Fencing notes:Using Weapons And Defensive Objects

Striking your opponent

You can strike with the blade and point - 1 January 2024: There were discussions as to whether a blade and point are different, considering construction of spear heads which have a blade you can't use, and act only as a point, so the rule was updated to provide clarification that the point of the sword and dagger can also be used to strike your opponent.
Tip cuts - 1 January 2024: Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac, so the previous requirement to agree to use them has been removed.

Killing from behind - 1 January 2024: Clarification added for when killing from behind may be used, and allows marshals to add additional restrictions

Marshals and rubber band guns - 1 January 2024: Clarification added that marshals do not need full armour when rubber band guns are the only additional threat.
Marshals may alter scenario rules with regards to rubber band shots - 1 January 2024: A rule added to clarify that marshals may amend scenario rules to make objects indestructable or proof against shots.
Struck rubber band guns - 1 January 2024: Reminder to have your rubber band gun inspected by a marshal if it is struck by any weapon other than a rubber band to ensure that it is still safe to use.

Throwing cloaks etc - 1 January 2024: When you throw your cloak at your opponent, it may block their vision while in the air, but you may not throw it to cover their face or to trip them.
Cuts or thrusts while parrying - 1 January 2024: A reminder that legal blows from cuts or thrusts that occur while you are attempting to parry with part of your body are still legal blows.
Grasping and incidental contact - 1 January 2024: We have included an example of what might be grasping an opponent, and made it clear that brief incidental contact is legal.; We have also added a rule about avoiding wrenching, twisting or pressing a joint beyond natural limits, following a number of incidents of accidental overextension of an opponent's joints,