Post by Jade on Aug 22, 2019 11:21:40 GMT -5
When you want to throw your character in the ring against another member’s character to see how that matchup would work out, but some factor is keeping those two characters from meeting up, the Arena exists to let that fight happen! Arena fights are a special type of thread that allow you and at least one other member flex their characters’ power in a non-canon setting, giving you the opportunity to witness firsthand how different personalities, abilities, and fighting styles clash!
When making an Arena thread, there are a few things that you should keep in mind:
- Out of Time and Space
As non-canon threads, Arena threads aren’t affected by the typical rules for travel or anything like that! You can feel free to throw down with a character who is currently in the Grand Line, even if your own character is still in the Blues, for example. These threads are purely for fun, so have at each other!- The Arena Itself
Although this system is called the Arena, the “Arena” itself is not a defined space! You are free to, and in fact encouraged to choose or create a setting for your battle, whether it be a canonical location in One Piece or a fantastical new setting of your own design! Please note, however, that these threads will still be placed in the OOC Zone instead of the board for a specific island, regardless of whether it technically takes place on an existing island or not.- Naming the Thread
While you are free to give your thread whatever title you wish, you must mark an Arena thread with [VS] at the start of the thread title, in order to broadcast that it is an Arena thread.- Reduced Rewards
Because of the way the Arena works, these threads do not provide the same reward as a character’s "canon" threads. You will earn 10 Account Rebate (per post) instead of X-Poinz for your characters!
The most important thing to remember when taking part in an Arena thread, however, is that this is purely for fun. There is no greater reward for taking the victory, and you won’t lose any rewards for losing! The general rules for god-modding, power playing, and meta gaming (which you can familiarize yourself with here) are still in effect.
Important Note: If you are unable to responsibly utilize the Arena system and get into arguments with other members or staff regarding these threads, the staff reserves the right to null any and all rewards you would have earned from an Arena thread until such a time as it becomes clear that you are once again capable of appropriately utilizing this system.