Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2017 21:18:01 GMT -5
Application Guide
Guidelines for approval
Introduction
In this thread, I'll go into detail about what we would like to see as far as Appearance, Personality, History and Abilities on NRB. At the end of the Guide will be a Reference Character App to help with understanding and knowing what is expected for certain characters. This section of the Character App is more than likely common sense in terms of Online Role Playing, however, I'll still briefly go over it for anyone who is new to RPing Naruto or Role Playing in general.
General Info
Name - The name of your Shinobi will, of course, go here, it is self-explanatory, However, I'd still like to give a brief description of what is expected by staff. Names should always be Japanese sounding or Japanese in Origin. Additionally, you can not use names of notable figures from the Anime\Show such as Sasuke or Jiraiya. If your shinobi hails from a clan, their surname would be the clan's name unless an orphan or for personal plot related circumstances. As with the Anime\Manga, it acceptable for your character to not have a surname, however if they are from a clan and chooses to not use their surname it should be crossed out.
Alias - Although not necessarily a big deal, I have a personal grudge against Aliases on Naruto sites as most of them are aesthetic, instead of having actual weight or meaning as they do in the Anime\Manga. Aliases can be anything from what your clan, village or squad calls your shinobi or titles given to your shinobi for impressive or unimaginable feats. For example, Naruto was known as the #1 knuckle headed Ninja, while Minato Namikaze is known as the Yellow Flash of Konoha. Both names were aliases and known, however, Minato's had fame within the shinobi world making both shinobi recognizable, but one legendary or famous. I would like NRB to keep with this trend from the Anime\Manga and allow members to become legendary in their own right. That being said it's common sense that a Genin with an Alias won't be well known outside of their generation or village. Additionally, I'd like for legendary aliases such as "Sannin" or "Tailless Tailed Beast" be earned in character as it will give your shinobi bragging right IC and OCC. This, however, doesn't mean you can't already have the alias you are gunning for, it just won't be legendary until you are witnessed doing such a feat IC.
Gender - I only have one pet-peeve about this, please choose between either male or female. I'm not trying to be intolerant and I know some members might want to make a gender ambiguous character and I'm okay with that. However, I ask that you put in their actual gender in this section and mention their ambiguous nature in the appearance section.
Age - Alright, another self-explanatory one. I'm fairly open when it comes to Shinobi Age coinciding with your Shinobi's Rank, however, I don't want to see 8-year-old A-Rank Jounin. Given the setting of NRB's Plot, there would be a few younger high ranking shinobi than on your typical Naruto RPG. However, we ask members to not go overboard with this or we will be more strict. Overall, Your shinobi's age should reflect your skill level and the Rank limitations.
Date of Birth: - Just put Month and Day >_> short huh?
Village: - Alright, yet another self-explanatory section. However, I'll take this time to let members in on one of the things we plan to implement later on in the RP. So, later down the line on NRB we will be allowing some shinobi to be unaffiliated with a shinobi village. This isn't to say they are Missing-nin or criminals, on NRB the shinobi villages have only recently been created as such there is the possibility of shinobi who aren't a part of a village. However, this will come into play later down the line, as of right now we want to build the shinobi population within the villages before allowing unaffiliated shinobi or Mission-nin. Until then, Please State the Nation and Village your shinobi hails from. Example: Tsuchi | Iwa.
Position: Here you will place your Shinobi's position or Job within the village, this will include anything from Genin Squad member to Jounin Hancho or even Kage\Village Leader. You can find more on Village Positions HERE. To see what village positions are open, refer to the Village Rosters.
Rank: [Leave Blank] Alright, this is where staff will put the Official Rank of your shinobi. The Official Rank of your Shinobi would be, Genin, Chunin, Special Jounin and finally Jounin. For more information on Ninja Ranks click HERE. First and foremost, Members do not get to choose their Rank . This will be chosen by Staff. Staff will take into account your characters age, history and RP Position, and decide the character's Rank upon review. This is to have a more realistic naruto experience. Within the series both anime and manga, not one shinobi picked their own rank. While this rule will more than likely stay in-affect, it may be suspended for certain site promotions, events or even boost in member numbers but as of now each created character will not be able to choose their own ranking. As stated, Staff will take a number of things into consideration when issuing Ranks.
In_depth
Alright, continuing on... this section will be dedicated to the In-dept portion of your character profile. This includes Appearance, Personality, and History. The three things that bring your shinobi to life, imo.
Appearance: - In the appearance section of your character app, you will include anything and everything visual about your character. From Hair color, skin tone and body build to Scars, Tattoos, clothing and weapons. We aren't too strict about how much is put in this section so long as it's at least, a paragraph long, and describes your shinobi overall appearance to the letter. Additionally, you can use your favorite anime\manga character as your Face claim for your shinobi, make sure to have it listed on your app so staff can make sure it's noted as taken. Lastly, we aren't allowing use of Naruto Face Claims as it could get confusing or members would unintentionally create Anime/Manga clones. For list of Face Claims Click HERE
Personality: - I'm not gonna lie, this is Ice Bears favorite part of a shinobi app. As far as the personality goes, I'd like to be the first to state that every shinobi isn't going to be evil, with that in mind every shinobi isn't going to be good either. The staff especially me would like to see more than just the typical Good or Evil characters. This isn't the only aspect of their personality, I'm sure a morally good shinobi would also have his flaws no matter how much Honor or how high his moral code is. That being said, an evil character would also have their own way of doing things and despite being evil would\could have their own good qualities. Basically, I'd like members to have fun with this part of their shinobi keep in mind that just because your shinobi wants to take over the world don't mean he has bad intentions. Also, when doing this part of your character, try to include their goals or dreams even if they are already high ranking or leaders of a village. Give your shinobi something to work towards so you won't end up getting tired of them. Lastly, add in something fun, maybe a running gag or quirk about your shinobi such as always getting lost or not liking old people. Anything could potentially lead to a fun RP experience. For example, My Hokage likes to hit people, not matter the rank.
History: - Ah, the dreaded history... To begin explaining this part of the Character app, let me first remind you guys of the Setting/Plot of NRB. There isn't such thing as Gods of Shinobi, Shinju(God Tree) or Kaguya Otsusuki. Chakra was and is a force that just existed and ultimately sparked life into existence. Currently, set 7 years after the founding of the shinobi Villages, the shinobi world is in its infancy and a lot of stuff has yet to happen. That being said, the majority of higher ranking shinobi wouldn't have been on official shinobi teams or went through such things like the Chunin exams, being born before the village was created. However, I find it easier writing out this history like any other Naruto RP, with me just taking out the parts like Genin and replacing it with the Letter Grade for their skill. This can also be done with the Villages or organization's like the ANBU. Then replacing them with either their clan, families and other shinobi who are noteworthy for their history. For Example instead of growing up or training with your genin team. Your shinobi would do the same with either their clan or other natives of your nation. This can also be said for your teachers as they would be called your Sensei alone instead of Jounin Sensei or Squad Leader. Lastly, Shinobi under the rank of Chunin would more than likely have had an easy life and would have been born after the village was formed, depending on their age. For more information on the Plot as to not get confused click HERE and HERE
Specialization & Archetype
Finally on to one of the most complicated parts of the Character Application. I'm sure we can all relate to being on an RP site where 90% of the character are "One of the Best" in something. To make sure NRB do not suffer the same fate, The Specialty System and Specialties have been created to not only limit these super power characters but also encourage members to progress their shinobi IC. A number of things including progressing your shinobi after creation will be heavily centered on IC development and the amount of time you put into the character.
The Different Specialties: - [Leave Letter Grade Blank, Give description of your skills within each specialization. Keep in mind your Archetype] The specialties are, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Bukijutsu Genjutsu, Fuinjutsu and KekkeiGenkai/Hiden/Hijutsu. These specialties are in place to To Regulate The Power Structure Of Starting Ninja, individualize each character and allow the Rper to customize and progress their characters as they see fit. Within each of these specialties staff will give you a letter grade from E to A based on the information given within the application and descriptions you've type up of your characters skill and expertise within that Specialization section. There are a number of things that would determine a shinobi's specialty, things like genetics such as Kekkei Genkai or even nationality. We Believe That This System Is The Best Way To Show Those Intricate Difference Between These variables While Allowing For Level Play And Equal Chance To Advance For Everyone. From my own experience, I likened the Specialties to creating a "Ninjutsu Master" or "Taijutsu Adept" SA without having to use one of your actual Special Ability Slot. For more information on the Specialty System, Click HERE.
The Archetypes: - I have added this to this section as it pertains to the specialties. These archetypes Being, Sole Specialization, Dual Specialization, And, Jack Of All Trades. Those That Choose The Path Of Sole Specialization Are Those That Gravitate To One Of The Specialties More So Than They Gravitate To The Others. Dual Specialization is the Archetype for those who decided To Focus On Two Aspects Of Their Specialties while The Term Jack Of All Trades Is Synonymous With Being Relatively Good At Everything. This Also Happens To Be The Case Within Rebellion. The archetypes only come into play when creating your shinobi and during situations that call for either confrontation or use of shinobi skill. When creating your shinobi the archetypes determine your Starting Letter Grade in each Specialty, while also further balancing out the shinobi for battle situations. When you write out your archetype make sure to place which specialty you are specialized in (I.E. if you are a sole specialist in Genjustu you would put something like SS [Genjutsu].
Sole Specialization(SS) - Sole Specialization Is Not Without Its Drawback, Because They Have spent So Much Time Training Just The One Specialty The Other Will Falter. As Such The Second Best Specialty For A Sole Specialization Should Be Two Ranks Below Their Overall Shinobi Rank. For Example A Jōnin (B Rank) With A Sole Specialization In Ninjutsu Will Have An A Rank In Ninjutsu But A D-Rank In Their Second Best Specialty.
Dual Specialization(DS) - The Two specialties that the Dual Spec Decides To Focus On Will Both Match Their overall Ninja Rank. Though Neither Will Be As Good As The Sole Specialization. That Being Said, The Drawbacks Of Being DS Are Similar To That Of Being SS Though Not To The Same Extent. A DS Second Best And Third Best Specialty Will Need To Be One Letter Grade Below Their Ninja Rank, For Example, A Jōnin With A DS Of Ninjutsu And Taijutsu Of B, will Have C's In Their Next Two Highest Specialties.
Jack Of All Trades(JoaT): - As A JoaT Character Will Have Kept Their Training Equal, Because Of This Their Specialties Will All Be One Level Below Their Rank. For Example A Kage(A Rank Jounin) Who Is A JoaT Will Have B Ranked Specialties Throughout The Board. However, This Is Not Without Its Own Drawbacks Because All Their Specialties Were Trained Equally They Generally Have Weaker Abilities Within Their Specialties Field Of Expertise Though This Is Not Always The Case.
Combat Info
After the specialty section of the Character App, you will move on to the Combat Information Section. This section is solely used for, as it names states, Combat. Situations such as Mission, training, and even personal duels. Using the specialty sections and combat section together will keep the site fair when Player VS Player or Player Vs NPC situations arise. The section includes your Archetype, inventory, chakra natures and special abilities. To find out more on Shinobi Power Scaling for PVP click HERE
Natural Chakra: - This is usually self-explanatory on a Naruto themed RPG, however, I'll go into detail just a bit. So, your natural Chakra Affinity will the one of the five-basic chakra elemental natures. Katon - Fire, Fuuton - Wind, Suiton - Water, Doton- Earth and Raiton - Lightning. In some cases, a shinobi from a clan can be born with their Advance Elemental Chakra nature as their affinity, in the case of this, this shinobi would be stronger or more attuned in using their advanced nature instead of the composite elements used to create it. For example, A genin with a Yoton or Lava release natural affinity would only be able to use that element, despite simultaneously using two to create it. So there Natural chakra would be Yoton cutting him off from the other elements (as genin only start with one element), however if that same genin was more attuned with the earth chakra then their natural chakra would be earth and they would be cut off from Yoton and Katon until they gain it ICly.
Chakra Affinity: - Like the bullet point above, this is usually one of the things everyone knows. However I'll state it again, The Chakra Affinity part of the Character Application is where you'll list all the chakra elements your character knows, including advanced chakra natures this also includes your Natural Chakra. Starting Chakra Affinity Limit can be found HERE
Inventory - This section is for any Items your character will have on him during a thread, things from weapons to medic kits. Shinobi are known to carry a wide variety of items, that being said don't shy away from being creative. However, any weapon with a special ability such as Chakra reactive metal would need to be applied for then approved by staff before being linked to the character application for use. Also, there is only so much a person can carry on them at one time, to remedy this some shinobi carry scrolls with them to seal their item within it, allowing them to carry more. Weapons restrictions for starting applications can be found HERE
Special Abilities: - Alright, on to a part of the character application I personally wanted to talk about. Now, Ice Bear has a very clear dream on how he wants Special abilities to be handled. With the introduction of the Specialty System, none of the SAs on NRB will include genetic traits that your shinobi have inherited, specialized Jutsu or abilities they learned from their clans or even just abilities they have studied or trained years to be capable of performing, as all this was explained and described in the Speciality Section of your Character Applications. That being said, your SA's could include things like Enhanced Chakra Control, Enhanced Chakra Reserves, Enhanced Physical Trait, Enhanced Sense or even Sensor Type shinobi. Additionally, certain SAs one would never think to use on a Naruto RPG could come in handy on NRB. Things such as "Master Manipulator", "King's Charisma" or even "Master Chef" for a shinobi who an also create foods which strengthen those who eat it, granting buffs to their allies. For example, your shinobi could have an SA called "Gemini's Tongue" - basically stating that "this character has a silver tongue and the ability to talk people into making the best deals for themselves. They are able to more easily influence those around them with their words" This would translate into an SA that would let you influence an NPC to your characters benefit. However, this sort of SA would work differently on PC as it could be easily abused. That being said, I would like Members to explore more options when it comes to SAs as they won't necessarily have to pertain to your shinobi skills or being a shinobi in general. You can find more information on the SA's HERE
Jutsu & FCs
Jutsu: As you know I've briefly gone over NRB's standing on S rank Jutsu, so I'm not going to go into it on here, well to much. Basically, most S rank Jutsu have yet to be created, with the only one being the "Creation of All Things" Jutsu used in our plot to split the ten-tails. That being said A rank Jutsu are the strongest Jutsu on the site until a member creates an S, IC. Lastly, for Jutsu application purposes, Ranking power scale\ Jutsu power scale on NRB is based on canon ranks, that being said despite A ranks being the strongest of the site you won't be allowed to create an A rank that allows you to lift a mountain over a village. Probably a massive boulder but not a mountain. Even if that Jutsu allows you to do so, such a feat would be considered S-rank. >_> Other than this, you can find more information on Jutsu HERE
Face Claims: You'll list your face claim and it's series after the very bottom of the character app so it can be posted as unavailable by staff. As far as Face claims go, face claims from the Naruto series aren't allowed this includes Shippuden, Fillers, movies or younger versions of characters. Additionally, we will not permit the use of overly sexual, nude or explicit materials anywhere on the site as it will violate ProBoards ToS. <_< If this wasn't clear, in the character app place your character's pic or face claim where Gaara is being Bad Ass.
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