[Lowk]

Originally Posted by Kaosu

Would allow any weapon, but the spear (or its relatives). Armor would only be reserved for low-ranking fights, but optional. Fresh gladiator gets drilled on tactics, counter tactics based on their size and attributes for a unspecificied amount of time. Re-occuring gladiators will get better and better training, until they reach peak, which they'll have to either sink or swim by themselves in order to stay afloat.

There will be different stages for different seasons in order to keep things fresh.
Only high profile fights will be arena based, while off-ranking or mid-ranking fights will fight on different terrain, in order to add a different element to boost viewership ratings and to 'spice' things up.

Criminals would be allowed to fight in order to exchange limited freedom, depending on the severity of their crimes. Call it a alternative option to parole.

Just some thoughts.

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