BlogNomic: The First Dynasty of Desertfrog

If rule “Duels” does not exist, this proposal does nothing.

Change the text of rule “Duels” so that where it reads:

Valid Combat Moves are:-

Punch.
Kick.
Grab.
Dodge.
Use an Item (specifying one of the Items the Clansman was holding when they accepted the Duel).

It now reads:

Valid combat moves (and their brief description):

Slam: Uses brute force as an attack. This is a punch if unarmed, or a blunt swing with an equipped weapon.
Tech: Attacks with skill and combat finesse. Represents a kick if unarmed, or the activation of an equipment’s special ability.
Grab: A good move to counter technical opponents. It can only be performed unarmed.
Dodge: The Clansmen keeps moving and sidesteps enemy attacks.
Item X: Specifies that an item X is used (if said item has any effect when used). An Item can only be used this way if the Clansmen specified it at the beginning of the Duel.

When a Clansmen specifies a Slam, Tech or Grab, that Clansmen may also add the name of an Item they specified at the beginning of the duel. This item is known as the equipped item for that round, but it has no additional effect by itself unless the description of the Item specifies what it does when equipped.

Replace each instance of “Punch” in rule “Duels” with “Slam”.
Replace each instance of “Kick” in rule “Duels” with “Tech”.

If more than half of all comments containing counted votes also contain the text “Weapons”, also add the following to the “List of Valid Items”:

Stone Axe: When equipped while the Clansmen Slams, any Damage the opponent suffers is Crushing Damage instead.
Bone Spear: When equipped while the Clansmen Techs, any Damage the opponent suffers is Crushing Damage instead.
Crude Knife: When equipped while the opponent Grabs, the opponents takes Damage if you did not take Damage this round.
Wooden Bow: When equipped while the opponent Doges, the opponent takes Damage if you did not take Damage this round.

Why no bonuses to Grab? That makes it an unexpected choice, and thus increases its strategy value!