V9:Death Count

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Death Count / Respawn Condition

This is often referred to as the 'Death Count' whether or not there's an actual countdown. It will outline the conditions by which a dead player may return to life by respawning.

Examples include:
  • X Seconds On-Death: Players must wait X seconds after dying before respawning. The exact timer is often adjusted in 15s increments to suit the number of players and overall flow of the game.
  • Wave Respawn: Players in a designated Dead Zone respawn on pre-set cycles every X seconds on a shared clock.
  • Rally Respawn: Players may only respawn together when X other teammates are dead and gathered in a designated Dead Zone. The exact number of players required to respawn is determined by the Game Organizer based on the needs of the game.
  • Instant Respawn: Players may respawn immediately upon reaching a certain location or meeting a certain condition, such as touching a tree or moving 50' away from living enemies.



Core Game Mechanics
Objectives · Game Items · Teams · Life Limits · Death Count · Respawn Points and the Dead Zone · Base · Refresh
Combat Activities
Core Game Mechanics · Game Modes · Custom Rules and Accommodations · Game Organizer Guide
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary