to Class 1 | Segunda Etapa - equal to Class up to Class 0.
• Hollow: Possess no Release. Each technique is Classed as listed.
• Fullbringer: Fullbring Level One - Class 4 | Fullbring Level Two - Class 2 | Secondary Fullbring - Class 1.
• Bount: Dolls are equivalent to Bount's Class.
• Mod Soul: Level 1 - Class 7 | Level 2 - Class 6 | Level 3 - Class 5 | Level 4 - Class 4 | Level 5 - Class 3 | Level 6 - Class 2 | Level 7 - Class 1.
• Quincy: Release Class is based on the Class of the arrow being shot. Individual Bow Levels have no separate Class.
• Failures: Floods are equal to the user in Class up to Class 1.
• Akki: Primera Etapa - Class 6 | Segunda Etapa - Class 5 | Tercera Etapa - Class 4 | Cuarta Etapa - Class 3 | Quinta Etapa - Class 2.
• Nakabakki: Primera Etapa - Class 6 | Segunda Etapa - Class 3 | Follow the same Class rulings as their non-Hell parent for their secondary Release.
• Saika: Dark Power Level One - Class 5 | Dark Power Level Two - Class 3 | Dark Power Level Three - Class 1.
• Hason: Possess no Release. Each technique is Classed as listed.

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Cutback Effect

Spiritual Pressure allows all races except Arrancar to use a mechanic known as the Cutback Effect. This happens when you attack someone and their body pushes back against you. If you attack your opponent and their Spiritual Pressure is greater than yours by at least 150 points, you will take damage instead of them. This damage will appear on the hands, arms, or entire body depending on how you attacked and what you used. At a difference of 150, minor lacerations will appear. At 250, major lacerations will appear and make your limbs difficult to use. At 350, these major lacerations will be so intense that they will cover the entire limb and render it useless. At a 500+ difference, the lacerations will start to spread to the area of the torso attached to the limb, and that limb will be made useless. With an 800+ difference, the major lacerations spread to pairs of limbs (either both arms or both legs), render them useless, and make minor lacerations along the torso appear.

Lacerations are caused by using a bladed attack to try and cut your opponent. For raw impact type attacks, such as punches and kicks, different damage is caused as the blunt force is reflected back onto the attacker. At at difference of 150, minor bruising will appear. At 250, major bruising as well as potential muscular damage will appear and make your limbs difficult to use. At 350, the impact damage will be so intense that they will cover the entire limb and potentially render it useless depending on the severity and intensity of the physical attack. At a 500+ difference, the impact will start to spread to the area of the torso attached to the limb, and that limb will be broken. With an 800+ difference, the major impact spread to pairs of limbs (either both arms or both legs), bruise and break them, and make minor bruising along the torso appear.

Luckily, a way around the Cutback Effect exists. You can sacrifice your Reiatsu Strength and add it to your Spiritual Pressure to increase your cutting ability. Your character must stand still and charge themselves to do this. In an OOC paragraph at the end of your post, you must state how much of your Reiatsu Strength was sacrificed for Spiritual Pressure. You can't charge while moving. For Arrancar, Reiatsu Strength is what determines cutting power. Cutback will not occur if an Arrancar's Reiatsu Strength is within the appropriate numbers, similar to Spiritual Pressure. Physical Strength is also powerful. Though the Cutback Effect causes a retaliation from physical impact, someone suffering from the Cutback Effect who has significantly high Strength will still cause blunt trauma and internal damage to their opponents. You can still send your opponent flying or skidding back even if you experience Cutback from your attack.

The Cutback Effect works for all melee attacks such as axes, Zanpakutō, punches, kicks, and other similar things. Special attacks and Reiatsu-based attacks, such as a blade charged with Reiatsu or Cero, won't meet the Cutback Effect. Releases negate the Cutback Effect if you hit someone with any part of your Release. It costs 300 Reiatsu for conversions from Spiritual Pressure to Reiatsu Strength and Reiatsu Strength to Spiritual Pressure. Conversions also use actual points from your base amount, not any points gained from Type boosts. Converting RS to SpPr can also increase your maximum Reiatsu amount. Be careful, though. If you go from 200 in SpPr to 300, your new possible Reiatsu becomes 3000, but you do not gain that extra Reiatsu. If you had 1600/2000 before, it becomes 1600/3000. If you drop from 300 to 200, you may lose excess Reiatsu. If you had 2200/3000, you'll lose 200 Reiatsu and have 2000/2000.

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Gravitational Pressure

Characters of superior Class can focus their Spiritual Pressure on those of inferior Class and literally crush them with it. All characters must be at least Class 3 to use this ability, and it will only work if there is at least a two-Class difference between you and your opponent. For example, a Class 1 character can use it against anyone who is Class 3 or lower. At this point, the character may be pushed against the ground and held there, but it would not kill them. With each greater gap between Classes, the ability becomes more severe. With a five-Class difference, you can immediately kill your opponent with just this pressure. This ability can, however, be resisted so long as the opponent spends 300 Reiatsu per post. They still feel the pressure and it hinders their abilities, but it can be resisted.

Gravitational Pressure can also be controlled cinematically. There still must be at least a two-Class difference to use it at all, but you are able to control the gravitational effects against your opponent. For example, think about the ability as a water faucet. You can start off using it minimally in a somewhat threatening way to show off your Class difference and work your way up if you wish. You are able to state exactly how much pressure your opponent would feel in example form. If you choose to use this ability cinematically in that manner, the opponent does not have to spend Reiatsu to resist it. The only reason they would have to spend anything would be if you used it at its full power and intended to crush them, but then that means Gravitational Pressure is being used in an offensive manner and is subjected to the original terms of use. Therefore, Gravitational Pressure cannot be used for combat against any ONE specific opponent. This is only for flexing against that person. If there is any intent to harm at all whatsoever, it is no longer cinematic and must be used at its full capacity.

There is also no set In-Character range. The only way your opponent can get out of range of your Gravitational Pressure is if they chose to flee the battle, which means they would have to choose to end the fight. This must be done within reason. Basically, if your character and your opponent are within range to continue the fight, Gravitational Pressure can be felt and there is no avoiding it. You must spend the 300 Reiatsu per post to resist it.

At Class 0, on the other hand, your character may inflict Gravitational Pressure on others by flexing their Spiritual Pressure to crush them to the floor or worse even with a one-Class inferiority. Only a Class 0 character can stand against a Class 0 character in terms of spiritual aura, and only they can inflict Gravitational Pressure against a Class 1 character.

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Stat Alteration

It is highly discouraged for members to make a power that increases their own Stats or decreases others. It would be better for them to make a more original effect than something that alters Stats in any way since Stat alteration is extremely difficult to pass. The power would have to adhere to the overall ability or theme of the technique or Release power that it's being applied to, and only under assumed conditions that it does not become another dominant effect. It cannot be overpowered or conflict with already-existing Stat alteration powers. Ultimately, Stat drains or boosts will rarely be passed.

To help you understand, long-term Stat alterations are powers that last over a long period of time, such as increasing one's speed for a few posts. These include Stat alteration areas, auras, passive effects, activations (like Shikai techniques that give you a "touch" drain effect), and constant steps like Hirenkyaku Constant. Short-term Stat alterations are powers that last only momentarily, such as a few seconds or a single post. These examples for both are inclusive, but not limiting. Other ideas may exist that are discouraged. Step techniques, such as Shunpo, do not count as Stat alteration powers and are not subjected to these rulings despite the fact that they alter speed.

Aside from Long-Term and Short Term Stat Alterations, another type of Alteration exists as well. Referred to as "Attack Boosts", these are abilities that utilize the boosting of ability for techniques, and only for those techniques. Examples of this include the Incantation Bonuses from Kidō, and Gran Rey Cero's increase. While Attack Boosts do not count toward the use of Short-Term Stat Alterations, and therefore don't have a limit per-thread on how often they can be used, an Attack Boost is only capable of being used once per post.

In a PvP Thread, you can only use up to three long-term Stat alteration techniques in a single thread. Short-term techniques can be used a total of six times. At Class 0, this changes to four long-term techniques, and seven short-term techniques. In any thread type that isn't PvP, these limitations apply to a time limit of every twelve hours rather than the actual thread. Reiatsu drain does not count as Stat alteration, but Spiritual Pressure alteration does. Abilities that reduce stats by any value cannot reduce a stat to less than 25% of its base value after Type. Stat Alteration techniques are capable of being combined with one another in order to apply their bonuses additively, but cannot bypass the three times cap.

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Status Changes

Status effects such as illusions, poisons, auras, Stat reduction, and similar abilities can all be overpowered by a three-times-greater Reiatsu Strength or two-Class superiority by default. Barriers, defenses, traps, areas of effect, containment areas, guarding areas, and other similar things have the same three-times-greater rule. In the case of defensive powers, a three-times-greater offensive Stat superiority can also overpower them. This means that a Reiatsu Strength that has the three-times superiority to either the RS or SpPr of the opponent, depending on which is currently in use, can overpower the lesser one. This is the rule for any powers that revolve around status effects or special defense such as mental manipulation, assault on Stats, or anything like that. Class 0 is the only exception. The three-times superiority to break effects cannot be used by anyone of inferior Class.

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Step Techniques

Step techniques have their own limits per post according to Class. Class 8-6 characters can only use a step technique once per post. Class 5-4 characters can use a step technique up to twice per post. Class 3-2 characters can use a step technique up to three times per post. Class 1 characters can use a step technique up to four times per post, and Class 0 characters can use a step technique up to six times per post. This includes all step techniques and step technique variants. Attempting to go beyond the limit for either steps or Stat alterations causes severe pain and stamina loss, and can result in the body being destroyed.

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Cinematic Techniques

Non-Release techniques are not limited to just Combat-Effective techniques. Cinematic techniques are not even Class 8 in power since they have no combat function. These techniques will rarely cost Reiatsu and never inflict damage of any kind. For example, the Saiwan enforces loyalty, but only if the victim speaks the exact same incantation and wants to be loyal. These techniques cost half the usual TTP rounded to the nearest 5, and aren't Classed by power. They are dependent on how complex the effect is. Something that changes hair color would be Class 6, but something like Yin Yang Seal that allows a Vizard to blend into the Soul Society or Hueco Mundo would be much higher. Techniques like this do not count against a character's 20 Non-Release techniques. A Rank 1 character may have five of these, Rank 2 can have six, Rank 3 can have eight, and Rank 4 can have ten.

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Speed of Abilities

Unless otherwise stated, the Speed of techniques and abilities like Cero or Bala that function off of an unlisted speed will instead follow the Speeds listed below. Techniques with the ability to control their directions of travel will function at a Speed of 600. Techniques and effects that operate in strictly a straight-line will function at a Speed of 800. Bala techniques specifically, being notably faster than Cero, function at a Speed of 1,600, but will suffer a 25% reduction to Reiatsu Strength when used due to its compressed nature. Naturally, technique and ability effects can override these speeds if it is written into the mechanics of said techniques and abilities; this section only applies for effects like most Kidō and Hollow techniques that do not have a Speed listed under their effects.

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Illegal or Extreme Scrutiny

This list involves any powers, Types, or technique types that are either illegal in some way or under extreme scrutiny. This is meant to reduce super metas, which are techniques that become increasingly common to attempt to "one-up" the hypothetical character arms race. This is to ensure a fair environment for everyone in any fight.

• Negation Techniques - Any ability intended to negate use of Reiatsu or other techniques is illegal.
• Sensory Overload - Any technique that can overload Senses or Energy Sensory will be subject to extreme scrutiny. If it is used, it will be brought before the admin and any other staff. They will evaluate its fairness in relation to other players.
• Stat Alteration - Stat alterations are under extreme scrutiny. These powers will be graded harshly, though some cases may be argued. Staff still have final word.
• Area of Effect - Techniques that cover a large area of influence to exercise their ability are under scrutiny for good balance. These need to be written fairly. Invisible or undetectable abilities will be graded harshly, as well as anything with no definite limit to their diameter.
• Release Shutdown - Techniques whose ability involves negating the use of Releases are illegal, but your case may be argued in front of the admin. Changes may be made.
• Super Illusions - Illusions that can be cast without any form of subjugation or with no strings attached are under scrutiny and will be graded harshly.
• Eye Techniques - Eye techniques that cast mental, emotional, or illusionary effects will be graded harshly and are under scrutiny.
• Mind Reading - Techniques that allow direct mind reading are illegal, but cases may be argued so long as they are balanced.
• Forced Sensory - Techniques that are undetectable and penalize people with low Energy Sensory will be graded with heavy scrutiny. They should have outs that even people with low Sensory can find in some way, even if it is semi-difficult.
• Unblockables - Any technique whose effect is absolutely unblockable is illegal.
• Future/Foresight Abilities - Abilities that allow you to predict the future or foresee the future are under extreme scrutiny. This pressures other players to post many possible outcomes and becomes hazardous.
• Alternative Stats and Resources - Abilities that allow you to use non-OS stats for OS-related abilities, as well as abilities that allow you to use non-Reiatsu resources in place of spending Reiatsu without having spent comparable Reiatsu, are subject to high scrutiny and for the most part are illegal.