1.0 Introduction to London En Garde!

1.1 These house rules consists of clarifications and interpretations of the published En Garde! rules, as well as many additions and changes.  Please note that some of these changes are in contravention of the published rules and in such cases these house rules take precedence.  Knowledge of the published rules will probably be of benefit but the contents of these pages and the beginners guide should be enough to give understanding of the rules to play.  Experienced players with a good knowledge of the game and these rules are encouraged to volunteer their services as mentors, to field rules queries from beginners.  I would like to express my gratitude to Gene McDonald (former GM of Londonengarde), Brian Jenkins (GM of Orleansengarde), Quincy Cooper (GM of Time of Honor), Trevor Gillard (GM of Horse Guards) and Adrian (GM of Orcengarde).  All of the above have either allowed me to borrow and adapt their rules or have otherwise provided assistance and inspiration.

1.2 The rules are subject to improvement as the game evolves and to clarify any ambiguity that may arise. Players will be notified of any changes via the mailing list with a notice of the implementation date.  Sections of the rules which become relevant at particular times of the game year will be sent as reminders with questions answered.  Tables which are relevant to the playing of the game are in HTML files attached to the rules.  And should be read in conjunction with this document.

1.3 These house rules deliberately give players a wide variety of  "career" options apart from joining the army. Indeed, many of the career choices are not available to those committed to a military career, and some previously military positions have been opened up to civilians.  Despite these changes, the intention has been to maintain the flavor of the original game, as seen in "The Three Musketeers","The Sharpe Series", "The Aubrey Series" and the play "Cyrano de Bergerac", but at the same time offer greater variety.

1.4As this is a role playing game the rules are merely a framework within which the characters interact. It is the spirit rather than the letter of the law which is most important.  If people wish to do something that is not explicitly discussed in these rules then the GM will consider their proposal, as well as any suggested rule changes/enhancements.

1.5 These house rules are based on the published En Garde rules published by SFCP.  Thanks are also due to those responsible for other games of EG which have served to inspire many aspects of London.  These include:  Orleans, Horse Guards, Orcengarde and Time of Honor, and especially Gene McDonald who put all the work into creating this in the first place.