IMNEWS POLICY WEAPONS

One of the most common questions a new player has is "What do I have to do to get a sword (or a bow, or a spear, or armour)?" ICly, many players RP having weapons, and often you will find them coded into descs. This is perfectly acceptable (provided the weapon is thematic and your character has a reason for having one...discuss this with a +helper or an LA if you have questions). Unfortunately, we are simply unable to provide all new players with weapon objects. Why? Well...it has NOTHING to do with responsibility or a need to achieve 'rank.' It has to do with the chronic shortage of the weapon objects themselves. The objects are standardised, and one cannot simply @create a combat system sword. All cultures run short of weapons, and we're no exception. We handle it very well by allowing players to RP having a weapon even though they lack the object. Combat Sys weapons are only needed for actual combat, or for +training. If you ever get into a situation where you would need a weapon object, you will be provided with one. If you want to go to the OOC arena and play around, you need to ask an LA to get you a weapon from the armoury, and you need to put it back when you're done. <Type +IMNEWS POLICY ROMANCE for the next topic>