At Shadow Accord, there is a lot of combat. To take part in the fray, it is important to be ready for a fight.
Weapons styles, like garb and deco, are allowed within the time period up to 1499. The acceptable geographical boundaries are, to the east, the Caspian Sea; on the west, the Atlantic Ocean; and to the south, the Sahara Desert. Anything beyond these areas is considered outside the scope and setting of Shadow Accord.
Below are the measurements and specifics of weapons allowed at game. For the full safety write up, please click here.
We have two types of melee weapons for our game: latex and boffers. The maximum length for any weapon is 72 inches.
Latex weapons such as swords, daggers, hammers, etc. are made to look like what they represent. These weapons are considered in-game at all times. If they do not have a tag, they are "dull" and cannot be used.
Boffers are weapons that are typically handmade. They are typically constructed of pool noodles, golf clubs, black tights, and duct tape. These represent "natural weapons" that are part of your body, like fists, claws, and tentacles. For information on what is acceptable for boffers, check the Boffer Specs page. These weapons are not considered in-game unless they are in someone's hand. They do not require a tag.
Ranged weapons are divided into three groups: Bows/Crossbows, throwing weapons, and packets.
Bows and crossbows may have a maximum limit of 35-pound pull. Their arrows must be store-bought and LARP-safe. These weapons are considered in-game at all times. If they do not have a tag, they are "broken" and cannot be used.
Throwing weapons are usually all foam or latex and can represent multiple weapons, such as stones, small knives, or even loaves of bread. All throwing weapons must be coreless. These weapons are considered in-game at all times. They do not require a tag.
Thrown packets represent spells and ranged attacks. They must be made from a square of fabric and a few tablespoons of millet seed (bird seed with sunflower seeds is not suggested and may not pass safety check). These weapons are not considered in-game until they are thrown. They do not require a tag.
A shield shall be no wider than 30 inches and no longer than 36 inches.
For tutorials listing how to make boffers and packets, please click here.
There are many places that our community members find weapons. Here is a brief list that we hope helps:
Please note that Shadow Accord does not promote any of the options, nor are we sponsored or supported by them. These are meant to be vague suggestions, not requirements. Your purchases and purchasing experiences will vary. Be smart when procuring your weapons.