Hand Signs

Subject: Hand Signs Thu May 19, 2011 8:26 pm

Saitou Hajime wrote:: Alright so this topic is to address the issue of everyone ending their posts with hand signs. It is something that I have seen nearly every RPer do and it is something that needs to end. The reason being that ending a a post using hand signs is illogical and is a easy way to metagame without being caught. Let me explain.

When any shinobi weaves hand signs there is a PREDETERMINED jutsu used. What I have noticed on this site and almost all Naruto sites is that people weave hand signs at the end of their posts saying something like "John made a few hand signs and waited to see what his opponent would do". Seems fine, but what most don't realize is that is the easiest and most over looked way of metagaming. What usually occurs after this is if the person gets caught in something he cant dodge he'll say he used body flicker or substitution. OR he'll just use w/e jutsu they want to counter what the opponent did. That is the most illogical and metagamiest tactic ever.

Now, my solution. A rule should be implemented that you cannot end your post making hand signs unless the jutsu you use next REQUIRES A POST CHARGE. That means no more substitution or clone jutsu's. It means you can't just use any jutsu you want by saying you made hand signs. I think this is not only fair, but much more realistic.