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Battle Mechanics
Each battle will take place inside its own thread. After determining who goes first (via coin flip or the like), players alternate making their attacks and rolling the dice, one attack per player per turn. The attack itself is made by rolling 2d100 (that is, two 100-sided dice). The first number rolled determines the accuracy of the attack, basically whether it hits or misses. The second number determines the damage inflicted to the opponent's HP, which could be modified by the accuracy.

Accuracy works as follows:


For example, a player rolls 2d100 and ends up with 47, 78. The first number (47) indicates that the attack was successful, but it was a glancing blow and only deals half damage. The second number (78 ) is the damage dealt under ordinary circumstances. Since the accuracy roll indicates half damage, the opponent loses only half of the 78, resulting in 39 HP of damage. This number is subtracted from the opponent's current HP total, and it is then that player's turn to attack (assuming he still has HP remaining).

Describing the Action
It's not enough to simply roll the dice and leave the text field blank. Players must actually come up with an attack to describe. It doesn't have to be complicated; something as simple as "slashes with sword" would be allowed, although more creative attacks will go a long way toward earning some of the 1k prizes. Likewise, responding to an opponent's attack before launching your own will help out and make the battle more interesting. For example, if an opponent's attack misses, your next post could begin with an explanation of how you dodged or blocked the attack, then proceed to describe your own attack. Write it out as if you're narrating a story. Similarly, if an opponent manages to land a high amount of damage on you, respond more severely than if you simply got your arm nicked. Don't pretend that 150 points of damage from a single attack doesn't hurt.

As far as describing the attacks and other action that takes place, let your imagination take over. Want to wield a sword? Go for it. Want something more exotic, like a bladed whip that splits into fragments, each of which attacks from a different direction? Be my guest. You don't even have to use a weapon. Pummel your opponent with your bare hands, or hurl a fireball or a lightning bolt. You can even do something silly, like drop an anvil on someone's head or stuff a piranha down someone's pants, although you may want to agree with the other player before the battle if you plan to be silly. Some people might want a serious fight. Whatever you end up doing, try to keep it within the realm of mortal possibility. Don't blow up the planet or summon a demon to devour your opponent's soul. Not only is something like that hard to respond to, but if it misses, it just makes you look foolish.

Forfeiting
If you want to quit in the middle of a fight, you can. I encourage you not to if you just think the battle isn't going in your favor. The Dice Gods are fickle beings. You never know when your luck will turn around. This option is more intended for people who suddenly find themselves lacking the time to participate. Just the same, if you want to forfeit, simply say so. Doing so in character may still help you toward the Best RPer award.

Entering
The entry fee to join the tournament is 100g. If you've read the rules and would like to enter, post here and say so, then send a trade labeled "PGBA" to me, Zorlock Darksoul. All proceeds will go toward future contests. Regular members and Crew alike are allowed to enter! The sign-up sheet will remain up until 8 people have entered. Any less, and there wouldn't be a tournament.

Registration is closed.

Prizes
Grand Prize: 20k --> Sabata
Runner-up: 10k --> Zelda
Best Roleplayer: 1k --> Michi
Best Turnaround: 1k --> Lunar
Strongest Attack: 1k --> Sabata
Most Unique Attack: 1k --> Zelda
Most HP Remaining: 1k --> Sabata

Sign-up Sheet
1. Sabata Darkness
2. Zelda45oo
3. Vlschet
4. ll Michi ll
5. Lune the Looney
6. Mister Slig
7. o_O desi O_o
8. Lunarshinobi

Preliminaries
Sabata Darkness vs neko_erin_san --> Sabata
o_O desi O_o vs Lunarshinobi --> Desi
Zelda45oo vs Mister Slig --> Zelda
Vlschet vs ll Michi ll --> Michi

Semi-finals
Zelda45oo vs o_O desi O_o --> Zelda
ll Michi ll vs Sabata Darkness --> Sabata

Final match
Zelda45oo vs Sabata Darkness --> Sabata

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Alright, we finally got eight participants! Registration is now closed. Sorry to anyone who might have wanted to enter; maybe you can try next time around.

So here's how this is going to work: I will randomly determine who faces off against whom. Then I will set up four threads in the contest forum, one thread for each of the opening battles. After that, I will send a PM to each participant, letting them know their presence is requested (I will also make a notice here, in the event someone's PMs are turned off or something). Everyone will have a grace period of one week before they need to get in here and start fighting. Of course, they can start before then if they choose. If a combatant has not started fighting after the grace period is over, that combatant will be considered to have forfeit, just like Rule 5 says.

I will be keeping the official tally of HP, and I'll edit the current totals after each attack in the combatant's post, just like the example battle shows. However, each combatant is also encouraged to keep track of HP in their own way, in case several attacks go by before I get to it.

Im in. Who do i send the money too?

im in

This sounds like fun!
I'll join!