05. COMBAT

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05. COMBAT Dec 2, 2012 11:08:30 GMT -5

Post by CARDINAL on Dec 2, 2012 11:08:30 GMT -5

>> the overview of combat.

Combat in Sword Art Online is very similar to fighting in real life. Characters aren't restricted to any abnormal movements or cardinal directions. All characters have a free range of movement possible of any normal person. HOWEVER, this also means that they cannot come up with severely unrealistic moves. We do not want to see someone jump off a 50 foot cliff while spinning through the air yelling "DEMACIA!!!!" and expect to decapitate a mob without some severe damage to the poor character's legs.

Sword Arts, or special techniques, are often the only ways to surpass human limits. They often offer multiple attacks or powerful side effects. Activating Sword Arts always involves taking a starting stance, letting the ability charge for a brief second, then releasing it. Players who aren't combat experienced usually rely on Sword Arts more than those who are, letting the system take control of their motions. With the increase of ranks in the Sword Art, the more unrealistic the Sword Art can become. More information can be found HERE.

However, keep in mind that Sword Arts can't be spammed all the time. Upgrading your Sword Arts does make them more powerful, but with upgrading comes a cost in terms of how many times you can use a Sword Art at any given time in a battle. More information about it can be found HERE.

It should be mentioned that there are no ranged weapons in Sword Art Online. The throwing skill or ranged Sword Arts are the only means to reach beyond the tip of your weapon.

>> the feelings of combat.

Players who fight in Sword Art Online quickly realize that there is no pain. You can feel the hits, but physical pain is just simply not present. Player's brains often compensate, giving them the illusion of experienced pain, but this is easily overcome.

In addition to a lack of pain, players can't bleed. Hits that connect simple leave a brief, digital gash in the target. When a player or monster is slain, they disintegrate and loot is distributed via the menu system.

Last Edit: Aug 27, 2013 18:53:24 GMT -5 by SALAZAR

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05. COMBAT Dec 2, 2012 11:24:55 GMT -5

Post by CARDINAL on Dec 2, 2012 11:24:55 GMT -5

>> the status effects.

In SAO, there are six status effects that can be used by monsters and by players in their Sword Arts. Here is a list of what each status effect does.
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STUN. Stun effects have the chance to prevent the target's next action. The chance varies in likelihood depending on the composite between the two targets while the potency of the effect depends on the amount of points put into special.
EXAMPLE:
The player Sora wants to use the E-Ranked Sword Art REQUIEM upon a Kobold Taskmaster. Sora's Curved Dagger skill is 5, while the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2. Sora's REQUIEM also has a chance to stun the target. However, because the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2, she has less of a chance to stun the target.
However, if Sora were to use the same ability on a Kobold Peon (c-Level 1), she would have MORE of a chance to stun the target.

EFFECT:
1 Inconvenience or minor stun
3 Stun for half a post
4 Major stun for full post
6 Completely stunned for two posts

DELAY. Delay effects have the chance to slow the target's movements. The chance varies in likelihood depending on the composite between the two targets while the potency of the effect depends on the amount of points put into special.
EXAMPLE:
The player Sora wants to use the E-Ranked Sword Art REQUIEM upon a Kobold Taskmaster. Sora's Curved Dagger skill is 5, while the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2. Sora's REQUIEM also has a chance to delay the target. However, because the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2, she has less of a chance to delay the target.
However, if Sora were to use the same ability on a Kobold Peon (c-Level 1), she would have MORE of a chance to delay the target.

EFFECT:
1 Inconvenience or minor slow for 1 post
3 Major Slow for 1 post
4 Major Slow for 2 posts
6 Major Slow for 3 posts

KNOCKBACK. Knockback effects have the chance to knock the target back, giving the player more space to operate in. The chance varies in likelihood depending on the level between the two targets while the potency of the effect depends on the amount of points put into special.
EXAMPLE:
The player Sora wants to use the E-Ranked Sword Art REQUIEM upon a Kobold Taskmaster. Sora's Curved Dagger skill is 5, while the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2. Sora's REQUIEM also has a chance to tumble the target. However, because the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2, she has less of a chance to tumble the target.
However, if Sora were to use the same ability on a Kobold Peon (c-Level 1), she would have MORE of a chance to tumble the target.

EFFECT:
1 Knocks back the target 3 feet
3 Knocks back the target 6 feet
4 Knocks back the target 6 feet, causes target to fall as well
6 knocks back the target 10 feet, causes target to fall as well

PARALYSIS. Paralysis effects have the chance to paralyse the target, which prevents total movement for a period of time. The chance varies in likelihood depending on the composite level between the two targets while the potency of the effect depends on the amount of points put into special.
EXAMPLE:
The player Sora wants to use the E-Ranked Sword Art REQUIEM upon a Kobold Taskmaster. Sora's Curved Dagger skill is 5, while the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2. Sora's REQUIEM also has a chance to paralyze the target. However, because the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2, she has less of a chance to paralyze the target.
However, if Sora were to use the same ability on a Kobold Peon (c-Level 1), she would have MORE of a chance to paralyze the target.

EFFECT:
1 Inconvenience or minor slow
3 Slow or single limb lock
4 Major slow or two limb lock
6 Paralyze or complete immobilization

POISON. Poison effects have the chance to cause damage over time to the target. The chance varies in likelihood depending on the level between the two targets while the potency of the effect depends on the amount of points put into special. The poison effect can also only be used once per thread.
EXAMPLE:
The player Sora wants to use the E-Ranked Sword Art REQUIEM upon a Kobold Taskmaster. Sora's Curved Dagger skill is 5, while the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2. Sora's REQUIEM also has a chance to poison the target. However, because the Kobold Taskmaster's c-Level is 2, she has less of a chance to poison the target.
However, if Sora were to use the same ability on a Kobold Peon (c-Level 1), she would have MORE of a chance to poison the target.

EFFECT:
1 Takes away 5% of total health for one post
3 Takes away 5% of total health for two posts
4 Takes away 5% of total health for three posts
6 Takes away 5% of total health for five posts

HATE. Hate is a unique effect that is dependent upon the Hate system. Hate effects will generate more hate for the user. The target affected, if an NPC, will be more likely to attack the user then other users. This effect is more likely to work depending on the user's composite level versus the target's composite level. If the composite level of the user is higher then the composite level of the target, it will be more likely to add the hate effect. If the composite level of the user is lower then the composite level of the target, it will be less likely to add the hate effect. More on the hate meter will be described.
EFFECT:
1 Chance to draw aggro for 1 post
3 Greater chance to draw aggro for 1 post
4 Chance to draw aggro for 2 posts
6 Greater chance to draw aggro for 2 posts

Last Edit: Jul 11, 2013 19:09:19 GMT -5 by SALAZAR

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05. COMBAT Dec 2, 2012 12:00:43 GMT -5

Post by CARDINAL on Dec 2, 2012 12:00:43 GMT -5

>> the player vs the environment.

When your character is in a quest thread, feel free to control the creatures that you are fighting. However, if your character is in an event thread, those monsters or NPCs are controlled by the Event Mod running the event. There are no rules for these fights other then try to be realistic. Try to fight monsters that are as close to your composite level as possible. If you match the composite level by yourself, then you should be having some difficulty with the fight; it won't necessarily be a cakewalk for the enemy, but you could still walk away pretty badly banged up if you're not careful. If the level of the monster outstretches your own, you've got a very good chance of death. EXP points will be taken off for every unrealistic scenario, so fight wisely! If the party you're in matches the composite level all-together, you'll have some difficulty fighting the monster, but you'll only stand a chance if you WORK TOGETHER!

All raid bosses are automatically [DE] threads. This means your character has the potential to be killed. Some event threads may be the same. BE WARNED!

>> the player vs the player.

Players may attack each other at any point, anywhere. There are NPC guards stationed in towns to keep order, but for the most part they aren't the most attentive when the other NPCs aren't in danger. All that said, you can't just randomly kill other people's characters. If you're willing to fight a player versus player fight with lives on the line, put the [DE] tag in the title of the thread.

If you're looking for more organized fights, duels are possible in Sword Art Online. They're a good tool for training or settling scores. Such duels can be initiated anywhere in the game with the exception of a few special areas. During official duels, the first player to reach 50% health loses. No attacks may reduce health below 50% until the duel is complete. Official duels do not stop outside forces from interfering so monsters or other players may intervene if they so choose.

If you have a duel you would like a gamemaster to moderate, place [GM] in the tag of the thread. A gamemaster will then watch over the thread to determine a winner. If the tag is not present it will fall on the roleplayers participating to decide who won.