Versus Thread Rules

## The Rules

* Kindly do not create spite or stomp threads, whether by strength, speed or an absurd difference in hax proficiency unless the other character possesses abilities that compensate for this advantage.
	+ See here for information regarding one-shots in versus threads.
* When creating a versus thread, preferably add links to the relevant character profiles to make it easier to compare their abilities.
* Remember to thoroughly read the basic statistics and powers of both profiles before posting on a versus thread. This prevents threads from becoming needlessly long and saves users the trouble of having to completely explain each character's powers and abilities for each and every thread.
* Please state valid reasons for why a battle should go a certain way when posting in a versus thread. Meaning, don't simply say that a certain character wins and leave it at that. It makes your answer look unmotivated and turns it harder to decide the outcome.
* It is strongly suggested to detail the scenario of the battle, by giving details such as a location, the method of victory (e.g. KO, death), whether the combatants have preparation time, are blood-lusted or in character, which version of the characters are being used, and so on.
* If no other specifications are stated for the match, standard battle assumptions will be considered.
* Regarding verdicts:
	+ The winner will be determined by the side having better constructive arguments, rather than one word/one sentence votes, which will be disregarded.
	+ For a verdict, there must be at least four votes in favor of one character, with a minimum difference of three votes. Some examples:
		- A final vote tally of 3-0 will be considered invalid.
		- A final vote tally of 4-0 will be considered valid.
		- A final vote tally of 4-1 will be considered valid.
		- A final vote tally of 4-3 will be considered invalid.
	+ If both sides have equivalent posts with constructive arguments, the thread shall be deemed inconclusive.
	+ When the thread reaches a valid vote count, a grace period of 24 will be acknowledged, starting when the final vote that resulted in valid vote count was posted. After this time period the match can be added, with proper format, to the respective characters' pages, or, for Tier 2 characters or otherwise locked profiles, requested in the Versus Addition Request Thread.
* When bumping a thread that has been inactive for a long time, please make sure to look over both profiles to ensure that the match has not been changed, and to avoid concluded topics.
* Match-ups with equalized statistics (with the exception of speed) are not allowed, as they turn the entire tiering system unnecessary.
* Versus Threads that involve more than two characters (i.e. a 2v1) will be not allowed.
* It is not encouraged to create versus threads featuring more than one round, as they are too complicated for summarizing the results to the respective character profiles in a simple manner.
* This fandom allows Versus Threads for profiles from this fandom and other profiles in other fandom (VS Battle Wiki, Character Stats and Profiles, Joke Battle Wiki, etc). However:
	+ Try to avoid controversial matchups, such as Son Goku versus Superman, as they recurrently lead to hostility between different fans.
	+ Please refrain from making versus threads pitting Naruto or One Piece characters against DBZ characters. These threads tend to turn very bad and derail quickly. We're too tired with that.
* Unless special circumstances are met, which would be analyzed on a case by case basis, characters who have shown resistance to time-stopping abilities are assumed to be resistant to time-slowing abilities by default.