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Minor bumps, trips, and bruises can occur during physical play. First aid equipment is available on-site, and Marshals are available to assist if required.

== Follow All Marshal Directions ==

== 1. Follow All Marshal Directions ==

Marshals are responsible for maintaining player safety and ensuring the game runs smoothly.

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If a Marshal stops play, issues a safety instruction, or directs players to move away from an area, those instructions take precedence over all game rules.

=== Warnings ===

=== 1.1. Warnings ===

Marshals may issue a warning if a player breaks a rule, behaves unsafely, or acts in a manner that negatively impacts the game.

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Repeated warnings or serious breaches of the rules may result in further action.

=== Red Cards ===

=== 1.2. Red Cards ===

Marshals may issue a '''Red Card''' for serious rule breaches, unsafe behaviour, repeated warnings, or conduct that negatively impacts the safety or enjoyment of others.

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The duration of any suspension will be determined by the event organisers.

== General Conduct ==

== 2. General Conduct ==

=== Good Sportsmanship ===

=== 2.1. Good Sportsmanship ===

Wizards and Warlords is a collaborative game. Players are expected to act in good faith, resolve disputes respectfully, and remember that everyone is here to have fun.

Winning a battle or achieving an objective should never come at the expense of another player's safety or enjoyment.

=== General Safety Rules ===

=== 2.2. General Safety Rules ===

All participants must:

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* Immediately report any injury or safety concern.

== Combat Safety Rules ==

== 3. Combat Safety Rules ==

Combat should always be controlled, safe, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

=== Pulling Blows ===

=== 3.1. Pulling Blows ===

All strikes must be controlled and delivered with appropriate force.

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Excessive force, reckless swinging, or intentionally striking harder than necessary is not permitted.

=== Body Rushing ===

=== 3.2. Body Rushing ===

Players must not body rush opponents.

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* Move them through physical pressure rather than normal combat.

=== Weapon Pinning and Entrapment ===

=== 3.3. Weapon Pinning and Entrapment ===

During gameplay, an opponent's weapon may occasionally become pinned against terrain, boundary netting, or tangled in clothing, armour, or equipment.

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Accidental entanglements can happen during combat. If a weapon becomes trapped, players should prioritise safety and quickly resolve the situation before continuing to fight.

=== Ducking ===

=== 3.4. Ducking ===

Players may jump, sidestep, retreat, or otherwise avoid attacks naturally.

However, players must not deliberately duck, crouch, kneel, or suddenly lower their height in order to avoid attacks.

=== Shield Bashing ===

=== 3.5. Shield Bashing ===

Players must not use shields to make forceful physical contact with another player.

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* Using a shield to force an opponent backwards.

=== Blocking with Ranged Weapons ===

=== 3.6. Blocking with Ranged Weapons ===

Bows, crossbows, bandguns, and other ranged weapons may not be used to block attacks.

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Players that attempt to block with a ranged weapon may be carded and removed from the game.

== Terrain Safety ==

== 4. Terrain Safety ==

Players must not climb over terrain, obstacles, walls, fences, barricades, or other environmental features unless specifically instructed otherwise by event staff.

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Specific terrain interactions are covered in the [[Terrain and Hazards|Terrain Rules]] section.

== Injuries and Accidents ==

== 5. Injuries and Accidents ==

Player safety always takes priority over the game.

=== If You Are Injured ===

=== 5.1. If You Are Injured ===

* Immediately stop participating in combat.

* Inform nearby players.

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* Move to a safe location if able to do so.

=== If You Injure Another Player ===

=== 5.2. If You Injure Another Player ===

* Immediately stop fighting.

* Check that the player is okay.

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* Notify a Marshal, if required.

== CODE RED: Emergency Call ==

== 6. CODE RED: Emergency Call ==

In the event of a serious injury or emergency, any player may call:

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This call should only be used for genuine emergencies.

=== If You Hear CODE RED! ===

=== 6.1. If You Hear CODE RED! ===

* Immediately stop fighting.

* Check your surroundings.

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The player who initiated the call may remain standing to help organisers locate the injured person.

=== Resuming the Game ===

=== 6.2. Resuming the Game ===

Once the situation has been resolved, a Marshal will signal the restart of play by calling:

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or sounding the event horn.

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== Where To Next? ==

* [[Combat and Damage]] ← Next Step

* [[Armour and Hit Points]]

* [[Weapons and Equipment]]

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