NerfNews - January 2001

And So It Begins....

The first phase of the arms shipment has made it's way to GoAhead, and we're ready to spin up a trial run of Nerf Wars. We've got guns and ammo for about 14 people, so if you're interested in having some fun Friday night for an hour or so, we'll see you at the 13th floor reception area at 6:30 pm. Eye protection is strongly recommended, but ordinary glasses will do. It's only Nerf, after all.

The Rules of Nerf

The Game Arena

Thirteenth floor. Washrooms are out of bounds. The WAR room, and the electrical contractor's room are out of bounds. The game start location is in the thirteenth floor reception area. All players start at this location prior to a game. Game instruction, weapon selection, and trash talk happens here. (Ed. This has since been revised. As of June 2001, we play on the seventh floor.)

Game Time

Game setup time will be two minutes. Use the set-up time to find your start position,
or organize your team. Game duration will be five minutes, or when the game
objectives have been completed. This is subject to change. Games commence with
a long blast of the whistle, and complete with two short whistle blasts.

Game 1 - Last Man Standing

Objective: To kill all opponents within a set time period.

Death: If a player is hit, he is dead and out of the game. He must immediately
go to a predesignated out-of-bounds zone and stay there until the game is
over. He may not interfere with the game in progress in any way.

The WAR room is the designated zone to be used for the collection of the dead.

Game 2 - Capture The Flag

Objective: To have captured all of the enemy's flags within a set time limit.

Playing Area: Each team has a fixed flag location and respawn station. These are
set at the beginning of the game and cannot be moved.

Capturing the Flag: To score a capture a player must bring the enemy flag
back to his own teams flag location. The flag must be carried in one hand.
This would imply that you have just one hand remaining to carry and use your
weapon. Only one flag may be carried per person at any given time. Flags may be
passed to team-mates, but only while you are "alive". Dropped flags may be returned
to home base.

Death: If a player is hit he must go to his teams respawn station with his hands on his
head (alternatively, she may choose to hold her weapon above her head). The player may
then resume playing. A player on the way to the respawn station cannot interfere with
the game in any way, with the exception of collecting ammo that he has just shot. If
a player is shot while carrying the flag, he must drop it where he was shot.

Some Basic Rules To Remember

1. Teams

Two or more teams must be formed beforehand.
Teams should be equal in number, skill, or preferably both.
Teams can be changed during a battle by the Coordinator only.

2. Guns & Ammo

Any projectile-firing weapon from the Nerf line of products is considered to be a gun. Non-nerf weapons can only be used with the consent of the entire group.
Any ammunition from the Nerf line of products is considered to be legal ammo. Non-nerf ammo can only be used with the consent of the entire group.
Each player starts each game with possession of his own guns and ammo.
Players may only use the guns that they started the game with.
Any ammo can be picked up and used by any player.
Do not damage or lose ammo you do not own.

3. Getting Hit

If ammo shot from a gun contacts any part of your body or clothing in contact with your body, you are considered hit. Anything worn on your body cannot prevent a hit, including armor or backpacks.
Any rigid object may be used as a shield, but it must occupy at least one hand. This includes Nerf weapons. Ammo that hits a shield does not count as a hit to its bearer.
The ammo must have contacted the target directly after leaving the gun with touching anything on the way; ricochets do not count. (Ed. Exception is Nerf Ball ammo)
Do not aim above the neck. "Headshots" do not count as hits. (Ed. Revised - Oh yes they do!)
If the hit is not declared immediately then it doesnt count.
Do not argue about getting hit; BE HONEST. The Coordinator has the final say in all conflicts.
If stealth is a concern, do not take any action that would give away the position of the shooter after you have been shot.

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