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===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]===
 
===From the [[V8]] [[Rulebook]]===
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Includes bolts and any other similar items.<br>
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<onlyinclude>Includes bolts and any other similar items.<br>
 
'''NOTE:''' Improperly constructed or maintained arrows can pose a serious safety hazard. Before building your fist arrows take the time to study an online construction tutorial or practice with an experienced player.
 
'''NOTE:''' Improperly constructed or maintained arrows can pose a serious safety hazard. Before building your fist arrows take the time to study an online construction tutorial or practice with an experienced player.
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====General====
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# May not be drawn beyond 28”.
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# Fletching and nocks, if present, must be in good repair.
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# Must be clearly labeled with their owner’s name.
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#* Arrows without labels will never be allowed on the field.
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#* Using arrows without labels can result in immediate suspension from the field.
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# Broken or poorly mended arrows are not to be used.
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# Like any other equipment arrows may only be used by their owner unless the owner grants specific permission for another player to use their arrows.
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#* The owner of an arrow is responsible for the safety of the arrow even if fired by another player.
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#* [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|Special arrows]] may never be shared.
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# Swinging at an arrow in flight is illegal.
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#* Arrows may only be passively blocked by placing an object in the flight path.
 
====Shafts====
 
====Shafts====
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[[Image:1936.53.2.+1.jpg|thumb|Skin-covered bamboo quiver used to hold poisoned-tipped darts for use with a blowpipe. It was made by the Mayna people of Ecuador.]]
 
 
# May be fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, or graphite.
 
# May be fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, or graphite.
 
# Wood shaft are only allowed if covered in a minimum of 4 mils of plastic tape or equivalent.
 
# Wood shaft are only allowed if covered in a minimum of 4 mils of plastic tape or equivalent.
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# Shaft must have any real arrow head or tip removed.
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# Shafts must have any real arrow head or tip removed.
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# The tip of shaft must be built up to at least 0.5” in diameter in a solid manner such as:
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#The tip of shafts must be built up to at least 1” in diameter in a solid manner such as:
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#* Wrapping in duct tape and capping with a penny.
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#* Wrapping in fiberglass strapping tape and capping with a 1" diameter galvanized steel disc.
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#* Affixing a washer into the shaft with a glued-in screw.
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#* Affixing a 1" diameter washer into the shaft with a solidly-attached screw.
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#* Other similar methods.
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#* Other similar methods. Replacing the washer or disc with a U.S. penny is not considered 'similar' to those construction methods. Acceptable construction methods include, but are not limited to, building the arrowhead onto a base which is removable but firmly attached (commonly referred to as "modular" construction) and/or shaft buildups made using fused deposition modeling ("3D Printing"). Please consult experienced arrowhead builders before attempting new designs.
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# Shafts longer than 28” must have a draw stop (generally a ring of tape or similar) placed around the shaft no more than 28" from the inside of the arrow's nock where the string rests.
  
 
====Heads====
 
====Heads====
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[[Image:Arrowdiagrame456e.jpeg|right|thumb|Diagram of an arrow made by [[Oznog]]]]
 
 
# Must be 2.5” in diameter.
 
# Must be 2.5” in diameter.
 
# Front and side must be [[Strike-Legal]].
 
# Front and side must be [[Strike-Legal]].
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#* [[Foam]] must be firm but compressible, and not able to deform around the arrow shaft on impact.
 
#* [[Foam]] must be firm but compressible, and not able to deform around the arrow shaft on impact.
 
#* Very soft foams such as couch cushion do not count towards the required 2” minimum of foam.
 
#* Very soft foams such as couch cushion do not count towards the required 2” minimum of foam.
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# May not be drawn beyond 28”.
 
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# Fletching and nocks, if present, must be in good repair.
 
 
# Heads should be checked regularly for degrading foam.
 
# Heads should be checked regularly for degrading foam.
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# Must be clearly labeled with their owner’s name.
 
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#*. Arrows without labels will never be allowed on the field.
 
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#* Using arrows without labels can result in immediate suspension from the field.
 
 
# Must have a [[cloth cover]] on the head.
 
# Must have a [[cloth cover]] on the head.
 
#* Properly colored strips may be used in lieu of colored head covers to denote [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]] status.
 
#* Properly colored strips may be used in lieu of colored head covers to denote [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]] status.
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#* Normal arrows may not be covered in any of the colors reserved for [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]].
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#* Normal arrows may not be covered in any of the colors reserved for [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrows]].
 
#* Reserved colors are: yellow, red, green, purple, and grey.
 
#* Reserved colors are: yellow, red, green, purple, and grey.
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# Broken or poorly mended arrows are not to be used.
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# Must strike point first to score a hit.
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# Must strike point fist to score a hit.
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# Affects all targets struck while in motion.
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#. Affects all targets struck while in motion.
 
 
# Hits from arrows are [[Armor Breaking]].
 
# Hits from arrows are [[Armor Breaking]].
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# Hits from arrows are [[Weapon Destroying]].
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# Hits from arrows are [[Weapon Destroying]].</onlyinclude>
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# Like any other equipment arrows may only be used by their owner unless the owner grants specific permission for another player to use their arrows.
 
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#* The owner of an arrow is responsible for the safety of the arrow even if fired by another player.
 
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#* [[Specialty Arrow (Type)|special arrow]] may never be shared.
 
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# Swinging at an arrow in flight is illegal.
 
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#* Arrows may only be passively blocked by placing an object in the flight path.
 
  
 
====Specialty Arrows====
 
====Specialty Arrows====
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===Links===
 
===Links===
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*[http://www.hectorcoleironwork.com/Arrowheads.html Arrowsmith]
 
 
*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20040404134415-Guests.txt&dir=General Combat Arrows] by [[Thorne]]
 
*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20040404134415-Guests.txt&dir=General Combat Arrows] by [[Thorne]]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWrzMpiKkAg Video on Arrow Making] by [[Raphael]]   
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWrzMpiKkAg Video on Arrow Making] by [[Raphael]]   
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*[http://www.nwamtgard.com/images/3/3b/How_To_-_Weapon_-_Arrow_02.pdf Tutorial] by [[Gorin]]
 
 
*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2arrw.pdf Quick and Easy Arrows] by [[Vaargarrd]]  
 
*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/how2arrw.pdf Quick and Easy Arrows] by [[Vaargarrd]]  
 
*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/arrowmakingrwthorne.txt Arrow Making] by [[Thorne]]
 
*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/arrowmakingrwthorne.txt Arrow Making] by [[Thorne]]
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*[http://www.calistonarmory.com/index.php/download_file/view/846/66/ Fit'z Modular Arrow tutorial] by [[Fitz]]
 
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/assembly-of-caliston-armory-arrow-kits-tutorial-fitz/ Assembly of Caliston Armory Arrow Kits Tutorial ~Fitz]
 
* [http://kingdomofthedesertwindscookbook.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/assembly-of-caliston-armory-arrow-kits-tutorial-fitz/ Assembly of Caliston Armory Arrow Kits Tutorial ~Fitz]
 
* [http://imgur.com/a/eInHD#0 Quiet's Arrow Making Tutorial]
 
* [http://imgur.com/a/eInHD#0 Quiet's Arrow Making Tutorial]
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[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]  
 
[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]  
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[[Category:Combat]]
 
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[[Category:Equipment]]
 
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category:Projectiles]]
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[[Category:Armor Terms]]
 

Latest revision as of 18:27, 17 January 2024

From the V8 Rulebook

Includes bolts and any other similar items.
NOTE: Improperly constructed or maintained arrows can pose a serious safety hazard. Before building your fist arrows take the time to study an online construction tutorial or practice with an experienced player.

General

  1. May not be drawn beyond 28”.
  2. Fletching and nocks, if present, must be in good repair.
  3. Must be clearly labeled with their owner’s name.
    • Arrows without labels will never be allowed on the field.
    • Using arrows without labels can result in immediate suspension from the field.
  4. Broken or poorly mended arrows are not to be used.
  5. Like any other equipment arrows may only be used by their owner unless the owner grants specific permission for another player to use their arrows.
    • The owner of an arrow is responsible for the safety of the arrow even if fired by another player.
    • Special arrows may never be shared.
  6. Swinging at an arrow in flight is illegal.
    • Arrows may only be passively blocked by placing an object in the flight path.

Shafts

  1. May be fiberglass, aluminum, plastic, or graphite.
  2. Wood shaft are only allowed if covered in a minimum of 4 mils of plastic tape or equivalent.
  3. Shafts must have any real arrow head or tip removed.
  4. The tip of shafts must be built up to at least 1” in diameter in a solid manner such as:
    • Wrapping in fiberglass strapping tape and capping with a 1" diameter galvanized steel disc.
    • Affixing a 1" diameter washer into the shaft with a solidly-attached screw.
    • Other similar methods. Replacing the washer or disc with a U.S. penny is not considered 'similar' to those construction methods. Acceptable construction methods include, but are not limited to, building the arrowhead onto a base which is removable but firmly attached (commonly referred to as "modular" construction) and/or shaft buildups made using fused deposition modeling ("3D Printing"). Please consult experienced arrowhead builders before attempting new designs.
  5. Shafts longer than 28” must have a draw stop (generally a ring of tape or similar) placed around the shaft no more than 28" from the inside of the arrow's nock where the string rests.

Heads

  1. Must be 2.5” in diameter.
  2. Front and side must be Strike-Legal.
  3. Must include a minimum of 2” of foam in front of the shaft of the arrow.
    • The 0.5” of foam immediately after the end of the shaft must be closed-cell.
    • Foam must be firm but compressible, and not able to deform around the arrow shaft on impact.
    • Very soft foams such as couch cushion do not count towards the required 2” minimum of foam.
  4. Heads should be checked regularly for degrading foam.
  5. Must have a cloth cover on the head.
    • Properly colored strips may be used in lieu of colored head covers to denote special arrow status.
    • Normal arrows may not be covered in any of the colors reserved for special arrows.
    • Reserved colors are: yellow, red, green, purple, and grey.
  6. Must strike point first to score a hit.
  7. Affects all targets struck while in motion.
  8. Hits from arrows are Armor Breaking.
  9. Hits from arrows are Weapon Destroying.

Specialty Arrows

Specialty Arrows which strike a player or object can have various effects.

Unless otherwise noted:

  1. A player may only physically carry one Specialty Arrow per instance of Ability. Pages and other players may not carry extra Specialty Arrows for players.
  2. Specialty Arrows must be fired alone.
  3. Incantations for Specialty Arrows must be said immediately prior to firing, and said loudly and clearly enough to be heard within 50’.
  4. Hits from Specialty Arrows still count as a normal hit from an arrow to the location struck.
  5. If a player has Specialty Arrows with a frequency that includes Charge, they may have only one Specialty Arrow of any type Charged at a time.

Types of Specialty Arrows:

Links

See Also:

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