2021
Year of the Plague, Part II
War Council decisions in 2021
This list includes all changes passed by War Council during the four voting periods of the year (March, June, September & December)
Officer Elections for the Next Year (2022)
Officer Appointments
- Assistant Secretary - Apprentice Nakis of Pyke
- Assistant Webmaster - Badger of Dur-Demarion
- Special Projects Manager - Squire Aine of Stygia
- Diversity and Inclusivity Coordinator - Sir Hubris, formerly of Numenor
Realm Status Changes
Book of War changes in 2021
Removal of 3.7.2.4.6.:
3.7.2.4.6. A leg disabled by a Class 3 or 4 weapon should kneel on ground with the non-disabled leg up, but a hit to a hacked leg does not cause damage to the leg damaged by the Class 3 or 4 weapon. This is an exemption to rule 3.7.2.4.3.
Change to 3.12.4.6.:
- 3.12.4.6. Groin protection, protective sports bra inserts, and safety glasses are exempt from 3.12.4.5.
Removal of 4.9.8.1.1.:
4.9.8.1.1. Crossbow bolts must be able to be fired by a standard bow and will be tested as normal arrows during arrow check.
Change to 4.9.8.5.:
- 4.9.8.5. A crossbow's draw may not exceed 450 inch-pounds (518.5 kgf-cm). Inch pounds are calculated by multiplying ‘Draw Weight’ by ‘Power Stroke’. Draw Weight is measured at the bow’s full draw. Power Stroke is the distance from rest to full draw measured in inches. See Appendix C for reference chart.
Removal of 4.9.8.5.2.:
4.9.8.5.2. The minimum firing distance for crossbows is 15 feet(4.6m).
Addition of 4.9.8.6.2.:
- 4.9.8.6.2. Crossbow bolts must have a maximum shaft length of no more than 18 inches (45.7 cm). A draw stop may not be used to meet this requirement. Crossbow bolts must use non-pinching nocks designed for use specifically with crossbows. Examples of these include half-moon, flat, capture, or multi grooved nocks.
Change to 4.12.5.1.:
- 4.12.5.1. The minimum thickness for leather armor is 10oz (5/32", 4.0 mm).
Change to 5.2.1.2.:
- 5.2.1.2. Wearing nothing on the torso is acceptable, so long as it does not violate any applicable laws while at a BMCS event, including laws of local municipalities, states, provinces, territories, or federal governments.
Change to 5.2.1.3.:
- 5.2.1.3. Wearing neutral colored undergarments, base layers, or gender affirming wear (including but not limited to: sports bras, binders, or compression shirts) with no visible logos or modern prints is acceptable so long as it does not violate any applicable laws while at a BMCS event, including laws of local municipalities, states, provinces, territories, or federal governments.
By-Laws changes in 2021
Maintained from 2020:
- Temporary suspension of 15.2.5 until August 31, 2021. After which adherence to 15.2.5 automatically reinstates, barring another vote.
Addition to Article 4:
- 4.5.2.1.5. A person that has been nationally banned in another LARP Organization, including but not limited to Dagorhir, Amtgard, Hearthlight, and the Society for Creative Anachronisms, can be brought forward for a subsequent Denial or Revocation of Membership in BMCS.
Change to Article 7
- 7.2.5. Officers' terms will be a minimum of one year. After the conclusion of said officer's term, the position will be opened for a vote at the next voting period. If an officer's term expires during a voting period, the vote will take place at the beginning of that voting period.
National Events of 2021
- None, due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19