Guide:Main

This is the current ruleset for RTY.
This page is still under construction, so please bear with us.
For previous versions of the rules, please refer to Guide:Old_Rules.

Rikishi

Attributes

• Power - The raw strength of a Rikishi, for those that want to simply overpower their opponents.
• Balance - Your Rikishi's ability to stay on their feet, effectively carry their weight, manipulate momentum, and leverage their opponent into bad situations.
• Footwork - The dexterity, speed, and agility of your Rikishi.
• Technique - The technical proficiency of your Rikishi.
• Spirit - This reflects your Rikishi’s endurance and ability to keep fighting.

To increase Attributes, see #Training Points

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Creating a Rikishi

Checklist when creating a new Rikishi:

• Pick a #Stat Line
• Pick a #Shikona
• Complete #Maezumo
• Obtain a #Training Roll
• Spend #Training Points
• #Pick a Heya, Any Heya
• Complete the #Rookie Gauntlet

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Starting Stat lines

Yotsu Specialist
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	4	4	2	3	2
	Your rikishi is at their best with a strong grip on the opponent’s mawashi. Rikishi who specialize in Yotsu-zumo are often impressive in strength, size and skill. Secure your favorite Migi-yotsu, Hidari-yotsu or Moro-zashi grips to overpower your opponent.

Nagete Specialist
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	3	4	2	2	4
	Your rikishi steps up to the dohyo with the sole intention of being the only one standing once the bout is over. Rikishi who specialize in Nagete techniques are often experts at turning their opponent's movement and momentum against them. Good balance and timing are a must.

Kakete Specialist
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	2	2	4	4	3
	Your rikishi is fast and agile, relying on their footwork and speed to send their opponents to the clay. Rikishi who specialize in Kakete techniques utilize a variety of leg tripping techniques to force their opponents off balance and tumbling to the clay.

Tokushuwaza Specialist
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	4	2	3	4	2
	Your rikishi has a sharp mind, focusing on the technical aspects of sumo to outwit their opponents. Rikishi who specialize in Tokushuwaza have excellent ring sense, knowing exactly when and how to bring down their opponents with a variety of rare winning techniques.

Oshi Specialist
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	2	3	4	2	4
	Your rikishi focuses on forward movement, using their hands to push and thrust their opponent backwards out of the ring. Rikishi who specialize in Oshi-zumo like to keep their opponent at a distance with some well-placed Tsuppari and maybe a Harite or two.

Custom
	Power	Balance	Footwork	Technique	Spirit
	Any stat line as long as the sum of all stats equals 15, no stat is below 2, and follows the rules of #Stat Line Legality
	Your rikishi is whatever you want them to be. Your custom build allows you to carve your own path to Yokozuna.

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Shikona

General guidelines, as of 8/18/23

• No exact Shikona of past and current real life Yokozuna.
• No exact Shikona of current/recent/well-known real life Makuuchi and Juryo Rikishi.
• All Shikona must be screened by the Gyoji before a new Rikishi can be registered / given the Amateur Rikishi role.
• If assistance is needed in choosing a Shikona, ask in #gyoji-hotline

Shikona changes

Free Shikona changes are available

• The first time winning a Makuuchi Yusho. This is only given out once per Rikishi.
• On the first time promotion to Ozeki or Yokozuna. Only one change for either promotion, not both.

Rules for paid Shikona changes, as of 08/01/2023

• For all Shikona changes that require a fee to be paid the fees will now be:

• Change 1 - 10% of total Kensho or 2500 Kensho. Whichever amount is higher.
• Change 2+ - 20% of total Kensho or 5000 Kensho. Whichever amount is higher.

• If you do not have enough Kensho to pay for a change, you can change at the cost of all of your Kensho.
• Paid Shikona changes can only be performed during certain periods. Shimpan will advise when Shikonas are open to be changed. This will be approximately 3 to 4 times per year during Degeiko periods. All paid requests will be denied if not within these periods.
• Shikona changes from Makuuchi Yusho or promotion to Ozeki / Yokozuna are not subject to these restrictions.

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Maezumo

All new Rikishi must spar the three Maezumo bots in any order:

• Maezuoshi
• Maezumoto
• Maezukaze

Afterwards, they will become an Amateur Rikishi and acquire their first Training Roll.

If all three bouts are won, that Rikishi will also gain the Amateur Yokozuna role.

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Pick a Heya, Any Heya

The current heya list as of 08/12/23 is:

• Dewanoumi
• Tokitsukaze
• Isegahama
• Takasago
• Nishonoseki
• Inazuma
• Hikarishoryu
• Namakemono

Please refer to the #heya-recruitment-page channel for more information about each heya and to check their current recruitment status.

Every basho, each heya selects an attribute of which its members will receive a +1 bonus for the duration of that basho.

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Rookie Gauntlet

All Amateur Rikishi must complete the Rookie Gauntlet, sparring the 9 Maku bots, before competing in their first basho. The results will determine their ranking on the next Banzuke.

The bots in the Gauntlet are as follows and may be fought in any order:

• Makunoumi
• Makushoryu
• Makuyaki
• Makuwashi
• Makunojo
• Makuyama
• Makufuji
• Makuryu
• Makuho

Note: Amateur Rikishi joining mid-basho may be exempt from completing the Gauntlet.

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Training Points & Rolls

Training Points

Training Points are obtained

• Through Training Rolls (see below)
• As rewards from Jungyo
• As rewards for Special Prizes (through increasing the base value for Training Rolls)
• From the Oyakata Bonus (+1 TP to a lucky Makushita Rikishi)

Training Points are used to

• Recover Fatigue (40% Fatigue recovered per TP, not beyond Base Fatigue, excess not saved)
• Increase Attributes at the rates in the following table:

Total TP Spent	Cost to Raise Attribute
0-12	1
13-36	2
37+	3

When using Training Points to increase Attributes:

• If not enough points are available to raise an Attribute by a full level, those points must still be assigned to raising a stat with Training Points earned in the next cycle.
• Assigned Training Points are locked in once a Gyoji readies a Rikishi for a Basho.
• During Degeiko, new Training Points may be freely added and redistributed by using the !register command with the new stat line.

• Training Points that have already been spent and locked in from previous Basho cannot be redistributed in this manner.

Stat Line Legality

When raising Attributes, the resulting stat line must follow these rules:

• The strongest attribute cannot be more than 5 points higher than the third weakest attribute.
• Momentum and Heya Bonus are not factored into the legality of a stat line.
• Temporary Injuries may cause a rikishi to have an illegal stat line during a Basho.
• If Injuries become permanent, future Training Points must be spent to make the stat line legal. TP may still be used to recover Fatigue.

Examples

• 9 9 3 3 5 = Legal
• 3 4 5 7 10 = Legal
• 10 10 4 4 4 = Illegal
• 5 5 5 5 5 = Legal
• 10 10 4 4 2 = Illegal and TP must be spent to raise Footwork.

Training Rolls

Training Rolls are done

• Once after completing Maezumo
• Once after every Basho (having participated in all 15 days)

Training Rolls are not done

• After a Kyujo / Kosho

Newer Rikishi have protection as follows:

• Rikishi at b20 (0-1 Basho completed) will always receive at least 5 TP
• Rikishi at b21 (2-3 Basho completed) will always receive at least 4 TP

The Training Roll forumla is:

• 4d40 t(X) + (Base Value)

X = Threshold value that must be rolled equal to or higher to be counted as a success, where each success gives 1 Training Point.

Training Roll Threshold

Basho Completed	Threshold Value (X)
0-1	10
2-3	11
4-5	13
6-7	15
8-10	18
11-13	21
14-16	25
17-19	30
20+	36

Training Roll Base Value

Base Value	Condition
+3	None (default value)
+4
	Juryo / Makushita / Sandanme Yusho
	Makuuchi Jun Yusho
	Fighting Spirit Prize
+5	Makuuchi Yusho

• Certain perks may affect the Training Roll formula

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s-2Q3GscBfwP0kXQ1NukKDsEsJFbBGDFGZH_S-gSpt8/edit?usp=sharing

Training Roll Perks

Perk Code	Description	Requirement to purchase
T1a	-1 t on each training roll	Ozeki
T1b	-1 t bonus when earning a prize	Komusubi x2
T1c	-1 t on KK, +1t on 7-8, +2 t on 6-9 or worse	Maegashira x5
T2a	add +ir3 to training rolls	Yokozuna
T2b	add +r3 (not +ir3) to training rolls	Komusubi x5
T2c	2 TP floor until you reach b25	Maegashira x5
T2d	3 TP protection extends until you reach b22	Juryo x3

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Momentum

Momentum Points are used to temporarily raise a Rikishi's Attributes for a single Basho.

• Each Momentum Point raises an Attribute by 1 regardless of Training Point threshold and is removed after the Basho.
• Momentum may be used to increase Attributes above legal stat lines.
• Momentum may NOT be used to increase stats lowered by permanent injury to avoid illegal stat lines.
• Momentum DOES NOT STACK.

Momentum Chart

Momentum	Condition
+1	Kachikoshi
+2
	10 or more wins in Juryo / Makushita
	Yusho in Juryo / Makushita
	Re-promotion to Makuuchi / Juryo
	Promotion / Re-promotion to Sekiwake
	Re-promotion to Ozeki
	Special prize / Makuuchi Jun Yusho
+3
	First promotion to Juryo / Makushita
	Makuuchi Yusho
+4
	First promotion to Makuuchi
	First promotion to Ozeki / Yokozuna

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Focus Points

The maximum amount of Focus Points that can be held is 40.

Focus Points can be spent to use a Focus Die, which adds ir (minimum values) to dice in a roll during Basho.

The cost of a Focus Die is as follows:

• 4 Focus Points for Rikishi ranked below Ozeki, to add ir3
• 5 Focus Points for Ozeki and Yokozuna, to add ir4

Focus Points are earned through the following methods:

• +1 Focus Point per win during a Basho
• +4 Focus Points per win during Maezumo
• As rewards for #Degeiko (+1 FP for every 5 matches completed, maximum +12 FP)
• As rewards for #Moshi-ai
• As rewards for #Jungyo
• From the Oyakata Bonus (+2 Focus Dice to a lucky Makuuchi Rikishi)

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Base Die

The basic roll for actions is equal to 5d(base die).

Base die value increases after completing a certain number of basho, as follows:

Base Die Value

Basho Completed	Base Die Value
0	20
1	21
3	22
5	23
7	24
10	25
13	26
16	27
20	28

Attack bonuses and the like will temporarily increase the base die value for that roll.

A Rikishi's Base Die Value may drop as a result of sustaining injuries during Basho.

• 15 unique injuries = 4 Basho worth of progress lost
• Every 10 unique injuries after that = 4 Basho worth of progress lost

Accumulating 15 Base Fatigue will drop Base Die Value by 1 full level.

A rikishi with a high Base Die who drops to lower divisions may have their Base Die temporarily capped as follows:

Base Die Division Caps

Division	Base Die Cap
Makuuchi	None
Juryo	b25
Makushita	b22
Sandanme	???

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Oyakata Bonus

Once per basho, the Oyakata can hand out bonuses to three Rikishi in their heya:

• +2 Focus Dice to a single Makuuchi Rikishi
• +2 Momentum to a single Juryo Rikishi
• +1 Training Point to a single Makushita Rikishi

Important Notes:

• The Momentum bonus does not stack with other Momentum bonuses.
• A Rikishi may not receive the Oyakata Bonus twice in a row.

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Fatigue & Base Fatigue

Fatigue

Fatigue accrues through the following:

• +5% Fatigue after completing a Basho
• +1% Fatigue for each Round past Round 3 of a Basho match
• +7% Fatigue per #Fatigue Die used during a Basho

Fatigue can be recovered by

• Spending 1 Training Point to recover 40% Fatigue (not exceeding Base Fatigue, excess not accrued)
• Using a #Recovery Die

Reaching 100% Fatigue during a Basho forces the Rikishi to declare a #Mid-Basho Kyujo.

Declaring Kyujo, voluntary or not, does NOT recover Fatigue.

Base Fatigue

Base Fatigue is affected by the following:

• +1 Base Fatigue for each unique Injury of severity >=1
• An additional +1 Base Fatigue for each unique Injury of severity >=1 sustained to Attributes at level 2
• When Base Fatigue reaches 15, Base Die will drop one full level and Base Fatigue is set to 5

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Recovery Die

Recovers 4d10 ir4 Fatigue.

• 1 Recovery Die is awarded for winning the Shukun-sho (Outstanding Performance Prize).
• Only ONE Recovery Die can be held at a time.
• When owned, a Recovery Die may be used at any time to recover Fatigue.
• A Recovery Die may be available as a prize for Jungyo.

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Injuries & Injury Threshold

Injuries

Basic formula is 3d54 t33 -1

When rolling manually for Slohyo, use the command !injure shikona fatigue=# injuries=#'

• injuries=# can be omitted if only one Injury needs to be rolled

An Injury Roll happens whenever an opponent rolls equal to or higher than a Rikishi's #Injury Threshold during a Basho.

• The Injury Roll happens after the match is over.
• One Attribute is selected at random, then all Injury attempts are made toward that Attribute.
• All dice rolled that meet or exceed the threshold (default value=33) add +1 Severity to that Attribute (maximum of 2).
• Injuries sustained in this manner become Temporary Injuries

Temporary & Permanent Injuries

• Each unique Temporary Injury adds +1 Base Fatigue.
• If the injured Attribute is at level 2, also add the Injury Severity to Base Fatigue.
• Every 5 Temporary Injuries sustained to a single Attribute will result in a Permanent Injury, reducing that stat by 1.
• Each Permanent Injury adds an additional +1 Base Fatigue (in addition to Base Fatigue caused by the Temporary Injury).
• Permanent Injuries cannot be recovered.
• When taking a Permanent Injury, double-check #Stat Line Legality when readying for the next Basho.

Injury Recovery

Basic formula is 2d50 t33 +1

After each Basho, Recovery Rolls are made for Rikishi who have been injured.

• Temporary Injuries of severity 1 will Auto-Recover.
• If severity is greater than 2, roll for Recovery.
• Temporary Injuries which are not fully recovered are carried over as Temporary Injuries for the next Basho.
• Extra recovery points are not carried over.
• Permanent Injuries cannot be recovered.

Injury Threshold

As of 3/25/23, Base Injury Threshold is determined by rank

Base Injury Threshold

Rank	Injury Threshold
Juryo / Makushita	99
Makuuchi	96
Sanyaku	94

Additional notes:

• For Basho 21+, Injury Threshold will always be 84 regardless of rank
• Certain perks may affect Injury Threshold

As of 3/27/23

• SimpleGyoji Bot must have the following values set to use the correct Injury Threshold values, regardless of the actual number of Basho completed

Basho Participation Number (bot)

Condition	Basho Completed Value
Completed 21+ Basho	23
Sanyaku	13
Makuuchi	11
Juryo / Makushita	1

How is Injury Threshold affected by Fatigue? Is the table in the rules document still accurate?? (<== To be continued... once I find the updated info)

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Kyujo & Kosho

If you cannot participate in a Basho, you must contact a Gyoji and declare Kyujo, or declare Kyujo on the Basho sign-up sheet.

Rikishi who reach Makuuchi obtain a single-use option for Kosho.

• This can only be used once per Rikishi.

Declaring Kyujo or Kosho does not recover Fatigue.

Two Kyujo in a row may result in an Auto-Intai for that Rikishi.

As of 7/25/22, the guidelines are as follows:

Kyujo

Pre-Basho

If Kyujo is declared Pre-Basho, the Rikishi

• will experience Banzuke movement close to HALF of that of a 0-0-15 score
• does not receive post-Basho Training or Recovery rolls

If Kyujo is not declared before a Basho, the Rikishi

• will experience Banzuke movement close to that of a 0-0-15 score
• does not receive post-Basho Training or Recovery rolls

Mid-Basho

If Kyujo is declared Mid-Basho, the Rikishi

• does not earn any mochikyukin for that Basho
• receives modified post-Basho Training/Recovery rolls based on days participated and at the Gyoji's discretion
• is subject to Banzuke movement based on their final score

If Kyujo is not declared Mid-Basho (6 matches missed in a row = Auto-Kyujo), the Rikishi

• does not earn any mochikyukin for that Basho
• does not receive training or recovery rolls
• is subject to Banzuke movement based on their final score

Kosho

If declared Pre-Basho, the Rikishi

• will experience minimal Banzuke movement, at the Banzuke Team's discretion
• does not receive post-Basho Training or Recovery rolls

If declared Mid-Basho, the Rikishi

• does not earn any mochikyukin for that Basho
• receives modified post-Basho Training/Recovery rolls based on days participated and at the Gyoji's discretion
• will experience Banzuke movement according to their score at the time Kosho is declared

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Specialization

Upon reaching certain ranks, a Rikishi may purchase a Spec (Specialization).

• Choose a Kimarite to Spec, which will give +ir4 when using that Kimarite.
• The +ir4 Spec bonus is negated if the Kimarite is countered.
• Up to three Specs may be purchased, but each must be from a different stance.
• If a Rikishi drops out of Makuuchi, they are temporarily unable to use their purchased Specs until repromotion to Makuuchi.

The requirements for purchasing a Spec are as follows:

• 3000 Kensho for Spec #1, upon reaching Makuuchi
• 6000 Kensho for Spec #2, upon reaching Ozeki
• 9000 Kensho for Spec #3, upon reaching Yokozuna

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Intai & Perks

Intai

There are various circumstances under which a Rikishi may declare Intai, retirement.

• A Rikishi may willingly declare Intai at any time, e.g. if their Player wishes to make a new Rikishi, needs to leave the game, etc.
• If a Rikishi declares Kyujo / goes Auto-Kyujo more than twice in a row, they may be forced to Auto-Intai.
• If a Player leaves the Discord server without first informing the Gyoji about outstanding circumstances, their Rikishi will be forced to Auto-Intai.

Upon declaring Intai, any Kensho and Mochikyukin earned by that Rikishi may then be used to purchase Perks for a new Rikishi.

Perks

A Prestiged Rikishi has three available slots with which to purchase Perks, with additional restrictions listed in the spreadsheet linked below.

As of 4/15/21, the following Perks are available: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s-2Q3GscBfwP0kXQ1NukKDsEsJFbBGDFGZH_S-gSpt8/edit?usp=sharing

In the Dohyo

How matches work

(in general. Specifics in sections below)

Matches versus human players

• Etiquette for finding opponents
• Etiquette while facing opponents (rei, don't time out)

Matches versus bots

Bot personalities

• Basic- AI chooses one of its best moves.
• Aggressive - AI tries to counter one of your best moves.
• Defensive - AI avoids being countered by your best moves.
• Balanced - AI uses all three criteria to determine its best moves.
• Random - AI chooses a random move.

• You can still time out versus bots

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Tachiai

Powerful
	Power + Balance
	Charge full force into your opponent, driving them backwards to transition into a Yotsu or Nagete stance.
Reserved
	Spirit + Footwork
	Set your feet and ready yourself for your opponent's tachiai, taking the opportunity to move into an Oshi or Kakete stance.
Quick
	Technique + Power
	Utilize your fast hands to secure a grip on your opponent and set yourself up for a Tokushuwaza or Yotsu stance.
Surprise
	Balance + Spirit
	Catch your opponent off guard with something out of the ordinary and transition into a Nagete or Oshi stance.
Evasive
	Footwork + Technique
	Avoid a head on collision with your opponent and move into a Kakete or Tokushuwaza stance.
Counter Sequence	Powerful > Reserved > Quick > Surprise > Evasive > Powerful

Matta

If both Rikishi roll equal to or within 2 points of each other at the Tachiai, a Matta is called.

• The match is restarted without adding the additional Round from the Matta.
• Note: There is a quirk in the bot which may count the Matta Round towards Fatigue.

Critical Tachiai

If the attacker rolls 50 or more points higher than their opponent at the Tachiai, the attacker instantly wins by Critical Tachiai.

• Critical Tachiai wins are recorded with the Kimarite code "CRIT".

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On the Offensive

Kimarite

Yotsu 四つ
Y1	Yorikiri	寄り切り	Power + Balance
	Frontal force out - maintaining a grip on your opponent's mawashi, forcing them backwards out of the ring.
Y2	Uwatehineri	上手捻り	Power + Technique
	Overarm twist - to grab the belt of your opponent with an outside grip and twist them down to the side of the grabbing hand.
Y3	Uwatenage	上手投げ	Power + Spirit
	Overarm throw - extending your arm over your opponent's arm to grab their mawashi and throwing them to the ground while turning sideways.
Y4	Shitatenage	下手投げ	Balance + Footwork
	Underarm throw - extending your arm under your opponent's arm to grab their mawashi and turning sideways, pulling down and throwing them to the ground.
Counter Sequence	Yorikiri > Tsuppari > Uwatehineri > Hanmi > Uwatenage > Tawara Kaiten > Shitatenage > Inashi > Yorikiri

Nagete 投げ手
N1	Kakenage	掛け投げ	Balance + Spirit
	Inner thigh throw - to hook your leg inside your opponent's leg and lift it to execute a throw.
N2	Kotenage	小手投げ	Balance + Power
	Armlock throw - wrapping your arm around your opponent's extended arm, then throwing them to the ground without touching their mawashi.
N3	Sukuinage	掬い投げ	Balance + Footwork
	Beltless arm throw - extending your arm under your opponent's armpit and across their back while turning sideways, forcing them forward and throwing them to the ground without touching the mawashi.
N4	Kubinage	首投げ	Spirit + Technique
	Headlock throw - wrapping your opponent's head (or neck) in your arms and throwing them down.
Counter Sequence	Kakenage > Inashi > Kotenage > Makikae > Sukuinage > Tsuppari > Kubinage > Hanmi > Kakenage

Kakete 掛け手
K1	Sotogake	外掛	Footwork + Technique
	Outside leg trip - wrapping your leg around your opponent's leg from the outside and forcing them to fall backwards.
K2	Ashitori	足取り	Footwork + Spirit
	Leg pick - grabbing and lifting your opponent's leg with both hands, causing them to fall over.
K3	Kekaeshi	蹴返し	Footwork + Power
	Inner foot sweep - to sweep the inside of your opponent's ankle and knock them down.
K4	Kirikaeshi	切り返し	Balance + Technique
	Twisting knee trip - positioning your knee behind your opponent's leg then twisting them backwards over your leg.
Counter Sequence	Sotogake > Makikae > Ashitori > Tsuppari > Kekaeshi > Hanmi > Kirikaeshi > Tawara Kaiten > Sotogake

Tokushuwaza 特殊技
T1	Tsuridashi	吊り出し	Technique + Power
	Frontal lift out - lifting your opponent by the belt and carrying them out of the ring.
T2	Katasukashi	肩透かし	Technique + Footwork
	Under-shoulder swing down - wrapping two hands around your opponent's arm, grasping your opponent's shoulder and swinging them down.
T3	Hikiotoshi	引き落とし	Technique + Balance
	Pull down - pulling on your opponent's shoulder, arm, or mawashi and forcing them to fall forwards to the clay.
T4	Kimedashi	極め出し	Power + Spirit
	Arm barring force out - immobilizing your opponent's arms and shoulders with your arms and forcing them out of the dohyo.
Counter Sequence	Tsuridashi > Tawara Kaiten > Katasukashi > Inashi > Hikiotoshi > Makikae > Kimedashi > Tsuppari > Tsuridashi

Oshi 押し
O1	Hatakikomi	叩き込み	Spirit + Footwork
	Slap down - Slapping down on your opponent's shoulder, back, or arm and forcing them to fall forwards to the clay.
O2	Okuridashi	送り出し	Spirit + Balance
	Rear push out - to push your opponent out of the dohyo from behind.
O3	Tsukidashi	突き出し	Spirit + Technique
	Frontal thrust out - thrusting your opponent backwards out of the ring with one or a series of hand thrusts. Hand contact is not maintained.
O4	Oshidashi	押し出し	Footwork + Power
	Frontal push out - pushing your opponent out of the ring without holding their mawashi. Hand contact is maintained throughout.
Counter Sequence	Hatakikomi > Hanmi > Okuridashi > Tawara Kaiten > Tsukidashi > Inashi > Oshidashi > Makikae > Hatakikomi

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On the Defensive

Defenses

Defenses
D1	Inashi	往なし	Footwork + Power
	To sidestep or dodge your opponent's attack. Transitions into Kakete or Yotsu stances.
	Counters Yorikiri, Kotenage, Hikiotoshi, Oshidashi.
	Countered by Shitatenage, Kakenage, Katasukashi, Tsukidashi.
D2	Makikae	巻き替え	Power + Spirit
	To execute a grip reversal on your opponent's mawashi. Transitions into Yotsu or Oshi stances.
	Counters Sukuinage, Ashitori, Kimedashi, Hatakikomi.
	Countered by Kotenage, Sotogake, Hikiotoshi, Oshidashi.
D3	Tawara Kaiten	俵回転	Balance + Footwork
	To dance or spin at the tawara to avoid being forced out. Transitions into Nagete or Kakete stances.
	Counters Shitatenage, Sotogake, Katasukashi, Tsukidashi.
	Countered by Uwatenage, Kirikaeshi, Tsuridashi, Okuridashi.
D4	Hanmi	半身	Technique + Balance
	To take a strong stance, reducing your opponent's momentum. Transitions into Tokushuwaza or Nagete stances.
	Counters Uwatenage, Kakenage, Kirikaeshi, Okuridashi.
	Countered by Uwatehineri, Kubinage, Kekaeshi, Hatakikomi.
D5	Tsuppari	突っ張り	Spirit + Technique
	To deliver a series of thrusts or strikes at your opponent. Transitions into Oshi or Tokushuwaza stances.
	Counters Uwatehineri, Kubinage, Kekaeshi, Tsuridashi.
	Countered by Yorikiri, Sukuinage, Ashitori, Kimedashi.

Critical Defense

If the defender rolls 50 or more points higher than their opponent, this Critical Defense adds +4 to the defender's following Kimarite roll.

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Bonuses

Bonuses may be applied to a roll under certain conditions.

Each bonus point increases the value of the base die.

• Example: With 5d20, a +4 Attack Bonus would increase the roll to 5d24

Attack Bonus

After the Tachiai, from Round 2 onward, an Attack Bonus equal to the current Round number is added to the attacker's roll.

Stat Bonus

Either rikishi may receive a Stat Bonus according to the difference between the values of the selected moves.

Stat Advantage Table

Difference	Stat Bonus
1-4	+1
5-9	+2
10+	+3

Ozeki and Yokozuna receive different Stat Bonuses as follows:

Ozeki and Yokozuna
Stat Advantage Table

Difference	Stat Bonus
1-4	+2
5-9	+3
10+	+4

Spec Bonus

Purchasing Specialization adds +4 when using those specific Kimarite.

• This bonus is not applied when the Kimarite is Countered.

Focus Die

During Basho matches, Focus Points may be spent to add ir to a roll.

• A Focus Die can NOT be used in the same round as a Fatigue Die.

Focus Die Table

Rank	Cost	Add
Non-Ozeki/Yokozuna	4 FP	+ir3
Ozeki/Yokozuna	5 FP	+ir4

Fatigue Die

During Basho matches, a 7% increase in Fatigue may be taken in exchange for adding +ir4 to a roll.

• A Fatigue Die can NOT be used in the same round as a Focus Die.
• Only 1 Fatigue Die can be used per match.
• Rikishi in Makushita and below cannot use Fatigue Dice.

Counters

Counters add ir to a roll at the following values:

• +ir6 for Rikishi below the rank of Ozeki
• +ir8 for Ozeki / Yokozuna

Critical Defense

If the defender rolls 50 or more points higher than their opponent, this Critical Defense adds +4 to the defender's following Kimarite roll.

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Monoii

物言い

If the attacker rolls equal to or within 2 points of the defender, a Monoii occurs.

An additional 1d10 is rolled with the result as follows:

Monoii table

Roll	Ruling	Result
1-7	Gyoji gunbai doori	Attacker wins
8	Torinaoshi	Rematch
9-10	Gunbai sashichigae	Defender wins

Gyoji gunbai doori

行司軍配通り

The attacker wins with their chosen Kimarite.

Torinaoshi

取り直し

A rematch immediately occurs between the two Rikishi.

• Rounds from the original match count towards Fatigue.
• Focus/Fatigue dice used in the original match are not refunded.

Gunbai sashichigae

行司軍配差し違え

The defender wins by reversal with their chosen Defense.

• Defensive wins are recorded with the Kimarite code "R".

Basho

Readying for a Basho

Checklist to prepare for a Basho

• Sign-up for the Basho by following the link in the #basho-sign-up channel
• Ask a Gyoji in #gyoji-hotline to be readied. This is when

• Training Point distribution is permanently locked in.
• Final checks are made to ensure that your final statline follows #Stat Line Legality, not including Momentum and Heya Bonus
• The Gyoji will check if your Base Die is softcapped by division
• Training Points may be spent to recover fatigue
• Makuuchi Rikishi may purchase a #Specialization
• The Gyoji finalizes the process by using the !ready command.

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Basho Blocks, Torikumi, Deadlines

During a Basho, matchups are released in blocks to be completed before a specified deadline.

• The latest block structure as of Haru 2023 is 6-6-2-1

• Example: Block 1 consists of Day 1 to Day 6, for a total of 6 matches to be fought before the specified deadline.

• This structure may be subject to change per Basho.

At the start of each block, the Torikumi is released in the #torikumi-[current basho name] channel.

• The Torikumi lists your opponents for the current Block.
• These matches may be fought in any order. The Day numbers are mostly for the purposes of match recording.
• Find opponents in #bout-finder
• If you have trouble coordinating with your opponents, submit a #Slohyo
• It is still preferable to fight your opponent live before the deadline, which will override any Slohyo submitted for that specific match.

• As matches are fought, records are automatically kept by the bot in #match-recording, then a Gyoji manually records them in the Master Sheet.

Common terms related to the Torikumi

• Shonichi 初日 = Day 1, the first day of a Basho
• Nakabi 中日 = Day 8, the midway point of a Basho
• Senshuraku　千秋楽 = Day 15, the final day of a Basho

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Banzuke

The Banzuke shows the ranking of all currently active Rikishi in RTY.

• The mysterious Banzuke Team may follow modified rules compared to real life Sumo, so surprises and miracles can happen.
• Please wait until the updated Banzuke is released to confirm rankings before looking into purchasing rank-specific upgrades.

Kachikoshi and Makekoshi

Kachikoshi = winning record / more wins than losses

Makekoshi = losing record / more losses than wins

• When taking Kachikoshi and Makekoshi into account, the mysterious Banzuke Team may follow modified rules compared to real life Sumo, so surprises and miracles can happen.

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Commentary

Rikishi may obtain live commentary for their Basho bouts.

Human commentator

If you would like commentary from one of the server's lovely personalities:

• DO NOT START YOUR BOUT. The commentator must use a special command to allow for pauses between actions: !fight rikishi1 rikishi2 gyoji
• Post in #match-queue, listing the Rikishi involved and the match Day.
• If a commentator is available and willing, you will be contacted by them with further instructions (e.g. to ask for character fluff or RP).
• Once your match has been completed, please delete your messages in #match-queue.

Bot commentator

If you would like commentary done by the SimpleGyoji bot:

• Use the command !fight rikishi1 rikishi2 advanced fluff
• This command can also be used with !spar to make solo bot matches more interesting

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Slohyo

If two Rikishi cannot fight their Basho match live, they have the option of submitting a Slohyo.

The current Slohyo forms can be found here:

• Part 1: Tachiai + Round 2 (to be linked later)
• Part 2: Round 3 and onward (to be linked later)

If assistance is needed in filling out a Slohyo form, please ask in #gyoji-hotline

• If both Rikishi submit Slohyo forms, a Gyoji will manually run the match after the deadline for the current block.
• If both Rikishi end up fighting their match live, which is always preferred, this will override any Slohyo forms submitted for that match.
• If only one Rikishi submits a Slohyo for a match, they will win by forfeit (Fusensho).
• If neither Rikishi submit a Slohyo form for a match, both will lose by forfeit (Fusenpai).

When a Slohyo is run manually by a Gyoji, sometimes the match will run past Round 2.

• When this happens, both Rikishi will be pinged in #bout-deadlines
• Rikishi will then have 24 hours to submit Slohyo Form Part 2.
• If only one Rikishi submits the Part 2 form, they will win by forfeit (Fusensho).
• If neither Rikishi submit the Part 2 form, both will lose by forfeit (Fusenpai).

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Fusen

Fusen may occur during a Basho in the following situations.

Fusensho 不戦勝 = forfeit win

• For each match where Rikishi submits a Slohyo form while their opponent doesn't.
• A Fusensho is indicated with the Kimarite code "F"

Fusenpai 不戦敗 = forfeit loss

• For each match where a Rikishi does not submit a Slohyo form.
• A certain number of Fusenpai in a row may result in Auto-Kyojo for that Rikishi.

Double Fusen

• For each match where both Rikishi do not submit Slohyo forms, both receive Fusenpai.

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Between Basho

Degeiko

Degeiko takes place between every Basho. During this period, you may !spar other players to earn Focus Points.

• Complete 60+ matches to earn 12 Focus Points, the maximum reward.

• Otherwise, +1 Focus Point for every 5 matches completed in Degeiko.

• Keep track of your own matches versus other human players. Matches against bots will not count.
• All matches versus human players count, regardless of a win or loss.
• Degeiko matches are fought in any of the Training Camp channels.

• Rikishi that have completed 20+ Basho will receive only 2 Training Points from Degeiko (mostly to heal fatigue)

Training Camps

There are currently 6 training camp channels, five of which are named after the original Heya in RTY.

Additional channels for newer Heya will not be created to prevent channel bloat.

Anyone can use any Training Camp channel, regardless of current Heya membership.

• #dewanoumi-training-camp
• #tokitsukaze-training-camp
• #isegahama-training-camp
• #takasago-training-camp
• #nishonoseki-training-camp
• #beginners-training-camp

Moshi-ai

(Are these the current rules for Moshi-ai??)

Moshi-ai are group training sessions which may take place during Degeiko, with the following rules:

• At least 5 Rikishi must participate.
• Each Rikishi must win at least once OR fight 5+ matches during the session.
• The winner of a match picks their next opponent, but the same Rikishi cannot be chosen twice in a row.
• Participating Rikishi may be from any division, with the following caveat:

• In a group consisting of Makuuchi and Makushita Rikishi, the Makuuchi Rikishi are not awarded Focus Points.

Prizes for Moshi-ai are awarded as follows, in addition to the maximum reward for Degeiko bonuses:

• For the Rikishi with the longest win streak, the rewards are as follows

• The base reward is +1 Focus Point
• If 5 unique Rikishi were fought, +2 Focus Points
• If the longest streak is 10+ matches, +4 Focus Points
• If the longest stream is 15+ matches and the session only has Juryo and/or Makushita Rikishi, +4 Focus Points AND +1 Momentum (does not stack with other Momentum)

• +1 Focus Point for the recordkeeper keeping track of matches (does not have to be a participant in the Moshi-ai)

• A Rikishi may only claim these rewards up to two times per Degeiko period.

King of the Hill

The King of the Hill is a mini-game that opens during the Degeiko period after every Basho.

!Spar your way to the top to get the honor of wearing the coveted communal Pink Mawashi! (This is for cosmetic purposes only)

• Start the climb at #kings-start. Win against an opponent here to advance to #kings-step.
• Win a match at #kings-step to advance to the top at #kings-hill. The loser starts over again at #kings-step.
• Make it to #kings-hill to challenge the current holder of the Pink Mawashi! The winner can give themselves the King of the Hill role in #reaction-roles. The loser should be a good sport and remove the role in #reaction-roles and if they wish, start the climb all over again.

• The current King of the Hill has 24 hours to respond to challenges, else the Pink Mawashi is passed on to that challenger or fought for by the next two challengers.

Jungyo

Jungyo are special events that usually happen every other Basho during the Degeiko period. The event themes and rules vary each time, but possible rewards include Focus Points, Training Points, special dice, Kensho, and more!

Glossary / Index

• mini-glossary of sumo terms used in this guide