Rule 1.4.2.3. and Other Inconsistencies

[The Great Gigsby]

This has been brought up before, I don't know why it can't just be edited out.

1.4.2.3. The maximum handle length for Class 2 Weapons is eighteen (18) inches or one-third (1/3) of the overall length, whichever is greater. This cannot exceed one-half (1/2) of the overall length.

It's technically impossible (in this dimension ) for eighteen inches to be greater than 1/2 of something required to be at least 48 inches. It's pretty obvious that this is just copy/pasted from rule 1.4.1.4.

Just change it to:

1.4.2.3. The maximum handle length for Class 2 Weapons is eighteen (18) inches or one-third (1/3) of the overall length, whichever is greater.

Are there any other typos or oversights in the Book of War that should be cleared up?

[Derian]

Are there any other typos or oversights in the Book of War that should be cleared up?

Lots. I'll try to find some time to dig some out.

[Arrakis]

The companion to the rule you just posted:

1.4.1.4. The maximum handle length for a Class 1 Weapon is eighteen (18) inches or one-third (1/3) of the overall length, whichever is greater. This cannot exceed one-half (1/2) of the overall length.

18 inches is ALWAYS going to be longer than 1/3 of a thing that can't be any longer than 47.999... inches long (48/3= 16").

The revision:

1.4.1.4. The maximum handle length for a Class 1 Weapon is eighteen (18) inches. This cannot exceed one-half (1/2) of the overall length.

Of course, the easiest thing to do would just be to say that the maximum handle length for any swung weapon is the original wording of 1.4.1.4/1.4.2.3...

[Chicken]

Almost, Arrakis... except for quarterstaffs, which can be longer than 48" but are still blue. Exceptions to exceptions .

[Arrakis]

Touche, Chicken.

I always forget the bluesword's retarded, inbred cousin, the Bel-Legal Quarterstaff.

[Kaimelar Morikayun]

Ugh, I can never understand why someone would waste 2 good swords worth of foam on 1 big ugly stick =P. No offense to anyone who uses a quarterstaff, but the day I see one used effectively I will be utterly amazed.

[Mekoot Rowan]

I think that quarterstaves can be effective, it's just that out their most deadly they just don't come close to sword and board in our game.