I read the rules a few times and had a few questions. Not all of this is rules, but some of it is.
So, first: The rules do not say you need a handle on your weapon, but Appendix A 1.2 does say that tape needs to be on the handle or pommel to show what class the weapon is. There are also no minimum size restrictions on handles. Better yet, 3.7.5 says that you cannot grab an opponent's weapon's striking surface without disabling that limb, but does not say my own weapon.
Can I make a staff/double-ended weapon without a handle, then wrap tape around the weapon as a marker, then use the striking surface as a gripping place?
If no, can I make one with an inch wide handle for tape?
2. Why is there a difference between the strike zone of an Arm/Hand and Foot/Leg?
3. What is the purpose of grappling? It does almost nothing. You can't damage an opponent.
4. Why can't plate armor initiate a grapple with people with plate armor? All other armor types can grapple with their own type.
5. 3.6.2 says that plastic safety equipment is treated as leather armor. Isn't that not period accurate? Wouldn't people who medically require that probably not be getting into grapples in the first place?
6. 3.5.4.4 Kicking small shields is discouraged? What does that mean?
7. 3.7.7 so I could make a period looking crutch and carry it on my back so I can reasonably support myself?
8. Could I use bright colored cloth coverings? Appendix B 1.3 is only referencing to clothing.
9. 3.4.1.2 would be unnecessary as 3.3.1 already covers that, and led to confusion on my part.
10. Personally, I feel that the body should take two hits to disable (and thus kill) since it had extra bones and it was frequent for weapons to glance off of said bones.
11. Does 3.8.3 reference to people getting hit that were not the intended target that were closer than the intended target? If so, why don't they count as getting hit?
12. 1.3.3 Uhm, so I can narrow my strike padding down the side to allow for easier gripping of my striking surface (reference my first question) since you couldn't get the padding through a hole due to the core?
13. 1.3.3 makes it seem like if I have a fatter core I can get away with less padding.
14. 1.3.5 Can someone define maximum flex? If you were to actually find the "maximum" flex, it would break if it went any farther and I wouldn't really want breaking weapons.
15. 1.4.4.2 why are single edged weapons a thing? Mostly just curiosity here
16. 2.4 A minimum dimension on a face of a shield is 12 inches? So the shortest way across the shield can't be less that 12 inches?
Lastly, just some irony, why is the recruit symbol a weapon that would not be allowed in belegarth if it was foam? Chain's too long XD
Wheeee. that took a while. Any adjustments will be below this.