West Kingdom--Armored Combat:Change log - Revision history

http://society-rules.fullmesh.co.nz/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=West_Kingdom--Armored_Combat%3AChange_log West Kingdom--Armored Combat:Change log - Revision history 2026-05-05T22:14:48Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.43.3 http://society-rules.fullmesh.co.nz/index.php?title=West_Kingdom--Armored_Combat:Change_log&diff=3387&oldid=prev AngeleDeSavigny: Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|{{NAMESPACE}} - Rattan - Handbook|35|Change log}}</noinclude> *Changes to Society rules - Approved 18 November 2025 *Changes to Society rules - Approved 23 June 2025 ==Changes to our kingdom rules== <!--This summary section was added for the 2025 modernization change over. It can be removed for following updates, as the section below will capture chang..." 2026-02-01T09:39:03Z

<p>Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|{{NAMESPACE}} - Rattan - Handbook|35|Change log}}</noinclude> *<a href="/index.php/Armored_Combat:Change_log_-_18_November_2025" title="Armored Combat:Change log - 18 November 2025">Changes to Society rules - Approved 18 November 2025</a> *<a href="/index.php/Armored_Combat:Change_log_-_23_June_2025" title="Armored Combat:Change log - 23 June 2025">Changes to Society rules - Approved 23 June 2025</a> ==Changes to our kingdom rules== <br /> <br /> The following are changes in the West Kingdom Handbook from 2016 to 2025, and are presented in two sections:<br /> #Changes from West kingdom specific rules (i.e. kingdom rules in addition to the Society rules)<br /> #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. <br /> <br /> ===Summary of changes in West kingdom additional rules===<br /> #Re-organized West Kingdom specific rules into the new Society handbook format.<br /> #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.<br /> #The following kingdom specific rules were removed or edited:<br /> ##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. <br /> ##Removed the "helms as worn" option. <br /> ##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.<br /> ##The process for heavy combat authorizations was updated.<br /> <br /> ===Summary of Key changes in Society Rules form 2016 to 2025===<br /> Functional changes only. Does not include minor wording changes. <br /> #Marshals Handbook v2018<br /> #*Updates the language to remove references to royal treaty, a term nowhere defined in Society law or policy<br /> #*Adds a section to describe the role of marshals conducting inspections, specifically with regard to liability issues.<br /> #*Updates to the Sample Armor Inspection: adds "off-the-head" helmet inspection, and clarifies inspection requirements for other areas.<br /> #*Combines the phrasing for groin protection to be simpler and not specific according the gender.<br /> #*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.<br /> #*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.<br /> #Marshals Handbook v2021<br /> #*HandBows - max increased from 30 to 35 lbs<br /> #*All bows - minimum poundage was removed. <br /> #*May now fire a crossbow while carrying a pavise, but may not draw and fire a handbow. <br /> #*"Asgard APDs" replaced with "Commercial APDs"<br /> #*All references to siloflex replaced with HDPE pipe<br /> #*Change to rivet specifications for primary helm construction. Removed iron rivets, and redefined spacing.<br /> #*Kidney protection: additional instructions on coverage were added, but was removed in later versions.<br /> #*Clarified that Zoombang and equivalents were only padding, not rigid.<br /> #*Requirement for lanyards may be waived during melee.<br /> #*Defined haft and handle, in regards to rattan diameter. <br /> #*HDPE pipe/APD materials. Changed from 100 or 125 PSI to 100 up to 160 PSI. <br /> #*Glossary - Added "Ulrich" to the definition of List field. Removed in later versions. <br /> #*<br /> #Marshals Handbook v2022<br /> #*Rawhide added to prohibited method of treating rattan.<br /> #Marshals Handbook v2023<br /> #*Groin protection change. Only required to protect testicles. <br /> #*Removed "separate breast cups" rule.<br /> #*Single-Hand Weapons Change. Thrusting tip resilient material changed from .75inch to .5inch. <br /> #*Maximum spear length change. Maximum length changed from 12 ft to 9 ft.<br /> #Marshals Handbook v2025<br /> #*See FAQ and Cliff notes on changes, available online.<br /> #*Rules of the List - updated Nov 2024, included in the 2025 version. <br /> <hr></div>

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