Legacy:Certamen
Version 1
Date: 2008-03-25 18:06:27 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Initial version
'''Certamen''' is a form of magical duel used by [[Magus | magi]] to settle disputes. =Mechanics The mechanics for certamen have existed since [[ArM1]]. In [[ArM5]], the basic mechanics of certamen were re-designed to more closely parallel the combat rules. =Certamen in Hermetic Society In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of a certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the [[Peripheral Code]]. =To-Do A lot more is needed here, including * Description of the phantasms * Comments on legal traditions e.g. how Arts are chosen, no repeat challenges * Comparison of ArM5 mechanics to ArM4 * Links to Certamen alternatives and house rules incl. diceless certamen at Durenmar (Serf's Parma -- Andrew) =Etymology The name is Latin for "duel." The correct Latin plural form would be ''certamina'', but ArM [[Canon | canon]] prefers an Anglicized usage where "certamen" is both singular and plural.
Version 2
Date: 2008-03-26 08:34:18 GMT Author: Yair Comment: added TL reference
'''Certamen''' is a form of magical duel used by [[Magus | magi]] to settle disputes. =Mechanics The mechanics for certamen have existed since [[ArM1]]. In [[ArM5]], the basic mechanics of certamen were re-designed to more closely parallel the combat rules. =Certamen in Hermetic Society In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of a certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the [[Peripheral Code]]. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on [[HoHTL]] 55. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on [[HoHTL]] 55. =To-Do A lot more is needed here, including * Description of the phantasms * Comments on legal traditions e.g. how Arts are chosen, no repeat challenges * Comparison of ArM5 mechanics to ArM4 * Links to Certamen alternatives and house rules incl. diceless certamen at Durenmar (Serf's Parma -- Andrew) =Etymology The name is Latin for "duel." The correct Latin plural form would be ''certamina'', but ArM [[Canon | canon]] prefers an Ang
Version 3
Date: 2008-03-26 11:28:27 GMT Author: Yair Comment: link to David Chart's alternative rules
'''Certamen''' is a form of magical duel used by [[Magus | magi]] to settle disputes. =Mechanics The mechanics for certamen have existed since [[ArM1]]. In [[ArM5]], the basic mechanics of certamen were re-designed to more closely parallel the combat rules. =Certamen in Hermetic Society In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of a certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the [[Peripheral Code]]. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on [[HoHTL]] 55. =To-Do A lot more is needed here, including * Description of the phantasms * Comments on legal traditions e.g. how Arts are chosen, no repeat challenges * Comparison of ArM5 mechanics to ArM4 * Links to Certamen alternatives and house rules incl. diceless certamen at Durenmar and [[http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/4947/armcertamen.html|David Chart's]] and [[http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/4947/armcertamen.html|David Chart's]] (Serf's Parma -- Andrew) =Etymology The name is Latin for "duel." The correct Latin plural form would be ''certamina'', but ArM [[Canon |
Version 4
Date: 2010-03-23 00:51:47 GMT Author: AndrewGronosky Comment: Updated Geocities link
'''Certamen''' is a form of magical duel used by [[Magus | magi]] to settle disputes. =Mechanics The mechanics for certamen have existed since [[ArM1]]. In [[ArM5]], the basic mechanics of certamen were re-designed to more closely parallel the combat rules. =Certamen in Hermetic Society In [[Hermetic Society]], certamen is used to resolve both formal and informal disputes. The outcome of a certamen is considered final and legally binding according to the [[Peripheral Code]]. The legal status of Certamen is discussed on [[HoHTL]] 55. =To-Do A lot more is needed here, including * Description of the phantasms * Comments on legal traditions e.g. how Arts are chosen, no repeat challenges * Comparison of ArM5 mechanics to ArM4 * Links to Certamen alternatives and house rules incl. [[http://www.durenmar.de/articles/dcertamen.html | diceless certamen]] at Durenmar and [[http://www.davidchart.com/ArM/Old/armhome.html|David Chart's]] =Etymology The name is Latin for "duel." The correct Latin plural form would be ''certamina'', but ArM prefers an Anglicized usage where "certamen" is both singular and plural.