02. Frequently Asked Questions
May 16, 2016 15:30:17 GMT -6
Post by Ruler on May 16, 2016 15:30:17 GMT -6
Q: Can I play both the Master and the Servant for a team?
A: Yep. I actually recommend this if you're picking up a Berserker. You can even keep them on the same account.
Q: Are there any banned Canon Servants?
A: I will tentatively say... no. This can change if people abuse that. A certain Grand Caster who will remain unnamed will require a total rewrite though as well as being bumped down to a regular container because his canon build is ridiculous. I mean King Solomon if you didn't get that. That being said, chances are that a ban won't happen because this being a Grail War, all that flexing your OP muscles will get you is a federation formed for the sole purpose of putting you in a coffin.
Q: Do I have to be absolutely 100% canon?
A: I'd appreciate it as it would make my job so much easier you don't even know, but with characters like King Solomon who will require a complete mandatory rewrite, I can't exactly say no outright on principle. That being said, trying to make an already powerful Servant even stronger will probably not go over well. So trying to make people like King Arthur or Gilgamesh even buffer will probably be rejected outright. That being said, you need a really good case to be able to tweak a canon build (i.e. Lu Bu, having been noted as the most fearsome warrior during the Three Kingdoms could probably get away with Eternal Arms Mastership).
Q: Is it possible to go all Alter and kickstart the Heaven's Feel Route?
A: If you can find a way, sure. Part of what makes a Grail War fun is that it'll probably go way off the rails at some point.
Q: How much can I derail the Grail War?
A: As much as you can, ICly. I'd really recommend killing Ruler first if you're going to go full ham.
Q: Why all the secrecy? Why not make the full Servant bios public?
A: Because a huge part of the Grail War is secrecy. Come on, the idea of doing some detective work, making a breakthrough, and getting to see the goods doesn't excite you? Plus Servants might be a teensy bit more hesitant to use their Noble Phantasms if it means getting exposed or, God forbid, whoever they used it on happening to have a counter that ruins their day. For all you know, that Servant with all Es is packing Fragarach or something. Plus I also would like to avoid metagaming.
Q: I died, what the fuck?
A: That's the Grail War, baby! Please head on over to the Carnival or the Throne or anywhere other than the actual world. You'll get another chance once this Grail War finishes and we reshuffle the deck. But for now, enjoy roleplaying in other scenarios than the bitterly brutal Grail War.
Q: I'm not dead, can I join the Carnival or the Throne of Heroes?
A: Sure you can. Just be careful not to reveal your identity if a Servant. Though for the Throne that may be a bit tough.
Q: Why the Quiz?
A: Some site mechanics work differently from the actual Nasuverse for the sake of accessibility and consistency. It's also a way to get the person to understand the site, and admittedly helps drill home the point that the Grail War is for fun, not victory. I hope it drills that point home, anyway.
A: Yep. I actually recommend this if you're picking up a Berserker. You can even keep them on the same account.
Q: Are there any banned Canon Servants?
A: I will tentatively say... no. This can change if people abuse that. A certain Grand Caster who will remain unnamed will require a total rewrite though as well as being bumped down to a regular container because his canon build is ridiculous. I mean King Solomon if you didn't get that. That being said, chances are that a ban won't happen because this being a Grail War, all that flexing your OP muscles will get you is a federation formed for the sole purpose of putting you in a coffin.
Q: Do I have to be absolutely 100% canon?
A: I'd appreciate it as it would make my job so much easier you don't even know, but with characters like King Solomon who will require a complete mandatory rewrite, I can't exactly say no outright on principle. That being said, trying to make an already powerful Servant even stronger will probably not go over well. So trying to make people like King Arthur or Gilgamesh even buffer will probably be rejected outright. That being said, you need a really good case to be able to tweak a canon build (i.e. Lu Bu, having been noted as the most fearsome warrior during the Three Kingdoms could probably get away with Eternal Arms Mastership).
Q: Is it possible to go all Alter and kickstart the Heaven's Feel Route?
A: If you can find a way, sure. Part of what makes a Grail War fun is that it'll probably go way off the rails at some point.
Q: How much can I derail the Grail War?
A: As much as you can, ICly. I'd really recommend killing Ruler first if you're going to go full ham.
Q: Why all the secrecy? Why not make the full Servant bios public?
A: Because a huge part of the Grail War is secrecy. Come on, the idea of doing some detective work, making a breakthrough, and getting to see the goods doesn't excite you? Plus Servants might be a teensy bit more hesitant to use their Noble Phantasms if it means getting exposed or, God forbid, whoever they used it on happening to have a counter that ruins their day. For all you know, that Servant with all Es is packing Fragarach or something. Plus I also would like to avoid metagaming.
Q: I died, what the fuck?
A: That's the Grail War, baby! Please head on over to the Carnival or the Throne or anywhere other than the actual world. You'll get another chance once this Grail War finishes and we reshuffle the deck. But for now, enjoy roleplaying in other scenarios than the bitterly brutal Grail War.
Q: I'm not dead, can I join the Carnival or the Throne of Heroes?
A: Sure you can. Just be careful not to reveal your identity if a Servant. Though for the Throne that may be a bit tough.
Q: Why the Quiz?
A: Some site mechanics work differently from the actual Nasuverse for the sake of accessibility and consistency. It's also a way to get the person to understand the site, and admittedly helps drill home the point that the Grail War is for fun, not victory. I hope it drills that point home, anyway.