V9: Wounds

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Wounds

Combat damage is inflicted to players in the form of Wounds. Wounds are inflicted by striking a Hit Location with the Strike-Legal portion of a Weapon. The effect of a Wound is different based on the Hit Location wounded. Hit Locations can be wounded multiple times. When asked, a player must promptly indicate any Wounds they have.

Lethal Wounds

A player dies if they receive any of the following:

• A wound to the Torso.
• A second wound.
• A wound to an already-wounded Limb.

Arm Wounds

A player with a Wounded Arm cannot use that Arm to wield, cast, or carry anything, and it must be kept out of combat as best as possible (typically placed behind the back). If a player is required or otherwise allowed to carry an object in their wounded arm for whatever reason (such as due to a special rule or accommodation), they must keep that item out of combat and may not derive an in-game advantage from it. Objects carried by wounded arms count as Illegal Obstructions.

Leg Wounds

A player with a Wounded Leg must either Kneel or Post. Regardless of their choice, the Wounded Leg may not be Wounded again for two (2) seconds after being initially struck, or during the initial placement on the ground if the victim chooses to kneel, whichever is longer.

1. Kneeling

   If the Wounded player chooses to kneel, they must kneel as soon as possible. They may move around on their knees but must keep at least one knee on the ground at all times. The Wounded Leg cannot receive further Wounds while its knee is touching the ground.

2. Posting

   If the Wounded player chooses to post, they can remain standing but can only pivot around the Wounded Leg. While posting, the leg is still vulnerable to further Wounds.

   • Hobbling: If there are no living enemies within 20’ of a posting player, or the posting player is forced to move by some effect, that player may move at a slow walking pace while pretending to drag the wounded foot on the ground behind them.

Forced Movement Accommodation

If a player with a Wounded Leg is forced to move by some effect, they may choose to move normally as though they were not Wounded (instead of moving on their knees or Hobbling). If they choose to move this way, they may not attack, cast, or take any other action aside from fulfilling the forced movement at a reasonable pace. Players may still block and dodge so long as they continue to fulfill the forced movement as above. Once the forced movement is complete, the player must immediately return to either Kneeling or Posting.

Leg Wound Stance Switching

Players may freely switch between Kneeling, Posting, and the Forced Movement Accommodation (when applicable) by declaring it loudly and taking the new stance. The Wounded Leg does not receive any additional protection during these switches. Switching stances cannot be done to gain an immediate gameplay advantage, such as diving towards an opponent while changing from posting to kneeling, or suddenly standing to catch an opponent by surprise.

Developer Note: The limited protection granted to legs upon being Wounded is specifically designed to prevent two quick leg strikes from forcing the victim to kneel-or-die (due to two leg wounds). This protection allows the victim to mentally register the wound and fairly choose their stance.