First, players of the game will need to select a "mode of play", which includes the online play, which allows one to play against other opponents, as well as a training mode of play, wherein the player must complete a task to gain "experience points". Before playing, a player will need a bender and a name. All the gaming elements are available, though it does not allow one to select swordsman, archers or any other kind of warriors. The bender is also customizable, as the game settings allow customization of the hair, clothesline, gender and accessories. Clothing and hair differ for genders, but the appearance is purely cosmetic, and has no effect on the gameplay.