V9: Reeve

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

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• These rules are currently in Open Alpha Playtest. See the Playtest Disclaimer for more details.
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Reeves

The most common rules authority is the Reeve, Amtgard’s version of the modern Referee. You can identify a reeve by thick, black-and-white stripes (ala modern Referees), or straight, black/white checkerboard patterns. This can be displayed on a sash, a tabard, a banner, or a staff.

The responsibility of a Reeve is to facilitate the safety and enjoyment of the game’s participants. This may require them to make calls that are unpopular with some individuals in order to allow the game to proceed smoothly. Reeves must remain fair and impartial in all of their calls, and apply the rules objectively, regardless of individual feelings on the subject.

Reeves have the power to resolve rules-related issues in the activities they are overseeing. Any judgment made by a Reeve is final. If a snap decision is required, Reeves will make the call they believe is correct, and consult the rulebook afterwards to confirm the decision. If the call was incorrect, they will make sure to note that for the future.

Reeves also have the power to alter the state of the game as needed to enforce the rules and resolve issues. For example, they can inflict or remove effects, states, wounds, ability uses, and even death; they can increase or reduce a specific death timer or effect timer; they can add or remove players from the game, change the teams, and so on. Reeves abusing this power should be reported to the authority in charge of all Reeves, typically the Guildmaster of Reeves.

In the event of a rule or safety issue, Reeves should be notified first as they will be best equipped to resolve the situation.