Safety

It is everyone's responsibility to create a safe environment for themselves and their fellow players. Safety is paramount. All game mechanics or rules are secondary to safety. In the case of real danger the game will be stopped by calling, “STOP STOP STOP”.

Unless self identified as a non-combatant character, everyone who plays Medieval Chaos is considered a full combat character. Combat at Medieval Chaos is intended to be a thrilling high action experience where  participants are encouraged to strike each other with reasonable force. Players who participate in combat must understand that out of character aggression will not be tolerated. All combat must be done in a safe manner. Strikes must be executed with intent and full consideration for the target player, using only approved weapons. Players must exhibit appropriate caution when fighting and real injuries should be avoided at all costs. The minimum age to be a full combat character is 18 years or over (see Introduction regarding combat for those under 18 years of age).

Weapons must meet the specifications found in this book and be inspected before use. All weapons and shields must be safety checked by the safety officer, or appointed admin, at the gatehouse before use at a Medieval Chaos sanctioned event. Firearms are forbidden at a Medieval Chaos event, all flintlock fire is simulated by a cap sounding. No metal tools, knives, show weapons, or multi-tools are allowed without permission of the Medieval Chaos safety officer. Small folding scissors, needle and thread, and nail clippers ARE allowed.

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited before and during game play time. '''During special sanctioned events (such as tournaments and festivals), players who are over the age of 19 may consume alcoholic beverages, provided they are supplied by the Cock & Ass Tavern, at a rate of 1 drink per hour with a maximum of 3 drinks in total; if they do so, the may remain on the field as a Full Combatant. Any player who chooses to drink more then 1 drink per hour or exceeds 3 drinks within the hours of 3pm till 1am must adhere to the Non-Combatant rules.'''

''' Finally, unless given permission from the owners of Dagger Deep, no pets are permitted. '''

Breaking safety rules will result in disciplinary action.