LARP “Live Fire” Bows Playtest – Version 1.0

Effective Dates:

January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021. This is an optional playtest for Local NERO Chapters and is NOT required.

Objective:

This playtest is an attempt to encourage archer characters, by allowing LIVE FIRE Bows and LARP Arrows.

Requirements:

Live Fire LARP Bows and LARP ARROWS, must be purchased from ADVENTURE LARP – these are the ONLY approved bows and arrows allowed to be used.

Players made bows/arrows are NEVER ALLOWED to be used under this playtest.

Purchased bows/arrows may in no way be modified after purchase.

Currently Approved Bows/Arrows: Larp Distribution: (Must purchase from Adventure Larp)

Bows – RFB Small (Item # MCI-2435) – $60.00 OR  Medium (Item # MCI-2436) – $70.00 

LARP Arrows Round Tip – Item # MCI-2400 – $14.00ea

Summary:

Targets 30+ feet of distance, the archer is allowed to use full draw. 

Targets 30 – 15 feet of distance, archer is to use a half draw or less. 

MINIMUM RANGE – Never fire your bow at anyone under 15 feet in range.

NO MELEE COMBAT WITH A BOW – If you are charged you may not use your bow to defend or block, cast it aside carefully and recover it after combat. If you decide to enter melee, put down your bow before you enter combat. Bows are not padded weapons and may hurt someone by accident if carried into fighting.

PICKING UP ARROWS – You may pick up arrows and fire them during a combat engagement. However, be sure to quickly assess them to make sure they are safe to use.

Playtest Challenges:

Safety is always a concern when allowing new weapons types into game. Players who fail to follow play guidelines will be removed from play and NOT allowed to continue using this playtest.

Playtest Contact:

This playtest is maintained by Michael & Anthony Jones with Adventure Larp: NERO Southern West Virginia, Kentucky and Southern Ohio.