Arcane Duels
A League of Evolving Metas~ Goals of the Tournament ~The core philosophy of Arcane Duels is to create a competitive environment where build diversity is paramount. By using a small dueling area, we reduce the reliance on pure mechanical skill, allowing for a wider range of character builds to be viable. The meta will be shaped by its champions, who will have the choice to either immortalize their victorious build or change the very rules of engagement for all who follow. We hope every one likes the idea!
Looking for thoughts on these rules or sign-ups below! We also need organizers, ref, or promises of donatiosn for the Prize Pool.~ Match Coordination & Integrity ~[]Scheduling: All duels will be coordinated ladder-style and pre-determined. Once a match is set, the two duelers will have one (1) week to meet up on their own.
[]Moderation: If the duelers cannot schedule their match within the week, a moderator will get involved to set a final time.
[]Cheating: If any cheating is suspected, video evidence of your gear, build (skill/stat trees), and the duels in question will be required from both sides for review. Failure to provide video upon request will result in a forfeit.
~ The Champion's Choice ~To celebrate our champions, the winner of each 16-person ladder will be presented with a choice for their reward:[]Option 1 - The Book of Arcane: The winner can choose to have their hero immortalized. A permanent page will be created in the league's history, showcasing their character name, build, and victorious gear setup for all to see.
[]Option 2 - The Legacy Rule: Alternatively, the winner can choose to add one new rule or item/skill ban of their choice. This new rule will be permanently added to the official rule set for all future tournaments, with the champion's name credited.
~ Character Submission and Locking ~To enter, you must post a new thread with the title:
[Arcane Duels] - [Your d2jsp Username] - [Character Class]. This thread is your permanent record and must contain:
Character Information:[]Character Name & Class
[]Character Level
Skill & Stat Distribution:[]A full list of base points in all skills.
[]A list of all base stats (Strength, Dexterity, Vitality, Energy).
Equipment (Weapon/Shield & Switch):[]A complete list of every equipped item and its properties.
Inventory:[]A complete list of all charms with their specific stats.
Once submitted, your character is LOCKED. No changes are permitted.~ Item & Dueling Restrictions ~Banned Items:[]Enigma (Runeword Armor)
[]Grief (Runeword Weapon)
Restricted Mechanics:[]NO healing or rejuvenation potions.
[]NO mercenaries.
[]NO use of Shrines or Wells.
[]NO Pre-buffing of any kind. Buffs may only be cast after the duel begins.
~ Bad Mannered (BM) Rules ~The following actions are strictly forbidden:[]Town Camping/Guarding.
[]Corpse Camping.
[]Attacking an opponent who is not ready (Naked Killing).
[]Using environmental glitches or obstacles to trap opponents.
- Use of the following skills: Iron Maiden, Bone Prison, Holy Bolt (offensively).
~ Dueling Procedures ~[] Location: Arcane Sanctuary Waypoint - Hell Difficulty.
[] Format: First to 5 wins (ft5).
[] Start: Both players must type "r" or "ready". The duel begins after the second player signals readiness.
[] Win Condition: A duel is won when one player kills the other.
This post was edited by HavocWicked on Jun 18 2025 07:01pm
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