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High Lords at 16:38, 22 June 2025

2025-06-22T16:38:01Z

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	* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".		* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".
	* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.		* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.
	*A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can be restored to half their maximum endurance using the '''[[Calls#GET_IT_TOGETHER\|Get it Together]]''' call. However, if they’ve been hit by '''Bolt''', '''Sunder''', '''I am a Knife in the Dark''', or '''Burn''', they must first receive [[Medical Treatment\|Triage]] from a Medicae or Chirugeon ~~as per the rules~~. Medicae and Chirugeon's may always perform Triage on Bloodied characters, as it is required before they can utilise Get it Together.		*A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can be restored to half their maximum endurance using the '''[[Calls#GET_IT_TOGETHER\|Get it Together]]''' call. However, if they’ve been hit by '''Bolt''', '''Sunder''', '''I am a Knife in the Dark''', or '''Burn''', they must first receive [[Medical Treatment\|Triage]] from a Medicae or Chirugeon. Medicae and Chirugeon's may always perform Triage on Bloodied characters, as it is required before they can utilise '''Get it Together'''.

	=== Subdued ===		=== Subdued ===

High Lords: /* Bloodied */

2025-06-22T16:37:19Z

Bloodied

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	* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".		* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".
	* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.		* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.
	* A ~~character who is~~ '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' can be restored to ~~health via treatment from a~~ '''~~Medicae~~''' or '''~~Chirugeon~~''', ~~which will restore them to 1 Endurance. They pause their bleed count when either~~ '''~~[[First Aid]]~~''' or '''[[~~Medical_Treatment#Triage~~\|Triage]]''' is ~~performed on them - their bleed count only resets after Triage has been successfully performed~~.		*A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can be restored to half their maximum endurance using the '''[[Calls#GET_IT_TOGETHER\|Get it Together]]''' call. However, if they’ve been hit by '''Bolt''', '''Sunder''', '''I am a Knife in the Dark''', or '''Burn''', they must first receive [[Medical Treatment\|Triage]] from a Medicae or Chirugeon as per the rules. Medicae and Chirugeon's may always perform Triage on Bloodied characters, as it is required before they can utilise Get it Together.


	=== Subdued ===		=== Subdued ===

Hal at 18:56, 25 February 2023

2023-02-25T18:56:17Z

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	DuD is a game where melee combat is Big, Dramatic and Cinematic. The goal of any fight in this game is for it to look impressive and cinematic. The weapons of the 41st millennium are brutal and weighty, and we want to show this. To this end, we want players to react to every blow in a fight, in an overt and dramatic fashion.		DuD is a game where melee combat is Big, Dramatic and Cinematic. The goal of any fight in this game is for it to look impressive and cinematic. The weapons of the 41st millennium are brutal and weighty, and we want to show this. To this end, we want players to react to every blow in a fight, in an overt and dramatic fashion.

			Please read [[The Social Contract]] page on cinematic combat to understand we ask you to fight at a Death Unto Darkness event.
	~~====~~ The ~~Combat~~ Social Contract ~~====~~

	~~It is often easy in the flow of~~ combat and the rush of adrenaline to forget that the most important rule is that roleplay is a two-way social interaction. Combat within DuD is an extension of that principle. Rules on what an aggressor needs to ~~do to deliver damage, with the emphasis on dramatic blows and war-cries, are wasted if their victims do not return the gesture. In this way~~ we ~~can all reciprocate to ensure combat is a dramatic and exciting roleplaying experience rather than becoming too focused on a mechanical ‘game’ – the rules exist~~ to ~~tell~~ a ~~story, rather than to create a competitive sport.~~

	This goes both ways: there are plenty of places in the game where a player is expected to make their character vulnerable for a few moments as part of the mechanics, be it just by reeling from a blow or other more dramatic effects. These aren’t intended to be situations where a ‘mook’ NPC minion will exploit them: only the most dangerous of opponents will deliberately set out to use these openings. We want to create a combat environment where people feel they can play up dangerous moments and take risks without automatically losing the battle because they weren’t fighting ‘efficiently’.


	=== Combat Safety ===		=== Combat Safety ===

	~~Weapons are divided into two categories: '''1-Handed''' and '''2-Handed'''. DuD does not make use of specific weapon length restrictions, but~~ the ~~UK Weapon~~ Safety ~~standard of 42” maximum for 1-Handed Melee weapons is a good guideline. 1-Handed ranged weapons should be ‘pistol’ sized~~, which we feel is clear enough guidance. A 2-Handed weapon can only be used ''if both your hands are on the weapon''. There is no trait required to wield a 1-Handed weapon in each hand. The Game Team reserves the right to re-classify a prop as 2-Handed if we do not think you are safely wielding it in one hand.		You must read the Safety at Games page, particularly including the [[Safety_at_Games#Combat_Safety\|Combat Safety]] section, before engaging in combat.

	* '''All weapons intended to be used in melee must be LARP safe.''' This means they have been tested by a member of the ~~Game Team and conform to our safety standards.~~
	* '''Ranged weapons do not need to be LARP safe.''' However, if converted from firing props/airsoft/nerf weaponry they '''must''' be unloaded and made safe so they cannot fire and '''no ammunition for them may be brought to DuD games'''. '''<span style="color:#~~DC143C">If you fail to follow this you can be excluded from the event.</span>'''~~
	* '''Where you are using a ranged weapon and enter Melee you are responsible for making your weapon safe.'''
	** If you are not using a LARP-safe prop you '''must''' move your weapon out of the way. '''Props made of hard materials or not judged to be LARP-safe by the Game Team must be holstered or placed in a position where you can control their movement to prevent accidentally striking another participant.''' Charging melee combatants will -always slow- to give you time to do so, do not use this as a chance to retreat, be courteous
	* '''All blows in Melee must be pulled.'''
	** For anyone not used to LARP combat, ~~pulling a blow is the act of slowing the weapon~~ before ~~it strikes the target, so that it hits with a minimal tap.~~
	~~(* Sometimes people will misjudge this – it happens – but you should always be trying your best to pull every blow, and slow down or back off from a fight if you begin to find it difficult.)~~
	* Blows to the head are discouraged.
	** We believe they are more risky than other elements of combat, and you should avoid them unless the player does not present another valid target. It is the discretion of the struck player whether to take any effects to the torso or a limb.
	* The use of hands and grappling in melee is specifically restricted to controlled situations where both parties have exchanged enthusiastic consent immediately beforehand. This should never occur where there is a danger of running into other participants or terrain, e.g. near a mass combat~~, or in a cramped space~~.


	=== Combat ===		=== Combat ===

			==== Principles ====

	'''''DuD combat should feel cinematic for everyone.''' You should always roleplay a reaction to melee blows and melee/ranged calls regardless of whether your traits permit you to take no mechanical effect; while your character might not be fully human they are still impacted by the physical force of the attack or forced to dodge out of its way. Simply calling a '''Reaction''' call such as '''Dodge''' or '''Deflect''' is not sufficient.		'''''DuD combat should feel cinematic for everyone.''' You should always roleplay a reaction to melee blows and melee/ranged calls regardless of whether your traits permit you to take no mechanical effect; while your character might not be fully human they are still impacted by the physical force of the attack or forced to dodge out of its way. Simply calling a '''Reaction''' call such as '''Dodge''' or '''Deflect''' is not sufficient.

	Always consider what a damage call represents: while the rules do allow you to survive a shot to the face at point-blank range by simply losing a point of Endurance, you should consider how you manage to soak it. Even if you don’t choose to become mechanically affected, it would at least be appropriate to fall to the ground clutching your face.''		Always consider what a damage call represents: while the rules do allow you to survive a shot to the face at point-blank range by simply losing a point of Endurance, you should consider how you manage to soak it. Even if you don’t choose to become mechanically affected, it would at least be appropriate to fall to the ground clutching your face.''


			==== Mechanics ====

	* When you are struck by an uncalled blow in melee you will lose '''1 Point of Endurance'''. You can lose no more Endurance than that, no matter how many blows you take and from whome, every 3s unless a melee blow is accompanied by a '''Call''' or '''Cue'''.		* When you are struck by an uncalled blow in melee you will lose '''1 Point of Endurance'''. You can lose no more Endurance than that, no matter how many blows you take and from whome, every 3s unless a melee blow is accompanied by a '''Call''' or '''Cue'''.
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	* The call '''Sunder''' may only be used '''Once''' regardless of how many sources of it you may have before you have to [[Recuperate]].		* The call '''Sunder''' may only be used '''Once''' regardless of how many sources of it you may have before you have to [[Recuperate]].
	** In most cases uses of "Ranged Sunder" follow these rules - after 15s of aiming (or charging) a weapon you may expend a Supply to call Sunder. You must focus on a single target while doing so; if you lose sight of this target you must restart this count.		** In most cases uses of "Ranged Sunder" follow these rules: after 15s of aiming (or charging) a weapon you may expend a Supply to call Sunder. You must focus on a single target while doing so; if you lose sight of this target you must restart this count.

	* '''Ranged Weapons Require “Reloading”''' ~~this~~ is a five second period that can represent cooling the weapon, recharging it or performing quick maintenance.		* '''Ranged Weapons Require “Reloading”'''. This is a five second period that can represent cooling the weapon, recharging it or performing quick maintenance.

	* '''1-Handed ranged weapons must Reload every Five Shots''' and are considered to have a range of ten meters '''but may make ranged calls in melee'''.		* '''1-Handed ranged weapons must Reload every Five Shots''' and are considered to have a range of ten meters '''but may make ranged calls in melee'''.
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	=== Endurance ===		=== Endurance ===

	Endurance is the measure of your ~~characters~~ ability to endure suffering. Whether that is through how tough they are or how fast they are is down to your personal roleplay.		Endurance is the measure of your character's ability to endure suffering. Whether that is through how tough they are or how fast they are is down to your personal roleplay.

	* When you are reduced to 0 Endurance you enter the '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' condition which represents that your character has been pushed to their physical limits and has become critically injured.		* When you are reduced to 0 Endurance you enter the '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' condition which represents that your character has been pushed to their physical limits and has become critically injured.
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	=== Subdued ===		=== Subdued ===

	* A character who is '''Subdued''' has been beaten into painful submission ~~if they~~ are ~~not~~ unconscious ~~then they are~~ barely conscious and may not talk. They may move for OC safety or comfort, but lack the IC wherewithal to seek IC safety and once OC comfortable or safe should then collapse unconscious or exhausted.		* A character who is '''Subdued''' has been beaten into painful submission. They are unconscious or barely conscious, and may not talk. They may move for OC safety or comfort, but lack the IC wherewithal to seek IC safety and once OC comfortable or safe should then collapse unconscious or exhausted.
	* A character who is '''Subdued''' will become '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' if a Non-Player Character moves close to them and directly attacks them, or if they are caught in the area of effect of '''Burn''' or '''Boom'''.		* A character who is '''Subdued''' will become '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' if a Non-Player Character moves close to them and directly attacks them, or if they are caught in the area of effect of '''Burn''' or '''Boom'''.
	* A character can recover from being '''Subdued''' by either another character spending 30s roleplaying bringing them around which restores them to 1 Endurance, or if Combat ends, at which point they come around without aid at 1 Endurance.		* A character can recover from being '''Subdued''' by either another character spending 30s roleplaying bringing them around which restores them to 1 Endurance, or if Combat ends, at which point they come around without aid at 1 Endurance.
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	* If your character was injured by something supernatural, you may instead choose a card from the Exorcism deck to suffer the effects of for the rest of the event.		* If your character was injured by something supernatural, you may instead choose a card from the Exorcism deck to suffer the effects of for the rest of the event.

	They will also gain a [[Character_Advancement#Scars\|Scar]]		They will also gain a [[Character_Advancement#Scars\|Scar]].

	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

Hal: Recuperation crosslinking

2023-02-08T22:27:55Z

Recuperation crosslinking

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	* '''Any Called Melee Blow, or a Shot with a Ranged Weapon''' may be performed once every 3s.		* '''Any Called Melee Blow, or a Shot with a Ranged Weapon''' may be performed once every 3s.

	* The call '''Sunder''' may only be used '''Once''' regardless of how many sources of it you may have before you have to ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~.		* The call '''Sunder''' may only be used '''Once''' regardless of how many sources of it you may have before you have to [[Recuperate]].
	** In most cases uses of "Ranged Sunder" follow these rules - after 15s of aiming (or charging) a weapon you may expend a Supply to call Sunder. You must focus on a single target while doing so; if you lose sight of this target you must restart this count.		** In most cases uses of "Ranged Sunder" follow these rules - after 15s of aiming (or charging) a weapon you may expend a Supply to call Sunder. You must focus on a single target while doing so; if you lose sight of this target you must restart this count.

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	* If a Hostile Character tells you '''I’m taking you in, alive!''' Your character will be Subdued, rather than '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' (this can be done even if you are already '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''')		* If a Hostile Character tells you '''I’m taking you in, alive!''' Your character will be Subdued, rather than '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' (this can be done even if you are already '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''')

	Endurance is recovered by;		Endurance is recovered by [[Recuperation]] - a short rest while a Medicae checks over their injuries.

	~~'''Recuperating'''~~ - ~~this is~~ a ~~ten minute~~ short rest ~~where the character role plays the act of resting, drinking water, and having~~ a Medicae ~~check~~ over ~~the minor~~ injuries ~~and strain of the physical efforts they’ve expended earlier.~~

	A character cannot Recuperate if combat is ongoing nearby or they are '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' or have untreated '''Complications''' from a '''[[Medical_Treatment#Triage\|Triage]]''' check.


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	* '''Back from the Brink'''		* '''Back from the Brink'''
	** You recover consciousness, but you are horrendously injured, and can do nothing but crawl or stagger.		** You recover consciousness, but you are horrendously injured, and can do nothing but crawl or stagger.
	** You require '''Surgery''' and must ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~ before your character can act normally again.		** You require '''Surgery''' and must [[Recuperate]] before your character can act normally again.
	* '''One final Push''' - Regain all Endurance and get to your feet. Your character now has a Bleed Count of 0 until they can ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~, meaning that the next time they become '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' they will immediately go to '''Near Death''' again.		* '''One final Push''' - Regain all Endurance and get to your feet. Your character now has a Bleed Count of 0 until they can [[Recuperate]], meaning that the next time they become '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' they will immediately go to '''Near Death''' again.
	* '''Marked by Dark Fates''' - Player characters may gain the attention of the God Emperor, dark powers, or the touch of mysterious and arcane technology.		* '''Marked by Dark Fates''' - Player characters may gain the attention of the God Emperor, dark powers, or the touch of mysterious and arcane technology.
	** You may choose to have survived even certain death by the attention of… something.		** You may choose to have survived even certain death by the attention of… something.

Hal: fixing link

2022-10-16T21:38:30Z

fixing link

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	* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".		* If they remain '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' for longer than 100 seconds they will become '''Near Death''' (see later) this timer is called their "bleed count".
	* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.		* A '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' character can barely move faster than a slow crawl, only physrep/roleplay their injuries and cannot make any action or use any traits unless their traits specify they can be used while in this state. They can scream or shout for help, unless they were rendered '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' by the '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' cue.
	* A character who is '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' can be restored to health via treatment from a '''Medicae''' or '''Chirugeon''', which will restore them to 1 Endurance. They pause their bleed count when either '''[[~~Medical_Treatment#Providing_First_Aid_Treatment\|~~First Aid]]''' or '''[[Medical_Treatment#Triage\|Triage]]''' is performed on them - their bleed count only resets after Triage has been successfully performed.		* A character who is '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' can be restored to health via treatment from a '''Medicae''' or '''Chirugeon''', which will restore them to 1 Endurance. They pause their bleed count when either '''[[First Aid]]''' or '''[[Medical_Treatment#Triage\|Triage]]''' is performed on them - their bleed count only resets after Triage has been successfully performed.

High Lords: /* Combat */

2022-10-16T15:51:49Z

Combat

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	Always consider what a damage call represents: while the rules do allow you to survive a shot to the face at point-blank range by simply losing a point of Endurance, you should consider how you manage to soak it. Even if you don’t choose to become mechanically affected, it would at least be appropriate to fall to the ground clutching your face.''		Always consider what a damage call represents: while the rules do allow you to survive a shot to the face at point-blank range by simply losing a point of Endurance, you should consider how you manage to soak it. Even if you don’t choose to become mechanically affected, it would at least be appropriate to fall to the ground clutching your face.''

	* When you are struck by an uncalled blow in melee you will lose '''1 Point of Endurance'''. You can lose no more Endurance than that every 1s unless a melee blow is accompanied by a '''Call''' or '''Cue'''.		* When you are struck by an uncalled blow in melee you will lose '''1 Point of Endurance'''. You can lose no more Endurance than that, no matter how many blows you take and from whome, every 3s unless a melee blow is accompanied by a '''Call''' or '''Cue'''.

	* '''Any Called Melee Blow, or a Shot with a Ranged Weapon''' may be performed once every 3s.		* '''Any Called Melee Blow, or a Shot with a Ranged Weapon''' may be performed once every 3s.

Tealix: Punctuation, clarity, making use of LARP/LRP consistent, clarifying what having a bleed count of 0 actually means

2022-10-16T13:04:28Z

Punctuation, clarity, making use of LARP/LRP consistent, clarifying what having a bleed count of 0 actually means

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High Lords at 03:52, 16 October 2022

2022-10-16T03:52:01Z

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	DuD is a game where melee combat is Big, Dramatic and Cinematic. The goal of any fight in this game is for it to look impressive and cinematic. The weapons of the 41st millennium are brutal and weighty, and we want to show this. To this end, we want players to react to every blow in a fight, in an overt and dramatic fashion.		DuD is a game where melee combat is Big, Dramatic and Cinematic. The goal of any fight in this game is for it to look impressive and cinematic. The weapons of the 41st millennium are brutal and weighty, and we want to show this. To this end, we want players to react to every blow in a fight, in an overt and dramatic fashion.

	~~Weapons are divided into~~ two ~~categories '''1-Handed''' and '''2~~-~~Handed'''~~. DuD ~~does not make use~~ of ~~specific weapon length restrictions but~~ the ~~UK Weapon Safety standard of 42” maximum for 1~~-~~Handed Melee weapons~~ is a ~~good guideline~~, ~~1-Handed ranged weapons should be ‘pistol’ sized which we feel is clear enough guidance~~. ~~A 2-Handed weapon can only be used ''if~~ both ~~your hands~~ are on the ~~weapon''. There~~ is ~~no trait required~~ to ~~wield~~ a ~~1-Handed weapon in each hand~~. ~~The Game Team reserves~~ the ~~right~~ to ~~re-classify~~ a ~~prop as 2-Handed if we do not think you are safely wielding it in one~~.		==== The Combat Social Contract ====
			It is often easy in the flow of combat and the rush of adrenaline to forget that the most important rule is that roleplay is a two-way social interaction. Combat within DuD is an extension of that principle. Rules on what an aggressor needs to do to deliver damage, with the emphasis on dramatic blows and war-cries, are wasted if their victims do not return the gesture. In this way we can all reciprocate to ensure combat is a dramatic and exciting roleplaying experience rather than becoming too focused on a mechanical ‘game’ – the rules exist to tell a story, rather than to create a competitive sport.

			This goes both ways: there are plenty of places in the game where a player is expected to make their character vulnerable for a few moments as part of the mechanics, be it just by reeling from a blow or other more dramatic effects. These aren’t intended to be situations where a ‘mook’ NPC minion will exploit them: only the most dangerous of opponents will deliberately set out to use these openings. We want to create a combat environment where people feel they can play up dangerous moments and take risks without automatically losing the battle because they weren’t fighting ‘efficiently’.


	=== Combat Safety ===		=== Combat Safety ===
			Weapons are divided into two categories '''1-Handed''' and '''2-Handed'''. DuD does not make use of specific weapon length restrictions but the UK Weapon Safety standard of 42” maximum for 1-Handed Melee weapons is a good guideline, 1-Handed ranged weapons should be ‘pistol’ sized which we feel is clear enough guidance. A 2-Handed weapon can only be used ''if both your hands are on the weapon''. There is no trait required to wield a 1-Handed weapon in each hand. The Game Team reserves the right to re-classify a prop as 2-Handed if we do not think you are safely wielding it in one.

	* '''All weapons intended to be used in melee must be LARP safe.''' This means they have been tested by a member of the Game Team and conform to our safety standards.		* '''All weapons intended to be used in melee must be LARP safe.''' This means they have been tested by a member of the Game Team and conform to our safety standards.

High Lords at 03:49, 16 October 2022

2022-10-16T03:49:27Z

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	When a character who is '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' hits the end of their count, or experiences a fatal game effect, they become '''Near Death'''. They are outwardly unconscious, unable to move, and must be silent - they may experience things in this state but that is at '''Game Team''' discretion.		When a character who is '''<span style="color:#DC143C">Bloodied</span>''' hits the end of their count, or experiences a fatal game effect, they become '''Near Death'''. They are outwardly unconscious, unable to move, and must be silent - they may experience things in this state but that is at '''Game Team''' discretion.

	A character who is '''Near Death''' has two choices to '''Embrace Death''' or to spend '''Fate''' to avoid it. Fate is a limited resource a character has only three points of it for the duration of the current DuD campaign - when spending Fate to avoid death, a character may select one of the beneath options - a character may not spend Fate in the same way twice ~~in one '''Scene'''~~;		A character who is '''Near Death''' has two choices to '''Embrace Death''' or to spend '''Fate''' to avoid it. Fate is a limited resource a character has only three points of it for the duration of the current DuD campaign - when spending Fate to avoid death, a character may select one of the beneath options - a character may not spend Fate in the same way twice;

	* '''Back from the Brink'''		* '''Back from the Brink'''
	** You recover consciousness, but you are horrendously injured, and can do nothing but crawl or stagger.		** You recover consciousness, but you are horrendously injured, and can do nothing but crawl or stagger.
	** You require '''Surgery''' and must '''Recuperate''' before your character can act normally again.		** You require '''Surgery''' and must '''Recuperate''' before your character can act normally again.
	* '''One final Push''' - Regain all Endurance. Your character now has a Bleed Count of 0 ~~for the rest of the Scene~~.		* '''One final Push''' - Regain all Endurance and get to your feet. Your character now has a Bleed Count of 0 until they can '''Recuperate'''.
	* '''Marked by Dark Fates''' - Player characters may gain the attention of the God Emperor, dark powers, or the touch of mysterious and arcane technology.		* '''Marked by Dark Fates''' - Player characters may gain the attention of the God Emperor, dark powers, or the touch of mysterious and arcane technology.
	** You may choose to have survived even certain death by the attention of… something.		** You may choose to have survived even certain death by the attention of… something.

High Lords: /* Cover */

2022-10-16T03:47:13Z

Cover

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	A character is considered to have Cover if they have a solid object between them and the source of a call - such as a tree, building or other solid piece of the terrain that they could reasonably duck behind to protect themselves.		A character is considered to have Cover if they have a solid object between them and the source of a call - such as a tree, building or other solid piece of the terrain that they could reasonably duck behind to protect themselves.

	A character who has Cover may call '''Deflect''' to the first two calls made from a direction they believe they have cover from. They can never benefit from the same object as cover more than once per ~~scene~~ - in order to get cover again they must move to hide behind a new piece of terrain. They may not call '''Deflect''' against '''Burn''', '''Sunder''' and calls with '''Warp''' attached.		A character who has Cover may call '''Deflect''' to the first two calls made from a direction they believe they have cover from. They can never benefit from the same object as cover more than once per combat - in order to get cover again they must move to hide behind a new piece of terrain. They may not call '''Deflect''' against '''Burn''', '''Sunder''' and calls with '''Warp''' attached.

	Characters in Cover take no effect from '''Dakka'''.		Characters in Cover take no effect from '''Dakka'''.