Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
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Rev. 2.0<br />
20 th of July, A.S. XXXV<br />
1-13<br />
1.5 MIDDLE KINGDOM CONVENTIONS FOR MELEES<br />
(Unless stated otherwise by the Marshal-in-Charge, these conventions are assumed to be the<br />
Conventions of the Day).<br />
1.5.1 ENGAGEMENT<br />
In melees, fencers are engaged with all opponents immediately upon the call to "Lay on."<br />
1.5.2 INCAPACITATION FROM BEHIND<br />
A fencer accomplishes Incapacitation From Behind (IFB) by laying his or her rapier or dagger blade<br />
over an opponent's shoulder, to at least a third of the blade, while calling out, "M'lord/lady, you are<br />
incapacitated!" (or some similar short courteous phrase) in a loud clear voice. Reaching around the neck<br />
is forbidden. The opponent will be deemed incapacitated from the instant the blade touches the shoulder<br />
and no attempts may be made to spin, duck or dodge.<br />
1.5.3 FOULING FROM BEHIND<br />
Fouling an opponent's weapons and/or parrying devices from behind (FFB) is allowed.<br />
1.5.4 ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS<br />
In special scenario melees (e.g. bridge or town battles), additional restrictions may be imposed by the<br />
marshals as needed.<br />
1.5.5 MINOR PARTCIPATION<br />
Minors may not participate in melees except as non-contact participants.<br />
1.5.6 RUBBER BAND GUNS (RBGS)<br />
The time it takes to reload a RGB should mimic that of a real weapon (typically 30 seconds). Gleaning<br />
shot from the ground is not allowed. Shooting in the back is allowed in DFB scenarios.<br />
END OF MIDDLE KINGDOM CONVENTIONS FOR MELEES<br />
SECTION 2<br />
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS<br />
Change 2 (replace 1-11, 1-13 and 2-8. See revision log for additions to 3.3.3.C) - Effective 6/1/03
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