Fencing Draft notes:Rules For Fencers: Difference between revisions

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===2.6.2===
What was 2.6.2.1 Killing from behind has been renumbered to 2.6.3 to avoid a numbering class with 2.6.2 Striking your opponent's sub rules.
What was 2.6.2.2 Killing a gunner has been renumbered to 2.6.4 to avoid a numbering class with 2.6.2 Striking your opponent's sub rules.
Subsequent rules have been renumbered.
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:Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac.
:Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac.
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Revision as of 01:11, 28 March 2023

Notes from Earl Marshal for next update

Somewhere in 2.1?
Authorisation and participation for minors - link to minor participation/authorisation forms - include information about getting approval from parent/guardians
Rejig into multiple pages
  • When you are allowed to fence, Fighting by the rules, and Issues on the field
  • Types of fencing, Single combat and melee
  • Using your weapons and defensive objects, taking blows
  • Wearing protective equipment

Changes for v 6.0

2.1.2

Was
To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical test to show that you...
Now
To be authorised, you have to pass a verbal and practical combat test to show that you...
Functional change
Addition of the word "combat" to highlight that the practical component must include combat
Reason
The handbook currently has two phrases meaning the same component of the authorising process. This combines them.

2.4.1.2

Was
Not in rules previously
Now
Different types of fencing combat cannot face each other in the same bout. For example, Cut and Thrust may not face Standard fencing.
Subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change
Prevents opponents from using different rules in the same bout.
Reason
Bouts must operate under a single ruleset; this change prevents a clash. Was not clear previously.

2.6.2

What was 2.6.2.1 Killing from behind has been renumbered to 2.6.3 to avoid a numbering class with 2.6.2 Striking your opponent's sub rules. What was 2.6.2.2 Killing a gunner has been renumbered to 2.6.4 to avoid a numbering class with 2.6.2 Striking your opponent's sub rules. Subsequent rules have been renumbered.

2.6.2.4

Was
You and your opponent need to agree to allow the use of tip cuts before the bout
Now
Removed
Subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change
Opponents no longer need to agree to the use of tip cuts beforre they can be used.
Reason
Tip cuts are an accepted part of fencing combat in Lochac.

Was 2.6.2.1, now 2.6.3

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Now
Functional change
Reason