The RP System

1) Everyone gets ranked at their tryout post with one of the following rankings:
S- Supreme level
A- Higher captain/Espada 1-5
B- Lower captain/Espada 6-10
C- Lieutenant/Higher Fraccion
D- Seated Member/lower Fraccion
Note: Races not listed will have rank assigned depending on the Try Out post only.

All users may have as many C-D ranks through a try out post, but only 1 A-B rank character from a try out post (excluding Sins). You cannot earn an S rank through tryouts. If there is ever an exception, this will be explicitly stated.

Anyone who does not fit into those categories will be given a relative rank. (Ex.: I am a rogue arrancar. I tryout at about a Higher Fraccion. The highest a rogue (not including Visoreds as rogues) can get is C.

If your rank is not directly given to you, it may be here.

2) Each ranking will have a certain amount of points which can be used for the following categories/stats:

• Hoho (Speed) - The general speed and control over speed techniques such as shunpo (flash step), sonido, hirenyaku etc. Having a 0 in hoho means your movements are basically non-existant, you cannot use any special movement techniques, and don't even think about running.
  
• Zanjutsu (Art of the sword) - The mastery of swordplay. Similar to kendo. Having a 0 in this means your hands cannot even hold their weapon correctly, be is a sword, a bow, or even a stick. If they do hold their weapon, though, the second they try to use it, they will drop it or hurt themselves.
  
• Reiryoku (Spiritual Energy) - The energy necessary to use any reshi/reiatsu based attacks. Reiatsu is the physical manifestation of Reiryoku. Having a 0 in this means you are not a spiritual being because you have no spirit in you whatsoever. You cannot see souls, shinigami, etc.
  
• Kido (Way of the spirit) - The skill over strengthening and successfully performing Hado, Bakudo, seals, Cero, etc. Having a 0 here means absolutely no sorts of special attacks, e.g.: kido, cero, etc. Also, to use any sorts of blasts with your weapon, you need at least some minor skill with kido, so you can understand how to channel reiryoku, though a 2 is acceptable to successfully use a reiryoku-based attack.
  
• Hakudo (physical combat) - The skill for having self-control in battle in reference to physical strength, agility (not to be confused with speed). Having a 0 in this means you have no muscles, can barely walk or jump, and your reflexes are non-existent.
  
• Hankou (Resistance) - The amount of damage someone can take. If someone's hakudo is less than their opponent's Hankou, this does not translate into their attacks being ineffective. Having a 0 in Hankou means a breeze is a TKO and will leave you bleeding desperately.

Note: Some have distributed their points ignoring the connotations of having one of these stats low. Please understand that if, during a fight, you claim your character can act better than their stats say, your opponent or a moderator will point it out and you'll have to redo your post. Do NOT underestimate the severity of stats.

3) The amount of points per rank are as follows:
S- 42
A- 35
B- 28
C- 21
D- 14
Note: C and D rank members can only have one stat at 5 points while the rest of their stats must be below 5. A and B rank members can only have one stat at 7 points while the rest of their stats must be below 7. Failure to follow this will result in the disapproval of your profile!
If you are a C rank who has gained 3 points, you are allowed to have one stat at 6 points while the rest of the stats must be below 6. Once you have become a B-rank (i.e.: gained 7 points) your limits become those of a A-B rank. Once an A rank gaines 7 points (good luck) they become S rank and can have any number of stats at 8.

4) To gain a point for any stat, a battle must be declared over and a mod will rank both parties. For a point to be awarded, the posts in the battle must be truly noteworthy either in post quality and/or post content. If points are meritted, the one obtaining a point will be informed maybe directly in an unofficial method but it is not official until it is listed here. Do NOT demand a point, because this is a sure-fire, bull's eye method for making mods not even want to check your posts (remember that means we have to go through your post slowly and thoroughly.)
Note: Winning is not a category for this system. Role-playing skill is the important factor. Also, you cannot earn stat points from fights in the PVP arena or Filler/Side RP forum.

General note: Shikai, Bankai, and Ressureccion act independently from the point system because they are an effect of the zanpakto itself, not the person.

Any questions are HIGHLY encouraged. Please ask here though (for record's sake). The way stats should be added is:
Statistics:
Rank - B
Hoho - 5
Zanjutsu - 7
Reiryoku - 6
Kido - 4
Hakudo - 6
Hankou - 2
Points awarded: 2 (link to first point) (link to second point)
Total points: 30

Note: Newly added parts will be in Red. Every once in a while, make sure to glance back to this topic because changes may be made without everyone having to be warned.

If you remake this topic as a sticky, it will be at the top. Otherwise, I can't put them in order like you asked.

I do have an odd question, what do we do if there are left over points? o.o

And what happens when one earns more points than their rank allows? Do they simply advance in rank?

If you have left over points, seek medical attention. I don't see why someone would want to power their character lower than they can, but, if that's the case, list an extra space in your profile showing unused points.

Initially, amount of points is determined by rank, but once a rank is received, rank is determined by points.
Ex.: I am ranked D with 14 points but I incredibly gain 7 points. I now have 21 points and have become rank C.

Edit as you see fit.

wait this may sound stupid but im confused... my character is captain of squad 5. what rank does that make me? or is it based on the profile?

nycboyLC wrote:

If you have left over points, seek medical attention. I don't see why someone would want to power their character lower than they can, but, if that's the case, list an extra space in your profile showing unused points.

Initially, amount of points is determined by rank, but once a rank is received, rank is determined by points.
Ex.: I am ranked D with 14 points but I incredibly gain 7 points. I now have 21 points and have become rank C.

Edit as you see fit.

Aka you CAN level up to a degree, right? And the extra points is like if you get points but can't award them properly without over doing it e.e Though now with this new info I don't see how that could happen XD I'm ditzy at the moment >.>

My question is when we reach S what then we are going to have a bunch of S ranks running around and thats not good

I think the leveling up will only happen to a degree, if it happens at all. I don't think we'll have a bunch of S class characters running around because that would defeat the purpose of this system.

@Seth_Ford Great observation. S rank will be rather difficult to obtain because much is expected from someone approaching Supreme level.

@Discord In the description of the topic, there is a link to find your rank. Look for your characters name and follow the rest of the intructions. Thanks

@Kizo no problem

I can explain the leveling up, its rather simple really.

your a rank D who manages to do this with the stats.

Speed: 5
swordsmanship: 4
spirit energy: 4
spells: 4
strength: 4
defense: 4
(using the plain terms)

which would be maxed out...then you gain one more point meaning you have a spare, that will cause you to rank up...you have no real gains here but since this was just the prototype i think we can adapt this in, assuming your ok with it NYC...that in place of another way to rank them up we let them rank all their other stats up to 5's after they get everything to match what i have above (excluding the placement of the 5) in order to rank up to B...how does that sit with you all?

Works for me. Someone can edit that into this thread whenever.

Reminds me of an RPG style =3=

Alright, when I get back (cause sissy poo wants her comp back again) should I begin going through the fight in the river or should that be left to a different mod/co-admin/Mugetsu since I took place in it?

I think just the others should. I'll start my grading soon.

Ah, alright cool.

I just noticed this and It might be a little late for this question, but Questions are encouraged so here goes. *deep breath*

Q. It is stated that D-C ranks can have a max of 5 points and B-A Rank can have a max of 7 (In any one stat). So if a person Reaches S rank, does that mean all limits are removed for the stats? As In an S rank can have 8 or 9 points in one stat?

No, the limit for S rank is 8 in all stats. Once you reach that, your character is at their limit.

ummm For Luna how do i split that stats? o.o (Just asking this now XD)

I started with three in each stat then figured where else I wanted to put the rest XD

okay. For when she goes to ressurccion do i just add 2 to all the stats

Yup.

Okay. Thanks guys

No prob.

Welcome ^.^

Ash said i could be an a rank rogue, but this topic says otherwise