General Rules

1.   Absolutely NO head shots
2.   No power swings
3.   No backstabbing unless otherwise specified
4.   No flails (weapons with any sort of rope used to swing something)
5.   No projectiles of any kind (this includes throwing weapons)
6.   All weapons must be inspected by the moderators before they can be used in battle
7.   People who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be required to leave
8.   People fight at their own risk. Injuries can happen when playing. We are not responsible for any injuries you may aquire from fighting in our group.
9.   If we believe that you are dangerous for any reason you will be required sit out or leave
10.   If we don't think that you should be fighting (like if you are sick or injured), you may be asked not to participate with us until you are better.

One on One Fights

     Before the fight begins you should specify whether it will be a "limbs" or "kill shots" battle. All one on one fights should begin with the opponents tapping their swords together. In a "limbs" battle you lose the use of any limb that gets hit by your opponent's, or your own blade. For example: if your left leg gets hit while you are fighting, you will have to hop on your right foot for the remainder of the fight. If you lose an arm you should hold that arm behind your back. If you are hit anywhere on your chest, stomach or back, you are dead. Your shoulders count as part of your arm and do not count as a kill. In a "kill shots" battle it does not matter if your arms or legs are hit. You may NOT block someones blade with your limbs. A hit on your stomach, chest or back still counts as a kill.

Team Battles

     Generally these battles will start out with someone yelling, "Team Battle!" Two people will be the captains and will pick teams. After the teams are picked the captains will decide on the rules, then announce them to their team. Someone will shout something along the lines of "3, 2, 1, FIGHT!" and the battle will begin. The last two people standing will be the new captains for the next fight.

Free-for-alls

     A free-for-all starts about the same way a team battle does. Someone will shout, "free-for-all, everyone circle up!" If no rules are stated you should assume that it is a kill-shots battle with no backstabbing, although the rules are usually specified before the battle begins. The goal, obviously, is to be the last person standing.

      If you have any questions about the rules, or anything else please e-mail me.