V9:Ditch

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Ditch

The Ditch game mode, as the name implies, only uses Ditch layer rules. That means only the core combat rules. No armor, no projectiles, no siege weapons, no classes, and no roleplay abilities. Unlike Duels and Tournaments, Ditch games are fought with teams of players. Ditch games are a great way to ease new players into the game, as well as an excellent warm up or cool down activity.

A common modification to Ditch is to prohibit Shield Crushing, a keyword effect that can be gained through the construction of Great weapons. Removing Shield Crushing ensures only the most basic combat rules are available to combatants.


Is Roleplay expected? Roleplay is rarely, if ever, expected in Ditch games.




Example Games

Developer Note: Full examples for this game mode to be included here in the future. If you see this message and have a simple write-up for a game in this style, send it to the V9 Development Team on Facebook, Discord, or v9@amtgard.com


Game Modes
Duels & Tournaments · Ditch · Militia · Full-Class Battlegame · Scenario Battlegame · Team Quest · Adventure Quest · Sandbox Roleplay
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