05-12-2013, 03:21 AM
That's the right idea. I think having a standardized set of rules for the different types of gladiators (the Romans did) would work the best. Retarius never fought with a Hoplomachus. There were sets that were paired based on the style of fighting they were suited for, with their differing strengths and weaknesses. No need to reinvent that, just set it up the way they did, and things should work out ok. Essentially, the winner is the one that is undefeated.
Something simple like 1 mortal wound and you're out.
2 serious wounds and you ask for mercy, and live or die at the behest of the editor and/or the crowd.
3 minor wounds equal a serious wound.
And so forth. You could even mark the wound site with some kind of red paint or dye.
What would have to be determined is what constitutes each sort of wound.
Something simple like 1 mortal wound and you're out.
2 serious wounds and you ask for mercy, and live or die at the behest of the editor and/or the crowd.
3 minor wounds equal a serious wound.
And so forth. You could even mark the wound site with some kind of red paint or dye.
What would have to be determined is what constitutes each sort of wound.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
