The set-up phase goes like this:
Each player posts which mage they will assist, in what way (Attack, Defense, Speed, or Healing), and with what Element. You may choose to Abstain from aiding a Mage. Subtle Mages may simply choose not to post (they may PM me instead). Any mage who does not post by the time the Duel Starts will automatically Abstain.
The two Duelists must PM me with the Element they are going to Attack with. You may also PM me your Arena Entrance if you so desire.
Also during this phase every mage with a Side-Action, including the Cabal, will PM me with their actions. Once I have all Assists and Side-Actions (or the deadline is met), I will run the Duel and write-up the results of the Duel plus the results of any Side-actions.
Just a reminder post of what everyone needs to do.
When assisting, you need to tell me
which mage you are assisting,
what Element you are using, and
what kind of assistance you are granting.
Attack Boost, Defense Boost, Healing, and Speed Boost are your options.
Using Fire will increase the effect of an Attack Boost
Using Earth will increase the effect of a Defense Boost
Using Air will increase the effect of a Speed Boost
Using Water will increase the effect of Healing
If you use the same Element as the Affinity of the Mage you are assisting they will get double the boost
If you use the opposite Element as the Affinity of the Mage you are assisting they will get half the boost (rounded down)
The difference between Healing and Defense is also generally based on Element and Affinity. If the Attacker uses the Opposite Element from the Defender's, Defense is better. If the Attacker uses the same Element, Healing is better. If one of the other two Elements is used, either is just as effective.
Let me know if there are any questions or confusion about this.