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==From the [[Rulebook]]==
 
==From the [[Rulebook]]==
I. Each [[Kingdom]] must elect or appoint a [[Rules Rep|representative]]. The manner in which this is done is left up to the individual Kingdom.
 
  
:a. The rep will be the only person allowed to post to the Rules Revision forum specified by the Rules Rep Organizer or present rule changes and clarification requests. The forum is open to the public for reading.
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<li>A Rules Revision Organizer (RRO) will be appointed in even years by the Amtgard International Circle of Monarchs (AICOM) by a simple majority vote at their Annual Meeting. An RRO may be removed from their position by the AICOM at any time by a simple majority vote; at which point the AICOM may install a pro-tem RRO for the remainder of the current term, also by simple majority vote. The responsibilities of the RRO are as follows:</li>
  
:b. The representative position is an open-ended appointment unless removed by the [[Monarch]] or the rep steps down. This is to allow consistency amongst the reps.
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<li>To coordinate the Rules Revision Process described below in Section 3, and ensure that appropriate timeframes are met. The RRO will designate an online Rules Revision Discussion Forum for this purpose, and ensure that all Kingdom Rules Representatives (Rules Reps) have access.</li>
  
:c. The rep can be removed from the position at any time by the current Monarch of their Kingdom.
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<li>To solicit Rules Reps for Proposed Rules Changes and facilitate discussion of these items. Proposed Rules Changes are items that require a substantive adjustment to the ROP. The RRO may discard any Proposed Rules Changes that are obviously inappropriate.</li>
  
:d. The rep answers directly to their Kingdom Monarch.
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<li>To advise the AICOM regarding the advisability and implications of approving Rules Change Proposals.</li>
  
:e. A rep must be a current member of the Kingdom in which they are to serve.
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<li>To work with the Rule Book Editor in order to ensure appropriate editing and publishing of the Amtgard Rules of Play to incorporate rules changes approved by the AICOM.</li>
  
:f. The main duties of the reps are as follows:
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<li>To issue clarifications of existing rules, or rules changes approved by the AICOM, based on feedback and discussion with the Rules Reps. Any Rules Clarifications issued by the RRO are binding, unless and until vetoed by the AICOM. </li>
  
::1. To bring requests for Rules Changes and Clarifications to the boards for discussion.
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<li>Clarifications are items that clarify the language regarding existing rules, Proposed Rules Changes or Rules Change Proposals but do not require a substantive adjustment to the Amtgard Rules of Play (ROP). Clarifications should resolve clear-cut instances of ambiguity in the ROP that are not related to game balance or game mechanics.</li>
  
:::i. Rules Change Proposals are items that require a substantive adjustment to the Rules of Play.
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<li>Clarifications that require no adjustments to the ROP shall be issued directly, and are in force unless overturned by the AICOM.</li>
  
:::ii. Clarifications are items that clarify the language regarding existing rules, but do not require a substantive adjustment to the Rules of Play. Clarifications should be clear-cut instances of ambiguity that are not balance or mechanical issues.
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<li> Clarifications that require an adjustment to the wording of the ROP, but that do not substantively change the ROP, shall have a 30-day period for public discussion, in a venue chosen by the RRO. Once the discussion period has ended, the RRO shall notify the Executive Committee of the clarification, and shall direct the Rule Book Editor to make the corresponding updates to the ROP.</li>
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::2. To discuss Rules Change Proposals and Clarification on the boards and suggest revisions as appropriate.
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<li>Each Kingdom must elect or appoint, by a process at their discretion, a Kingdom Rules Representative (Rules Rep). The Rules Rep must be a current member of the Kingdom in which they are to serve. A Kingdom may remove a Rules Rep from their position at any time by a process at their discretion. </li>
  
::3. The reps have the discretionary right to discard proposals submitted by their Kingdom that are obviously inappropriate.
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<li>Each Kingdom’s designated Rules Rep is the only individual from each Kingdom authorized to participate in the Rules Revision Process: including participation in the Rules Revision Discussion Forum, presenting Proposed Rules Changes and making rules clarification requests.</li>
  
II. A [[Rules Rep Organizer]] (RRO) will be appointed every other year by the [[CoM]] by a majority vote. The responsibilities of the RRO are as follows:
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<li>Rules Rep positions are encouraged to be open-ended appointments, unless otherwise specified by each kingdom, in order to promote long term consistency and stability in the Rules Revision Process.</li>
  
:1. To coordinate the rules process and ensure that appropriate timeframes are being maintained.
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<li>The main duties of the Rules Reps are as follows:</li>
  
:2. To compile the list of Rules Change Proposals for submission to the [[Executive Committee]] prior to the CoM meeting.
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<li>To solicit the populace of their Kingdom for Proposed Rules Changes and Rules Clarifications Requests. Rules Reps have the discretionary right to discard proposals submitted by their Kingdom populace that are obviously inappropriate.</li>
  
:3. To ensure appropriate editing and publishing of the [[Rulebook]] with the changes as decided by the CoM.
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<li>To bring these items to the Rules Revision Discussion Forum, discuss them with other Kingdom Rules Reps, and vote on them as directed by the RRO.</li>
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:4. To provide recommendations to the CoM regarding the advisability of approving Rules Changes.
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<li>New Rules Change Proposals are to be submitted in even years by the RRO to the AICOM at their Annual Meeting. Rules Change Proposals accepted by the AICOM in even years will undergo a 1-year play test period. In odd years, the AICOM will vote at their Annual Meeting to finalize and make permanent, or reject, Rules Change Proposals from the prior year’s playtest period.</li>
  
:5. To issue clarifications based on feedback and discussion by the rules reps. Any clarifications are binding unless and until vetoed by the CoM at the annual meeting.
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<li>During even years, at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting of the AICOM, the RRO will compile the finalized list of Rules Change Proposals and submit them to the Executive Committee. Each Kingdom’s Rules Rep will make the finalized list available to their Kingdom populace for discussion and feedback.</li>
  
::i. Clarifications that require no adjustments to the Rules of Play shall be issued directly and are in force unless overturned by the CoM.
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<li>Only a Kingdom's designated AICOM representative may cast a vote on Rules Change Proposals.</li>
  
::ii. Clarifications that require an adjustment to the wording of the rulebook, but that do not substantively change the Rules of Play, shall have a 30-day period for open commentary open to all Amtgardians. Once the commentary period has elapsed, the RRO shall receive approval from the Executive Committee on the clarification and shall make the appropriate updates to the Rules of Play.
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<li>Rules Change Proposals must be on the finalized list presented to the Executive Committee to be considered for a vote at the Annual Meeting. Absolutely no Rules Change Proposals or Rules Clarification Requests proposed during the course of the Annual meeting will be considered by the AICOM.</li>
  
:6. The RRO has the discretionary right to discard proposals that are obviously inappropriate.
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<li>Rules Change Proposals require approval of the AICOM by a 75% majority of Kingdoms present at the Annual Meeting to gain approval for playtest. </li>
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:7. An RRO may be removed at any time by a simple majority vote of the CoM, at which time, the CoM may install a pro-tem RRO for the remainder of the term, also by a simple majority vote.
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<li>During even years, the Rules Change Proposals, once passed, are then compiled by the RRO to be presented to Amtgard at large for playtesting until the next yearly Circle of Monarchs meeting. The scope of the playtest is at the discretion of the RRO.</li>
  
III. Rules Change Proposals that are submitted in the current year shall be voted on by the CoM in the subsequent year.
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<li>During the playtest period, the Rules Reps can, by two thirds majority vote of all Rules Reps, make changes to Rules Changes currently under playtest. This should be done to improve the functionality of rules under playtest, based on player feedback. This can happen only once midway through the playtest period.</li>
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IV. A representative of Amtgard Inc. will compile the finalized list of Rule Change Proposals and will supply copies for the official vote. Each Kingdom’s rep will post the finalized list on their Kingdom’s list for discussion and feedback.
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<li>During odd years and no later than one month before the Annual Meeting of the AICOM, the Reps can, by two thirds majority vote of all Rules Reps, propose final changes to the playtest. These final versions of Rules Changes Proposals will be presented to the Executive Committee, and voted on by the AICOM at the Annual Meeting.</li>
  
V. The vote will be held at the [[Gathering of the Clans]], during the Monarch’s meeting.
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<li>Rules Change Proposals require approval of the AICOM by a 75% majority of Kingdoms present at the Annual Meeting to gain final approval and be permanently added to the ROP.</li>
  
VI. Only [[Monarchs]] may cast a vote at the meeting unless a representative (a representative of the Kingdom not necessarily the rules representative, although the rules representative is eligible for this duty.) has been appointed by them, in writing, before the meeting. It is in every Kingdom’s best interest to have a representative of their land with a list of votes at this meeting.
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<li>The RRO will present all approved Rules Changes to the Rule Book Editor for incorporation into the ROP.</li>
 
 
VII. Only the items on the finalized list will be voted upon. Absolutely no Rules Changes or Clarifications will be accepted on site for change.
 
 
 
VIII. Each item on the finalized list will be voted upon with a 75% majority of the assembled Monarchs (or appointed representatives) required for it to pass.
 
 
 
IX. Passed items are then compiled for entry into the rulebook or errata sheet as appropriate.
 
 
 
X. All rule changes and clarifications are effective one month from the date of the meeting. Errata sheets and edits will be posted at [[http://www.amtgard.com/ www.Amtgard.com]] by this date.
 
  
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<li>Approved Rules Changes become effective one month from the date of the Annual Meeting, and must be made available to the populace of Amtgard and posted on www.amtgard.com by this date.</li>
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Revision as of 21:42, 4 December 2023

From the Rulebook

  1. A Rules Revision Organizer (RRO) will be appointed in even years by the Amtgard International Circle of Monarchs (AICOM) by a simple majority vote at their Annual Meeting. An RRO may be removed from their position by the AICOM at any time by a simple majority vote; at which point the AICOM may install a pro-tem RRO for the remainder of the current term, also by simple majority vote. The responsibilities of the RRO are as follows:
    1. To coordinate the Rules Revision Process described below in Section 3, and ensure that appropriate timeframes are met. The RRO will designate an online Rules Revision Discussion Forum for this purpose, and ensure that all Kingdom Rules Representatives (Rules Reps) have access.
    2. To solicit Rules Reps for Proposed Rules Changes and facilitate discussion of these items. Proposed Rules Changes are items that require a substantive adjustment to the ROP. The RRO may discard any Proposed Rules Changes that are obviously inappropriate.
    3. To advise the AICOM regarding the advisability and implications of approving Rules Change Proposals.
    4. To work with the Rule Book Editor in order to ensure appropriate editing and publishing of the Amtgard Rules of Play to incorporate rules changes approved by the AICOM.
    5. To issue clarifications of existing rules, or rules changes approved by the AICOM, based on feedback and discussion with the Rules Reps. Any Rules Clarifications issued by the RRO are binding, unless and until vetoed by the AICOM.
      1. Clarifications are items that clarify the language regarding existing rules, Proposed Rules Changes or Rules Change Proposals but do not require a substantive adjustment to the Amtgard Rules of Play (ROP). Clarifications should resolve clear-cut instances of ambiguity in the ROP that are not related to game balance or game mechanics.
      2. Clarifications that require no adjustments to the ROP shall be issued directly, and are in force unless overturned by the AICOM.
      3. Clarifications that require an adjustment to the wording of the ROP, but that do not substantively change the ROP, shall have a 30-day period for public discussion, in a venue chosen by the RRO. Once the discussion period has ended, the RRO shall notify the Executive Committee of the clarification, and shall direct the Rule Book Editor to make the corresponding updates to the ROP.
  2. Each Kingdom must elect or appoint, by a process at their discretion, a Kingdom Rules Representative (Rules Rep). The Rules Rep must be a current member of the Kingdom in which they are to serve. A Kingdom may remove a Rules Rep from their position at any time by a process at their discretion.
    1. Each Kingdom’s designated Rules Rep is the only individual from each Kingdom authorized to participate in the Rules Revision Process: including participation in the Rules Revision Discussion Forum, presenting Proposed Rules Changes and making rules clarification requests.
    2. Rules Rep positions are encouraged to be open-ended appointments, unless otherwise specified by each kingdom, in order to promote long term consistency and stability in the Rules Revision Process.
    3. The main duties of the Rules Reps are as follows:
      1. To solicit the populace of their Kingdom for Proposed Rules Changes and Rules Clarifications Requests. Rules Reps have the discretionary right to discard proposals submitted by their Kingdom populace that are obviously inappropriate.
      2. To bring these items to the Rules Revision Discussion Forum, discuss them with other Kingdom Rules Reps, and vote on them as directed by the RRO.
  3. New Rules Change Proposals are to be submitted in even years by the RRO to the AICOM at their Annual Meeting. Rules Change Proposals accepted by the AICOM in even years will undergo a 1-year play test period. In odd years, the AICOM will vote at their Annual Meeting to finalize and make permanent, or reject, Rules Change Proposals from the prior year’s playtest period.
    1. During even years, at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting of the AICOM, the RRO will compile the finalized list of Rules Change Proposals and submit them to the Executive Committee. Each Kingdom’s Rules Rep will make the finalized list available to their Kingdom populace for discussion and feedback.
      1. Only a Kingdom's designated AICOM representative may cast a vote on Rules Change Proposals.
      2. Rules Change Proposals must be on the finalized list presented to the Executive Committee to be considered for a vote at the Annual Meeting. Absolutely no Rules Change Proposals or Rules Clarification Requests proposed during the course of the Annual meeting will be considered by the AICOM.
      3. Rules Change Proposals require approval of the AICOM by a 75% majority of Kingdoms present at the Annual Meeting to gain approval for playtest.
    2. During even years, the Rules Change Proposals, once passed, are then compiled by the RRO to be presented to Amtgard at large for playtesting until the next yearly Circle of Monarchs meeting. The scope of the playtest is at the discretion of the RRO.
      1. During the playtest period, the Rules Reps can, by two thirds majority vote of all Rules Reps, make changes to Rules Changes currently under playtest. This should be done to improve the functionality of rules under playtest, based on player feedback. This can happen only once midway through the playtest period.
    3. During odd years and no later than one month before the Annual Meeting of the AICOM, the Reps can, by two thirds majority vote of all Rules Reps, propose final changes to the playtest. These final versions of Rules Changes Proposals will be presented to the Executive Committee, and voted on by the AICOM at the Annual Meeting.
      1. Rules Change Proposals require approval of the AICOM by a 75% majority of Kingdoms present at the Annual Meeting to gain final approval and be permanently added to the ROP.
      2. The RRO will present all approved Rules Changes to the Rule Book Editor for incorporation into the ROP.
      3. Approved Rules Changes become effective one month from the date of the Annual Meeting, and must be made available to the populace of Amtgard and posted on www.amtgard.com by this date.
V8 Rulebook
Introduction · V8 Made Easy · Organization · Role-playing · Combat Rules · Armor · Weapons · Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment · Equipment Checking · Magic Items · Battlegames · Classes · Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects · Magic and Abilities · Rules Revision Process · Common Misconceptions · Award Standards · Kingdom Boundaries & Park Sponsorship · Annexure