Previously, I mentioned a simple class system. Here is the idea I had recently. There are 4 classes, with one ability for each. Warriors can repair weapons, shields, and armor. Scouts can employ traps to stop the enemy. Healers can heal wounds. Pyromancers can fling fireballs. Scouts and pyromancers would use Amtgard-style spell balls to represent their abilities. We can tie the WotS player-ranking system into the abilities. R1s can use their class ability once per life, R2s use 2 per life, and R3 and above get 3 per life. The class system would only be used for select scenarios. Obviously, I haven't playtested this yet, but I think it would offer some interesting variations to standard battles without degrading the importance of swordplay.

For those concerned with magic, here are some of my thoughts. These ideas are for my chapter only, not multi-chapter events. There can be scenarios that don't use magic. Up to the scenario creator. Some magic is good because it gives options to players who may not want to be in the front lines. Magic needs to be limited so it doesn't overwhelm melee. Perhaps have spell balls equivalent to arrows. Maybe 1-2 special balls per game. For example, a fireball counts as Great damage.

Some may know me as Rufus but now I go by Elias. I am kentarchos of the Chimera Legion, a Byzantine-themed group in Broward County. My experience with swords runs from modern fencing to SCA, Adrian Empire, Belegarth, Dagorhir, Amtgard, and now Way of the Sword.