Tanmeshegiri

Tanmeshegiri, or test cutting, is a noble and ancient art. Originally used as a way to test the craftsman's art,
the technique has evolved into a martial art which focuses on demonstrating the practitioner's skill with a
sword.

The tatami are rolled around a green bamboo core and wetted to give a close analogue to human limbs. They
get placed on a stand to provide a target for the the competitor, makes a precise series of cuts against the mat.
Points are scored on technical ability, as well as the angle and precision of the cuts. Each round, two
contestants face off against each other. Whoever is judged to make the best cuts moves on to the next round.
The difficulty of each round increases until a winner is decided.

The Rules:
Each series of cuts is assigned a Target Number, based on how many cuts the sequence is made of. Each
round, the competitors take three attempts at cutting the tatami. One point is scored for making the base TN.
Another point is scored for each Raise taken. The best roll from the three attempts becomes the contestant's
score for that round. The order of priority goes: Most Raises taken, followed by the highest roll on the dice as
a tie breaker. This can mean that a lower roll, but with more Called Raises can progress ahead of a higher roll
with less Called Raises. The number rolled is only important if both contestants in a given round call the same
number of Raises.

Contestants may use School Techniques or the bonus from Centre Stance, but a point will be deducted for
using either bonus.

The First Round: Base TN 20

The Second Round: Base TN 20

The Third Round: Base TN 25

The Final Round: Base TN 30