☞ HOW TO RP: BIOGRAPHIES (BIOS)
✖ WHAT ARE BIOGRAPHIES?
Biographies in the Naruto Roleplay are, in short, character selections to be used by RPers. They are the chief means by which members are able to interact in our multi-faceted roleplay system. Because of this, bios are the starting point for any prospective RPer and must be approved prior to partaking in the official RP. Naturally, the details of these bios (e.g., abilities, history, personality) can be customized and develop over time in a myriad of ways. Without a biography, you cannot partake in the roleplay system itself.
✖ BIO TYPES
There are two different Bio Types, allowing their uses to differ across the RP to allow for a more varied type of experience. Canon Bios are derived solely from the Naruto franchise and often have access to exclusive jutsu that are inaccessible to custom bios; however, there is less room to customize them in terms of ability fields and specialties. One can also create a "Bio Skin" of canon bios, changing their appearance and personalities. Abilities and restrictions, however, remain the same. Custom Bios are all essentially derived from any source aside from the Naruto franchise and may not be able to acquire specific things that some canon bios possess, but instead confer RPers with a greater range of possibilities.
This is a Biography you have designated to be your Ninja World bio, meaning the bio you use in our Ninja World RP. Our Ninja World is called the Warring States Era, or WSE for short. The bio you choose as your NW bio is the one that will form the bulk of your in-character role playing experience with other members and is the bio capable of joining group, undergoing missions, and interacting with others outside of direct battle. This Bio can be a Custom Character or it can be a Canon Character though it must have a Character Skin, which means the physical appearance and personality can be custom even if the abilities aren't.
✖ BIO ABILITY & SPECIALTY OPTIONS
► Bio Abilities: In the RP, a wide variety of abilities can be paired together but there are limitations. These limitations vary based on the Bio Type in question but they all have inherent limitations and advantages to their use. The various abilities are grouped under several categories such as Kekkei Genkei, Advanced Elements, Hidden Abilities, Modes, Universal Abilities and Advanced Ninjutsu. Each of these categories, while sharing some overlap with other abilities, are grouped based on either shared traits or based on how they function in the RP. Normally, only one Kekkei Genkei, Advanced Element or Hidden Ability can be on a bio alongside one Advanced Ninjutsu and one Mode. However, should one choose to combine abilities in a Dual Ability setup, they will lose access to another field. This list can be seen in full in the Quick Access thread, linked at the bottom of this post.
► Obtaining Abilities / Canon Characters: In the RP, most abilities or characters have restrictions and limitations that require different ranks, tests or even Kumi ( the RP currency gained through battles, missions and Jutsu trades with other members ) to obtain. Abilities are divided within different tiers based on their canon power levels and their custom potential, scaling from Tier 1 at the lowest and Tier 6 at the highest. Abilities within Tier 3 and lower can be obtained via Kumi while most higher level abilities require either a Battle Test or Special Mission.
These abilities and their requirements can be found on the Official Tier List, linked at the bottom of this post.
These abilities and their requirements can be found on the Official Tier List, linked at the bottom of this post.
► Bio Specialties:
Biography Specialties allow RPers the ability to customize their bios with more detail than before. With over 80 available Specialties to choose from, RPers have freedom in how they choose these Specialties as they no longer require other Specialties to obtain some of them, notably the Apex Specialties.
There are five different categories of Specialties to choose from, Body, Mind, Spirit, Fighting Styles and Extraordinary Specialties. While most of these can be chosen freely, there are some Specialties that actually require you to spend Attribute Points to obtain and as such, they are stronger than their free counterparts. Members are able to pick any 6 Specialties to place on their bios. These Specialties can apply to every bio and select Canon Characters have upgraded versions of these that augment their skill even amongst other specialist.
Biography Specialties allow RPers the ability to customize their bios with more detail than before. With over 80 available Specialties to choose from, RPers have freedom in how they choose these Specialties as they no longer require other Specialties to obtain some of them, notably the Apex Specialties.
There are five different categories of Specialties to choose from, Body, Mind, Spirit, Fighting Styles and Extraordinary Specialties. While most of these can be chosen freely, there are some Specialties that actually require you to spend Attribute Points to obtain and as such, they are stronger than their free counterparts. Members are able to pick any 6 Specialties to place on their bios. These Specialties can apply to every bio and select Canon Characters have upgraded versions of these that augment their skill even amongst other specialist.
✖ IMPORTANT & USEFUL LINKS
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