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Guidelines for marshaling on the field

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	==Guidelines for marshaling on the field==		==Guidelines for marshaling on the field==<!--This text is used in both Rapier and C&T-->
	#~~The guidelines outlined~~ in this ~~section~~ are not rigid requirements, but are intended to help clarify and to provide examples of acceptable methods and procedures.		#Many of the rules in this chapter are not rigid requirements, but are intended to help clarify and to provide examples of acceptable methods and procedures. Check which rules use "must", and which use "should".
	#There are three ~~near-equal~~ priorities in ~~marshaling~~; safety, fair witness, and showmanship. ~~Overemphasizing any one of these at the expense of the others will tend to make~~ the ~~fighting less enjoyable for everyone (although~~, ~~if you must go overboard on one, pick safety)~~. While these concerns apply to all marshaling, they are most detailed and balanced in single combat.		#There are three priorities in marshalling; safety, fair witness, and showmanship. While safety is the top priority, fair witness and showmanship are also key aspects. While these concerns apply to all marshaling, they are most detailed and balanced in single combat.
	#~~Should~~ a situation ~~arise~~ not explicitly covered by Society or kingdom rules, the marshals should ~~be prepared to~~ use their discretion and best judgement and not assume that the situation is forbidden or inappropriate.		#Marshals must be willing and able to enforce the rules for safety and fairness, and to mediate disputes between combatants.
			#If there is a situation not explicitly covered by Society or kingdom rules, the marshals should use their discretion and best judgement and not assume that the situation is forbidden or inappropriate.
	#No matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgment, and concern for the participants and observers.		#No matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgment, and concern for the participants and observers.

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved for commentary 18 November 2025

2025-11-25T09:44:18Z

Approved for commentary 18 November 2025

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==Guidelines for marshaling on the field==
#The guidelines outlined in this section are not rigid requirements, but are intended to help clarify and to provide examples of acceptable methods and procedures.
#There are three near-equal priorities in marshaling; safety, fair witness, and showmanship. Overemphasizing any one of these at the expense of the others will tend to make the fighting less enjoyable for everyone (although, if you must go overboard on one, pick safety). While these concerns apply to all marshaling, they are most detailed and balanced in single combat.
#Should a situation arise not explicitly covered by Society or kingdom rules, the marshals should be prepared to use their discretion and best judgement and not assume that the situation is forbidden or inappropriate.
#No matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgment, and concern for the participants and observers.

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AngeleDeSavigny: /* Guidelines for marshaling on the field */

AngeleDeSavigny: Approved for commentary 18 November 2025