Customs Guidelines

[Wolfy]

To introduce you to Customs, here you will find a short list of terms that may be utilized throughout this guide and the rest of the forum. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with them before attempting to make anything on your own, so as to minimize simple errors.

FIRST AND FOREMOST: ANY custom that is left in The Forge for over 3 days with no changes will be archived.

[/b] of this technique identifies it. It can be as generic or as creative as you like, but make sure it is unique and at least somewhat describes what the technique is trying to achieve. On NRR, we format the name by including a Japanese version and then the English translation in parentheses.

-A Rank helps to determine several measures based on the type of creation. For jutsu, it will give a broad measure of how difficult it is to perform it, and will help you decide how much chakra the jutsu should cost. A brief overview can be read here. For items, the rank will generally show how difficult it is to craft or how rare it is to find. Rank never fully determines something's strength, however.

-On NRR, we use Meters as our official measurement. 1 meter is equal to about 3.3 feet, so keep this in mind when you are creating your jutsu. Very few will be capable of spawning a creation that is 50 meters in any dimension - that's 164 feet!

-Offensive techniques exist to cause damage or alter something in favor of the user. As the bulk of techniques on this site, examples can be found virtually everywhere.

-Defensive jutsu exist to block, mitigate, deflect, or otherwise avoid damage caused by other techniques. From armors, to walls, to neutralization, defensive techniques can mean the difference between life and death on the battlefield.

-Supplementary jutsu are modifications that alter how a certain jutsu or set of jutsu are executed. This can either be by rank, strength, range, etc. Sometimes these require handseals or actual usage by the character, but they can also simply modify the jutsu in a passive manner. Depending on the effect of the supplementary jutsu, it may or may not cost chakra.

-Sometimes you may see a Note included at the end of a technique. This is where you will find or include limitations on the description of the technique above. For example, is it limited to only a single turn? Does it require the user to know another specific technique before it can be learned? Not every jutsu will require a note, but they are helpful for more complex abilities.

-A Template is what every member who creates a custom must use in order to have that custom checked over by staff. Different types of customs - techniques, weapons, etc. - have different templates. A list of templates can be found here.[/ul][/div][/font]

[Wolfy]

Ninjutsu encompass a large part of the chakra portion of techniques, spanning from specific, pure-chakra abilities to more elementally-based ones. There are many themes to pick from, but that does not mean there cannot be some universal rules that tie them all together. Below is a list of basic truisms that will apply to any Ninjutsu custom you create.

[/b] of a Ninjutsu technique is somewhat flexible, as it is determined by the overall difficulty of execution. Seek out a member of staff if you need help determining what rank your technique should be.

-The official measurement on NRR is Meters, both for range and for the dimensions of the actual technique.

Not very many Ninjutsu techniques will be seal-less - think of rare, special ones like Chidori or Rasengan! If there is a good reason why the jutsu must not have handseals then it may be allowed, but it will not happen very often. Otherwise, Ninjutsu are given a handseal count based on the difficulty of the technique.

Chakra Consumption must be taken on a case-by-case basis. While the rank of the jutsu can help one decide (for example, E and D will usually be Low) it's not always categorical. When deciding the consumption of the technique, take into consideration the effect it's having and how much chakra that would likely draw from the user. Also keep in mind that our system allows for detail - if you believe your C rank technique consumes more than Low but less than Mid, feel free to use Low x2 or another variant. Below are basic guidelines; if you ever get stuck on choosing, Moderators will be glad to help.

[/b] Low
C: Mid
B: High
A: High x2
S: Massive
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-Paralysis and Poison are real elements of the shinobi world which, when used correctly, can turn the tide of any situation, but uncontrolled, can lead to some very unfair advantages (or disadvantage, depending on which viewpoint one takes). Below are the rules for regular poison and paralysis, elemental or not.

-Defensive jutsu, such as shields and walls, are complex techniques that require some thought before creation. All of them can block an infinite number of strikes that are of a lower or equal rank, but will be destroyed by strikes of a higher rank. Elemental defenses are susceptible to the elements that they are weak against, where as pure chakra shields will have less weaknesses but will be more rare. Traditionally, we will not allow an S rank shield unless it has been written well and serves a unique purpose.
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[Wolfy]

Genjutsu is the counterpart to Ninjutsu; more specifically, it is a special release within that category that is limited to a few lucky users. Chakra is used to force others to witness phantasms they otherwise would not see, and by forming these illusions the user can cause their target to suffer.

[/b] of a Genjutsu technique is somewhat flexible, as it is determined by the overall difficulty of execution. We have some basic guidelines - found here - that you can follow. Otherwise, seek out a member of staff if you need help determining what rank your technique should be.
The official range measurement for Genjutsu on NRR is Meters.

-Like Ninjutsu, not very many Genjutsu techniques will be seal-less. If there is a good reason why the jutsu must not have handseals then it may be allowed, but it will not happen very often. Otherwise, Genjutsu are given a handseal count based on the difficulty of the technique.

-Chakra Consumption must be taken on a case-by-case basis. While the rank of the technique can help one decide (for example, E and D will usually be Low) it's not always categorical. When deciding the consumption of the technique, take into consideration the effect it's having and how much chakra that would likely draw from the user. Also keep in mind that our system allows for detail - if you believe your C rank technique consumes more than Low but less than Mid, feel free to use Low x2 or another variant. Below are basic guidelines; if you ever get stuck on choosing, Moderators will be glad to help.

[/b] Low
D: Low
C: Mid
B: High
A: High x2
S: Massive
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-Keep in mind Genjutsu is a near-instantaneous projection of illusionary chakra, so describe the illusion for what it is and what it does rather than how fast or how large it can be.
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[Wolfy]

Taijutsu refers to the physical aspect of the shinobi world, such as hand-to-hand or generally close-quarter combat. Taijutsu is all about stamina, endurance, speed and strength, but it still draws from the user's chakra pool. Below are few universal truisms for all things Taijutsu.

[/b] of a Taijutsu technique is somewhat flexible, as it is determined by the overall difficulty of execution. Seek out a member of staff if you need help determining what rank your technique should be.

-The Official distance measurement for Taijutsu on NRR is in Meters, much like Taijutsu. However, because this is such a close range sport, there will be very few techniques that will go above the Close (0m ~ 5m) category.

-Multi-hit/Combo Taijtusu are acceptable, but keep in mind that combos are not automatic, as an opponent can evade or parry an early hit in the combo, thus disrupting the rest. The higher the rank of the technique, the more hits we are willing to allow within the combo.

-Taijutsu will almost always be seal-less, and generally will not require a charge time like Ninjutsu does unless otherwise specified.

-Chakra Consumption must be taken on a case-by-case basis. While the rank of the technique can help one decide (for example, E and D will usually be Low) it's not always categorical. When deciding the consumption of the technique, take into consideration the effect it's having and how much chakra that would likely draw from the user. Also keep in mind that our system allows for detail - if you believe your C rank technique consumes more than Low but less than Mid, feel free to use Low x2 or another variant. Below are basic guidelines; if you ever get stuck on choosing, Moderators will be glad to help.

[/b] Low
D: Low
C: Mid
B: High
A: High x2
S: Massive
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-Custom Fighting Styles are accepted and encouraged. In order to submit one, you must have at least 10 techniques within the style. Finally, custom fighting styles will not be accepted if they resemble a style that is already in existence - we like unique customs!

-Before making a custom Taijutsu technique, keep in mind that you cannot attack during Shunshin or any other high speed movement.
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[Wolfy]

Naturally, practitioners of Ninjutsu have found that their chakra reserves are relatively limited and fighting on a large-scale is nigh impossible. Without the help of Summoning Families, that is! Below you will find the guidelines that must be followed when creating your very own.

[/b] of Summoning Family you are creating is very important to the overall theme of the custom. This should refer to a species and not to a specific animal, because additional families will be heavily scrutinized for worth in comparison against its predecessor.

-Are their restrictions on what users can make a contract with these summons? For example, will they only ally themselves with Good-aligned characters? Does the contractor have to be Ninjutsu Primary? Keep in mind that Chuunin rank is the minimum.

-How many slots are available for contractors? The least we will allow is three, although the maximum is five. Because this is a custom family, feel free to include that contractors require your permission to obtain it.
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-You are required to write out an Origin location for your Summoning Family. While this does not have to be long, it should be relatively descriptive for roleplay purposes. Keep in mind, most Summons will reside in the same world/dimension as us, but sometimes they will be allowed to reside elsewhere. Ultimately moderators will decide if your location is acceptable.

-A Racial Breaker is a trait/passive ability shared by the entire Summoning Family. It gives them a boost in some aspect that sets them apart from their natural biological counterparts (in addition to size, of course).

-There are three Classifications of individual Summons - Junior, Senior, and Sage. Which one your Summon falls in to will limit some of what it can do.

[/b] are typically the smallest and weakest family members, as they can only be E, D, or C rank. For every single Senior Summon a family possesses, you can create up to three Junior Summons.

-Seniors are larger and stronger than their counterparts, and they typically have more of a leadership personality. They can be B, A, or S rank and you can have an unlimited number, so long as they are unique.

-Sages are the strongest of the strong, the penultimate leaders of their respective Families. If a summoner wishes to contract, this is the gargantuan being they must negotiate with. As such, Sages can only be SS rank.
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-Likewise, as mentioned above, Rank will play a role in the Summon's overall strength and utility. In addition, the dimensions are determined this way. Techniques will be explained in more depth further into this post.

[/b] up to 10 meters, 1 technique.
-C: up to 20 meters, 2 techniques.
-B: up to 30 meters, 3 techniques.
-A: up to 40 meters, 4 techniques.
-S: up to 50 meters, 5 techniques.

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-Naturally, each Summon will have its own Chakra Consumption to tax the user when they are summoning them with Kuchiyose. As always, this is on a case-by-case basis; while the rank can help one decide, it's not always categorical. When trying to determine the consumption of a summon, take into consideration how big it is, how many there are (if it's a group), and how strong it is. Also keep in mind that our system allows for detail - if you believe your summon consumes more than Low but less than Mid, feel free to use Low x2 or another variant. Below are some basic guidelines; if you ever get stuck choosing, Moderators will be glad to help.

[/b] Low.
C: Mid.
B: High.
A: High x2.
S: Massive.

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-Next, we have the summon's Statistics, where you list their offensive, defensive, and speed capabilities along with what their chakra pool is.

[/b], Defense, and Speed, the point system is 0 - 5. When determining this, be realistic to the individual Summon's size and overall abilities. While these numbers are not exact or concrete, they help us gauge what your Summon generally focuses on. For example, a rabbit summon might have a 5 in Speed but a 1 in Defense.

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-Your Description of the particular Summon is very important! Here you would list its gender, appearance, personality, and any other pertinent/flavorful information. You are required to give the summon's exact dimensions, within its rank limit, in this section.

-Sometimes Summons will have their own Equipment. However, just because you are allowed to give them some does not mean you always should. Keep this thematic to the family in question and make it fit the Summon! For example, a snake probably would not be using a sword.

[/b] piece of equipment, while Seniors and Sages may have a maximum of three pieces.

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-As mentioned previously, Summons each have their own Techniques. These are not your normal Ninjutsu or Taijutsu, but rather unique abilities granted specifically to that Summon.

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[Wolfy]

Considering the nature of shinobi and players of this genre, custom weapons are just as commonly - if not more commonly - submitted than techniques themselves. From simple weapons with singular effects to legendary weapons of lore, below you will find all the guidelines you need to create your own.

[/b] does not concretely establish its strength or durability. Instead, it sets a basis for what one can expect when dealing with a weapon of that nature, and typically gives a good idea of how rare it is.

[/b] Unless there's an exception, these types of weapons are usually weak with nothing special added to it, or simple ammunition and/or secondary weapons such as kunai and shuriken. Simple and clean, but still effective when used by a proper tactician.

-B: Now that weapons of these kind are getting more refined, so is the scope of their skill. Although they cannot use elemental chakra that produces constructs or illusions, they can harness pure chakra to give themselves incredible effects. Likewise, these types of weapons may have more complex effects than lower-ranked weapons.

-A: Weapons of this caliber can now be influenced by specialized chakra, such as the five basic elements or genjutsu. The effects they can manifest are mighty and terrible; even secondary weapons or explosives without chakra properties are typically more complex than any other.

-S: These are the strongest of the strong, relics in their own right. They can manipulate basic releases and advanced releases in complex ways, working with the user to supplement their abilities. They are only primary weapons, as a secondary weapon or combustible item is generally powerful enough to do its job at lower ranks.

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-Generic weapons are not for customs (unless the weapon type does not yet exist). However, if one submits a weapon with a unique effect, such as strength or chakra enhancement, then the techniques of the weapon will be unofficially categorized in the following way.

[/b] Unique weapons with specialized Taijutsu skills normally unavailable by using other weapons. For example, a large hammer with certain shock-wave type effects, or a large sword that has extra damage techniques as a result of the frame and its weight.

-Nintaijutsu: Weapons which harness some sort of chakra-related effect. From staffs of fire to gauntlets of thunder, these unique weapons carry some sort of special, chakra related effect which combines with the user's Taijutsu ability in order to produce a new strength. Keep in mind the skills these weapons spawn may share common traits with what they represent, but they cannot benefit from masteries. Lastly, while Nintaijutsu weapons can represent things such as releases, they cannot be used as mediums to use regular jutsu of the release unless otherwise specified.

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-Using special techniques of a weapon do not require handseals, but they do require a charge time equal to the length of time it would take to perform the handseals. For this reason, you should note how many handseals it would normally take to use the specific technique, and then mention that this is the charge time associated with it.

-For secondary weapons and explosives, keep in mind that you will need to specify how many or how much of that item can be kept in one pack. Pricing is also done per pack, not per item.

-Regardless of status and method of acquisition, weapons must have at all times an assigned price! In order to price a weapon, one first establishes their rank. The prices differ by rank depending on if it is a primary weapon or a secondary weapon/explosive.

[/b] 1,000 Ryo
-C: 5,000 Ryo
-B: 25,000 Ryo
-A: 50,000 Ryo
-S: 100,000 Ryo

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[/b] 100 Ryo
C: 500 Ryo
B: 5,000 Ryo
A: 10,000 Ryo
S: 25,000+ Ryo[/ul][/ul]
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-With a rank in mind, one will pick a Primary Effect. This establishes the theme of the weapon, as in, what it will do so that the user can then establish a tree of techniques based on that. You can have multiple effects, although the cost will stack and the weapon's effectiveness may decrease because it is less specialized. Keep in mind that certain effects are limited to certain ranks.

[/b] 2500 Ryo (no more than 1)
-Pure Chakra: 2500 Ryo
-Advanced Release: 5000 Ryo (no more than 1)
-Genjutsu: 5000 Ryo
-Taijutsu Offensive: 2500 Ryo
-Taijutsu Defensive: 2500 Ryo[/ul][/div][/font]

[Wolfy]

As a rule, armor and shields are not commonly used by shinobi because they tend to rely on stealth rather than brute force. Still, they do make rare appearances on the battlefield, and that is why we have created a few guidelines to follow when creating them.

[/b] 1,000 Ryo
C: 5,000 Ryo
B: 10,000 Ryo
A: 20,000 Ryo
S: 100,000+ Ryo
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-However, adding on special properties to your protectorate will increase the price based on what property is chosen. Only one can be added per piece of armor or per shield.

[/b] 2500 Ryo
-Pure Chakra: 5000 Ryo
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[Wolfy]

Accessories are a versatile set of items that play more of a support role on the battlefield. They are meant to make a person's life easier in all circumstances and are relatively easy to use. Therefore, it is equally easy to create one of your very own, although there are still basic guidelines to follow.

[/b] are accessories used essentially to carry another accessory, item, or secondary weapon. From pill boxes to item satchels, extensions can come in quite handy! Just keep in mind that when pricing it, each slot it can hold is priced as a simple effect.

-In order to price an accessory, one must first decide the rank. It is important to keep in mind one thing - accessories can be broken by damage ranked higher than the accessory's rank. Likewise, certain ranks allow for certain effects to be given to the item.

[/b] Simple, non-chakra accessories. If used as an extension, it can carry items one rank less than the accessory's rank. Although part of an extension's pricing is per slot, each slot does not stack up the amount of effects it can hold. Only Simple Effects can be attributed to these types of accessories, and no more than 2 effects can be used on an accessory at any given time.

[/b] 500 Ryo
D: 1,000 Ryo
[C: 5,000 Ryo
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B-A: Simple and complex accessories. If used as an extension, it can carry items equal to the accessory's base. Although part of an extension's pricing is per slot, each slot does not stack up the amount of effects it can hold. Both Simple Effects and Complex Effects can be attributed to these types of accessories, and no more than 3 effects can be used on an accessory at any given time.

[/b] 10,000 Ryo
A: 20,000 Ryo
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S: Unique, rare accessories. Few of this type exist - for a reason! Only Complex Effects can be attributed to these types of accessories, and they can have an unlimited amount of effect attributed to them.

[/b] 40,000+ Ryo
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-Accessories aid the user by the Effects they possess. An effect is defined as any ability the user can perform as a result of that accessory's presence. Effects can vary in what they can grant the user, so they have been broken down into two types, Simple and Complex.

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Complex Effect, 10,000 Ryo

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-In terms of technology, be as close to the Naruto-verse as possible! Things like wooden prosthesis and even computers exists, but things like the internet and cyborgs don't.

-Accessories can never be selfish, but they can be designed to a specific village, group or organization.
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[Wolfy]

Customs is also the place where a member can submit a mission or event. Although events are mostly site-wide and run by staff, if the member meets certain requirements they are capable of contributing to the plot. Events themselves are situations or threads worthy of multiple player attention, creating a one-shot storyline or even a series with a common theme, objective and hurdle. They are an even greater source of EXP and Ryo than missions, although they present with significant dangers.

[/b] in-character. This does not include transfer bonuses, promotions, contest EXP, etc. - it must have been earned from RP threads! In addition, you must be in good standing with staff members. Constant warnings and bans will disqualify you.

-Events are based on rank, and can be compared to the way missions are broken down by rank. However, because of their unique nature and the improved rewards, they are expected to last longer. Please keep in mind these figures are averages! You can go over and under by a little, but not too much.

[/b] 2 pages
C: 4 pages
B: 6 pages
A: 8 pages
S: 10 pages
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-All events must offer a participation limit (how many people and what kind), an official Inactive In-Character (IIC), a start and end date, and finally, an official difficulty. This will allow other players to gauge if they can - or should - participate in your event.

-Because of the intensity of an event, the creator is allowed to offer up to four times the normal mission payout in Ryo and EXP for participation. To determine the reward, you will need to look at the normal reward for a mission of equal rank and then multiply it by two, three, or four. Ultimately, as long as you don't go under the minimum or exceed the maximum, the reward amount is up to you.

-Winners of the event are allowed to receive a unique item equal to the event's rank as a bonus reward. This item must be specified during the application process, whether it be an item that you currently own or one that you're creating for this event. If it is newly created, staff will have to approve it as well as the event as a whole.

-While participants of events will be rewarded, unfinished events will not receive full reward amount. If an event goes unfinished, then a member of upper staff will determine how much of the reward should be dished out.

-As creator of the event, the user is expected to take care of all forms of GMing without their own character's personal involvement or participation. This can be ignored if the user asks staff to run the event for them and allows them to have full reign over its control.
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