V9: Change Log

This page is part of the Official Amtgard V9 Alpha-Playtest Rulebook.

• The Amtwiki is the official home and primary source for Amtgard V9 Rules as of February 25, 2023.
• These rules are currently in Open Alpha Playtest. See the Playtest Disclaimer for more details.
• To learn more about Amtgard V9 Development, please visit Amtgard.com.
• To view the current Amtgard V8 ruleset, please see the Amtgard V8 Rulebook.

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2023/01/XX - January 2023 - Second Large Update / Post-Wiki

(updates in progress)

• Updated wording and layout in various sections for better browsing and clarity of intent.
  • Garb

• Added Diversity and Inclusion statement

• Added 'New to Larp and Boffer Combat?' section

• Filled out the 'Getting Started' section. Includes Pillars of Participation, ORK, Theme and Setting, Character Creation, What to Expect, and What to Bring.

2022/11/22 - November 2022 - First Large Update / Pre-Wiki

• Updated wording in various sections for better clarity of intent.
  • PPE/Medically Necessary Equipment
  • HSR#4
  • What to do when unacceptable contact occurs.
  • Shot in Motion
  • Friendly Fire
  • Free Hand
  • Half Draw
  • Custom Mechanics & Game Rules
  • Pink Sash
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Open and Closed Cell Foam
  • Core
  • Shields
  • Madus
  • Bows and Crossbows
  • Superior Construction
  • Layering and Worn Armor Visibility
  • Basic Armor Requirements
  • Hit Test Guidelines
    
    

• ‘Unacceptable Contact: Forcing Self-Inflicted Damage’ has been removed because it is redundant alongside some of our other rules.
  
  

• ‘Unacceptable Contact: Head Safety Risks’ was awkward to interpret so it has been removed. The spirit of this rule has been rolled into examples for Unsafe Equipment / Unsafe Equipment Use.
  
  

• ‘Being Dead #6’ has been adjusted. Dead players no longer have to stay 10’ away from living players. They just have a blanket rule against getting in the way. This will allow folks to get resurrected or collect the equipment so long as they are not impeding other players.
  
  

• Unwielded Equipment cannot be used to block line of sight or impede physical movement. This is mostly targeting free-standing shields.
  
  

• Mini Shields have been renamed to Bucklers.
  
  

• ‘Replenish at Base’: The time multiplier has been removed. Players can now replenish as much as they want, always at the same rate (30s or death count, whatever is longer).
  
  

• The Game Organizer Guide (GOG) has a description.
  
  

• Color Code has been adjusted with new shapes and assignments.
  • Color Code Symbol size is now at least 1” wide.
    
    

• Hit Testing is now explicitly required for all weapon checks.
  
  

• Maximum Flex is now 45 degrees for all weapons.
  
  

• Unpadded Segments: Increased the maximum unpadded to 50% of the weapon.
  
  

• Reach weapon max length is now 108” (9ft)
  
  

• Pike max length is now 144” (12ft)
  
  

• Flail overall min-max length removed because it was redundant with the handle and chain each having their own individual minimums and maximums.
  • Nov 23 Hotfix: This has been readjusted. Max Flail length is back to 36”. Handle has a minimum length of 12”. Shout out to Sej.
    
    

• Curved or Recessed Shields can now only be half as deep as they are wide.
  
  

• Head/Hand/Feet Armor is now called the “Supplemental Armor Bonus”
  • The Supplemental Armor bonus can now benefit all armor.
  • Hand Armor can now be made of light leather (anywhere) and rigid/metal materials (so long as the rigid material doesn’t go beyond the knuckles.)
    
    

• Catch All: Metal is now ‘Catch-All: Metal and Metal Augments’ and has updated wording to also cover things like Jack Chains and random metal plates.