Dwarvern Polo is one of the most well liked sport of the Dwarves, and several other races in The Stronghold.
Despite its name, however, Dwarvern Polo only shares one aspect with regular Polo: the use of hammers.
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OBJECTIVE
The main objective of Dwarvern Polo is to be the first out of two (or more) teams to reach a terracotta block at the other end of the arena, and smash it with hammers; whilst also preventing the enemy team from reaching the block through (almost) any means necessary.
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RULES
- Each team must consist of five players
- Each player must be equipped with a hammer and helmet
- Helmets must remain on at *all* times
- The first team to reach the Block and smash it with their hammers wins the match
- The opposing team can be prevented from reaching the Block through the use of physical force, However:
-- Purposful breaking of bones and/or purposful intent of breaking of bones is against the rules (accidental breakages are allowed)
-- Bribes, blackmail and threats of violence to opponents family/friends are against the rules
-- Only ones body may be used to subdue opponent, the use of hammer and/or external objects/weaponry is against the rules
-- Biting and gouging is against the rules in official tournaments
- Each player must have consumed a minimum of one pint of ale before the match
Dwarvern Polo is one of the most well liked sport of the Dwarves, and several other races in The Stronghold.
Despite its name, however, Dwarvern Polo only shares one aspect with regular Polo: the use of hammers.
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OBJECTIVE
The main objective of Dwarvern Polo is to be the first out of two (or more) teams to reach a terracotta block at the other end of the arena, and smash it with hammers; whilst also preventing the enemy team from reaching the block through (almost) any means necessary.
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RULES
- Each team must consist of five players
- Each player must be equipped with a hammer and helmet
- Helmets must remain on at *all* times
- The first team to reach the Block and smash it with their hammers wins the match
- The opposing team can be prevented from reaching the Block through the use of physical force, However:
-- Purposful breaking of bones and/or purposful intent of breaking of bones is against the rules (accidental breakages are allowed)
-- Bribes, blackmail and threats of violence to opponents family/friends are against the rules
-- Only ones body may be used to subdue opponent, the use of hammer and/or external objects/weaponry is against the rules
-- Biting and gouging is against the rules in official tournaments
- Each player must have consumed a minimum of one pint of ale before the match