A Live-action wargame (LAW) is an active participation sport in which one among numerous participants compete in martial-like combat with the use of a point system similar to fencing. Often done with live armor consisting of period-style leather, chainmail, plate, and so forth as well as period/fantasy style dress known as garb. Many systems exist, but often follow the same pattern. Points are awarded with a correct weapon to the head or torso, and the extremities are incapacitated on first blow, and the player is out of play upon following hits. This is different from LARP style play which often follows more of a video game or D&D style of play featuring total "life points" in which any contact to specific target zones yields a hit, removing a player only when such "life points" reach a critical point which may vary from zero to a higher number. "Weapons" are constructed of highly regulated materials, often a fiberglass, graphite, or wood rod kno