The Princess of Blades (Naruto/Exalted)
- Thread starter Crilltic
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- Massholistan
It was only like 2011 dude suck it up. Pity her third album bombed, because it was amazing.That song was banger back in...
I feel old now.
Invincible Sword Princess Tenten? I want.
I want very, very much.
[X] Go over an make sure she's okay - She may be a complete bitch, and the sister of that monster that tried to murder Lee, but you're better than her. And you want her to know you're better than her.
Someone has to make up for Neji being a shithead at the moment, and Lee is currently crippled.
Nor is it ever too early to start building a reputation.
Besides, OOC, I like Tenten.
I want very, very much.
[X] Go over an make sure she's okay - She may be a complete bitch, and the sister of that monster that tried to murder Lee, but you're better than her. And you want her to know you're better than her.
Someone has to make up for Neji being a shithead at the moment, and Lee is currently crippled.
Nor is it ever too early to start building a reputation.
Besides, OOC, I like Tenten.
Speaking of, I wonder what our Limit's gonna be.
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- Massholistan
Poor Tenten, always the straight man to her teammates shenanigans.
Never been especially fond of the Limit Break mechanic; Questers and Players are entirely capable of screwing themselves over without help.
But I'm entirely willing to leave that decision to the GM.
Let us know if/when you make up your mind.
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- Massholistan
I think the fastest I've ever seen Questers almost get a bad end was three updates.
I've actually been chatting with @The Laurent about that, and I think I've got something nailed down. All that's left is doing the balance and scaling math. So you know, all the annoying parts.
My 6ft Jamaican room-mate kept humming and playing it on his I-phone. Every single morning.
I guess I just tapped out after a summer of that.
Anywho...
To youtube I go! Up, Up, and away....
Wish I could be 20 again. Well sometimes.
Yep...
Guide to Using and Abusing Chakra
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- Massholistan
Crilltic's Quick Guide to Rating Enemy Shinobi (AKA the "How Fucked Am I?" Index)*:
*AKA Guide to Chakra and Jutsu in this Quest
Chakra is the mystical life-essence that runs through every living thing. (This is not to be confused with the actual Essence, which is currently only running through one very specific living thing). Mostly, it is used to murder lots and lots of people by villages of magical mercenary wizards (and also one group of magical samurai but we don't talk about them). It is Chakra that lets them casually murder dozens of non-magical soldiers (well, and also their stupid powerful martial arts that don't require any chakra at all, but that's another topic) and bend the laws of reality to their whim. THis guide aims to help you correctly identify just how strong one of the these Shinobi, and hopefully provide accurate advice in dealing with your newfound problem.
First off, there are several tiers of how skilled a user is in controlling and utilizing their Chakra. This is important because it influences how much of the stuff they can bring to bear against you, and also how confidently they can go tell the laws of physics and good sense to go sit in the corner and have a nice little cry. This is all helpfully summarized in one ten-point chart, split into two halves:
Chakra Rating:
The Normal Chart:
0 - You cannot manipulate Chakra. Good luck. Try not to die. Die anyway.
1 - You are a student, or someone who doesn't know what they're doing. You struggle with E-Rank Jutsu.
2 - Your typical Genin. You've mastered E-Rank Justu and can do some D-Rank Jutsu (this is where Tenten currently is)
3 - Your typical Chūnin, or particularly skilled Genin. Can do some C-rank Justu.
4 - The lower bound of Jōnin, also particularly skilled Chūnin and child prodigies. Can do B-Rank Jutsu.
5 - Your typical Jōnin, most medical-nins are here as well even if they don't usually fight. Typically have some A-rank Jutsu in their bag of tricks, maybe even an S-Rank Jutsu.
The "You're so fucked" Chart:
6-10 - Above 5 is where you start getting to the heavy hitters. Your famous Jōnin, your Sannin, your Kages, your S-Rank Missing-nin. They have S-rank Jutsu in their arsenal, all which will probably do very unpleasant things to you if they hit you, and their other skills are such that unless you are also on this list they will hit you.
If you're fighting someone who is 7 or up, basically your recourse is to bend over and kiss your ass goodbye. Because you're about to be dead very soon (or depending on the Shinobi in question just wish you had died quickly).
Chakra Pool:
Now, that all skill is useless if you don't actually have any Chakra to use. Which is where your Chakra pool comes in. Four things play a role in how large your personal Chakra pool is. Your physical stamina, your mental toughness (Willpower), Genetics and your Chakra Skill. In short, your Chakra pool is equal to:
Chakra Pool = Chakra Rating*(2*Stamina + Permanent Willpower + Genetic Heritage^) x10
^ Generally a poor genetic background is ~2, average is ~7, highest is typically ~12. Tenten has a genetic marker of 6, so slightly below average.
Completely exhausting your pool of Chakra is generally considered a bad idea and can lead to the following symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness of Limbs, Headaches, Dizziness, Fainting Spells, Coma, and Death. Likewise, as physical and mental resilience are important determinants of a person's chakra potential, if a person is physically or mentally exhausted or incapacitated they can find it difficult to impossible to utilize the chakra in their bodies.
Note: Because Tenten is an Exalted, and therefore bullshit, she can avoid chakra exhaustion by using her essence pool to recharge her chakra reserves at the rate of one mote for 10 Chakra. It is a desperation move, because it is horribly inefficient, but you know, better then falling unconscious.
Elemental Affinity:
There is also the Elemental Affinity. Some jutsu are divided by their elemental nature. Every person has an affinity for one of the Five Elements. (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth and Lightning). A person has an easier time learning and using Elemental Jutsu within their affinity (Justu cost 20% less XP to learn and use 20% less Chakra when casting). Tenten does not know her Elemental Affinity.
Justu:
There are four main types of Justu covered here.
Ninjutsu: Primarily defined by "It's not any of the other Jutsu". Ninjutsu uses Hand Seals to manipulate Chakra in order to accomplish all sorts of things. Either way, Ninjutsu is one of the two Jutsu types to use the Chakra skill (the other being Genjutsu). Ninjutsu is split up into six Ranks (E through S). Currently Tenten is capable of learning E and D rank Ninjutsu (provided she can find some to teach her)
Genjutsu: The art of using Chakra to manipulate an opponents mind. The other Jutsu to use the Chakra Skill. Much like Ninjutsu it is split into six ranks. Tenten can learn E and D rank Genjutsu (though E rank Genjutsu don't exist). However, she currently does not know any. Additionally, the Chakra skill serves in this instance as a defense against Genjutsu.
Taijutsu: Unlike Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, Taijutsu is all about the physical body. It does not use Chakra extensively (though some fighting styles do use Chakra to augment the physical body). Instead, Taijutsu takes the place of the Martial Arts skill. Because Fighting Styles are busted, besides, it's not exactly like there's anyone to teach you them.
Fūinjutsu: The art of sealing. Seals work differently than the other Justu, in that they are custom techniques. You can either follow preset recipes with various component parts to do various things, or build your own techniques from the various seals Tenten knows. Tenten's specialty is seals, which is why she's able to do this. I'm still working on finalizing the Fūinjutsu mechanics, so please be patient with that. Fūinjutsu replaces the Linguistics skill. (Yes, I know that will require modifying many of the charms there, and yes, I'm working on it).
Finally, any questions?
Bonus Rules Edit: This is something I forgot to add earlier, and I doubt it will be particularly relevant but.:
OMAKES:
I do give rewards for Omakes, and other player created content. Provided I feel it is of suitable quality to merit a reward. If it is, I will treat it the same as the benefits of a 3d stunt (AKA +3d, 1 twp or 6 motes and +1XP), where the author or artist can apply whenever they wish. Only one omake bonus can be applied at any one time.
Double Edit: I should also state this is subject to revision as well, if I find any glaring holes in it as the Quest progresses.
*AKA Guide to Chakra and Jutsu in this Quest
Chakra is the mystical life-essence that runs through every living thing. (This is not to be confused with the actual Essence, which is currently only running through one very specific living thing). Mostly, it is used to murder lots and lots of people by villages of magical mercenary wizards (and also one group of magical samurai but we don't talk about them). It is Chakra that lets them casually murder dozens of non-magical soldiers (well, and also their stupid powerful martial arts that don't require any chakra at all, but that's another topic) and bend the laws of reality to their whim. THis guide aims to help you correctly identify just how strong one of the these Shinobi, and hopefully provide accurate advice in dealing with your newfound problem.
First off, there are several tiers of how skilled a user is in controlling and utilizing their Chakra. This is important because it influences how much of the stuff they can bring to bear against you, and also how confidently they can go tell the laws of physics and good sense to go sit in the corner and have a nice little cry. This is all helpfully summarized in one ten-point chart, split into two halves:
Chakra Rating:
The Normal Chart:
0 - You cannot manipulate Chakra. Good luck. Try not to die. Die anyway.
1 - You are a student, or someone who doesn't know what they're doing. You struggle with E-Rank Jutsu.
2 - Your typical Genin. You've mastered E-Rank Justu and can do some D-Rank Jutsu (this is where Tenten currently is)
3 - Your typical Chūnin, or particularly skilled Genin. Can do some C-rank Justu.
4 - The lower bound of Jōnin, also particularly skilled Chūnin and child prodigies. Can do B-Rank Jutsu.
5 - Your typical Jōnin, most medical-nins are here as well even if they don't usually fight. Typically have some A-rank Jutsu in their bag of tricks, maybe even an S-Rank Jutsu.
The "You're so fucked" Chart:
6-10 - Above 5 is where you start getting to the heavy hitters. Your famous Jōnin, your Sannin, your Kages, your S-Rank Missing-nin. They have S-rank Jutsu in their arsenal, all which will probably do very unpleasant things to you if they hit you, and their other skills are such that unless you are also on this list they will hit you.
If you're fighting someone who is 7 or up, basically your recourse is to bend over and kiss your ass goodbye. Because you're about to be dead very soon (or depending on the Shinobi in question just wish you had died quickly).
Chakra Pool:
Now, that all skill is useless if you don't actually have any Chakra to use. Which is where your Chakra pool comes in. Four things play a role in how large your personal Chakra pool is. Your physical stamina, your mental toughness (Willpower), Genetics and your Chakra Skill. In short, your Chakra pool is equal to:
Chakra Pool = Chakra Rating*(2*Stamina + Permanent Willpower + Genetic Heritage^) x10
^ Generally a poor genetic background is ~2, average is ~7, highest is typically ~12. Tenten has a genetic marker of 6, so slightly below average.
Completely exhausting your pool of Chakra is generally considered a bad idea and can lead to the following symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness of Limbs, Headaches, Dizziness, Fainting Spells, Coma, and Death. Likewise, as physical and mental resilience are important determinants of a person's chakra potential, if a person is physically or mentally exhausted or incapacitated they can find it difficult to impossible to utilize the chakra in their bodies.
Note: Because Tenten is an Exalted, and therefore bullshit, she can avoid chakra exhaustion by using her essence pool to recharge her chakra reserves at the rate of one mote for 10 Chakra. It is a desperation move, because it is horribly inefficient, but you know, better then falling unconscious.
Elemental Affinity:
There is also the Elemental Affinity. Some jutsu are divided by their elemental nature. Every person has an affinity for one of the Five Elements. (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth and Lightning). A person has an easier time learning and using Elemental Jutsu within their affinity (Justu cost 20% less XP to learn and use 20% less Chakra when casting). Tenten does not know her Elemental Affinity.
Justu:
There are four main types of Justu covered here.
Ninjutsu: Primarily defined by "It's not any of the other Jutsu". Ninjutsu uses Hand Seals to manipulate Chakra in order to accomplish all sorts of things. Either way, Ninjutsu is one of the two Jutsu types to use the Chakra skill (the other being Genjutsu). Ninjutsu is split up into six Ranks (E through S). Currently Tenten is capable of learning E and D rank Ninjutsu (provided she can find some to teach her)
Genjutsu: The art of using Chakra to manipulate an opponents mind. The other Jutsu to use the Chakra Skill. Much like Ninjutsu it is split into six ranks. Tenten can learn E and D rank Genjutsu (though E rank Genjutsu don't exist). However, she currently does not know any. Additionally, the Chakra skill serves in this instance as a defense against Genjutsu.
Taijutsu: Unlike Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, Taijutsu is all about the physical body. It does not use Chakra extensively (though some fighting styles do use Chakra to augment the physical body). Instead, Taijutsu takes the place of the Martial Arts skill. Because Fighting Styles are busted, besides, it's not exactly like there's anyone to teach you them.
Fūinjutsu: The art of sealing. Seals work differently than the other Justu, in that they are custom techniques. You can either follow preset recipes with various component parts to do various things, or build your own techniques from the various seals Tenten knows. Tenten's specialty is seals, which is why she's able to do this. I'm still working on finalizing the Fūinjutsu mechanics, so please be patient with that. Fūinjutsu replaces the Linguistics skill. (Yes, I know that will require modifying many of the charms there, and yes, I'm working on it).
Finally, any questions?
Bonus Rules Edit: This is something I forgot to add earlier, and I doubt it will be particularly relevant but.:
OMAKES:
I do give rewards for Omakes, and other player created content. Provided I feel it is of suitable quality to merit a reward. If it is, I will treat it the same as the benefits of a 3d stunt (AKA +3d, 1 twp or 6 motes and +1XP), where the author or artist can apply whenever they wish. Only one omake bonus can be applied at any one time.
Double Edit: I should also state this is subject to revision as well, if I find any glaring holes in it as the Quest progresses.
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Where'd the Nin/Genjutsu abilties go on the Char Sheet? Are they folded under Occult?
How does Chakra Skill work with getting dice to throw? I.E. What rolls does it add dice to I guess? Also, how does it work with Ecellencies?
I guess I should ask how many Exalted MA-Styles we can get? I mean, Dawn Shard. *Shrug*
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- Massholistan
Chakra Skill is used for any attempt to use a Ninjutsu or Genjutsu (I got rid of the specific Ninjutsu/Genjutsu skills), Typically, it'll be Ninjutsu with Dexterity, and Genjutsu with Wits, but those can shift depending on the specific Jutsu.
Also, for the purpose of XP and such, Charkra Skill is treated as an Attribute. Just a heads up there, so it's a bit harder to improve than a normal skill.
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Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
- Pronouns
- He/Him/His
Okay, what's the training time to raise Chakra Rating? Same as Essence Rating?
Also, Gai is going to be VERY pleased with Tenten, since as a Dawn Caste her training time for Martial Arts is zero.
EDIT: I'll just hazard a guess and say that Sorcery's likely off the table until at least Shippuden; while the Salinan Working ensures Tenten can LEARN it, she currently doesn't know it exists.
Also, Gai is going to be VERY pleased with Tenten, since as a Dawn Caste her training time for Martial Arts is zero.
EDIT: I'll just hazard a guess and say that Sorcery's likely off the table until at least Shippuden; while the Salinan Working ensures Tenten can LEARN it, she currently doesn't know it exists.
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You didn't read the rules.
No training times, just flat XP costs.
Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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- He/Him/His
Nix's Warden
Welcome to Hades
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- United States
Hm. Tenten with the Eight Gates? That would be lolzy. I approve.
How would activating The Gates tie into Esscence use and charms Crilltic?
How would activating The Gates tie into Esscence use and charms Crilltic?
- Location
- Massholistan
There still are training times, they're just compressed and bit more narratively flexible. As for Sorcery, that's correct. It's theoretically possible for her to learn it, but like, she'd be figuring it out from instinct and basic principles.
As for Chakra Skill, it's somewhere between a basic attribute and Essence in terms how you raise it. You can buy it for a significant chunk of XP, but only at a point where I think it is narratively justified for you to have it.
The Eight Gates are something special I'm working with for the Taijutsu tree. Since needless to say, even opening one is considered a pretty substantial achievement.
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Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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Cough Past Life Background cough. That's why I said "not till Shippuden". Still, a number of Sorcery spells wouldn't really fit Tenten or the setting. Death of Obsidian Butterflies, yes; Demon of the First Circle, no.
notanautomaton
I've got 99 quests, I've finished one
One word: "Toads."
Err, not really. No. They work very differently on just about every damn level.
Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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Demon of the First Circle can only be cast on the New Moon, and has a 6-hour casting time. Also needs a circle set up beforehand, preferably one that can't just be scuffed out. (The Naruto world doesn't have Calibration, so no Demons of the Third Circle can be summoned at all.)
Slave-Spawn Summons can be cast much more rapidly (one tick for Shape Sorcery action, one tick for Cast Sorcery action) in realms not governed by the Loom of Fate or the Design of Autochthon, but it's only available to those with a Yozi or Primordial initiation into Sorcery. Solars need either akuma-hood, personal instruction from a Primordial, or Primordial Principle Emulation to learn it.
KnightDisciple
Love God. Do Right. Fear No Man.
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[X] Go over an make sure she's okay - She may be a complete bitch, and the sister of that monster that tried to murder Lee, but you're better than her. And you want her to know you're better than her.
