Editing Weapons and Equipment (section)

== Safety Construction Rules ==
All weapons, shields, projectiles, and related equipment must meet the required safety construction standards before being used in play.

The sections below contain the detailed construction rules for each equipment type. These rules are provided for players who are building, modifying, buying, or checking equipment.

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=== Approved Weapon Brands ===
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<div class="wizlords-collapsible-section-title">Approved Weapon Brands</div>
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The following brands are generally accepted, pending safety inspection:

* Ateliers Nemesis
* Calimacil
* Epic Armoury
* FakeSteel Armoury

All weapons, including commercial weapons, must still pass inspection before use.
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=== Melee Weapon Construction Standards ===
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<div class="wizlords-collapsible-section-title">Melee Weapon Construction Standards</div>
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All melee weapons, whether commercial or homemade, must meet the following standards.

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* Weapon cores must be fibreglass or carbon fibre.
* Weapon cores must be at least 10 mm thick.

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* Weapon tips must use Kevlar or an equivalent protective material.

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* Weapons must be covered in soft polyurethane foam suitable for combat use.
* Padding must be sufficient to prevent unsafe contact with the core.

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* The first 40 cm from the head of a polearm must be padded.
* This padding must be thick enough that the core cannot be felt under firm finger pressure.

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Homemade weapons are allowed, but must be:

* Inspected and approved before their first use.
* Re-checked before each game.
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=== Shield Construction Standards ===
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<div class="wizlords-collapsible-section-title">Shield Construction Standards</div>
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Shields may be made from wood or foam and may include a metal boss.

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* Shield edges must have at least 1 cm of progressive give.
* Shield edges must be padded sufficiently so that the core cannot be felt under firm finger pressure.

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* No sharp edges or unsafe protrusions are allowed on the face or sides of the shield.
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=== Projectile Construction Standards ===
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<div class="wizlords-collapsible-section-title">Projectile Construction Standards</div>
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Projectile weapons and ammunition must meet the following standards.

<div class="wizlords-collapsible-section-subheading">Band Missile Requirements</div>
* Band missiles must be made from blue or green rubber exercise tubing.
* A relaxed band must be at least one-third the length between the trigger catch and front anchor.
* Band ties must be spaced no more than 4 cm apart.
* Cord must be used as joint material.

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* Only unaltered IDV brand round-head arrows are permitted.

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* Arcane Bolts must be constructed from a foam ball wrapped in cloth.
* The cloth must be secured with twine, string, or a similar material.
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