West Kingdom--Armored Combat:Change log

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Change log

Changes to our kingdom rules

The following are changes in the West Kingdom Handbook from 2016 to 2025, and are presented in two sections:

  1. Changes from West kingdom specific rules (i.e. kingdom rules in addition to the Society rules)
  2. Key changes in Society rules from 2016 to 2025. For additional details see the change logs in the Society marshal handbooks for 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025.

Summary of changes in West kingdom additional rules

  1. Re-organized West Kingdom specific rules into the new Society handbook format.
  2. Added all allowed kingdom specific rules from the 2016 handbook to the new Society handbook format. They are denoted by "West Kingdom additions..." and highlighted in blue.
  3. The following kingdom specific rules were removed or edited:
    1. Minor authorization - A parent or legal guardian must now be present. This removed the requirement for a marshal with an SCA-approved background check if no parent was present.
    2. Removed the "helms as worn" option.
    3. For senior marshals, added that the requirement for prior authorization in heavy combat may be waived by at the KEM's or Kingdom Heavy Marshal's discretion.
    4. The process for heavy combat authorizations was updated.

Summary of Key changes in Society Rules form 2016 to 2025

Functional changes only. Does not include minor wording changes.

  1. Marshals Handbook v2018
    • Updates the language to remove references to royal treaty, a term nowhere defined in Society law or policy
    • Adds a section to describe the role of marshals conducting inspections, specifically with regard to liability issues.
    • Updates to the Sample Armor Inspection: adds "off-the-head" helmet inspection, and clarifies inspection requirements for other areas.
    • Combines the phrasing for groin protection to be simpler and not specific according the gender.
    • VI.F.4 Remove the word "gloved" from the second part of the rule, as the current rule indicates a glove is required on the shield hand though it is not required on the weapon hand.
    • Remove the word “signed” from the phrase signed "signed blue membership card" as the Society does not require a signature on a membership card as proof of waiver.
  2. Marshals Handbook v2021
    • HandBows - max increased from 30 to 35 lbs
    • All bows - minimum poundage was removed.
    • May now fire a crossbow while carrying a pavise, but may not draw and fire a handbow.
    • "Asgard APDs" replaced with "Commercial APDs"
    • All references to siloflex replaced with HDPE pipe
    • Change to rivet specifications for primary helm construction. Removed iron rivets, and redefined spacing.
    • Kidney protection: additional instructions on coverage were added, but was removed in later versions.
    • Clarified that Zoombang and equivalents were only padding, not rigid.
    • Requirement for lanyards may be waived during melee.
    • Defined haft and handle, in regards to rattan diameter.
    • HDPE pipe/APD materials. Changed from 100 or 125 PSI to 100 up to 160 PSI.
    • Glossary - Added "Ulrich" to the definition of List field. Removed in later versions.
  3. Marshals Handbook v2022
    • Rawhide added to prohibited method of treating rattan.
  4. Marshals Handbook v2023
    • Groin protection change. Only required to protect testicles.
    • Removed "separate breast cups" rule.
    • Single-Hand Weapons Change. Thrusting tip resilient material changed from .75inch to .5inch.
    • Maximum spear length change. Maximum length changed from 12 ft to 9 ft.
  5. Marshals Handbook v2025
    • See FAQ and Cliff notes on changes, available online.
    • Rules of the List - updated Nov 2024, included in the 2025 version.
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