I am starting this topic for one reason. To try and wipe out as much grey area as possible when it comes to techniques. I am tired of people's excuses for god moding being "Well there are no rules for it, so I can use it however I want." I refuse to accept that as a valid argument anymore.
So, this is a wide spread topic where anyone can post techniques they think need specific rules. Mine being: Izanagi, Chibaku tensei and it's correlation to the Deva path cool down time (If any.), and finally Kotoamatsukami and if it should even be allowed.
I am sure there a many techniques that need rules and regulations, these are just the few that are off the top of my head. (Sarcastic jabs are not welcome. You know who you are.)
For Izanagi, I think there should only be a one turn/death limit for it. It is literally the most powerful genjutsu in the world as it allows you to escape any form of damage imaginable. There need to be a specific way to use the technique, and how post it in your fights. If you activate the technique in one post, but do not take any damage, may it be self inflicted or otherwise, then it could potentially last more than one turn. Though if you do so happen to die after it's activation, you cannot continue to use the same Izanagi. You should also be forced to leave hints behind that the technique is still active to avoid meta gaming or any other form of unfair RP.
I am really just coming up with this off the top of my head so if you have a better idea of how to regulate the jutsu please post it.
Planetary Devastation is my next point to make. I firmly believe that this technique should fall under the Deva path cool down time. It is a horrifically powerful technique that literally lets you destroy the surrounding area and everything inside of it. (We have all seen the Anime/Manga so I don't need to describe much.) it has come up in a Biju fight that I am in, and while I think it should in fact fall under the Cool down, my opponent did not.
He gave me Anime examples of how it looks as if Pain/Nagato is using Shinra at the same time as Chibaku. Now, my rebuttal was the actual Manga chapters showing that he never used Shinra at the same time, but he still made a good point. "Just because it was not shown in the Manga does not mean it isn't fully canon." I am paraphrasing of course, but you get the jist. I consulted Kamui and he agreed with me, but I need to know what you guys think.
Kotoamatsukami (Or however the fudge you spell it) Now...It's character control as fuck, and most people void it outright. No eye contact is needed, and most people will never know they are under genjutsu unless someone else tells them. Now, It's up in the air for me if it should be nerfed or just voided outright. If there were to be nerfs...I would suggest eye contact is a must obviously. Uhm, you can use it once, and you have to wait ten years? (basically meaning you get a one time use and it's done.)
Possibly just have it as a kill move. As most eye genjutsu amount to death if they are to work it would be paramount to the same thing with Koto. If in battle, all you can make your opponent do is off themselves and it's over. If it's in RP...Well I would get permission from the person OOC before attempting something like this, but I guess you could try and manipulate them, but it's just so much character control.
The more I write about it, the more I just say get rid of it. I'm sure you all agree.
If you agree/Disagree with my thoughts, tell me! Also add any jutsu that you think should be brought to light.