Vaan wrote:What constitutes a throw?
Well, throwing someone for sure. Whatever the aikiddo-type move where you flip someone over your back is no good, too. Any situation where you're imparting momentum to the opponent with the intention of releasing control at the apex of that momentum.
Vaan wrote:Conceivably, could I trip a fighter, or yank a leg out from under him?
No on both counts. Generally when you want to take someone down, you need to be in control. Or just shield bash the **** out of them.
If you were holding onto them and wrapped one leg around behind theirs to pull it out from under them as you were simultaneously bringing them to the ground, that's probably ok as you're maintaining control.
Vaan wrote:I'm assuming leg sweeps are right out, because as far as I know, that constitutes a kick.
Correct. This game isn't about hand to hand combat.
Vaan wrote:Similarly, could I grab a piece of his clothing and pull or push him somewhere?
Yes, but be smart about it. Don't grab someone's tunic so you can wing them around and throw them to the ground.
It's the responsibility of
everyone to ensure things are safe. Many of the things that you've described can be done safely, but not if one of the participants doesn't know how to react or has no idea what's coming. Similarly, don't be a butthole and rip or stretch out someone's garb. Bad form.