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* [[Weaponry]] - weapons that you or your men might wield.
 
* [[Weaponry]] - weapons that you or your men might wield.
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* [[Armour and Miscellaneous Equipment]] - things that you or your men might wear to war.
  
 
* [[Medieval Duels]] - some information about the types of duel fought in the medieval period, and the technique used.
 
* [[Medieval Duels]] - some information about the types of duel fought in the medieval period, and the technique used.

Revision as of 16:56, 23 October 2006

Being placed largely in a medieval society, BattleMaster is easier to understand if you have some background information. Here gathered is some of the things that was discussed on the mailing list or otherwise collected as relevant information, and of course anyone with an interest in the middle ages is invited to add his own.


  • Science of the Smith - some information about the medieval smith, important for weapons and (metal) armour.
  • Job Titles - lists and describes some generalized medieval jobs that you might encounter in a realm.
  • Clothing - lists and tries to describe articles of clothing your characters might be wearing.
  • Weaponry - weapons that you or your men might wield.
  • Medieval Duels - some information about the types of duel fought in the medieval period, and the technique used.
  • Medieval Warfare - some interesting information about real warfare in the middle ages, which was quite different from what you see in the movies.