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== Safety Rules ==
Player safety is the highest priority at all Wizards and Warlords events.

While combat and physical activity are core parts of the game, all participants are expected to act responsibly, use common sense, and help create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Minor bumps, trips, and bruises can occur during physical play. First aid equipment is available on-site, and players should immediately report any injury or safety concern to a Marshal or Game Warden.

== Following Staff Directions ==
Marshals and Game Wardens are responsible for maintaining player safety and ensuring the game runs smoothly.

All participants must follow instructions given by Marshals and Game Wardens immediately.

If a Marshal or Game Warden stops play, issues a safety instruction, or directs players to move away from an area, those instructions take precedence over all game rules.

== General Conduct ==

=== Good Sportsmanship ===
Wizards and Warlords is a collaborative game. Players are expected to act in good faith, resolve disputes respectfully, and remember that everyone is here to have fun.

Winning a battle or achieving an objective should never come at the expense of another player's safety or enjoyment.

=== General Safety Rules ===
All participants must:

* Treat fellow players with respect.
* Remain aware of their surroundings at all times.
* Use only approved LARP-safe weapons and equipment.
* Report any damaged or unsafe equipment to a Marshal or Game Warden.
* Immediately report any injury or safety concern.

== Combat Safety Rules ==
Combat should always be controlled, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

=== Pulling Blows ===
All strikes must be controlled and delivered with appropriate force.

Players must pull their blows to avoid causing injury. Combat is intended to simulate battle, not inflict harm.

Excessive force, reckless swinging, or intentionally striking harder than necessary is not permitted.

=== Body Rushing ===
Players must not body rush opponents.

Body rushing refers to using your body, weapon, or shield to make forceful physical contact with another player in order to:

* Push them backwards.
* Force passage through a gap.
* Knock them off balance.
* Move them through physical pressure rather than normal combat.

Combat should be resolved through weapon strikes and game mechanics, not physical strength.

=== Ducking ===
Players may jump, sidestep, retreat, or otherwise avoid attacks naturally.

However, players must not deliberately duck, crouch, kneel, or suddenly lower their height in order to avoid attacks.

This rule exists to reduce the risk of accidental head and neck strikes.

== Terrain Safety ==
Players must not climb over terrain, obstacles, walls, fences, barricades, or other environmental features unless specifically instructed otherwise by event staff.

Combat around terrain is permitted where allowed by the game rules, however players should never place themselves or others at unnecessary risk.

Specific terrain interactions are covered in the Terrain Rules section.

== Injuries and Accidents ==

=== If You Are Injured ===
* Immediately stop participating in combat.
* Inform nearby players.
* Seek assistance from a Marshal or Game Warden.
* Move to a safe location if able to do so.

=== If You Injure Another Player ===
* Immediately stop fighting.
* Check that the player is okay.
* Assist them if required.
* Notify a Marshal or Game Warden.

Player safety always takes priority over the game.

== CODE RED: Emergency Protocol ==
In the event of a serious injury or emergency, any player may call:

'''"CODE RED"'''

This call should only be used for genuine emergencies.

=== If You Hear CODE RED ===
* Immediately stop fighting.
* Check your surroundings.
* If safe to do so, sit or kneel where you are.
* Raise your weapon above your head.
* Repeat '''"CODE RED"''' until combat around you has stopped.

The player who initiated the call may remain standing to help organisers locate the injured person.

=== Resuming the Game ===
Once the situation has been resolved, a Marshal, Game Warden, or GM will call:

'''"GAME ON"'''

or sound the event horn.

Play may only resume once this instruction has been given.

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