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The Ability and Proficiency System
	This page involves the Abilities and Proficiency system, which is a core part of how Combat Roleplay and "Competitive" Roleplay works on Massivecraft. To see an explanation of general Rules, Terminology, and Mechanics used on this page, read the Abilities page. To see a broader explanation of the Abilities and Rules used on this page, read the Proficiency Page. To see an indexed list of all Abilities, read the Ability List Page.

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Melee Point Buy is part of the Proficiency System. Melee Point Buy is for fighters, warriors, and characters who utilize some manner of melee weapon, in whatever form that is (sword, spear, fists, axes, magic, etc.) Melee Point Buy has some restrictions on what Packs can be purchased, to reward specific Proficiency designs.

Free Packs

The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran packs (or a combination of the two), choose one of these Abilities to unlock for free. The other can be purchased like normal, if desired.

Weapon Throw Pack

This Pack is for those who want to get at least one hit in on a far away opponent.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Weapon Throw	Instant Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Weapon Throw	N/A

Careful Fighter Pack

This Pack is for fighters who value protecting themselves, over getting an extra attack in on an enemy.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Careful Fighter	Passive Technique	Self	Grants the user Careful Fighter	N/A

General Melee Point Buy Packs

Technique Parry Pack

This Pack is centered around parrying and deflecting devastating maneuvers.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Technique Parry	Counter Technique	Self Range	Grants the user Technique Parry

Concussive Blow Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to disorient a target, making it easier to whittle away and defeat them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Concussive Blow	Instant Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Concussive Blow

Pinning Throw Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to pin down an opponent from range, stopping them from fleeing, or moving closer.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Pinning Throw	Instant Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Pinning Throw	N/A

Diving Tackle Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, flinging themselves towards them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Diving Tackle	Movement Technique	10 Blocks	Grants the user Diving Tackle	N/A

Tangle Strike Pack

This Pack is for fighters who keep their foes off balance, and are experts at interfering with Mounted combatants.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Tangle Strike	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Tangle Strike	N/A

Stance Restricted Packs

These Packs can only be Purchased and Used by characters who do not have a Stance Ability, from any source.

Shrug Off Pack

This Pack is for fighters who push through and ignore debuffs their enemies apply to slow them down.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shrug Off	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shrug Off	N/A

Knockback Sweep Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to push away their enemies with a wide, sweeping attack, or a singular targeted strike.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Knockback Sweep	Instant Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Knockback Sweep

Cheap Shot Pack

This Pack is for fighters who wish to end conflict quickly with Mages, aggressively and cruelly trying to shut them down.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Cheap Shot	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Cheap Shot	N/A

Bruising Strike Pack

This pack is for tenderizing the enemy before attacking them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Bruising Strike	Active Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Bruising Strike	N/A

Combat Sight Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to hone their senses, forgoing any attempt at longer range combat and becoming deadlier at very close range.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Combat Sight	Passive Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Combat Sight	N/A

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 This page involves the [[Abilities]] and [[Proficiency]] system, which is a core part of how Combat Roleplay and "Competitive" Roleplay works on Massivecraft. To see an explanation of general Rules, Terminology, and Mechanics used on this page, read the [[Abilities]] page. To see a broader explanation of the Abilities and Rules used on this page, read the [[Proficiency]] Page. To see an indexed list of all Abilities, read the [[Ability List]] Page.
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-Melee Point Buy is part of the [[Proficiency]] System. Melee Point Buy is for fighters, warriors, and characters who utilize some manner of melee weapon, in whatever form that is (sword, spear, fists, axes, etc.) Melee Point Buy has some restrictions on what Packs can be purchased, to reward specific Proficiency designs.
+Melee Point Buy is part of the [[Proficiency]] System. Melee Point Buy is for fighters, warriors, and characters who utilize some manner of melee weapon, in whatever form that is (sword, spear, fists, axes, magic, etc.) Melee Point Buy has some restrictions on what Packs can be purchased, to reward specific Proficiency designs.
 ==Free Packs==
-The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Melee or Bruiser Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee or Bruiser packs (or a combination of the two), these two abilities are unlocked for free.
+The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran packs (or a combination of the two), choose one of these Abilities to unlock for free. The other can be purchased like normal, if desired.
 ====Weapon Throw Pack====
 This Pack is for those who want to get at least one hit in on a far away opponent.
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 ====Careful Fighter Pack====
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+This Pack is for fighters who value protecting themselves, over getting an extra attack in on an enemy.
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 ==General Melee Point Buy Packs==
 ====Technique Parry Pack====
-This Pack is centered around fighting a single opponent, parrying blows before going in for the kill.
+This Pack is centered around parrying and deflecting devastating maneuvers.
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 | Counter Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Self Range | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Technique Parry | To defend against an attack, use this Ability as a reaction to protect the user only from the effects of an Instant Technique from Melee, Bruiser, or Cutthroat Point Buy. Technique parry does not use an Action. Technique Parry has a 1 Hour Cooldown.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Technique Parry | To defend against an attack, use this Ability as a reaction to protect the user only from the effects of an Instant or Movement Technique from Melee, Bruiser, Veteran, or Cutthroat Point Buy. Technique parry does not use an Action. Technique Parry has a 1 Hour Cooldown.
 }}
 | {{#simple-tooltip: N/A }}
 |-
 |}
 ====Concussive Blow Pack====
 This Pack is for fighters who want to disorient a target, making it easier to whittle away and defeat them.
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 ====Pinning Throw Pack====
-Flavor Text Goes Here
+This Pack is for fighters who want to pin down an opponent from range, stopping them from fleeing, or moving closer.
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 ====Diving Tackle Pack====
-This pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, catching up to them and attacking with a jump.
+This Pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, flinging themselves towards them.
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 | style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Diving Tackle
-| Instant Technique
+| Movement Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: 10 Blocks | X Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Diving Tackle | To quickly move across the battlefield, use this ability to immediately move up to 10 blocks in a chosen direction horizontally, not moving through people, but also not triggering Move Reactions. If the user lands beside an enemy, apply the Prone Status Effect to one enemy, and make an Attack Emote on that enemy in the same turn this ability was used. Diving Tackle Counts as a Movement Power, and has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Diving Tackle | To quickly move across the battlefield, use this ability to immediately move up to 10 blocks in a cardinal direction horizontally, without triggering Opportunity Attacks. If the user lands beside an enemy, apply the Prone Status Effect to up to 3 enemies within a 1 Block radius, and optionally make an Attack Emote on one enemy in the same turn this ability was used (the attack does not use an action). Diving Tackle has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Dismount Pack====
-This Pack is for fighters who are masters at leveling the playing field between themselves and mounted combatants.
+====Tangle Strike Pack====
+This Pack is for fighters who keep their foes off balance, and are experts at interfering with Mounted combatants.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Dismount
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Tangle Strike
 | Counter Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 3 blocks.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Dismount | To knock an enemy off balance, use this ability on an enemy within range. If the Target is Mounted (riding on a Mount), they are dismounted. If the Target was not Mounted, instead apply the Prone Status Effect. Dismount cannot be used while Mounted, and has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Tangle Strike | To knock an enemy off balance, use this ability on an enemy within range. If the Target is Mounted (riding on a Mount), reduce their Movement Speed by 5 Blocks for the next Hour. If the Target was not Mounted, instead apply the Fleeting Status Effect for 30 Minutes. Tangle Strike cannot be used while Mounted, and has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
 ==Stance Restricted Packs==
 These Packs can only be Purchased and Used by characters who do not have a Stance Ability, from any source.
 ====Shrug Off Pack====
-Flavor Text Goes Here
+This Pack is for fighters who push through and ignore debuffs their enemies apply to slow them down.
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 | Instant Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shrug Off | To cleanse a Status Effect with Anger alone, instantly remove one Status Effect (choice, if multiple). But, apply -2 Attack Stat (can go into negatives) to the user’s next two Attacks. Shrug Off has a 1 Hour Cooldown..}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shrug Off | To cleanse a Status Effect with Anger alone, instantly remove one Status Effect (choice, if multiple). But, apply -2 Attack Stat (can go into negatives) to the user’s next two Attacks. Shrug Off does not take an action, and has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
 ====Knockback Sweep Pack====
-Flavor Text Goes Here
+This Pack is for fighters who want to push away their enemies with a wide, sweeping attack, or a singular targeted strike.
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 | Counter Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Cheap Shot | To counter magic, use this ability out of turn in reaction to an enemy within range using a Power from Point Buy, but only if that Power Targets the user or an ally. Stagger them, and grant the user +1 Defense Stat (breaks cap up to 9) for their next Defense Roll only. If the target attempts to use the same Power on their subsequent turn, also grant the user 1 Block Token. Cheap Shot has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Cheap Shot | To counter magic, use this ability out of turn in reaction to an enemy within range using a Power, but only if that Power Targets the user or an ally. Stagger them, and grant the user +1 Defense Stat (breaks cap up to 9) for their next Defense Roll only. If the target attempts to use the same Power on their subsequent turn, also grant the user 1 Block Token. Cheap Shot has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Slowing Strikes Pack====
+====Bruising Strike Pack====
-Flavor Text Goes Here
+This pack is for tenderizing the enemy before attacking them.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Slowing Strikes
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Bruising Strike
-| Passive Technique
+| Active Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Emote Range | Emote Range means that it can target anyone who is within Emote Range (thus who can see your emotes when you use them).}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Slowing Strikes | To control the battlefield, use this ability out of turn, and without using an action, when an Ally makes an Opportunity Attack. Grant that Ally +1 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11) for that roll only. Also, when the user makes an Opportunity Attack, apply the Fleeting Status Effect for 10 Minutes if the Attack hits. Slowing Strikes does not Stack, but has No Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Bruising Strike | To beat down upon an enemy, use this ability to bash a target enemy within range to give them the Brittle Status Effect. Bruising Strike can be used without taking up an action, but only after making an attack, not before. Bruising Strike has a 30 minute cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
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 ====Combat Sight Pack====
-Flavor Text Goes Here
+This Pack is for fighters who want to hone their senses, forgoing any attempt at longer range combat and becoming deadlier at very close range.
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 | Passive Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Combat Sight | To fight with all of one’s Senses, the Blinded Status Effect, when applied to the user, works differently. Blinded now reads: The user gains +2 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11), but can no longer Target anyone outside of Melee Range. The user can apply the Blinded Status Effect to themselves at will, without an action. Combat Sight has no Cooldown. }}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Combat Sight | To fight with all of one’s Senses, the Blinded Status Effect, when applied to the user, works differently. Blinded now reads: The user gains +2 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11), but can no longer Target anyone outside of Melee Range. The user automatically has the Blinded Status Effect applied to them when Combat Begins, and cannot remove it except with Abilities that remove Status Effects. If the user would have the Blinded Status Effect applied to them again, instead of totally ignoring it, reduce the user's Attack Stat by -2 for their next Attack Emote. Combat Sight has no Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-