The Very Helpful All-You-Need Guide to Beat Them All (Hopefully): 1v1
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MONTHLY POSTINGS


February
Pairings Announced: 11th
Due Date: 28th @ 11:59 PM EST
Open Location
Fields outside of Sanna's Grasp


OPTIONAL PROMPT:There's a small basin just outside the cave entrance that's lined with snow and early flowers eager yet for spring. It looks as if it were a past sinkhole -- one side slopes gently down, but the other sides are high, crumbled dirt walls. Old roots are woven through the clay walls like threadbare linen. Trees from above lean over the edge to peer into the little clearing and drop clumps of melted snow. The smell of earth fills your nose.
DREG/ELITE Location
Fields outside of Sanna's Grasp
There's a small basin just outside the cave entrance that's lined with snow and early flowers eager yet for spring. It looks as if it were a past sinkhole -- one side slopes gently down, but the other sides are high, crumbled dirt walls. Old roots are woven through the clay walls like threadbare linen. Trees from above lean over the edge to peer into the little clearing and drop clumps of melted snow. The smell of earth fills your nose.
The optional prompt has no effect on a 1v1 score! They are given to add a little fun for players. The official locations, however, are required. Official group locations can be found here.
1v1 Form:
Tracker:
Competition: 1v1
Location:
Opponent:
Category:
Preemptive Heal: Cache/Purchase/Comment/N/A
Applicable Bonuses:
Open Rewards
2000 Felcredits,
1x Tittertot's Treasure, and 1x:
Dreg Rewards
Elite Rewards
3000 Felcredits,
1x Tittertot's Treasure, and 1x:
Common, uncommon, and rare prizes are randomly rolled!
Are you new? Come along, then! Let's get you sorted.
WHAT IS 1v1?


Welcome!
Welcome to the group's official 1v1 competition guide! This guide will breakdown the complicated intricacies that involve 1v1. 1v1 is a special event hosted by the group every month! 1v1 is open to all players of Felvargs, so don't be shy. However, before diving in headfirst, please read the journal carefully and ask any questions you have below.
Player vs. Player
When the group refers to player vs. player, or otherwise known as 1v1, the group is referring to a player being paired up against and dueling another player within the group. Sign-ups happen at the start of every month and close on the 9th, with pairing announcements coming out the following day. Once paired, users will have until the last day of the month to see their entries finished.
Confused? Yes? Fantastic!
Let's get started.
What is...
Tack Skill?
Tack skill, or tack score, is the calculated bonus percentage that your Felvarg has due to items/companions/traits. These are the items that increase the chance you will succeed in 1v1! Essentially, your tack score shows how "skilled" your felvarg is in 1v1. For example, the Chainmail Armor adds +10 to your tack score. If a felvarg has Chainmail Armor (+10), Warmonger (+5), and Ironfist (+5), then their overall tack score is 20! Tack scores include tack that only has a chance at rewarding its bonus, such as the Great Axe (+10).A Category?
1v1 is broken up into three different groups, or "categories": Open, Dreg, and Elite. Each category has a separate sign up thread on the monthly competitions journal, and each has different requirements! The link to this journal can be found on the "Events" post located on the front page. A felvarg may qualify for more than one of the categories at a time depending on their tack skill. Categories are further elaborated below under "Categories: Explained".Injury?
Injury happens when a felvarg loses a fight! Injured felvargs cannot fight in 1v1. In order to heal an injured felvarg, a player may purchase a healing salve from the village market and submit them to the healing thread, found on the monthly competition's journal! A link can also be located on the "Events" post under the competitions section. A player may also choose to "preemptively" heal a felvarg on their 1v1 activity form. Injury may also be avoided through either the Spooky Racoon companion or the unique trait Stoneskin.Critical Injury?
the "One Stop Comp Shop" / "Specialty Comp Shop"?
The exclusive 1v1 shop! Its contents are listed on both the Village Market and the monthly competition's journal. It is dictated by the currency of 1v1: felpoints and runecoins. 1v1 is the only source of the group that reliably supplies these currencies to the Felvargs market.Player versus Alpha?
Player versus Alpha is when a player may challenge an Alpha directly! These Alphas change with every given month. They are available in both the Dreg and Elite categories. Current PvA Alphas and other details are further elaborated below under "Player vs Alpha: Explained".Now, onto legalities...
THE LAWS OF THE LAND















The Strike System
1st Strike - The Golden Strike
The "Golden" Strike or the “Stuff Happens” Strike. This is the freebee strike, and no suspension or punishment is dealt to a player for neglecting to complete their 1v1 with this. In order to erase the golden strike from a player’s record, however, the player must participate and complete THREE 1v1 entries successfully by their due dates on a single felvarg. It does not have to be the same felvarg that resulted in the strike! These three entries do not have to be in a row, nor is it required that a player WIN them. After these three entries are completed, the Golden Strike is removed from their record. 2nd Strike
A three month suspension is given. One additional completed 1v1 entry is needed to erase this strike. This means four entries must be completed to erase all strikes from a player's record.3rd Strike
A four month suspension is given. One additional completed 1v1 entry is needed to erase this strike. This means five entries must be completed to erase all strikes from a player's record.
4th Strike
The trend of adding a month and an additional entry continues. A player may note the group at any time to see how many strikes they have.
Seems reasonable enough. Time for the gritty details:
1v1 CATEGORIES: EXPLAINED


General Information 

And thus, you have it: the 1v1 categories.
1v1 Categories 

The requirements of each category is detailed below.
Open


The "Open" category is as implied — open to felvargs of all skill levels. There is a small gap, too, between Dreg and Elite where this is the ONLY category a felvarg my participate in as they jump through the ranks. Be mindful when you're tacking your felvarg! There is a risk for the less experienced felvargs within this category. The chance of getting paired with a rough and tough partner is very real. The rewards for those who do succeed, however, are grand. A single felvarg may participate in either Dreg or Elite in addition to being entered into the Open category. However, in doing so, they open themselves up to the risk of critical injury.
DREG (Novice)


The "Dreg" category is for the less experienced felvarg. Their aim is a little off, their claws not yet sharpened, and their confidence might be a little soft. Even if they’re still growing into their teeth, Dregs are a force to be reckoned with. Every champion has a beginning! This is theirs. All felvargs who have 15% and less for a 1v1 tack score may participate in Dreg. Felvargs who have 16%+ cannot participate in the Dregs category, as they are considered to be a part of Ulfrheim’s more skilled fighters. Should tack be added during the middle of the month to a felvarg in Dreg, thus pushing them over the 15% edge, they may still participate in that last Dreg match. HOWEVER! They cannot use the newly applied tack for that month's 1v1 entry, and from then there on they no longer will fall within the Dreg category. It is their last fight as a Dreg! Be cautious when you are getting ready to graduate your felvarg from this category! While there is some overlap between the Elite and Dreg, there are some prizes that are exclusive to Dreg. Let it be known — there are felvargs who are committed to staying within this category!
ELITE


The "Elite" category is for the gilded warriors of the land. Their names are renowned for their ferocity in battle, and their skills unique and utterly refined. Ulfr personally recognizes all Elite felvargs, often overseeing their duels with a keen eye. All felvargs who have a 25%+ tack score may participate in the Elite category. Be careful, however. While the playing field is somewhat leveled, this category has the potential for a large range of skill depending on your opponent. It would be wise to tack up a felvarg to the max as soon as possible to avoid being left to any disadvantage!
So, that's settled! Phew. Wait, what's this on the sign up form... "Violence Level Allowance?"
1v1 VIOLENCE LEVELS: EXPLAINED


Violence Level Allowance is "blanket consent" given at sign up.
Without getting in direct contact with an opponent,
THIS is how a player expresses the level of violence and abuse they will comfortably allow their felvarg to be shown. Your opponent is trusting you with their felvarg and vice versa, thus it is vital to not violate that trust. Keep in mind that this is generic confirmation and should be taken with a grain of salt. Felvargs always implores its players to communicate the exact violence levels they would like to see with each other, or to otherwise stray to the side of caution if players decide not to reach out to one another. Choosing any of the options below does not deny a player their right to request an entry be altered if they are uncomfortable with its contents.Mild

Safe suggestions for Mild:
No-contact signs of aggression, lunging at each other, swiping at, snarling, snapping at (w/o contact), nipping, whacking at extremities (avoid the face), stepping on paws, rolling around, etc. So, things that are superficial, or generally only bruise and do not typically draw blood. Stray away from an imagery that could imply greater harm!
Moderate
The middle of the road! Users choosing this option should be comfortable with an increased level of blood and violence, but nothing deadly. They want to see the rough and tumble, but nothing found outside of a PG-13 rated movie. Bruises and blood happens in a proper fight, and that's what we're getting here! Felvargs may be depicted with obvious injury within this allowance, but not in excess. In written entries, do not go into explicit details of the wound, blood, and do not break anything more than skin. Physical contact is allowed by default in imagery, however severely wounding your opponent is not allowed. All things in moderation! Hence the clever name, "moderate." This allowance would strongly recommend tagging by dA’s guidelines under the “moderate” tag.
Safe suggestions for Moderate:
All mild actions, scratching, biting, pushing, shoving, grabbing extremities, throwing an opponent, and clashing. There are more acceptable actions, so long as they follow the guidelines above!
What does it look like?
Extreme
Do not choose this option lightly. Players choosing extreme violence are to be comfortable with excessive blood, wounds, gore and otherwise extreme acts of aggression, harm, and graphic images/description may be depicted of their character. Gruesome acts can be found here, with intention of harm that could go as far as to leaving permanent damage on a felvarg. We strongly urge players wanting to depict extreme violence to reach out to their partners and discuss their plans. Please keep in mind that while your partner may have chosen ‘extreme’, users must still comply with the rules of the group.
There are no safe suggestions for extreme.
What does it look like?
= Regardless of violence level, users must comply with DA maturity and violence rules as well as our group rules.
PLAYER VS ALPHA: EXPLAINED


Players may choose to challenge alphas instead of players.
Sparring Alphas are available in both Dreg and Elite for those who wish it,
February Alphas
Gods be with yee.
Last but not least...
Frequently Asked Questions


How, when, where do I sign up for 1v1?
On the 1st of every month 1v1 sign ups open up! Look under the "Monthly Journals" on the front page and find the one listed as the "Events Post," located on this journal you will find the section labeled Competitions. The first icon in this section leads you to the proper place to sign up! The journal this icon links to is the monthly Competition's journal. In the middle of it is the list of the three category sign ups available to Felvargs players, where players may submit their felvargs as per their qualifications.
How do I heal my felvarg? How do I know if my felvarg needs healing?
An injured felvarg will say so on it's import. It will be listed next to their Health Status on both Deviantart and the Felvargs website. Should you find yourself in need of healing your felvarg you will need to submit them to the group's healing thread! This thread is found on the "Events Post," which is located on the group's front page. Scroll to the section labeled Competitions -- it's the second icon available!
I don't feel comfortable with what my partner depicted in their entry. What do I do?
Your first option is to reach out to your partner and express your concerns in a respectful manner and request that edits be made to the entry. Communicating suggestions/alternatives to your partner that you are comfortable with is a good idea! This leaves out any of the guesswork your partner might be struggling with. However, if this doesn't appeal to you as an option, you may reach out to the group via a note with your concerns. Detail what parts makes you uncomfortable, what parts of the entry that you are requesting be changed, and our admins will handle the rest!
I'm afraid my collab partner won't have our entry done in time. Will I get in trouble if they don't?
You are responsible to see to your own entry finished, collaboration or not. Accepting a collaboration partner is not a requirement of 1v1 and overseeing the collaboration's completion is in the hands of the players. If your partner does not finish their half of their entry, both players will be counted as missing their entry. If you are concerned your partner will not be finished in time, it is best to have a back-up entry in hand, or otherwise some sort of back up plan to fall back on. The group suggests giving yourself and your partner a personal due date earlier than the 1v1 deadline to see your collaboration finished. This way you will have time to create your own entry should the collaboration fall through! Do not accept a collab partner if you are not confident you can finish on time. Be smart with who you choose to collaborate with, and keep an eye on the deadline!
What's the maximum amount of felvargs I can have submitted to 1v1 in a month?
Should you have the correctly tacked felvargs in your arsenal, a single player may have up to 4 felvargs submitted per month. It would break down like so:
Open: 2
Dreg: 1
Elite: 1
Keep in mind, however, this means you would have 4 entries to complete! That can be considered a big workload for some. Be considerate of your time and your capabilities each month!
How do I count EXP for 1v1?
All of Competitions is considered an "Event" by the group! This means a player would use the "+1 [Evt]" alongside all other applicable bonuses for 1v1. Player versus Alpha constitutes as its own special EXP bonus, worth +5 to each image the warring Alpha is present.