What you need to do is simple -- just pick one shield that you would like to use
(except for any of Arthur's or Breunor's which are already taken and happen to
have multiple shields) and let Breunor know about it so he can help you resize it
for the games. I would also suggest that you make a second choice in case the
one you choose is already taken by another player. We will post it for you in the
Hand to Hand Tree after each round has been set. You can then post your shield
if you like, so we can all admire it and feel very envious.

The rules of this game are simple. First of all, you will need to find a marshal that will help you post the combat. Desdemona Eurimedon will gladly help you in this task, so please speak to her about it. Once that is out of the way you need to find a knight to battle against and then make an announcement about it in a post. Again, Desdemona may be able to help you in this department.

All the rules of this game, and our other ones, are explained in detail here so please read through the rules carefully. You should also read this post on how the Hand to Hand Combat Game works.

As each battle between knights is won the winners will be posted in the combat tree below. There you can also find who they will be matched against for the following rounds. This will continue until we finally determine a winner.

The experience points awarded to past winners and contestants can be found here, in case you would like to have a look at whom you may be facing and just how easily they can massacre you.

Since only men used to be able to engage in combat, or compete in any tournaments for that matter, we have changed the rules a bit. If any women choose to join, they may do so at any time. They will, however, need to follow the same rules as the men and will, of course, not be given any special favours. Sorry about that ladies! We will all just have to pretend to be men for one day. That should be fun, no? A bunch of butch women kicking bum around AW...the men here will love that *g*

Anyway, I suggest you sign up now and read through the rules. I (Desdemona), will be acting as marshal for the length of the tournament so do not hesitate to ask for my help. If you run out of posts and would like to use another persona please let me know and you may post with that person. But do keep in mind that you need to let us know before you start posting with them, or we won't be able to keep track of the winners.

Good luck to you all and let the best man (or woman in drag) win. Please be sure to post all of your contributions at The Second Annual Hand To Hand Combat Tournament of Germania Board. Entries posted here will not be considered for prizes!