We are in need of Genin and Jonin! Apply in the OOC if you're interested!
In the world of shinobi and kunoichi, peace has been a staple point in the world's history. Konohagakure, one of the greatest villages to be created, has been one of the headsmen of the worldwide peace, and relationships between said villages have been relatively well. Missions are flowing in at a steady pace for all villages, funding for different events and exams is going well, and the world was generally average...boringly average, some might even say, but happy. However, recently, things in the background has been going on, festering just underneath the surface. Unrest. Not too bad for now, but enough for Kages to take notice. Clashing and scuffles have been recorded between differing villages and an unknown organization. Missing-nin are becoming more rampant, and tensions are high...and no one knows how this all started, or from where this new enemy emerged. Regardless, Genin from every village are being trained harder for the undeniable fights in the future, more dangerous missions are flowing in, and every Kage has decided to take the kiddie gloves off. Will you be ready to fight alongside your peers, and protect the leaf,
Or are you too afraid?
N a r u t o : K i n g o f t h e D u s k
"It takes more than one person to protect a nation. We must work together to ensure the village survives. Else, the blood spilled of our ancestors will be for nothing."
-Godaime Hokage, Tsunade
Welcome to Naruto: King of the Dusk. In this RP, the writers will be playing as Genin who just made their big break in the ninja world, getting assigned to squads and learning how to develop their skills. This roleplay will be heavily focused on Character Development and Interaction, as the Genin will get to know what it's like to work in a team as well as go on missions and work on training exercises. This RP will take place in an Alternate Universe of sorts, Located in the Hidden Leaf Village. With a new and different enemy that will be encountered later on, the Genin will slowly be able to grow and complete missions that are harder and longer, and could take days IC wise to complete. Some missions will be considered 'plot movers' in which squads may team up or go out and do a mission that reveals new information about the new evil organization.
The goal for this *hopefully* long-lasting RP is to, ultimately, have fun and enjoy what you write. Challenge yourself and your characters and make this a great experience for everyone involved. Thanks for reading!
Combat: While combat isn’t the most important aspect of Naruto it certainly plays a huge role. Though, unlike the canon series, combat is much more difficult in a role-play. Instead of one mind deciding how things should go, in a role-play there multiple minds; multiple minds flinging totally different ideas and outcomes. While ultimately up to the players to determine the outcome and results of combat, keep in mind it has to make sense. Something very important to note right off the bat is that Shinobi are still human. Yes, human; humans with physical capabilities that surpass that of your average Joe. Humans nonetheless, meaning you won’t be completely throwing physics out the window. There are still important factors to consider such as timing, distance, power, and so on. For example, if you’re swinging a sword at an opponent then you’re likely to leave an opening somewhere. An opening that may be very difficult to defend given your current position, an opening your opponent may be able to exploit. Remember; giving your fellow role-player an opening and chances to hit you is a reasonable thing to do. As well, remain detailed in your actions. That way it causes fewer arguments and allows combat to remain smooth and fair.
Remember also that there is such thing as Specialization. For example, Rock Lee specialized in Taijutsu. If he were to get in a fight with someone who does not focus on that, they would not be evenly matched. Also, chakra consumption exists so dont think you can just spam jutsu to make up for that. There is a point when you have to say, "OK, I did well but my character is not equipped to beat this one." And that is OK!
Training: There are a few reasons why somebody should invest time and effort in training their character. Next to the most logical reason is that they want their characters to grow and become stronger, you need to ask yourself the question if that is the only reason for training your character. Isn't it also interesting to show that your character is unable to grasp a certain field or skill, making them still learn (thus develop and grow) from it? How?
Very simple : knowing what their talent's are. While everybody has a particular amount of talent, one shouldn't forget that having a skill in all the fields can be frowned upon and that training is also a way to show that you're willing to putting effort into making your character grow. Next to that, another important reason is fun!
Training ideas: Cliff Climbing Practice Water Surface Walking Practice Leaf Concentration Practice Tree Climbing Practice in addition to anything your Jonin suggests. :) Also, if at any time you feel your Jonin is not being fair and helping oyu out as they should, contact one of the GMs to get it fixed.
D-rank - assigned to genin fresh from the Academy. They pose almost no risk to the ninja's life and usually consist of odd jobs like farming and babysitting work. The reward for a D-rank mission is between five thousand and fifty thousand ryō.
C-rank - assigned to more experienced genin or chūnin. They are missions with little to no chance of combat against other ninja.[1] Examples are guarding people against bandits or highwaymen, background investigations, eliminating or capturing bandits or thieves, and capturing or suppressing wild animals. The reward for a C-rank mission is between thirty thousand and 100 thousand ryō.
B-rank - assigned to experienced chūnin. They are missions anticipated to involve combat with other ninja. Examples are guarding people, espionage, or killing other ninja. The reward for a B-rank mission is between 150 thousand and 200 thousand ryō.
A-rank - assigned to jōnin, concerning, among other things, village-or state-level matters and trends. Examples are guarding VIPs or suppressing ninja forces. The reward for an A-rank mission is between one hundred fifty thousand and a million ryō.
S-rank - assigned to experienced jōnin and concern state-level confidential matters. Examples are assassinating VIPs, and transporting highly classified documents. The reward for an S-rank mission is more than a million ryō.
Genin (下忍; Literally meaning "low ninja", Meaning (Viz) "junior ninja") are the lowest level of ninja and also the ones that display the most difference in power. When they become genin, ninja start to do their bit for their village's economy – being sent on missions that the village gets paid for. They are typically sent either on D-rank missions, which are almost entirely risk-free jobs of manual labour, or, rarely, on C-rank missions, which are a cut above that and begin to verge on real "ninja" work that have a very low possibility of risk to the ninja involved. However, they can be conscripted as part of the war potential in times of emergency, such as was the case as in the First Shinobi World War.
Starting Genins often know around six jutsu (2 C ranked and 4 D ranked at max) and just one element (unless they have KG, but remember that a KG can limit your growth!). The traits and skills of a genin are often low, seeing they need to train and/or begin their career as a true ninja.
Limit : 3 good traits at start ( Special - Very high - High - Very good- Good - average - bad - worse etc.) Limit techs : No B or higher ranked techniques. A total of 8 combat techniques would be enough. Maybe a limit of 2 non combat and 1 clone technique at it. (Still making a total of 11.)
Promote? Chuunin Exam or doing enough number of missions that the Kage is willing to promote it. This involves the Kage to ask it from the GM's and if the majority agrees, the promotion will happen.
Promotion can be gained in several manners. The promotion from Genin to Chunin can be easily done through the Chunin exam or else having done enough missions. However, it is a bit trickier to become a specialized or full fledged jonin. This requires one to gain the personal permission of the leader(s). Next to that, skill in battle isn't all what it takes to become a jonin. A (specialized) jonin are regarded as officers or higher ranked personnel.
Having a simple strong brute leading them can lead in devastating defeats, meaning that jonin are people who have been trained or at least know the drills and ways of leading others. Failing in doing so can lead into demotion, which can be done with the proper reason. Such as failing miserably due not leading the forces in the proper way (thus doing almost no leading when it is required).
Chūnin (中忍; Literally meaning "Middle Ninja", Meaning (Viz) "Journeyman Ninja") are ninja who are qualified to guide other ninja and lead missions. Chūnin have reached a level of maturity and ability that primarily consists of leadership skills and tactical prowess. Genin who do not have the skills to become chūnin are weeded out in the chūnin exams. To become a chūnin, a genin participates in a large examination, known as the "Chūnin Exams" or else have completed a good number of missions to be granted a promotion for good service by their leader.
Chunins are more experienced and based on their performance and amount of training, can have more jutsu, traits and skills. Some chuunins who train a lot or having been doing a lot of missions, gaining enough experience, have gained a second Nature Element.
Non-experienced (fresh) chunin - A limit of 10 combat techniques, still none higher than B ranked.
Promote ? : Train and do missions.
Tokubetsu Jōnin (特別上忍, Tokubetsu Jōnin; English TV "Special Jōnin"; Literally meaning "Special High Ninja"; sometimes known as Tokujō for short) are ninja who, rather than all-around jōnin training, have jōnin-level ability in a specific area or skill, much like warrant officers in real-world military. They are elite specialists in their areas and are often assigned as subordinates to regular jōnin when their services are needed.
Tobestu Jounin have their field where they are true experts, like on the same level as most Jounin. They often have good traits and some have even three elemental chakra natures, together with strong jutsu.
-Non elemental-KG users can develop one more chakra nature. However as a third nature, it will take work and training to ''stabilize'' it. Meaning they can't use better than C ranked techniques for third nature. However, they will not go higher as C ranked, while if the user has done enough training and put enough effort in it, they can put the limit of their secondary techniques that they can have a limit of 3 B ranked techniques.
- A limit of around 20 combat techniques, only three A ranked techniques.
*In the future if anyone's characters reach this point, I think it would be cool to bring in other people to form a genin squad. That will make things interesting I think to have someone whose character has grown to a jonin to lead a new squad. Just a thought.*
Please post your characters in the OOc to be reviewed. Once accepted, they can be moved to the Char tab.
(image of character) (character quote) Name: Nickname/Alias: Gender: Age and date of birth: Age Appearance: Sexuality:
Parents: Length and build: Weight: Favorite weather and season:
Village: Birthplace: Organization: Shinobi Forces
Clan/Bloodline: (canon or oc)
Rank:
Chakra Nature: (Water, Air, Earth, or Fire)
Appearance:
Personality: (At least a paragraph)
History: (At least a paragraph)
Theme Song:
Weapons/Items:
Name of Weapon or Item: Description: Appearance:
Name of Weapon or Item: Description: Appearance:
Skills/Abilities: (Things they are good at also include things they are poor at. Helps with training)
Special Traits: (Things they were born with such as low/high chakra levels)
Kekkei Genkai: (Optional. Canon or original, must be balanced.)
Traits/Abilities of Kekkei Genkai:
Jutsu:
Canon Jutsu:
Custom Jutsu:
Name of Technique: Type of Jutsu: Rank: Range: Nature Type: Handseals: Description: Weakness:
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Name of Technique: Type of Jutsu: Rank: Range: Nature Type: Handseals: Description: Weakness:
Summons *limited to one for now* Name: Species: Age/Gender: Size: Unique Traits:
Jutsu: Name of Technique: Type of Jutsu: Rank: Range: Nature Type: Handseals: Description: Weakness:
History/Personality:
This is to be filled out by the Jonin of a Squad at the start and/or end of a mission.
Contractor: (Who requested the mission?) Location: (Where does it take place?) Rank: Mission Objectives: Mission Participants: Mission Statement: (Once Completed, give a summary.) Reward: (Money earned depending on Rank.)
This is gonna be pretty straightforward. I assume we all know how to act and respect each other, but just in case...
Rule no. 1: If you don't agree with someone or something, you can tell them that. Nobody is going to feel insulted because of that (lest you don't follow rule no. 1) and most actually feel like you helped them. However remember that I always have the last word. So please, if you don't have a legit logical reason to back up your argument, just listen to what I say.
Rule no. 2: Create a Genin first. (Unless I tell you otherwise.) Don't spam the thread asking if you can be a Jonin or Kage or whatever you want to be. I can't just give every rank away when there is no affort put into it. Work for it. Besides, some ranks won't be given if I have the idea you're too inactive. Bit blunt, but true.
Rule no. 3: Don't be a jerk. To put it in plain, simple words; there is a difference between having an opinion or disagreement and attacking someone and treating them like they're stupid. Dont crush someones ideas or creativity, its just not nice. What isn't natural is bullying them into quitting the rp. If an argument escalates, be the better person stop it or ask me for some assistance.
Rule no. 4: Keep your characters logical. Nobody has ever seen a Genin with the power of a Kage. It has to make sense to be accepted. Else look at the ranking information link for more detailed information.
Contractor: Godaime Hokage Tsunade Location: Konoha Outskirts Rank: D Rank Mission Objectives: Recon of possible hostiles within the vicinity of the village Mission Participants: Jonin/Genin Training Squads Mission Statement: Upcoming Reward: Access to weapon requisition by Genin
Operations in Progress
Contractor: Jonin Instructors Location: Village Training Area Rank: D Rank Mission Objectives: Successful completion of the traditional genin graduation assessment Mission Participants: Jonin Instructors, Genin Squad Members Mission Statement: In Progress Reward: Squad Placement
Those who are coming over from Naruto: Departure please post your sheets under the CS tab, you can then continue play. I'll be introducing new plot elements sometime later tonight so watch out for that post.
I'd like everyone whose transferring over to sound off over the next day or so. During that time I'll be focusing on pushing those squads who haven't completed the bell test through it so that we can get into the meat and potatoes of the plot: your teams engagements with the mysterious group Nichibotsu. If there aren't enough Jonin to fill the slots I might give out a few battlefield promotions to selected genin who will then be expected to lead their squads. If we have less than 6 people transfer over I'll simplify the process and pull everyone into a single 'special operations genin training squad' to keep everything neat and organized. Again, if you have any questions hit me up here or via skype. Hopefully we have enough jonin's join or transfer over!
I'm pretty sure we're still using the old one, though I want to try and make myself and the other group members more accessible by using skype more often. I think the OOCness would also help maintain the hype of the roleplay somewhat so peeps don't linger off.
Awesome! Due to my own military obligations there's going to be times where I can't run this so I was thinking about promoting you to co-gm for when those situations inevitably arise. I also discussed this with @Shard and he agrees. What do you say?
Also, sorry in advance if this post is extremely incoherent, it's super late and I'm writing a college thesis.
Glad to have you back with us! Like I said before I plan on integrating you guys back into the active story soon, probably tonight, but definitely soon.
I want to avoid that preferably because it might drive some away. I want to try as much as possible to keep the initial steam from the original roleplay. As a notice I'm probably going to organize everyone into a single squad for convenience of plot and character development, I'll have the IC details up soon.
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