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The Battle Ring Guide



Introduction

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First and foremost, welcome to The Art of Ring Fu thread fellow Gaian. It's a forum that mainly focuses on explaining what we know about battle rings, and possibly unlocking the hidden mysteries of them as well. I hope to satisfy both mine and your battle ring curiosities, so feel free to explore my thread as you will.

Before you post any insights about the battle rings, make sure to read through the first page to gain a proper understanding of what they are truely about. I want to prevent as much flaming and unnecessary bantering as possible. I hope you enjoy my thread.

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[Last Updated]

01/01/08
Added information from Gaia Battle's website release.

03/18/08
Added more information about orbs, and salvaging.

03/22/08
Added ??? Ring onto the ring list.

04/17/08
Added new information from battle website update.

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Index


Introduction

Welcome! Beginning of the thread

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Index

Guide to the thread

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Basics

Learn about the game and the workings of battle rings

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Reserved

Empty for now

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Battle Rings

Types of battle rings and their powers

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Frequently Asked Questions

You have a question? Check here first

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Links

Are you craving for more info? This is the post for you

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Basics


What is Gaia Battle?

Gaia Battle is a game within Gaia designed in the fashion of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG for short. Players can wonder it's field with his or her own avatar from the forums. You'll be able to adventure alone or with other party members an a quest to gain fame and fortune. One could engage in various activities such a physical combat, meeting new friends, or simply enjoying yourself. It is also free for any Gaian to play, and requires no download.

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What are rings?

Rings are basically our weaponry or skills in the Battle System. As you progress through the game gathering various treasures, you will be able to find rings that possess special powers. The player can then equip and use them whatever way they please.

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Do I start with rings?

Yes, you'll earn some randomized rings (most likely from a selection of starter rings) from the tutorial when you start the game. They will supposedly be equivelent in power to the rings everyone receives at the tutorial.

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How can I get more rings?

You can get rings the following ways,

Loot
In-Game Quests
Trade
Marketplace

The number of rings you can hold is infinite, so collect rings to your heart's content.

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What can I do with loot?

You can sell it in the marketplace or exchange the materials for items.

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How do rings work?

To start things off, the Gaia Battle System will revolve around battle rings. We can only wear a total of 8 rings, excluding our thumbs. Thus, we have a max of eight interchangeable skills.

Each ring has its own power, skill, or ability the player can take advantage of for the purpose of gameplay. Some suggested example are rings that let you throw fireballs at range, or turn invisible, or get faster, or even project a force field.

Out of all these rings their skills can either be passive, meaning they work automatically as long as you have them on, or activation-based, meaning you are required to do something to get them to work.

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How do I change the rings I have equipped?

Rings can only be change when you're in an area in the world known as a Null Chamber, only there will you'll be able swap the rings around to your liking.

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How can I upgrade them?

You can upgrade the quality of rings by gathering energy orbs from defeated enemies or conquered quests. Once you have obtained energy orbs, you can "Charge" them into a ring to make it stronger and more effective. As a ring absorbs more energy orbs it's charge level will increase accordingly.

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How can I get orbs?

First, there are three ways of getting orbs. You get orbs by battlling monsters, and defeating them. Another way to obtain orbs is to complete quests. Lastly, you can get orbs by salvaging them from rings that were bought and previously charged, but by salvaging it you can only get 50% of the orbs the ring had charged into it. Also note that "Salvage Orbs" do not factor into one's total charge.

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What are Rage Ranks?

Rage Rank are certain levels/stage (spanning from RR2 to RR4, rage isn't required for RR1) at which a player can charge then burn the rage they have accumulated during battles. The more rage one has built up, the stronger the effect of the ring is going to have on its target. But once you burn the stored rage, you'll have to build your rage meter up again. You can think of rage as a special attack, not pertaining to a ring's charge level.

Also note that passive rings do not have Rage Ranks, and Rage Rank only pertains to the use of active rings.

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I don't get the concept of Total Charge, what is it?

Total Charge is the measurement of number of energy orbs a player has collected in his or her travels. Energy orbs are non-exchangeable between players, but high charge level rings are transferable. So it's basically a way of distinguishing between a more experienced account and a lesser experienced account (not necessarily a difference in skills of players), since there is a lack of the traditional level system. One can still "twink" their way into getting nice rings, but will have to earn energy orbs like everyone else to increase their own total charge.

On another note, total charge of an account will never decrease in any way.

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How do I utilize rings during battles?

First you click the desired friend/foe or press ~ to cycle through the targets, then press one of the number keys 1-8 in accordance to the matching ring on your action bar. The action should then take place.

If you prefer using other keys, the hotkeys can easily be changed.

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What should I do now?

Collect rings and start killing innocent Fluffs!

When you collect rings and start to form combinations, you might find yourself scoring bonuses through certain combinations. So explore as many combos as you can and figure out what works for you.

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Is there a limit to how much I can use rings?

Yes, there is a limit. In the game there is a thing called the Exhaustion Bar, every time you use a ring the bar rises slightly. Once it reaches maximum capacity, you become unable to use your rings. You can rid yourself of exhaustion by just waiting or kneeling. Waiting takes longer in lowering your Exhaustion Bar in comparison to kneeling, but while kneeling you're more vulnerable to enemy attacks.

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Ohh yeah, what happens when my avatar dies?

Well once your health bar depletes, you'll be given a status know as Dazed. Once you become dazed you won't be able to use your rings and can only walk around slowly in the room you got dazed in, Your options are getting awakened by someone's ring power, fulfill the alotted dazed period, or return to the nearest Null Chamber. However once you are undazed, you won't have your full power just yet. Some of your rings will be disabled and you'll have to wait some time until it returns to normal.

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Anything else?

Check out Gaia Battle COMIC GUIDE, By : Iceketch, it's a personal depiction of how the system might work.

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Reserved

This post does not yet serve a purpose, so feel to suggest any ideas.

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Battle Rings

The rings stated here are based from what developers have announced via the Gaia Battle page, conventions, etc.

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Currently Known Rings
(Rings that have been confirmed pre-release of the battle system.)

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??? Ring
Click to buy at Marketplace



Skill - A mysterious ring whose power shall soon be unlocked.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - Anime Boston, Sakura-Con, NYComicCon, etc.

Source - [Announcement]

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Bandage Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Bump Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - Bounce your target back on its keester with a big powerful bump of the hip.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter, [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Coyote Spirit Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - The quick-footed Coyote escapes harm by running rapidly. You can do the same.

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Defibrillate Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - A way to Awaken a Dazed ally. With a big, powerful K-zAP!

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Dervish Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - Whirling around at breakneck speed causes a vortex of energy harming everything nearby.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Diagnosis Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - A quick heal that affects all the allies in your immediate area.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Divinity Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Fire Raid Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Fleet Feet Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Ghost Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - Not every challenge should be met with force. Disappear from view with this ring to avoid trouble.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Heavy Water Balloon Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Hornet's Nest Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Hot Foot Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - The ground underneath your target turns scaldingly hot.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Hunter's Bow Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Improbability Sphere Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - A personal force field that can deflect attacks away, or even reflect it back on its attacker. How? Very, very improbably…

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Mantis Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - Project a light sword to swifly cleave through the air at your target.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - 1 Hit
Rage Rank 2 - 2 Hits
Rage Rank 3 - 3 Hits
Rage Rank 4 - 4 Hits +

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Qixter], [Otakon 07], [Gaia Battle Website], Unable to identify Vimeo video URL.

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Scaredy Cat Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Supposedly causes a fear effect on opponent.

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Qixter]

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Shark Attack Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Slash Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - More powerful than the Mantis attack, but slower.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Taunt Ring
Not Officially Confirmed

Skill - Unknown

Passive/Active - N/A

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - Qixter

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Turtle Ring
Not Currently Available

Skill - The ultimate in short-duration, but powerfully strong defensive protection.

Passive/Active - Active

Rage Rank 1 - Unknown
Rage Rank 2 - Unknown
Rage Rank 3 - Unknown
Rage Rank 4 - Unknown

Max Charge Level - N/A

Found - N/A

Source - [Gaia Battle Website], [Pic]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some commonly asked questions, hopefully it will answer some of your questions.


Q. Is the Battle System out?

A. No, the Battle System is not out yet.


Q. When is the date for the Battle System release?

A. The development team is aiming for a summer release, so its safe to say that it'll be here later this year. (Possibly late September as hinted by Qixter)


Q. Will we have to pay to play it?

A. Nope, it will be completely free to play.


Q. Can we use our items as weapons or armor?

A. No, our items are merely there to make us look pretty or however you want to look.


Q. What classes are in the Battle System?

A. There are no classes in the Battle System, you basically make your own class using the set of ring abilities you want.


Q. Can we level up?

A. We can't "level up" in the traditional sense, but there are ways to advance through the game.


Q. Is the Battle System flash or downloadable?

A. The Battle System will run in flash, similar to the workings of Towns.


Q. Is it going to be window or fullscreen?

A. The default is window, but you'll have an option for fullscreen.


Q. What does MMO and PvP mean?

A. MMO stands for Massively Multiplayer Online and PvP is Player versus Player.


Q. So will I be able to PvP?

A. Yes, they will eventually release a PvP feature.


Q. Can we guild and party in the MMO?

A. Yes, there will be guilds and partying.


I'll keep this post updated as I see more questions.

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Link

You need more information or have more questions? You can take a gander these wonderful battle forum threads.

Quote:

The Battle Atlas
[By: Chokin]

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Artist's Battle System
[By: Undead Suitor]

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Battle System FAQ
[By: Tessenjitsu]

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You guys can post away, man I'm tired.

[The Lost-Angel]

Same here >.< I cant spell though so.... gonk sweatdrop

Neat idea to make a Page like this, with luck as more Info is released something like this will become sticky.

I cant think of any Rumors, at least ones that arent from like 04 or so lol....Man they have TEASED us sooooooo many times with the Battle System...I hope they get it out in the next few months with all the stuff they are Finally releasing about it!!!!!!!!!

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Ohh I know, they keep on teasing us.. releasing a little of info here and there. I'm really hoping it'll come sometime soon.

[The Suroku]

Good job with the thread.

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Thanks Suroku, it took me a few hours.

[The Lost-Angel]

I bet.....Oct maybe Nov it might come out...IF we are lucky. At least I hope so I mean HECK they have been talking about this since I joined in March of 04!

I even remember the Picture they had out at one time when They were considering making a Class System and had shadowed images of people in it....God that was a few years ago I think >.<

[Kolobos_Rayne]

There a Healing Ring mentioned at the Anime Expo. So you can heal your party members. 3nodding

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I saw that shadowed image, it was rather saddening.

Thanks Rayne, I'll add that in.