The Dragonballs are iconic to the Dragonball series; they are a set of seven, orange crystalline orbs -- each branded with a different number of stars. Those who collect all seven Dragonballs are able to summon the Eternal Dragon, who has the power to grant wishes. There are two sets of Dragonballs: the Earth Dragonballs and the Namekian Dragonballs. Both sets of Dragonballs will be able to be searched for and collected. There are rules surrounding the Dragonballs so that things are orderly and fair. Once the Dragonballs are used for wishes, they become inert for two months RL time before becoming active again.

It's impossible to try and take the Dragonballs off-planet due to the Dragonballs being magically tethered to their place of origin. Also, if you are off-planet and someone manages to find your Dragonballs, they will be able to take them freely without having to challenge you for them. Even worse, you can't possibly find out who exactly took them or where they are, and you will have to resort to finding them using the usual Dragonball search options. This rule will be enforced heavily; do not try to cheat or be unfair.

SEARCHING FOR THE DRAGONBALLS

First, there are numerous methods to find the Dragonballs. Each method has different costs and results that are described below. The costs listed are PER USE. Now, if you have a Dragonball in your possession and you wish to give it to someone, you may. HOWEVER, THIS WILL REQUIRE A THREAD AND A VERY GOOD REASON AS TO WHY YOUR CHARACTER WILL GIVE THE DRAGONBALLS THEY HAVE UP. THIS METHOD IS NOT TO BE USED TO GIVE DRAGONBALLS TO YOUR FRIENDS "JUST BECAUSE". If you wish to use this method, you must PM me [BERYL ROARKE ] and let me know what you're doing.

RANDOM SEARCH -- You just search around randomly to see if there are any Dragonballs around. This method costs nothing, though the chances of actually finding a Dragonball are extremely slim. [1/100 chance]

INTEL GATHERING -- You ask locals and do research to find information about the Dragonballs. This method costs 1 Z-Point. Your chances of finding the Dragonballs are a bit better than before, though the chances of finding one is still pretty low. [1/50 chance]

PORTABLE DRAGON RADAR -- You manage to get your hands on a portable Dragon Radar, a technological marvel that allows you to track down Dragonballs by locking onto their energy signatures. This method costs 5 Z-Points per use. Although finding a Dragonball isn't guaranteed, your chances are much, much better than before. [1/20 chance]

GLOBAL DRAGON RADAR -- This Dragon Radar is the best of the best; its precision and accuracy are so high that this Dragon Radar will be able to find a Dragonball with a near one-hundred percent success rate. This method costs 15 Z-Points. It's not possible to zero in on a specific Dragonball though. [Guaranteed Dragonball]

If you manage to roll a correct number [1-14] and the Dragonball is unclaimed, you will be able to claim the Dragonball for yourself! You can only search for Dragonballs once per week; Dragonball searches are all done in the Item Shop. All you have to do is post in your specific Item Shop thread that you want to do a Dragonball search; be sure to state which method you are using!

DRAGONBALL CHALLENGES

Now, it is possible to challenge others for their Dragonballs. In order for this to happen, the searcher has to roll the number of a Dragonball that's already owned by someone. Once that happens, the searcher can initiate a challenge to the Dragonball holder; this is typically done through a PM. Once the challenge is initiated, the Dragonball holder has to make a closed Death-Enabled thread within a week (seven days) where they are then forced to defend their Dragonballs. If the week passes, and the holder hasn't made the challenge thread, then they forfeit all of their Dragonballs to the challenger. If the challenger has any Dragonballs and loses, the holder gets all of the Challenger's Dragonballs. If the holder loses, then the challenger gets all of the holder's Dragonballs.

It is possible for people to join a Dragonball Challenge but only if they manage to roll the number(s) of the Dragonball(s) owned by either the holder or the challenger. Any new arrivals are subject to all of the same rules with Dragonball Challenges.

After initiating a Dragonball Challenge, there is a two week wait period before the challenger is allowed to challenge again, regardless of the outcome.

DRAGONBALL WISHES

Wishes will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Know that staff has the right to deny any wishes if they are considered too powerful. Shenron -- the Eternal Dragon -- is able to grant only one wish; however, this wish is able to be more powerful to compensate. Porunga -- the Namekian Dragonballs Dragon -- is able to grant up to three wishes. These wishes tend to be weaker than Shenron's to offset the greater amount of them; also, notably powerful wishes that are still in Porunga's power -- such as immortality -- will cost two wishes.