This is a game for the true Role Player. You must want to Role Play without incentive or encouragement. If you are joining just to dominate and create a powerful character you will not have fun here. No one will hold your hand, but help is available if you do not understand something in the rules.

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Joining

There is no guarantee that you will be accepted to the RPG, so please do not ask the staff about your join application.

Post only once. If your application is pruned, then you may post another.

Your Forum User Name must match your character's name.

Post the following information in the join board on the forums.

Your character's name must match your forum username, and the names may not contain numbers; only letters. Also, they must sound like names. If they are inappropriate and/or do not follow these guidelines, you will not be allowed to join.

Character's Name:
Email Address:
Age:
Gender:
Character Description:
Origins:

Zoid: You may choose any stock zoid to start with except those with GL restrictions.

Sample Role Play: An in-character RP to display your skills.
Many moderators prefer that you include a bit of battle RP in your sample.

After your stats have been added to the team page, contact your captain to gain access to your team's board and the other game boards.

Startingstats
0AP
4 Skill Points
Apply your skill points to the following Pilot Attributes:
Mental Ability
Reflexes
Proficiency (See the Stats Defined page in the rules for the break down)
1,500 Monetary Credits

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General

>Respect the staff and your fellow players.

>Participate often. If you do not post at least 3 times a week, you will be dropped. If there is a reason why you can't, email or PM us ASAP.

>Please do not ask about updating; we will update when we can.

>No more than one character to a player. If we catch anyone with more than one character, you will be kicked off and banned from the RPG. No excuses. IP addresses are monitored, so if your friend is a member and he/she is using your computer to post on the boards, the administration will assume it is you. So no excuses, one IP to a member.

>Before starting any battles, obtain a judge. There is a topic set aside on the Battle Request board for this purpose.

Buying/Selling

Please include your team in the subject of your post.
To buy Zoids or other items, create a post in the store board. List all the items you wish tobuy with their full stats - the name, price, damage points, slots used, and any other information included with an item on the parts page.

To sell an item or items, simply create a post and list the item(s) you wish to sell. You need only list the name and price for each item.

- You will be given 50% value for used parts. A part is considered used when it has been in 5 battles or more. Coatings of any kind are not sellable. Parts not considered used sell back at full price.

Your purchase request will be locked when your stats are updated.

Loans

-To take out a loan simply start a thread on the store board.

-Team captains may take loans of up to 5,000 monetary credits.

-Captains may take out multiple loans without paying back previous ones.

-Individual pilots may take out a loan of up to 1,000 monetary credits. They must pay the loan back completely before taking out another.

Format
Pilot:
Zoid: (Note: Restricted zoids will be gimped if the pilot is not at the proper level. See below)
Pilot Attributes:
Armor:
Weapons:
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Battle Role Play
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Action Summary

>The narrative should be at least two paragraphs, six sentences per paragraph. Take your time and think it through. A well written Battle RP could decide the battle for you.

> Your action summary should be an outline of your actions in the Battle RP; for each action include the attack, zoid and section of the zoid being attacked,as well as the DP of the weapon you used.

> Zoids that have a restriction to either GL 3, 4, or 5 are UNUSUABLE AND UNATTAINABLE by pilots at GL 1. For each level below the restriction you will be docked 20% of all DP, speed, and agility (ie: 20% deduction off max by a GL 4 pilot on a GL5 zoid).

> After your opponent accepts your challenge, 
a judge will be appointed to the battle.  
The judge will announce the area in which the battle takes place and
the conditions.

> A round is complete once each of the pilots 
involved in the battle have posted. 

>After each pilot posts, the judge will decide which attacks hit, 
and the remaining armor of each opponent. 
Then, the next round will begin, and this cycle will 
continue until the opposition's battle system(s) is/are frozen.

Battle Codes and Arena Conditions

Battle Codes
Multiple battles codes may be designated for a battle.

0099- Standard challenge; normal rules apply. This includes No Headshots.

0812- Close range combat only.

0752- Long range combat only.

0992- All weapons expected; Headshots allowed.

0192- No defensive add-ons (Includes armor coatings/armor plating/EFF/etc.).

0410- Box Mode (No in-battle changes, e.g. you can't change armors).

0384- Flag Battle (Judge announces a "flag" zoid for each team. First team to destroy the other's flag wins)  .

0631- Ground Zoid's only.

0353- Air Zoid's only.  

0294- Water Zoid's Only.

0347- Speed reduced by 50%. Each pilot also only receives half their normal actions.

Arena Conditions

> Your battles can take place in one or more of the following locations and or elements:
Water, Air, Land

> The standard arena type is a desert like area covered with small to large rocks and dust-filled air.

> Also there may be rain or other weather conditions, and for even more fun there is the possibility of such things as muddy terrain and choppy water. The important thing is that the conditions be creative and fun.

Team Battle Winnings

Class A:
8000 points per battle, 1100 credits for the team, 25 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.

Class B:
4000 points per battle, 1000 credits for the team, 24 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.

Class C:
2000 points per battle, 900 credits for the team, 23 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.

Class D:
1000 points per battle, 800 credits for the team, 22 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.

Unranked:
500 points per battle, 300 credits for the team, 18 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.
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- Class S: 1200 points per battle, 1300 credits for the team, 11 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.
- Class O: 2200 points per battle, 1700 credits for the team, 12 RP Credits for each surviving pilot.

For Mercenaries

- See Teams and Classes rules for how a merc gains credits.

Losses

1 RP Credit will go to each loser.

> Weapon accuracy is reduced to 20% when targeting air 
based zoids from the ground.

> Taking out your opponent's legs first 
will ensure that your zoid remains/becomes the fastest.

> The quickest way to victory is using weapons that invoke a system freeze 
rather than wearing down your opponents armor.

All of these stats exist to give you more room to improve and strengthen your Role Playing Skills; they do not necessarily determine the outcome of a battle. Judges will use both stats and Role Play to determine the success of attacks, dodges, and various other maneuvers.

AP (Advancement Points): Everything you do in the game, from general RP to training, can earn you Advancement Points. When a certain number of points has been reached you will be allowed to move to the next growth level.

GL(Growth Level): This determines your pilot's abilities. Each time you reach a new growth level you will be allowed to apply more points to your Pilot Attributes.

Pilot Attributes

There isn't a set number for stats at each growth level. Instead, you are given Skill Points to add to your pilot's attributes in any way you wish. You will be notified each time you advance in growth level so you can apply your points; you may also opt to have a staff member apply them for you.

Mental Ability (Max = 20): Represents your character's basic mental competence for piloting a zoid. This will determine the total actions your character is able to perform. Low Mental Ability may hurt your character's performance with certain zoids.The following feats may be performed per action, with a few restrictions. Each feat type can be used once per action and you are only allowed 2 feats per action.

Attack: Used to inflict damage to your opponent's zoid.
Dodge: Used to avoid an opponent's attack.
Activate/Charge: Used to activate a weapon, "vent" heat, or begin a charge sequence if a part or weapon requires it.

1 Point to Mental Ability = 1 Action per turn.

Reflexes (max = 25): Allows your character to accomplish more in a single action. With your Reflexes you will be able to perform one special feat per action in replacement of a normal feat. Each special feat uses up Reflex points. Points are replenished after the battle is complete. When using a Reflex, Roleplay it out as your character would act (don't say that your character used his double attack reflex; RP him/her pulling the trigger twice). Your Action Summary should look as so: 1a) Blah (Feat) 1b) Used REFLEX NAME to blah blah (Feat). The following special feats may be performed by using your reflexes:

Double Attack: [Takes the place of Attack] This feat will allow you to attack twice in the same time frame as the normal Attack feat. The pilot rapidly attacks using the same weapon twice at the same zoid though different targets on the zoid may be attacked. (Uses 1 Reflex Point)

Sprint: [Takes the place of Activate/Charge] Like all animals the instinct of fight or flight is in all zoids. May be used to run away from or at your opponent.
Increase for 2 actions the evasion and accuracy rates by 20% and speed by 1. (Uses 1 Reflex Point)

Intercept: [Takes the place of Dodge] Shoots out of the air any missile or bullet. Only good on frontal attack single shots (if you use a missile to intercept then a spray of machine gun fire can be shot down as well due to the explosion damage)
Use a projectile to destroy a bullet or missile in front of you or a missile to destroy machine gun fire (Uses 1 Reflex Point)

Quicker than the Eye: [Must be used before the feat you want to go unnoticed. Takes the place of Activate/Charge] Use this feat to catch your opponent off guard, it will make the following feat a stealth attack. Can be used once per round. (Uses 2 Reflex Points)

After Image: [Takes the place of Dodge] The zoid dodges at such a high speed that an image of the zoid remains to confuse the aiming pilot and make them miss.
Allows near-auto dodge of one attack feat, once per round (Uses 2 Reflex Points)

Counter Attack: [Takes the place of Attack] An attack directly after an opponent's attack, not giving them enough time to defend themselves or dodge the attack.
Attack right after an opponent's attack for 95% chance of both of you taking clear damage (Uses 2 Reflex Points)

Parry: [Takes the place of Dodge] Some pilots know they can't escape certain attacks. Their human instincts allow them to position themselves in the safest possible stance to brace for the attack and minimize damage, while allowing a quick counterstrike.
Reduces melee damage to your zoid by half and throws foe off balance temporarily due to upending the attack.
Only usable by land zoids. (Uses 2 Reflex Points)

Rage: [Takes the place of Activate/Charge] Causes your zoid to go back to its wild state for a short period. Only melee attacks can be used during this period. Upon activation lasts 3 actions.
+25dp to melee attacks, only melee attacks usable for the attack feats of the next 3 actions (Uses 3 Reflex Points)

Rewiring: [Takes the place of Half your actions] Can be used once per battle if you get a temporary system freeze. You can reboot the zoid early by rewiring, allowing you to be able to use half of your actions on that turn you were supposed to be frozen
Reboots a temporary system freeze early, instead of freezing one turn, you get half of your actions instead of none. (Uses 5 Reflex Points)

Proficiency (Max = 10 PER Weapon Type): This stat represents how proficient a pilot is with a certain type of weapon. Add 5 DP (damage points) for each Skill Point allotted to the weapon types below.

Rifles

Cannons

Machine Guns

Melee

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Zoid Stats

Class: Determines the amount of internal slots and external hard points. Light class zoids are among the fastest of zoids but lack the load out capacity of the other classes. Heavy class zoids are the slowest with poor maneuverabilitybut the highest capacity for additional armor, weapons and equipment. Medium class zoids strike a balance between speed/agility and load out capacity.

Type: The kind of animal (real or  fictional) a zoid is based on.

ARM (Armor): Armor takes the damage for the zoid. If a zoid's body, head, or ALL legs/wings Armor goes to zero (0), its battle system freezes. Armor is divided between the different sections of a zoid; in most cases this is Head / Body / and 4 legs.

SPD (Speed):  Speed is a symbolic representation of the zoid's top speed (while running/walking, flying or swimming) within the Zoids AE universe. Max base speed is 20, max enhanced speed is 25.

AGL (Agility): Agility is a symbolic representation of a zoid's maneuverability, and how quickly it reacts to pilot input. You should pick a zoid that best suits your character's abilities.Also keep in mind that the type of zoid will effect maneuverability; an Air Type zoid would be able to out-maneuver a Land Type with the same AGL rating (1-50).

Internal Slots: Each Zoid has a certain number of slots available for upgrades. However, this does not include a stock Zoid's default parts, such as a Blade Liger's blades or a Gun Sniper's tail rifle. Additionally, certain components will have their own expansion slots; for example the Combat Processing Unit will have upgrade slots to allow a pilot to add abilites to a zoid. Each Class has a limit to the number of internal slots it can accommodate: Light - 4, Medium - 8, Heavy - 12.

CPU (Combat Processing Unit) Slots: A zoid's CPU will have its own slots for upgrades.

External Hard Points: Mounting points for addtional weapons and equipment. Each Class has a limit to the number of external hardpoints it can accommodate: Light - 5, Medium - 12, Heavy - 18.

Heat Index: The amount of heat buildup a zoid can handle. You can lower your Heat Index by 3 points once per round by using an activation feat to "vent" the heat (1-50).

 Skill Progression Chart

Skill Points

Non Fused Organoid Stats

Organoid Points : Thisrepresents the amount of experience your Organoid has acquired. 10points will be given for each 100 Advancement Points given to yourcharacter.

Repair: The percentageof armor your organoid can repair. Repairing will occur when theOrganoid first fuses with your zoid and at the beginning of a newround.

Stamina: The amount of time it can remain inside of azoid. 1 Stamina point = 2 actions.

Power: Increases the DP of a zoid's natural weapons.

Boost: Additional speed given to a zoid when fused withthe organoid.

Info Net:

> New chapters will be posted here, and there is also a place to get your Loot Quests approved.

The World of Zoids AE:

>This is the place where all the chapters will be carried out; it also contains some sub forums for other types of Role Playing.

Forms of Role Playing

Chapter Participation: The chapters are governed by the Role Play Mods and as such are subject to their rule. Participating in a chapter requires that you be able to follow the flow of posts made before yours; if you step out of sync with the rest of the participants you may be asked to leave the chapter thread. Successfully completing a chapter with your fellow RPers will net you twice the RP Credits given for free questing.

Free Questing: In this type of Role Playing you govern yourself, designing your own stories and setting the pace. You will be allowed to create your own threads. Standard RP credit amounts will be given for this type of Role Playing.

Loot Quests: These are similar to free quests except for the fact that you can obtain monetary credits, parts, and even zoids within your quest. Before beginning a loot quest you must obtain approval from three Role Play mods. To begin the approval process, start a topic in the Approval board (located in the Info Net) outlining your quest. Include any credits, parts, and/or zoids you wish to obtain during said quest. Be forewarned however, getting a loot quest approved is not an easy task.

Role Play Credits

> Role Play Credits are awarded for each of your posts in the Solo and Group Role Play boards. In order for a post to qualify, it must be well written with excellent spelling and grammar.

1 RP Credit= 50AP, 2 Hatchling Points, or 100 Monetary Credits

2 paragraphs- 1 RP Credits

3 paragraphs- 2 RP Credits

4 paragraphs- 3 RP Credits

5 paragraphs- 4 RP Credits

6 paragraphs- 5 RP Credits

7 paragraphs- 6 RP Credits

If you exceed 7 paragraphs in your post simply calculate the RP Credit amount yourself (ex: 10 paragraphs would yield 9 RP Credits).

A paragraph consists of 6 well-written, grammar and spell-checked sentences. RP credit rewards are subject to the RP judge's discretion. Judges may deduct credits for major spelling or grammar issues, but they will also inform you of their reasoning, and include comments on areas in which you might need improvement.

Teams

>When you're on a team your captain sets the rules and guidelines. 
Your captain and his/her staff will also be responsible for maintaining your team'sstory line in RP.

>One major benefit of a team is the amount of money you can gain and have accessto. Team battles will result in lots of cash for the team and the pilots involved.

>Being in a team is a special privilege and if you do not perform well you can be kicked out.

Classes

New teams begin with no points and are not ranked.

Class A- Required points 40,000

Class B- Required points 30,000

Class C- Required points 20,000

Class D- Required points 10,000

Class S- Required points 50,000 with 5 consecutive wins.

Class O- Required points 60,000 and at least 10 consecutive wins with no losses.

Mercenaries

Merc pilots can not be officially affiliated with any one team, but may fight under any team's banner for as long as they wish or as long as the team wishes.

Mercenaries do not receive standardized winnings as team pilots would but rather variable amounts that must be agreed upon before a battle begins. Highly skilled Mercs can demand large amounts of cash while lesser skilled pilots will want to start small.

Role Play credits earned will be determined by the battle judge.

Evolution of a Zoid:

A zoid can only evolve once it has physically and mentally bonded with its pilot. The seven tasks to complete to achieve evolution are as follows:

1. Zoid owned for at least ½ year (real time)
2. Exchange of respect between pilot and zoid (In a previous RP, post link to it in Approval)
3. Bonding triggered by a past traumatic event (In a previous RP, post link to it in Approval)
4. 6 battles fought (Post link to each battle in Approval topic)
5. Bond stronger than life itself/Willing to give life for each other (In a previous RP, post link to it in Approval)
6. 3 battles won (Post link to each battle in Approval topic)
7. Zoid owned for at least 9 months (real time)

To evolve, the first 3 items must be achieved. The fourth must be one of the two battle items. The fifth/sixth can be any of the rest.

There are two things that can trigger an evolution once any 5 of the 7 tasks have been completed. 1) The zoid is backed into a corner and requires evolution to protect/save itself and its pilot. 2) It is triggered by a trauma/special event/organoid in RP

5 tasks completed:

New design of zoid allows minor speed, agility, hardpoints(ext and int.), heat index, and cpu slots upgrades. 2000 credits (must be approved by 3 staff members).

6 tasks completed:

Same as 5 tasks with ability to add armor and the ability to upgrade dp on up to 3 special abilities. (abilities must be approved by 3 staff members) Pilot pays 3200 credits.

All 7 tasks completed:

Total redesign by the pilot, must remain the same form (ie. If you have a wolf it can’t become a bird, it can only evolve into another wolf type. Dinosaurs can evolve into lizards and pterosaurs to birds however since that's a real evolution anyhoo.) Pilot has the ability to increase all stats of the zoid and alter the special abilities of the zoid. After market parts and the reason for evolution can be used to add abilities within moderation (Though the parts used are lost). ONE attack can be INVENTED with proper explanation as to where it came from. All abilities/increases are subject to modification by admins to fit the evolution and keep it from being overpowered. Once completed it must be approved by 3 staff members.

Minor upgrades should be up to 50% of the original value added. For the 7 task evolution it is judged on a case by case basis by the admins. Keep in mind for the evolutions speed cannot surpass 15 for heavy zoids, 20 for medium, and 25 for light. Agility cannot surpass 25 for heavy, 50 for all others. Still all updates will be judged in the approval process.

All upgraded abilities/attacks can have up to 50% added dp. A 7 task evolution can add to what the weapon does. All attacks can only perform two feats (ie: damage/splash, damage/stunning). Any stun requires a charge feat. Invented attacks can do up to 80dp. Those created from parts can do what the part does with slight additions on a case by case basis by the judge (up to 50% added dp!)

The only way to obtain the evolution is through a RP quest. The quest must earn the pilot at least 100 RP credits to be considered legitimate. The evolution can be triggered by the ultimate sacrifices made by the pilot and zoid, or a stunning revelation that forces the zoid into a corner. Once in a corner, the animal reverts to its instincts and evolves to save itself.

An Approval topic must be posted with the original and upgraded stats as well as links to all tasks completed so the admins can decide if they are all met. A brief synopsis of the LQ must also be posted so the admins can decide if it is valid to evolve a zoid.
As a sidenote, since the zoidvolution itself is the reason for the quest the RP Creds will be put toward funding the evolution.