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<onlyinclude>====<u>[[V9: Arrows & Bolts| Arrows & Bolts]]</u>====
 
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<noinclude>#Are [[V9: Projectile Weapons#Stabbing Projectiles|Stabbing Projectiles]].</noinclude>
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All forms of arrows and bolts follow the same rules.
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#Are [[V9: Projectile Weapons#Stabbing Projectiles|Stabbing Projectiles]].</noinclude>
 
#Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
 
#Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
 
#Must be built to be fired from a [[V9: Bows & Crossbows|bow or crossbow]], as appropriate.
 
#Must be built to be fired from a [[V9: Bows & Crossbows|bow or crossbow]], as appropriate.
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#Must be safe to [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|strike]] other players with the tip (see construction guide below).<br><br>
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#Must be safe to [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|strike]] other players with the tip (see construction guide below).<br>
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{{V9 Dev Note|text=For accessibility purposes, playtesters may continue to use Amtgard V8-Legal arrows during V9 playtest games until such a time that we can guarantee the investment in reconstruction will not be wasted effort. That said, we are deeply thankful and appreciative of everyone who chooses to invest their time and resources to build and playtest the construction rules below.}}
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<u>'''Arrow Gameplay Rules'''</u>
 
<u>'''Arrow Gameplay Rules'''</u>
 
#All Arrows and Bolts are [[V9: Armor Breaking| Armor Breaking]] and [[V9: Weapon Destroying| Weapon Destroying]].
 
#All Arrows and Bolts are [[V9: Armor Breaking| Armor Breaking]] and [[V9: Weapon Destroying| Weapon Destroying]].
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#[[V9: Specialty Arrows| Specialty Arrows]] will impart additional effects based on their [[V9: Color Code|Color-Code]].
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#[[V9: Specialty Arrows| Specialty Arrows (or Bolts)]] will impart additional effects based on their [[V9: Color Code|Color-Code]].
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#Players can only use a [[V9: Specialty Arrow| Specialty Arrow]] if they have an ability that allows it.
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#Players can only use a Specialty Arrow if they have an ability that allows it.
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#Players may not attempt catch arrows and bolts mid-flight.
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#Players may fire multiple regular arrows at once however Specialty Arrows must be fired alone.
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#Players may fire multiple regular arrows at once however Specialty Arrows must be fired one at a time.
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#Multiple arrows fired simultaneously will count as separate strikes, even if they hit the same [[V9: Hit Location| Hit Location]].<br><br>
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#Arrows fired simultaneously will count as two separate strikes, even if they hit the same [[V9: Hit Location| Hit Location]].<br><br>
 
  
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[[File:V9ArrowAnatomy.jpg| thumb | centre | 600px | Anatomy of an Arrow]]
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<u><big>'''Arrow Construction Guide'''</big></u>
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[[File:230509---9A.5.9-Arrow-Diagram.jpg| thumb | centre | 800px | Anatomy of an Arrow]]<br clear=all>
 
{{V9 Example|text=[[File:WarningTriangle.png | left | 75px]]<big><big>Safety First</big></big><br>
 
{{V9 Example|text=[[File:WarningTriangle.png | left | 75px]]<big><big>Safety First</big></big><br>
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Before building your first arrows or bolts, take the time to learn from an experienced player or study an online construction tutorial. Poorly constructed, poorly repaired, or outright broken arrows/bolts can pose a serious [[V9: Safety First|safety hazard]] and may not be used for Amtgard combat.}}<br><br>
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Before building your first arrows or bolts, take the time to learn from an experienced player or study an online construction tutorial. Poorly constructed, poorly repaired, or outright broken arrows/bolts can pose a serious [[V9: Safety First|safety hazard]] and may never be used for Amtgard combat.}}<br>
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<u>'''Arrow Shaft Construction Rules'''</u><br>
 
<u>'''Arrow Shaft Construction Rules'''</u><br>
 
The shaft of the arrow or bolt is the stick portion to which the head is affixed.
 
The shaft of the arrow or bolt is the stick portion to which the head is affixed.
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#Must be carbon, aluminum, or fiberglass. May not wood.
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#Must be carbon, aluminum, or fiberglass.
 
#Any real arrowheads or hunting tips <u>must</u> be removed.
 
#Any real arrowheads or hunting tips <u>must</u> be removed.
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#Shafts longer than 28” must have a draw around the shaft to physically prevent [[V9: Glossary#Draw Length|drawing]] the arrow past 28".
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#Shafts longer than 28" must have a drawstop around the shaft to physically prevent [[V9: Glossary#Draw Length|drawing]] the arrow past 28".
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#Any vanes/fletching and nock must be in good repair. Vanes, fletchings, or the lack thereof must not cause chaotic or unpredictable flight.<br><br>
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#The nock and any vanes/fletching present must be in good repair.
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#The orientation of vanes/fletchings (or the lack thereof) must not cause chaotic or unpredictable flight.<br><br>
  
 
<u>'''Arrow Blunt Construction Rules'''</u><br>
 
<u>'''Arrow Blunt Construction Rules'''</u><br>
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This is the tip of the shaft upon which the foam arrowhead will be constructed.
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The blunt is the reinforced tip of the shaft upon which the striking portion, the arrow head, will be constructed.
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#Must be solidly built up to at least 1.5" in diameter and securely capped with a circular, impact-resistant disc at least 0.75" in diameter.
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#All blunts must be solidly built, stiff enough to carry anticipated loads without excessive deformation, and able to support typical Amtgard archery impacts repeatedly without failure or degradation.
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#The end of the shaft must be securely capped with a circular, impact-resistant disc at least 1" in diameter.
 
#*The disc must be centered over the end of the shaft.  
 
#*The disc must be centered over the end of the shaft.  
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#*If a metal disc is used, it must be at least  1/16” steel or aluminum.
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#*If a metal disc is used, it must be at least  1/16" steel or equivalent.
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#*Discs of any other material must be durable, impact-resistant, and at least 3/16" thick.<br>
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#*Discs of any other material must be durable, impact-resistant, and at least 1/4" thick.<br>
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#The non-disc portion of the blunt can be constructed from any material so long as it ensures that the foam arrowhead (see below) is not able to move easily in relation to the shaft. This includes but is not limited to: plunging up and down, wobbling from side to side, twisting-without-return, etc.
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#The blunt must then be further built up to at least 1.5" in diameter.
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#The entire blunt can be a single unit (such as a 3D-printed piece) if the entire structure meets or exceeds the disc requirements.<br><br>
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#*The non-disc portion of the blunt can be constructed from any material, including [[V9: Padding|foam]], so long as it ensures that the foam arrowhead built upon it is not able to move easily in relation to the shaft. This includes but is not limited to: plunging up and down, wobbling from side to side, twisting-without-return, etc.
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#The entire blunt can be a single unit (such as a 3D-printed piece) as long as the resulting structure is equivalent or safer than the above requirements.<br><br>
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{{V9 Example|text='''Note:''' Arrows can be constructed in a wide variety of ways. You can help your equipment inspectors by keeping a single uncovered arrow available and, if applicable, an unmounted 3D-printed blunt or modular head for them to inspect. You can also keep an [[V9: Equipment Reference Sheets|equipment reference sheet]] with details and photos about your build as well as any relevant testing credentials or testimonials. Help them help you!}}<br><br>
  
 
<u>'''Arrow Head Construction Rules'''</u><br>
 
<u>'''Arrow Head Construction Rules'''</u><br>
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The arrow head is the [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]] surface at the end of an arrow or bolt.
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The arrow head is the [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]] portion at the end of an arrow or bolt, after the blunt.
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#A finished arrowhead must have a foam depth of at least 2", directly in front of the shaft.
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#Must be [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]] on all sides with a foam depth of at least 2" in front of the blunt.
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#The first 1” of foam immediately after the blunt must have a circular cross-section at least 2.5” in diameter.
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#Must have a circular cross-section of 2" or greater throughout the entire head.
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#*'''The Base''' of the arrowhead must consist of at least 0.5” of [[V9: Padding|approved closed cell foam]] immediately after the blunted shaft. This foam must not deform around the arrow shaft or blunt on impact.
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#Must have at least 0.5" of impact-resistant [[V9: Padding |safety-grade foam]] immediately after the blunt. This foam must not deform around the arrow shaft or blunt on impact.
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#*'''The Face''' of the arrowhead is the actual striking surface and must be at least 1” thick uncompressed [[V9: Padding|approved open-cell foam]]. The face must either be flat with a circular cross section at least 2.5” in diameter, or a full hemisphere that is at least 2.5” in diameter at it's widest point.  
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#The physical striking surface of the arrowhead must include at least 1" [[V9: Padding|comfort-grade foam]] with a circular diameter of 2.5".
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#*If built exactly to minimum requirements, the ‘Base’ and the ‘Face’ will take up 1.5” of the required 2” of foam, leaving 0.5” of '''Space''' to be filled in between them. This space should be filled with either closed-cell or open-cell foam as appropriate to make the arrow as safe and comfortable to be shot with as possible.<br><br>
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#Domed arrowheads are allowed but must be no sharper than a 2.75" hemisphere. The narrow tip of the dome does not need to meet the 2.5" cross-section as long as the head meets the 2" depth rule (see diagram).
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#Any additional foam used to meet the 2" depth requirement should be chosen with the goal of making the arrow as safe and comfortable to be struck by as possible, specifically in regards to accidental strikes to the face and eyes. When in doubt, use safety-grade foam.<br><br>
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<u>'''Arrow Head Cover'''</u>
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#Arrow heads must be [[V9: Covers|covered]] in a durable, opaque cloth. Cloth tape may not be used.
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#[[V9: Specialty Arrows | Specialty Arrows ]] must be [[V9: Covers|covered]] with the appropriate [[V9: Color Code| Color Code]].
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#*Properly colored fabric strips may affixed to the shaft in lieu of colored head covers. These strips must be clearly visible from at least 20ft away and not impact the safe use of the arrow.
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#Covers for regular arrows must be a color or combination of colors that cannot be reasonably mistaken for a specialty arrow.
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#*The colors reserved for specialty arrows are: [[V9: Color Code|Red]], [[V9: Color Code|Yellow]], [[V9: Color Code|Green]], [[V9: Color Code|Purple]], and [[V9: Color Code|Grey]].
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{{V9 Example|text=[[File:WarningTriangle.png | left | 75px]]<big><big>Caution: Risk of Eye Damage</big></big><br>
 
{{V9 Example|text=[[File:WarningTriangle.png | left | 75px]]<big><big>Caution: Risk of Eye Damage</big></big><br>
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Eye damage from accidental face strikes is the most common form on arrow-based injury in LARP. Regardless of the design, an Amtgard arrowhead must never be able to make significant contact with a player's eyeball when pressed against the socket head-on. The head must be large enough so that it is deflected by the structure of the eye socket or otherwise mitigates striking force that could be applied directly to the eye.}}<br><br>
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Eye damage from accidental face strikes is the most common form on arrow-based injury in LARP. A safe arrow design must not damage the orbital bones or be able to put pressure directly on the eyeball. As a rule of thumb, arrows should be built to the point that their owners are willing to receive a straight shot to the face under test conditions without fear of serious injury.}}<br>
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<u>'''Arrow Head Cover'''</u>[[File:ColorCodeBlue.jpg| thumb | Blue [[V9: Color Code| Color Code]] swatch]]
 
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#Arrow heads must be [[V9: Covers|covered]] in a durable, opaque cloth. Cloth tape may not be used like other projectiles.
 
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#Regular Arrows must be [[V9: Color Code|Blue]] or a combination of contrasting colors that cannot be reasonably mistaken as a [[V9: Color Code| Color Code]].
 
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#[[V9: Specialty Arrows | Specialty Arrows ]] are associated with an [[V9: Abilities|ability]] and must be [[V9: Covers|covered]] with the appropriate [[V9: Color Code| Color Code]].
 
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{{V9 Dev Note|text=Arrow cover color requirements are likely to be updated on the release of the class rules.}}
 
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<gallery mode="slideshow" showthumbnails caption="Image Gallery">
 
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File:230509---9A.5.9-Arrow-Diagram.jpg| Anatomy of an Arrow
 
File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 2
 
File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 2
 
File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 3
 
File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 3
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{{V9 Projectile Weapons}}
 
{{V9 Projectile Weapons}}
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[[Category:V9 Stabbing Projectile Weapons]]

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Arrows & Bolts

All forms of arrows and bolts follow the same rules.

  1. Are Stabbing Projectiles.
  2. Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
  3. Must be built to be fired from a bow or crossbow, as appropriate.
  4. Must be safe to strike other players with the tip (see construction guide below).
Developer Note: For accessibility purposes, playtesters may continue to use Amtgard V8-Legal arrows during V9 playtest games until such a time that we can guarantee the investment in reconstruction will not be wasted effort. That said, we are deeply thankful and appreciative of everyone who chooses to invest their time and resources to build and playtest the construction rules below.


Arrow Gameplay Rules

  1. All Arrows and Bolts are Armor Breaking and Weapon Destroying.
  2. Specialty Arrows (or Bolts) will impart additional effects based on their Color-Code.
  3. Players can only use a Specialty Arrow if they have an ability that allows it.
  4. Players may fire multiple regular arrows at once however Specialty Arrows must be fired alone.
  5. Multiple arrows fired simultaneously will count as separate strikes, even if they hit the same Hit Location.


Arrow Construction Guide

Anatomy of an Arrow


WarningTriangle.png
Safety First
Before building your first arrows or bolts, take the time to learn from an experienced player or study an online construction tutorial. Poorly constructed, poorly repaired, or outright broken arrows/bolts can pose a serious safety hazard and may never be used for Amtgard combat.


Arrow Shaft Construction Rules
The shaft of the arrow or bolt is the stick portion to which the head is affixed.

  1. Must be carbon, aluminum, or fiberglass.
  2. Any real arrowheads or hunting tips must be removed.
  3. Shafts longer than 28" must have a drawstop around the shaft to physically prevent drawing the arrow past 28".
  4. The nock and any vanes/fletching present must be in good repair.
  5. The orientation of vanes/fletchings (or the lack thereof) must not cause chaotic or unpredictable flight.

Arrow Blunt Construction Rules
The blunt is the reinforced tip of the shaft upon which the striking portion, the arrow head, will be constructed.

  1. All blunts must be solidly built, stiff enough to carry anticipated loads without excessive deformation, and able to support typical Amtgard archery impacts repeatedly without failure or degradation.
  2. The end of the shaft must be securely capped with a circular, impact-resistant disc at least 1" in diameter.
    • The disc must be centered over the end of the shaft.
    • If a metal disc is used, it must be at least 1/16" steel or equivalent.
    • Discs of any other material must be durable, impact-resistant, and at least 1/4" thick.
  3. The blunt must then be further built up to at least 1.5" in diameter.
    • The non-disc portion of the blunt can be constructed from any material, including foam, so long as it ensures that the foam arrowhead built upon it is not able to move easily in relation to the shaft. This includes but is not limited to: plunging up and down, wobbling from side to side, twisting-without-return, etc.
  4. The entire blunt can be a single unit (such as a 3D-printed piece) as long as the resulting structure is equivalent or safer than the above requirements.

Note: Arrows can be constructed in a wide variety of ways. You can help your equipment inspectors by keeping a single uncovered arrow available and, if applicable, an unmounted 3D-printed blunt or modular head for them to inspect. You can also keep an equipment reference sheet with details and photos about your build as well as any relevant testing credentials or testimonials. Help them help you!



Arrow Head Construction Rules
The arrow head is the Strike-Legal portion at the end of an arrow or bolt, after the blunt.

  1. Must be Strike-Legal on all sides with a foam depth of at least 2" in front of the blunt.
  2. Must have a circular cross-section of 2" or greater throughout the entire head.
  3. Must have at least 0.5" of impact-resistant safety-grade foam immediately after the blunt. This foam must not deform around the arrow shaft or blunt on impact.
  4. The physical striking surface of the arrowhead must include at least 1" comfort-grade foam with a circular diameter of 2.5".
  5. Domed arrowheads are allowed but must be no sharper than a 2.75" hemisphere. The narrow tip of the dome does not need to meet the 2.5" cross-section as long as the head meets the 2" depth rule (see diagram).
  6. Any additional foam used to meet the 2" depth requirement should be chosen with the goal of making the arrow as safe and comfortable to be struck by as possible, specifically in regards to accidental strikes to the face and eyes. When in doubt, use safety-grade foam.

Arrow Head Cover

  1. Arrow heads must be covered in a durable, opaque cloth. Cloth tape may not be used.
  2. Specialty Arrows must be covered with the appropriate Color Code.
    • Properly colored fabric strips may affixed to the shaft in lieu of colored head covers. These strips must be clearly visible from at least 20ft away and not impact the safe use of the arrow.
  3. Covers for regular arrows must be a color or combination of colors that cannot be reasonably mistaken for a specialty arrow.


WarningTriangle.png
Caution: Risk of Eye Damage
Eye damage from accidental face strikes is the most common form on arrow-based injury in LARP. A safe arrow design must not damage the orbital bones or be able to put pressure directly on the eyeball. As a rule of thumb, arrows should be built to the point that their owners are willing to receive a straight shot to the face under test conditions without fear of serious injury.


  • Image Gallery

  • Anatomy of an Arrow

  • Example 2

  • Example 3

  • Example 4

  • Example 5


Projectile Weapons
Contact Projectiles: Small Thrown · Large Thrown · Spellball · Rocks · Javelins
Stabbing Projectiles: Javelin · Bows & Crossbows · Arrows & Bolts
General Rules
Weapons
General Rules · Weapon Construction Terms · Melee Weapons · Projectile Weapons · Siege Weapons
Equipment
Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary
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