FFMSL Battle System

 
FFMSL uses a text based turn after turn combat system. To determine if an attack is successful, the forum makes use of an automated RPG dice system. The dice can be found below the [Preview] [Send] buttons when posting a reply.
 
The admin/moderator posts a link of the battle thread and the names of the participants. Then each participant is required to post their Stats and Entry Post. After every participant has completed their entry post, the moderator then decides the turn order. Once the turn order has been decided the first to act player will begin by making his Turn Post.
 
A simple Turn Phase Post contains of your Roleplay, Pre-action stats, Action Post, Post-action stats, and Dice roll.
 
If a player is attacked then they are required to post a Response Post. Failure to submit a Response Post within 24 hours after the attack post will result in a loss of turn and a direct hit from the attack.
 
Make sure that your stats are correct, your target is correct, and the dice you use is correct. Critical errors in the battle post will result to that post becoming a forced Miss, even if the attack or skill is a sure hit or has rolled a hit.
 
 
During your character’s Turn Phase you can choose from the following options:
1) ATTACK
2) DEFEND
3) SKILL
4) ITEM
5) ESCAPE

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Start by posting a Roleplay of how you intend to describe your attack. (Roleplay is not compulsary) Then you must add the following stats: Attack used and type, Damage of the Attack, Target, Cost, and finally your Updated stats. 
 
Try to follow this format when attacking:
 
{Insert Roleplay here}

TURN PHASE

[1]
Attack (P)
Damage: 7000
Target: Bahamut
Cost: -

[1]
Skill: Dividing Slash (P)
Damage: 12,600
Target: Bahamut
Cost: 300 STM

[1]
Skill: Dividing Slash (P)
Damage: 12,600
Target: Bahamut
Cost: 300 STM

{Updated Stats}

BATTLE STATS FORM
Dummy Lv: 1
MOVES	HP	STM	STR	DEX	MAG	DEF	M.DEF
3	1000	100	7000	7000	0	0	0

{Roll Dice}
 
Things you are probably wonder about:
1)What are [1] and(P)
A. [1] indicates the number of MOVES used for an attack or skill. (P) means Physical Attack using the (P) Dice
 
2)How much STM did the Dummy have before using DIVIDING SLASH
A. 700. In a normal battle the player's first post should reflect his/her full stats. 700 - 600 STM = 100 STM

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Reaction Phase is your response to another player or npc attacking or using a skill on you. During your character’s Reaction Phase you can choose from the following options:
1) STATUS EFFECTS
2) TAKE HIT
3) USE COUNTER SKILL
4) UPDATE YOUR STATS

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Example:

REACTION PHASE
(+) Curse
Effect: This unit takes 25% more damage for 3 turns.

{Insert Roleplay here}

{Insert Counter attack here if available}
{Insert Damage taken computation here}

{Insert Turn phase here}

{Updated Stats}

Important note:
* If the Status effect increases damage, then you will add the effects before contesting it with the target's DEF or MDEF.
* If the Status effect increases damage taken, then you will add the effects after contesting it with the target's DEF or MDEF. (But this responsibility usually falls to the player who is targeted)

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HOW TO RECEIVE and COMPUTE DAMAGE

REACTION PHASE

{Insert Status Effect here}

{Insert Roleplay here}

{Insert Counter attack here if available}

1000 vs 30% DEF = 700 Damage Taken
(Attacker's Damage intended vs your DEF or MDEF.)

{Insert Turn phase here}

{Updated Stats}
 

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USING COUNTER SKILLS

{Insert Status Effect here}

{Insert Roleplay here}

Counter Skill: Flash Strike (P)
Damage: 9800
Target: Bahamut
Cost: 250 STM
{Roll Dice}

{Insert Damage taken computation here}

{Insert Turn phase here}

{Updated Stats}

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BATTLE STATS FORM
Dummy Lv: 1
MOVES	HP	STM	STR	DEX	MAG	DEF	M.DEF
3	1000	550	7000	7000	0	0	0

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WHAT ARE MOVES AND HOW DO I GET MORE?
 
Everyone starts with 3 Moves its mandatory. The number of Moves you have determines how many times you can attack or use a skill in one turn. Skills have different MOVE costs so keep that in mind.
 
You character gains 1 move every 50 Levels. So you'll gain 1 move at level 50, 100, 150, 200, 250. There is no limit to the amount of moves you can have.

SKILL POINTS I NEED MORE!
 
You start off with 1 Free Skill Point at level 1 and then proceed to gain 1 Skill Point ever 10th level. This is true until you reach the 50th Levels. Every 50th Level, you will gain 2 Skill Points together with the MOVE gain.
  
 
WHAT IS STAMINA?
 
Stamina is one of the very important stats you need to keep your eye on. Having Stamina allows you to use Skills.


To recover Stamina during battles, you can either use STM recovery poitions and skills. You can also use the [DEFEND] command to recover a small amount of STM. And lastly, you can use the [WAIT] command at the start of your turn, to recover 10% of your max STM. ([WAIT] requires all your MOVES and will automatically end your turn)
 

HOW TO PROPERLY DEDUCT DEFENSE FROM DAMAGE
 
First look at the dice and determine how many hit you. Now subtract your Defense to each Hit.
 
Here’s an example:
3 Hits!
[HIT 300] [HIT 300] [HIT 300]
 
Now get your Character’s Defense. [Def. -20%] Simply subtract 20% (60 dmg) to each HIT and that will be the amount of damage you received. If you’re having trouble the answer is  240 per hit.

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