Thread:Shifūha/@comment-8914761-20140916001830/@comment-973828-20140916195609

Sei is correct: the #1 thing that would have affected your decision here is the level of communication. I particularly pay attention to messages that are unrelated to posting in role-plays when I'm bored in class and I never seen you communicate your concerns with anyone, really. Chat is convenient, but it should always be considered an unofficial mode of communication compared to some place where discussion histories are archived.

A complete restart isn't necessary to bullet-point the major events that occurred. But a complete restart would help in toning down the powers that accumulated over time. A new member rightfully pointed out that it seemed like every character he came across within the FC continuity has ridiculous powers. Although members have said that there are application processes involved, I don't get the impression that they have been effective in creating limitations. I wouldn't mind if the FC is completely reset, by requiring that all articles have their FC category removed (or creating an entirely new name for the FC), in order to place all characters under review. From there, the new-FC category can be applied to characters that are considered in good taste.

However, I'm not a fan of the stat system. Number scales are interpreted differently by different people, even if there is a description in regards to what a 5 is compared to a 4. I'm a fan of creative use of one's abilities: does that heighten my 4 to a 4.5? What if I invent something creative with an existing ability that would elevate a 4 to a 5? It's too rigid. The "stat book" that the Naruto universe is known for is fun to read through, but it's impractical in a story that evolves over time.