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Background

Preparation is defined as a character's ability to increase their capabilities significantly. Generally, in the presence of sufficient time, resources and conditions. An example of preparation would be how normal humans are merely weak by themselves, but they can make weapons that can destroy cities with preparation. However, preparation is also an optional addition to Versus Threads as while a character doesn't have to be given preparation, many of them benefit from it or cannot invent gadgets with preparation.

Types

• Education: - Education is the ability to learn skills or knowledge that a character would not know or would improve. An example of this would be a Slugger training in another form of boxing so that they can counter a Counterpuncher style.
• Evolution: - Evolution is the ability to adapt, grow, and become stronger before fighting an opponent. An example of this would be a character training before a battle in order to get stronger or even become passively stronger over time.
• Technological Preparation: - Technological preparation is the ability to create gadgets, tools, weapons, etc. in order to help in combat. An example of this would be a scientist who is Human level but can make Planet level technology.
• Information Preparation: - Information Preparation is the ability to gain information on the opponent before the battle starts. An example of this would be a character being able to find out his opponent's weaknesses.

How each of them works in a Versus Thread

Education

Valid Examples

Edison Crane studying martial arts moves from watching movies

Non-Valid Examples

Pikachu was able to defeat Raichu on his second try without any actual training

Evolution

Valid Examples

Lavos is the very reason for the evolution of humanity

Non-Valid Examples

Pokémon trainers can evolve their Pokémon

Technological Preparation

Valid Examples

Walter White built a machine gun in his car

And used it to wipe out Jack and his gang

Non-Valid Examples

The aliens from the Worldwar books take much longer than humans do to make technology, to the point that they were shocked that humans could make nuclear weapons

Information Preparation

Valid Examples

Lex Luther created a kryptonite ring

Non-Valid Examples

Doofenshmirtz ruined a recreation of his own painting

Users

• Walter White (Breaking Bad)
• Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)
• Jesse (Minecraft: Story Mode)

See also

• Versus Threads
• Standard Battle Assumptions