Grand Duel Rules
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You may challenge 10 people. We will have a list available of whom is competing in the Grand Duel. You may not challenge someone who has challenged you.
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You may be challenged 10 times. If you have not been challenged 5 time you MUST accept all challenges. Once you have been challenged 10 times you will refuse other challenges.
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The challenged person will name the weapon used.
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If a weapon is larger than a longsword (eg: polax, montante) the challenger may refuse that weapon.
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If you do not have the weapon stated, you must negotiate with another person to borrow theirs unless there are no other of that weapon available. (NB: No other weapon available means that there is none at the venue/that someone will lend to you; if they are in use, you must wait.)
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If no other of that weapon is available, you may propose an alternative substitute or refuse that weapon. (Eg: there's no other smallsword, would it be ok if I used a rapier?)
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You will decide the rules of the duel between yourselves (eg: to first touch, to 10 points, until 2 minutes have passed)
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If you cannot agree on rules you will fight for two minutes with no scoring.
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You will conduct the duel at a time and place convenient to both fencers.
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Once all your duels are completed or at the end of the event you will nominate your favourite opponent.
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The fencer with the most nominations will be recognised as the champion of the Grand Duel.