Non-Combatants

If you are unwilling or unable to take part in combat for any reason, you can mark yourself as a non-combatant. Non-com status is designed to physically protect individuals who may be more likely to be injured if hit in combat, or who have limited mobility. The aim is to allow these individuals to fully participate in the game and even out the playing field a bit.

To stop potential combat, use the STOP: THUMB DOWN hand gesture. Make this gesture if anyone is moving towards you looking like they’re going to fight you, and they must stop. If this symbol is missed, state “NON-COM” to share your status.

We realise non-com ability is variable; it is down to the individual how often they wish to mark themselves as non-com during a weekend. It is perfectly acceptable to state you are or aren’t non-com whenever you like, including part-way through missions (for example, starting to use the STOP: THUMB DOWN gesture after a short fight because you can only manage short stints and need to opt-out of the rest of the combat).