4. Classes, Ranks, and Starting Gear

[Wolfy]

While freedom, openness and choice is a staple here, it is an unavoidable fact that throughout the series of Naruto, characters have constantly been labeled as 'Classes' which are specialized at doing a certain thing. Classes then would refer to a specific skill or art a character is proficient at - in this case, either Ninjutsu or Taijutsu.

Establishing what Class your character will be is important because it will directly determine what they can and can't achieve within those specific fields. Classes are meant not only to balance the system and keep everyone at equal levels with each other, but also to provide a diversity which will bring people together for the sake of RP. After all, what's the fun of having a character that can do...everything?

Please keep in mind that while Classes affect knowledge of most jutsu, Kekkei Genkai, and Clans are exempt from this due to their inborn nature.

[/u][/b] - As its name implies, a Focus class essentially the user's specialty. This shall be their best skill, and no other art will surpass it. Intrinsically you are better at this art than others that don't specialize in it, and as such, you are able to learn strongest techniques of this nature. All Focus classes can learn jutsu of that nature up to 'S' rank. Likewise, they can learn universal techniques and styles up to a maximum of b-rank techniques of the opposing type. (S-rank Tai = B-rank Nin and vice versa).[/ul]

[/u][/b] - True to it's name, a Master class is essentially the user's art form. This shall be their only skill, and no other art is capable of being learned. All Master types can only learn jutsu of their nature and Universal techniques of its opposite up to b-rank, as well as up to C-rank in their single release/style.[/ul]

Ninjutsu Focus
Those who would rather focus on the more spiritual aspect of combat boast a somewhat more impressive chakra reserve than those do not. Because of this, those who choose to be a Ninjutsu Focus will have an additional x2 High worth of chakra added to their base pool.

Taijutsu Focus
Preferring to harness the physical aspect of their body, opposed to the spiritual, Taijutsu Focus-focused ninjas boast a far more impressive physique than your typical ninja. Because of this, the user's speed, agility, and reflexes are roughly x2 that of your average shinobi. This Focus perk overrides Gate speed until the Gate's speed is greater than this bonus.

Ninjutsu Master
Complete spiritual awareness, a Ninjutsu Master has become completely in tune with their chakra and the spirit it possesses to the point of being unmatched by any other. Because of this, those who choose to be a Ninjutsu Master will have an additionalx1 Massive and x2 High worth of chakra added to their base pool. In addition any extra acquired chakra will yield an additional x2 Highs each.

Taijutsu Master
The pinnacle of physical power, a Taijutsu Master has trained their body to the absolute limit, surpassing any and all standards set by normal means. Because of this, the user's speed, agility, and reflexes are roughly x3 that of your average shinobi while their strength is x2 that of normal. This Master perk overrides Gate speed until the Gate's speed is greater than this bonus.

Jack of All Trades
Rather than focusing on either the art of Ninjutsu or Taijutsu entirely, shinobi who walk the path of no mastery; those known as the "Masters of Nothing," comfortably spread their talents across a wide variety of skills in order to make themselves well-rounded. While these shinobi do not possess a larger than average chakra pool, or a wonderfully conditioned body with incredible speed, they do possess the know-how that the both of the others do not. Those who walk this path are able to master any non-specific art (i.e things that do not require being a ninjutsu or taijutsu class), and two of the arts which do require being either a Taijutsu or Ninjutsu.

Omnipotent
A complete enigma almost as rare as the fabled Rinnegan, an Omnipotent is the definition of talent in the shinobi world. They have the uncanny ability to overcome nearly any hurdle through sheer tenacity and power. An Omnipotent has both the Nin and Tai Focus perks giving them a x2 boost to speed, agility, and reflexes as well as an additional x2 Highs of chakra, they may only learn a single release and and any Class specific abilities (such as Puppetry or Hitenryuu). Despite the great access and power this Class offers it has its own failings; the first, an Omnipotent only has four skill slots, the second, is that they cannot learn universal or basic styles (such as Goken), and the third, they cannot gain a Profession (Medic is the only acception and does take up Bonus Slots) and may only learn a single Kinjutsu, regardless of perks. An Omnipotent requires Admin permission.[/font]

[Wolfy]

Genin

[/b] ranked missions! Additionally, Genin may only begin with Jutsu, Weapon and Items 'C' ranked and lower.
-May start with up to two (2) Main Weapons on their person!
-May start with up to three (3) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person!
-May start with up to three (3) Accessories on their person!
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[/ul]Chuunin

[/b] ranked missions! Additionally, Chuunin may only begin with Weapons and Items 'B' ranked and lower.
-May start with up to three (3) Main Weapons on their person!
-May start with up to six (6) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person!
-May start with up to four (4) Accessories on their person!
-May start with a single (1) Set of Protectorates on their person! However, they must sacrifice all other starting gear.
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[/ul]Jounin

[/b] ranked missions! Additionally, Jounin may begin with Weapons of A-rank and lower and Items of any rank.
-May start with up to four (4) Main Weapons on their person!
-May start with up to nine (9) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person!
-May start with up to five (5) Accessories on their person!
-May start with up to two (2) Sets of Protectorates on their person! However, they must sacrifice all other starting gear.[/ul][/ul][/font]

[Wolfy]

Non-Ninja, agents within the shinobi world of Naruto that operate outside of the laws of the ninja. Although powerful in their own right, they do not bow down to any law given by Daimyou of the Lands or Kage of the Hidden Villages, following instead their own path. Non-ninja, the true free spirit, roam. Nomads of this earth, it is up to each and everyone to make their own claimed land a place called 'Home'.

Being a Non-Ninja is fun, but there are a few rules other players need to follow!

[/b] ninjutsu, genjutsu, or unique taijutsu (styles specialized for ninjas, such as the gates). You're essentially choosing to play a normal person or a samurai (who have their own specific techniques) on a ninja forum - if you wish to become a ninja, you can. However, samurai will need to unlearn all of their techniques and reallocate their EXP to ninja-based techniques.[/ul]


Generally speaking, you will be forced to start out as a an apprentice and work your way up the ranks. However, very special cases (extremely powerful samurai) may be allowed to start at a higher ranking with administration's approval.
The ranks for samurai are:

Apprentice

[/b]' & 'C' ranked missions! Additionally, Samurai may only begin with Techniques, Weapon and Items of C-rank and lower.
-May carry up to two (2) Main Weapons on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to three (3) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to three (3) Accessories on their person at any given time!
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[/ul]Adept

[/b]' ranked missions! Additionally, Adepts may only begin with Weapon and Items 'B' ranked and lower.
-May carry up to three (3) Main Weapons on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to six (6) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to four (4) Accessories on their person at any given time!
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[/ul]Master

[/b] ranked mission! Additionally, Master samurai may only begin with Weapons and Items 'A' ranked and lower.
-May carry up to four (4) Main Weapons on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to nine (9) Secondary Weapon Packs on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
-May carry up to five (5) Accessories on their person, without any extensions, at any given time!
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[/ul]Now, with the aforementioned rules, all non-ninja and non-samurai will be considered "chuunin" in rank solely in determining how much they can carry. Consider this as compensation for how limited you'll be.[/font]