OOC: If you aren't remembered, then you never existed

[Lethal Seraphim]

I really have a hard time seeing the problem with a genin killing one guy. I mean , the chunin exams were a prime example of this. The ninja invading during that time were actually pretty weak. Shikamaru, while being highly skilled, had very little chakra and still managed to get several of the invading ninja in his technique. When i saw Cloud take on six at once, I assumed that the first wave(for lack of better words) was simply chakra fodder. And I do apoligize for my character's level; I was under the assumption that he wasn't simply a Sakutard. From now on I will be sure to power him down. Oh yeah, I removed the post for ya.

Zavior, the only problem I had with your post was that your character killed the guy so easily. I could see if he was a Jounin or even a Chunin and he had done that, but that just didn't sit well with me. After hearing your assumption that makes more sense, and I'm less bothered by it because you had reasoning behind it.

You bring up a very good point though with the chakra fodder, and it's something I need to address so that confusion doesn't arise in the future.

There are typically three types of fights in this RP setting. I'm gonna go ahead and break them down so you all know what to expect from each one when reading posts or making posts of your own.

1) The first type of fight is purely plot-driven. It's the fight between your character and non player characters that is sheerly to advance your post or the plot. Cloud's post where Sierh killed 6 invading shinobi was this kind of fight. Details regarding the fight such as opponent strength and personal injuries sustained are ignored because the fight is simply used as a catalyst to let everyone know that the invasion is underway and that we're really being attacked now. You see what I mean?

2) The second type of fight is also a fight between your character and a non player character, but it is for the purpose of demonstrating the character's abilities and growth. A prime example of this would be if your character was training with a non player character such as say Hinata or someone else. The fight is more drawn out and in greater detail because that's what you're focusing on. The opponent isn't simply "chakra fodder" to advance the plot of the RP, it's to develop your character's strength and persona.

3) The third type of fight is the player vs. player fight, like Um vs. Akira a few posts back. This fight is obviously the most detailed because it is through these details that injuries are sustained and victory is acheived. Also this is typically the only type of fight that you'd see take up more than one post (because it's not just you posting it). Like the second type of fight, this one is used for developing your character's strengths and personas with the added excitement of a sentient combatant.

Now that I've explained those scenarios, let me suggest something...

Genin of the RP, I'd really prefer if you only engaged in the 2nd and 3rd types of fights. The reason for this is simply because every fight you're in should somehow contribute to your character's skill and experience, right? Well if it's not an actual, drawn-out fight, how are we to know how the character has grown? Engaging in the 2nd and 3rd types of fights will help you develop your character while allowing you to show off your talents and creativity.

The reason I don't really want you doing the 1st type of fight is simply because you aren't running the plot, which is generally what that type of fight is used for. These fights are meant to be conceived as quick and easy, and they do not need to be explained.

Also, the 1st type of fight is used to eliminate a large number of lower-power NPC's quickly. Now, if a Genin was assasinating a civilian, or attacking someone that we know to be of lower power, this type of fight would be acceptable because we don't need you to go on for three paragraphs about how you slit somebody's throat when that somebody isn't even important or of any consequence. So there are some circumstances where you can go ahead and "kill someone off" really quickly, but I'd just like everyone that is a lower rank to be careful and thoughtful when using this device.

So yeah, basically I would like you Genin to use all of your combat posts as tools to actually grow your characters' skills. It's not simply because I'm a Jounin and I can do what I want like kill 6 men in 6 seconds, it's because we're using combat and fights as devices within the RP, not simply entertainment.

If there are any questions at all about this, please PM me or reach me by whatever means necessary. I'll gladly clear up any confusion.

Communication is key. If you're not sure how you want to go about a particular scenario with your character, run it by us here in the OOC. That's what it's here for.