Marshal Exam (1 - 50)

Question 1

Rule 1.5 is sometimes referred to as Rule 0, after “Safety First”. What is rule 1.5?

Answer 1

“Creative interpretation of the rules to gain any advantage is illegal. The Marshal settles all disputes.”

Question 2

Give an example of a Class One weapon, and its corresponding color indicator.

Answer 2

One handed swung weapons, blue

Question 3

Give an example of a Class Two weapon, and its corresponding color indicator.

Answer 3

Two Handed swung weapon, Red

Question 4

Give an example of a Class Three weapon, and its corresponding color indicator.

Answer 4

Thrusting or stabbing Weapons, Green

Question 5

Give an example of a Class Four weapon, and its corresponding color indicator.

Answer 5

Arrows, Bolts, X-bows and Javelins; Yellow

Question 6

Give an example of a Class Five weapon, and its corresponding color indicator.

Answer 6

Rocks, White

Question 7

Can a Shield cause combat damage?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Explain shield rule that addresses unbreakable armor.

Answer 8

“2.2.2.1. Unbreakable armor is defined as a worn shield that shapes/forms closely to more than one target area, wraps around a limb unreasonably, and/or shapes/forms closely to multiple planes of the torso.’

Question 9

Is the Shoulder Joint Inclusive or Exclusive to the Body?

Answer 9

Inclusive (should joint IS torso)

Question 10

Is the wrist part of the arm or part of the hand?

Answer 10

Arm

Question 11

If a hand is on a weapon or shield what is the hand considered to be?

Answer 11

Part of that weapon or shield.

Question 12

When does a strike to the hand result in damage to the arm?

Answer 12

When its empty.

Question 13

When does a strike to the foot result in damage to the leg?

Answer 13

When it is off the ground.

Question 14

How must weapons strike to cause a point of injury?

Answer 14

With sufficient force.

Question 15

How many points of injury does a class one weapon deal?

Answer 15

One

Question 16

What is the only weapon class that deals two points of damage?

Answer 16

Two or RED

3.5.2. Class 2 (two-handed, swung) weapons cause two hits to the target area when used for two-handed strikes.

Question 17

What happens to a class two weapon when it is swung with one hand?

Answer 17

It is considered class one.

Question 18

What happens when a class one weapon is swung with two hands?

Answer 18

It is considered class one.

Question 19

How many points of injury does a class three weapon do?

Answer 19

3. 5.3. Class 3 (thrusting) weapons wielded one-handed cause one hit of damage to an unarmored target area, and have no affect against an armored area.
4. 5.3.1. When used two handed, Class 3 weapons bypass armor.

Question 20

What happens when a class three weapon thrust with one hand strikes an armored body part?

Answer 20

Nothing

Question 21

What happens when a class three weapon thrust with two hands strikes an armored body part?

Answer 21

It by-passes the armor/damages the target.

Question 22

How many points of injury does a class four weapon deal?

Answer 22

One, but it by passes armor covering any target area other than the head.

Question 23

What happens when a class four or five weapon strikes an armored head?

Answer 23

Nothing

Question 24

How many points of injury does a class five weapon deal?

Answer 24

Class 5 (head only missile) weapons cause 1 hit to an unarmored head area. A Class 5 weapon striking an armored portion of the head area causes no hit.

Question 25

For what weapon classes is the head a legal target area?

Answer 25

Four and Five (missiles)

Question 26

How many additional hits does a piece of armor confer?

Answer 26

One

Question 27

Can multiple pieces of armor confer more than one hit to the same target location?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

If a piece of armor extends from one target zone to another does it confer an additional hit to each covered zone?

Answer 28

Yes.

Question 29

How much of a target area must be covered for armor to confer the extra hit?

Answer 29

Approximately One Third.

Question 30

If a weapon strikes both armored and unarmored portions of the body, how should you take the hit?

Answer 30

Take the unarmored.

Question 31

If I wear armor under my clothes does it count?

Answer 31

Only if its easily discernible.

Question 32

How many points of injury must be dealt to disable an armored target area with class one or two weapons.

Answer 32

Two

Question 33

Explain the Limb Death Total.

Answer 33

Two limbs injured with a class one or two causes death.

Question 34

What happens to subsequent points of combat damage to an arm disabled by a class one or two?

Answer 34

They pass through to the Torso.

Question 35

What should you do if you die? (2 points)

Answer 35

Lay down immediately. Do not move unless instructed to do so by a marshal. Or Display death in an appropriate manner and leave the field in manner that does not interfere with ongoing combat. (2 points, one for knowing each option)

Question 36

What should you do with an arm disabled by a class one or two?

Answer 36

Place it behind your back.

Question 37

What should you do with an arm disabled by a class three or four?

Answer 37

Leave it limp by your side.

Question 38

\What should you do with a leg that is disabled?

Answer 38

Kneel immediately, with the injured leg down.

Question 39

True/False; Strikes to disabled legs while the knee is down and the other leg is up, cause death.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

How many target areas can a single strike injure?

Answer 40

One

Question 41

How many heavy, solid strikes from a class two weapon destroys a shield?

Answer 41

Two

Question 42

Distinguish between a shield bash and a shield check?

Answer 42

Bashes require more than two steps; the momentum may not be stopped in less than two steps. Neither is true of a check.

Question 43

Can you shield check or bash someone from behind?

Answer 43

No.

Question 44

Explain the armor related grappling rules? (2 points)

Answer 44

Any opponent may grapple anyone wearing equal or greater armor to them, unless they are wearing plate, then they may not initiate a grapple. (2 points, plate being unable to grapple is the second)

Question 45

Anyone wearing plastic safety equipment, other than groin protection, is considered to wear what for grappling purposes?

Answer 45

Leather armor.

Question 46

May an individual holding a bow or arrows grapple?

Answer 46

No.

Question 47

hat do participants call if there is an unsafe condition on the field?

Answer 47

HOLD

Question 48

Who may call a hold?

Answer 48

Anyone who sees the unsafe condition.

Question 49

If neither the class of a weapon, nor it’s associated tape color, is declared, then how should a person take an unseen strike from behind?

Answer 49

As a class one strike, regardless of weapon type.

Question 50

Is blocking a strike by laying a weapon over the target area legal.

Answer 50

No.