@section(Death)

@SubSection(Assassinations)

There are various methods of killing someone without actually sullying
your hands in combat.  If you have access to poisons, explosives, or
unusual trap components, these may be useful.  Spells, rituals,
witchcraft, and so forth are also potentially harmful or fatal.  For
that matter, torching a victim's room or slipping a poisonous snake
into his pajamas may do the job.  If you have an idea for killing
someone in a non-standard manner, see a GM first.

If have any questions at all about an assassination attempt, contact
one of the GMs to talk it over @b(before) you try it out.  If you try
something questionable without talking it over with us first, expect
to be operating under Murphy's Laws on assassination.

All assassins are responsible for any and all real damage caused in the
course of an assassination attempt.  Likewise, all victims are
responsible for any real damage caused in trying to defend themselves.

In almost any circumstances, there is a finite non-zero percent chance
that your victim will survive your attempt. (Cutting him into small
pieces and feeding him to the crows will greatly reduce that chance,
but requires lots of time with no witnesses.  Smashing him on the
skull in a crowded lobby and having to immediately leave to avoid
being seen, will greatly increase that chance.) This is one of the many
reasons both you and your victim should contact a GM as quickly as
possible after an attempt is made.

@subsection(Poison)

There are various toxic herbs and drugs in this game.  If you have
some, and you wish to slip them to a target, you have two options:
first, you can get him to take it himself (ie; have him open the
envelope), second, you can slip it into his food.

To do the latter, use some strong-tasting substance (chili oil or
powder works well) and slip it into the food or drink.  If you taste
food or drink that has been poisoned in this fashion, you have just
ingested an unusual (although not necessarily fatal) substance.

If you feel comfortable doing so, you may hand your victim the herb
envelope and have him read the effects.  Obviously, his character is
unaware of your participation, although the player now is.  Any other
system you devise that you are satisfied protects your game anonymity
sufficiently is fine; otherwise, that information transfer can be
handled through GM's.  We would prefer it if you contacted us ahead of
time, if at all possible.

@subsection(Assuming Death)

Generally, the outcome of a combat will be fairly straightforward.  If
you feel that you were killed honestly and fairly, the odds of your
survival are almost negligible.  If doubt exists, however, your first
priority is to get in touch with a GM and get an official ruling.  If
possible, you should try to get a ruling immediately, (before you and
your assassin go your separate ways) because there will be business to
take care of.  If after trying all possibilities you are still unable
to get in touch with a GM, (hopefully this won't happen) use some
judgment.

In any event, both you and your assassin are inactive (ie; "Vacant
Space") until a ruling can be made.  Even if you agree, you should
contact a GM--we may know something you don't.  ("Well, guys, the
embodiment of Death was defeated just minutes ago, so everyone is
immortal now...")

@subsection(Being Dead)

Dead men tell no tales.  Neither do they talk on the phone, drop
hints, or fill their conversations with significant silences.  If you
are dead, you must do your best to convey NO information to ANYONE.
This includes enpici.  If you are called on the phone, once you find
out it is about game related matters, simply tell the person, "The
phone is still ringing.  No answer."  If you meet a player in class or
anywhere else, tell them, "I'm not here."  Best rule of thumb to use
is to ask yourself "Could I do this if I were really dead?"  Use your
judgment.

@subsection(Searching dead bodies)

If a person is either dead or unconscious, and you have at least 3
minutes of privacy, you have access to all items on his person.  (One
of you should watch a clock.  At the end of three uninterrupted
minutes, the victim should hand over the items found) As with theft,
item cards and game items can simply be taken, real items can be
considered taken until you talk to a GM to get item cards for them.

If an item such as a room key, mailbox combination, computer password
or anything else that would allow its possessor access to further game
items or information, is picked up in a search, then its possessor now
has access to whatever game items were stored in the now-accessible
locations.  The player who was searched should deliver these to a GM,
whereupon they will probably end up in the possession of the searcher
unless something else interferes.  They SHOULD NOT be given to the
searching player directly.

@subsection(Corpses)

Note exactly where the death took place, and leave a note at that spot
reading "If you see this, contact a GM."  If you intend to move the
body of your victim, move from the scene of the crime (take the note
with you) to your intended new location and leave the note there.  

While you are moving the body from point from point A to point B, you
must carry an 8 1/2 x 11 sign saying "I am carrying a body."  If a
player or enpici sees the sign, just carry the action through to it's
natural conclusion.