shields

shields ARE COVERED ON PAGES 31-33 OF THE player’s Guide. CONTACT SAFE COMBAT IS COVERED ON PAGES 73.

CONTACT SAFE SHIELDS

A shield should be safe - for the person using it, her opponent, and any other items involved in the melee.

Shields may be made of any material the builder desires, as long as they have no sharp protrusions or edges.  Hard edges must be padded on all sides by 3/4" pipe foam.

A shield should be under the control of its bearer at all times, and should not fly loose in combat.  A garage door handle and a strap system on the back will do this nicely, allowing for fine control while allowing for ease of use.

Decoration of a shield is highly encouraged, for both RP and atmosphere purposes - your shield should be easily recognizable from across the battlefield.  If your shield is improvised in character, or made out of scrap, be sure to paint or decorate it in such a way that it looks recycled.  Remember that this is not a high fantasy game, and does take place in a modernistic society.  Painting shields to appear like different street signs is a nice touch.