Combat Rules

Momentum (MP) is a system used to help replicate the pacing of a traditional Dragon Ball fight sequence. When you begin a thread, you will start with 6/6 KP with which to use your abilities. However, you will start with 0/6 Momentum. You will gain one momentum each post rotation, with an additional momentum point earned from either using a technique or being hit by a technique, or a cap of two points gained per turn.

You can only use one of each Momentum Effect (*detailed further below) per post. Momentum-affecting abilities given by items, traits, techniques and/or the use of a Sparking Technique do not count to this specific cap.

You lose all MP upon on transforming. You may spend your MP as part of this.

And remember, MP generation only occurs when the fighting has started: all the chitchat before you start going at it does not build momentum.

STARTING MOMENTUM - 0/6

+1 Momentum for using a Technique

    - You only receive one Momentum for technique use, even if you use multiple techniques.

+1 Momentum for receiving 20% damage in a single turn.

    - You do not gain momentum if you are hit by a character under 25% your total PL.

+1 Momentum per post.

    - You can only receive two Momentum per turn under any circumstances.

    - Momentum follows the general rules of KP.

        - You cannot double gain MP on entering and exiting Split Threads in an AT
        - You cannot naturally gain MP on same turn as you use MP.

MOMENTUM EFFECTS

    2 Momentum - POWER BOOST: +10% to one Technique (ie. a 30% would become a 40%)

    4 Momentum - TRANSFORMATION BOOST: +x1 to Transformation for One Post. Every 100,000 PL, this increases by an additional +x1.

    6 Momentum - KI BOOST: 2 KP discount on any Standard Technique. You cannot reduce a technique's cost below 1 KP.

Additionally, momentum is used to fire Sparking Techniques atop a KP cost. You can read more about Sparking Techniques, their costs, and how to acquire and make them in the Techniques thread.

SECOND WIND: Once per thread, upon transforming into your highest form for the first time, you may heal at a rate of 10% per momentum point expended.

WHEN TECHNIQUES COLLIDE...
Whether it be to overcome an opponent's attack or to defend against an oncoming blast, techniques meeting and colliding with one another are an important part of combat.

Defense VS Attack: When a Defense Technique meets an Attack Technique, subtract the defense technique's power level from the oncoming attack's power. If the defensive technique's power is greater than the attack, then you completely mitigate the damage. If the defense has any remaining PL after taking a hit, it can be used to defend against more attacks in the post it was deployed upon until it breaks by taking all of its PL in damage.

You can use a defensive technique to intercept an attack meant for another character as well. Doing so will still cause you to take the bleedthrough damage instead of the ally if the barrier breaks, though.

EXAMPLES
Goku uses a 20,000 PL defense technique to intercept Vegeta's 30,000 PL attack, which Vegeta aimed at Krillin originally. Vegeta's attack is stronger, so it bleeds through and deals 10,000 PL worth of damage to Goku instead of Krillin.

Goku uses a 40,000 PL defense technique against Vegeta's 30,000 PL attack. Goku's defense wins with 10,000 PL to spare, allowing him to use it to defend against any others attacking him in the same post with its remaining PL.

Attack VS Attack: When an Attack Technique collides with another Attack Technique, their power levels are compared just like you would with Defense VS Attack. However, in this case the winning technique cannot be reduced below 50% of its total starting PL when it bleeds through. If you were the initial attacker, you may use a dodge or a defensive ability to deal with bleedthrough caused by someone defending and beating your technique with an offensive technique or a defensive variant with damaging properties, such as Reflective.

EXAMPLES
Vegeta uses a 60,000 PL attack against Goku's 40,000 PL attack. His attack wins, and bleeds through with half of its PL of 30,000 damage heading towards Goku.

Vegeta uses a 100,000 PL attack against Goku's 40,000 PL attack. His attack wins and bleeds through with 60,000 PL damage heading towards Goku.

Vegeta uses a 45,000 PL attack against Goku's 40,000 PL attack. As both techniques are within 80% of each other, they fizzle. (*see below for note on fizzling)

In both cases of Attack/Attack and Attack/Defense clashes, if the techniques are within 80% of each-other, the attacks both fizzle out, dealing no damage to either character and triggering none of their usual effects (unless something specifies such an interaction).

Dealing With Incoming Attacks: When an attack is fired, all incoming damage must be dealt with before damage from a technique can be returned. This would mean intercepting an attack with another attack, using a defensive technique to block the damage, or to directly take the damage before a technique can be fired in return"

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BEAM CLASHES
Beam Clashes are an optional mechanic that occurs when two Heavy or Sparking Techniques meet and are within 80% of each-other. When this occurs, each player will be given the option to use items, traits, and spend momentum to increase the strength of their attack. The winner of the Technique Clash will deal bleedthrough damage that cannot be reduced past half damage, or mitigated with a defensive technique. Other forms of mitigation are still permitted. If the attacks are an absolute tie, they fizzle.

You are permitted to use the Momentum that you spent on the initial Sparking Technique as part of your effort to increase the strength of your attack. You may opt to use the same Momentum Effect multiple times if desired.

Technique Clashes require mutual consent. The defender opts-in by utilizing an offensive Sparking technique in response to another offensive Sparking technique, and the initial attacker opts in upon their reply: where they may choose to either fizzle the clash as per ordinary, or agree to the Technique Clash and apply their momentum effects.

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