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Would it be possible to add a sword construction tutorial to the main website? I would prefer to send new people to the WotS website rather than the tutorials on the Dag or Amtgard pages.

While I enjoy a good sword fight, I find it even more entertaining when there is a purpose and meaning to the fight. In days of yore, Robb Rodgers and I did this by adding roleplaying elements to our games. We developed storylines with recurring protagonists and antagonists. The results of our battlegame scenarios added to these storylines. I want to do something similar with the Chimera Legion. Here is the approach I'm considering. 1. Divide the group into 2 teams. The teams will take turns being protagonists (PCs) and antagonists (NPCs). 2. The PCs are members of the Legion. In each battlegame, give them a mission to perform (such as defend a village, or wipe out marauding bandits). 3. The result of the battlegame will move the story forward. If the PCs lose, something bad happens (for example, the village is destroyed or the bandits escape). I'm looking for ideas to supplement my approach. Here are some ideas I have. 1. Provide a simple class or skill system so players can individualize their characters. 2. Provide some means for players to improve their characters, such as levels or learning new skills. 3. Provide some variety in enemies by adding monsters. I know that Amtgard has all that, but their rules are overly complex. More importantly, the rules make magic and other rules more important than sword fighting. I want to emphasize skill with the sword, but have elements as supplements. Sword fighting is the cake, while these elements are just the icing. Anyway, please share any ideas you have in the comments. Thanks!

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