Post by Bowen on Feb 19, 2016 17:22:38 GMT
Title:
Clarify Javelin construction
Current Rule, as written today, with Rules of Play page numbers for reference. (If Applicable):
P.16, Javelins #8: Pommel is not required to meet the requirements for a stabbing tip
Proposed change, as you would see it written:
Pommel is not required to be stab legal. It must still meet the requirements of a standard pommel.
Reason this change would benefit Amtgard, as part of the V8 Rules:
It appears this verbiage is a hold over from an earlier edition.
The current text is not as clear as it could be for players who never played under old rules.
I have encountered several occasions where this is being interpreted as 'the pommel of a javelin is exempt from the requirements of the pommel for a stabbing tip weapon'. A simple clarification resolves this.
Clarify Javelin construction
Current Rule, as written today, with Rules of Play page numbers for reference. (If Applicable):
P.16, Javelins #8: Pommel is not required to meet the requirements for a stabbing tip
Proposed change, as you would see it written:
Pommel is not required to be stab legal. It must still meet the requirements of a standard pommel.
Reason this change would benefit Amtgard, as part of the V8 Rules:
It appears this verbiage is a hold over from an earlier edition.
The current text is not as clear as it could be for players who never played under old rules.
I have encountered several occasions where this is being interpreted as 'the pommel of a javelin is exempt from the requirements of the pommel for a stabbing tip weapon'. A simple clarification resolves this.