Castle MacLaaran's
Role Playing Game Rules
Hand to Hand Combat
Hand to hand combat is conducted as follows. Each person sends a PM to the judge describing their offensive and/or defensive action. The judge calls out "Strike" and each person then repeats their post in public.
Strikes can be posted with swords, staffs, or other weapons of choice, in the following places. Points are scored if that spot is unprotected.
Head - 1 point and stuns the opponent, allowing defense only on the next move.
Shoulders - 1 point and limits use of one weapon or shield.
Chest - 2 points
Legs - 1 point and hampers movement
Protection is achieved by placing the shield and/or parrying with the sword or staff at either head, shoulders, chest or legs. When parrying, there are no offensive strokes permitted.
The match is won by the first to attain 5 points.
The Winning Contestant shall congratulate the fallen on a good joust. Remember, this is the era of Honor in Battle.