Rules of Engagement for Bat'leth and Hand-to-Hand Combat
Bat'leth Tournament:
a) Only Mk 1 Common Bat'leth allowed for tournament play. If there is room in Fleet Banks, some with be provided.
b) Strip off your kits, armor, and shields; these are not allowed
c) No special traits/skills authorized; if in doubt, take them off your "action bar."
d) Race specific traits will be authorized, but not encourage; for instance, Bite or Pounce
e) This will be best two out of three matches determines the winner; three out of five for Championship.
f) Interference from the audience will not be tolerated. Psychic Attacks, Orbitable Strikes, thrown grenades, etc., are examples. It might be fun for the offender, but not for the victim. (Hate that I even have to include this, but history as shown there is always one that likes to throw a turd in the punchbowl)
g) Number of attendees will determine how the tournament is to be played; single elimination or double elimination.
h) Once the tournament starts, it will move very fast, so please pay attention when you name is called. There will be at least two "420" breaks during the tournament.
i) For the group "Cage Fight," please only change to your favorite melee weapon; example, mk 1 common bat'leth to Mk 13 Tholian sword. Let's the good times roll.
(Capt Baldwin or VADM Kor, if I forgot something, please add.)
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Hand-to-Hand(Paw) Tournament:
a) Strip off your kits, armor, and shields
b) No special traits authorized; if in doubt, take them off your "action bar."
c) Race specific traits will be authorized, but not encourage; for instance, Pounce or Bite.
d) This will be best two out of three matches to determine winner; three out of five for Championship.
e) No interference from the audience. This includes Psychic attacks, orbitable strikes, throwing grenades, etc., are examples.
f) Number of attendees will determine how the tournament is to be played; single elimination or double elimination.
g) Once things are moving, these tournaments tend to go very fast; pay attention to your name, and take your position near the stage.
h) We will have two five minute "420" breaks.
i) For the group "Cage Fight," keep yourself stripped of all gear and special traits. We will run as a PvP group match.
(Capt Baldwin or VADM Kor, if I forgot something, please add.)
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Query: I am not sure if player level will affect the tournament, i.e., level 31 v. level 60. Fleet experts, please advise.
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Needed: A volunteer who can actually call the matches, and a Umpire. Please pm me.
Commodore Hawat Thu'fir, Tournament Master