Hi, I have no idea as to the who, what, why and how of any Qi System and I'd like to know it so if anyone would be so kind as to explain what a Qi system is, the levels, the requirements, etc and all, it would be greatly appreciated.
Generic Chi/Qi System Quick Explanation?
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To my very limited understanding it's a form of magic that forces limits on its user, so until you reach a certain level of cultivation you can only use so much qi. And in some cases the qi is element coded so someone who uses earth-style attacks can't suddenly pull fire powers out of his ass for convenience.
You can think of it as analogous to MP without the LitRPG tinge.
Graced_Villain Chi/Qi refers to the life energy, or the energy that exists within living beings and natural fenomenons and usually explains magical fenomenons in most settings because they usually opt for this:
Manipulate Qi=Manipulating a fenomenon
Be it a technique the "refining" of materials, or the creation of a magical artifact