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All adventurers can joust provided that they have the proper training and equipment. Below is a list of the bare minimum training and equipment that is needed to joust: |
All adventurers can joust provided that they have the proper training and equipment. Below is a list of the bare minimum training and equipment that is needed to joust: |
Revision as of 16:12, 4 August 2009
Jousting is a sport played by mounted warriors. Currently, the only form of jousting is tilting, the object of which is to unhorse one's opponent by riding toward him at high speed and striking him with a lance.
Requirements and Equipment
Minimum Requirements
All adventurers can joust provided that they have the proper training and equipment. Below is a list of the bare minimum training and equipment that is needed to joust:
- Ownership of a horse that is trained to perform in a joust (taught by Rangers)
- Knowledge of basic horsemanship (taught by any stablemaster)
- A lance (a pike or halberd)
Recommended Equipment and Training
Armor: Jousters should wear proper armor (ideally heavy plate) and hold a shield. Unless you own an Akhaal horse, which is bred to be ridden without armor, you may want to equip your horse with a chanfron to protect its head from your opponent's lance.
Lance: Blunted lances are available at some arenas. Although a regular lance can be used, you should avoid using lances that you don't want to lose. (Lances often break during jousts.)
Additional Training: Anyone who is at least 40th circle can learn how to joust more effectively, but the teacher must be a Paladin who is at least 50th circle.
Jousting Syntax
To initiate the challenge, you must SIGNAL HORSE TO JOUST <player> and the other player will automatically be told how to respond. If he agrees, the joust will automatically begin in ten seconds.
Some training fields and jousting areas include quintains to facilitate jousting practice. To use them, just GO QUINTAIN while mounted on your horse and holding your lance.
Mechanics of Success
Factors that affect success in jousting:
- Skill with pikes or halberds
- Skill with shields?
- Whether the jouster has been taught to joust by a Paladin
Empaths and Jousting
Empaths can participate in jousts without experiencing empathic shock].