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Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-09-2013, 03:14 PM**

I, too, secretly hope that profit and renown might be gleaned from such a venture-- But Siobhain will never -call- it a business. No one's kneecaps will be broken, no one is going to be poisoned before a fight, no one is going to take any steroids and if they do, they'll deal with the wrath.Â

Yanno, I like to look at those things too, like racial qualities-- but I don't want this to get overly complicated. I mean, I could say *Add 10% damage to a winning roll for strikes by a blah blah blah* but that means people'll probably have to spend half their time checking back on the side-skills and such and arguing over who gets to do what. I'm already afraid the roll system above is going to come out unbalanced and I mean, what happens when an archer gets into the mix? It's not really supposed to come to blows with a guy carrying a bow. On the other hand if his opponent is a slow-mover and not much of a dodger he could easily get seven 'hits' on him from range and it would become infinitely more difficult to get close enough to hit him back.

Might have to leave archers out too and just allow them to train against other classes and the like but not to fight -as archers- during any sort of event. Maybe they'll be Archer-Pugilists or somefin.

I love Ul'dah but I think if we can find a place in Limsa with enough room, that'll do.

Hyunseo · **09-09-2013, 03:25 PM**

Way to break the first rule already, guys.

Ahaha, but I love the idea a lot. I'm not sure if my R'edh would be willing to join, but I'm sure Rubh'a (Lienayo's character) could probably pull some strings. I'd like the idea of joining and seeing where it'd take us, as I've never RP fought on an MMO and don't know much about how to go about it.

I think it'd also bring in some interesting connections.

I'm excited. â™¥

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-09-2013, 03:31 PM**

(09-09-2013, 03:25 PM)Hyunseo Wrote: Way to break the first rule already, guys.

Ahaha, but I love the idea a lot. I'm not sure if my R'edh would be willing to join, but I'm sure Rubh'a (Lienayo's character) could probably pull some strings. I'd like the idea of joining and seeing where it'd take us, as I've never RP fought on an MMO and don't know much about how to go about it.

I think it'd also bring in some interesting connections.

I'm excited. â™¥

The first rule must always be broken! Mostly because... how else will we get others to join in...?

Big Grin

Like I said, it'll be as much for spectators as anyone. I've gotten a couple PMs from people who aren't sure how to go about combat RP who have voiced that they would like to get a feel for it by watching. I mean, you can definitely cluster together and make commentary and the like; it's usually what I do when I'm watching a fight (ICly. IRL, I go find some authoritative figure to put a stop to it unless the fighters are smaller than me).

This might also be a way to find bodyguards as well as teachers and students. Oh my how this idea might flourish.

As I've said, I think this will be call The Grindstone and I'll...need to figure out some kind of icon because I kind of suck at making icons. Maybe someone out there will help me out. Something like a simple symbol. I could probably draw it up by hand but I'm terrible at making perfect circles and geometric shapes.

If any of you would like to discuss this further, you can friend me in game on Siobhain Surtstahlwyn and/or add me in Skype as jilalde. Just gimme a little comment or something about the RPC or Grindstone so I know you're not a bot.

Martiallais · **09-09-2013, 04:25 PM**

Is it bad that I want to suggest something with a fist and/or foot? Possibly a shield or really any kind of combat/war indicator might do well IMO. But I am lacking in the artistic talent medium to say the least.

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-09-2013, 04:55 PM**

As I showed you in Skype, I think I might do something along the lines of

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Ignore that kid in the shorts.

Basically a half circle with a straight plane beneath it.

I was going to do a full grindstone on its stand but I then realized it looks waaaay too much like the symbol for Nymeia.

Zarek said it's nice and simple, and I agree. It's just an icon for the LS page anyway so I imagine it doesn't have to be gawgeous. (I'll still try to make it gawgeous, mind you.)

Fystrael Abylstyrwyn · **09-09-2013, 05:22 PM**

I'm totally for this idea as a spectator/future combatant/Don King of Eorzea wannabe.

As for logo, check this linkÂ or below for inspiration.

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This is only a linkshell? Pity.

LandStander · **09-09-2013, 05:36 PM**

(09-09-2013, 03:14 PM)Siobhain Wrote: I, too, secretly hope that profit and renown might be gleaned from such a venture-- But Siobhain will never -call- it a business. No one's kneecaps will be broken, no one is going to be poisoned before a fight, no one is going to take any steroids and if they do, they'll deal with the wrath.Â

Yanno, I like to look at those things too, like racial qualities-- but I don't want this to get overly complicated. I mean, I could say *Add 10% damage to a winning roll for strikes by a blah blah blah* but that means people'll probably have to spend half their time checking back on the side-skills and such and arguing over who gets to do what. I'm already afraid the roll system above is going to come out unbalanced and I mean, what happens when an archer gets into the mix? It's not really supposed to come to blows with a guy carrying a bow. On the other hand if his opponent is a slow-mover and not much of a dodger he could easily get seven 'hits' on him from range and it would become infinitely more difficult to get close enough to hit him back.

Might have to leave archers out too and just allow them to train against other classes and the like but not to fight -as archers- during any sort of event. Maybe they'll be Archer-Pugilists or somefin.

I love Ul'dah but I think if we can find a place in Limsa with enough room, that'll do.

Hahaha, yeah. I was worried about it becoming too complicated. I think archers would be fine. I mean, if they ever got in close, then archers would have to find a way to block or attack with their bow/feet/hands/head/whatever. And for the archers opponent I think it would go simply with dodging, blocking, deflecting arrows. Maybe even putting a cap on how many arrows the archer could carry on them might help even it out? It will probably take some kind of trial and error to see what works and what doesn't.Â

Maybe even for large events it can become more complicated with a GM measuring HP bars until there is a knock out or something. I'm just throwing stuff out there because I am a bit excited. I play a bit of a rowdy character who likes bar brawls, but haven't been able to really RP any brawls out because you know..people lol.

suncitycat · **09-09-2013, 05:56 PM**

I'd be interested in having Li'ur join. He's always up for a brawl and having sparring partners would be pretty nice.

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-09-2013, 06:15 PM**

Oh, I know about bar brawls and people not wanting to be in them. Oh... how I know... *far-off stare*

Welp, if there's enough interest generated of people who think they could get behind (or, more specifically, in) a FC that's probably doable. I'd definitely need help. Like... Officers-type help. The LS would still exist with the same purpose and probably the same name, but for those who find this kind of group something they'd prefer to stick with 'full-time', by all means. No idea what the overall purpose would be besides comparing tales of fighting, training, teaching, learning, and general bond-growing. They wouldn't necessarily get jobs through the Company but they'd be free to pursue their own careers alongside. Otherwise, donations would be good from those individuals who happen to be crafters or otherwise well off and maybe Siobhain can be convinced to let someone start an unofficial arena to generate some profits for weapons and housing.

Fighters need homes too.

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-09-2013, 09:52 PM**

Okay. I wrote up... an entire Linkshell directory entry. Let me get it looked over.

Might be a little early buuut... Better to be prepared! Also, thank you Penniless for that pretty picture. Do you think Google would be mad if I used it as a temporary placeholder until I could design something?

suncitycat · **09-09-2013, 11:56 PM**

I'm sure as long as you state the image is a placeholder no one will get upset.

Fystrael Abylstyrwyn · **09-11-2013, 12:10 AM**

(09-09-2013, 09:52 PM)Siobhain Wrote: Okay. I wrote up... an entire Linkshell directory entry. Let me get it looked over.

Might be a little early buuut... Better to be prepared! Also, thank you Penniless for that pretty picture. Do you think Google would be mad if I used it as a temporary placeholder until I could design something?

Credit it to:

Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education,Â University of South Florida

Â http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/72700/72725/7...dstone.htm

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-11-2013, 01:47 AM**

Thank you very much for that.

Malek Mil'ner · **09-11-2013, 07:27 AM**

Sounds amazing, I'd one hundred percent be interested. I'm an old school freeformer who grew up on the stuff, the whole lack of interest in anything but random tavern roleplay lately in most games has been killing me.

On a side note, Here's a good read my friend wrote up with a few other extremely experienced freeformers, It's a good bit of the basics for anyone whom enjoys RP fighting.

http://thetonyexperience.deviantart.com/...-271544659

Jove · **09-11-2013, 09:12 AM**

So the first thing I thought of when I read the OP was "This would be excellent to spectate and place bets IC!".

But then I read this...

(09-09-2013, 01:22 PM)Siobhain Wrote: The intent isn't to start a gambling circuit where people are honed for the purpose of fighting in the ring for profit.

I take it our characters could still place bets between other willing spectators, but it isn't officially supported by the Boss?

There's no way Logan would be in the ring, but turning up to watch, place bets and scout for potential hired hands, definitely.

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