Mould is a potentially toxic growth that grows vociferously under the right conditions, and protection against the mould is advisable and in heavyweight leagues it is almost compulsory.

Protective Clothing

Mould battling apparel consists of:

1. Goggles = for protecting the eyes from stray spores.
2. An overall, labcoat, or thick apron = for protecting the clothes.
3. Gauntlets = for protecting the hands from mould.
4. Hat = for protecting the head and hair from mould. Top hats are particularly popular.

Methods for Mould Battling 3 - Bespoke Duels

Bespoke Duels

This is where one challenger with a recipe for a mould challenges another - however a third arbiter is appointed. Mould Warriors take turns instructing the Arbiter on what to do to look after the moulds. The Arbiter has the job of caretaker and mould trainer for both moulds, and undertakes all duties of care and reportage on the state of the battle.

1. Appoint an Arbiter. Ask someone to be the caretaker of your battle.
   
2. Challenge your opponent. Throw down the gauntlet to another sporeticulturalist.
   
3. Let the battle commence! Each challenger asks the Arbiter to grow the moulds from whatever they might suggest within a suitable container (usually a Kilner jar).
   Each challenger takes turns in suggesting a change, such as, "Feed my mould a tablespoon of warm sweet tea", or "Move the jar into the sunlight for a day"
4. The Winner. The winning mould is the mould that dominates the available space inside the jar.
   

Methods for Mold Battling 2 - The Mold War.

Apparently, people who choose to deliberately grow Moulds are known as Sporeticulturalists. However, people who use them in battle are called Mould Warriors!

1. Grow your mold. Take a picture of your mould with a ruler next to it so it shows clearly the starting size of the mould culture - this way challenged players can decide whether they wish to take on the challenge.
2. Select a deadline. Which should be a specific date and time.
3. Let it grow! Each opponent should provide regular updates with a picture of their mould and a complete list of what they are feeding it and what temperature and other conditions it is being grown in.
4. The Winner. The winning mold is the mold that has grown the largest in the allocated time limit. The players should agree on which dimensions to measurethe mold by amongst themselves.
   

Methods for Mold Battling 1 - The JR Method.

1. Grow two or more molds. Some consistency should be oberserved when growing molds, vary the same parameters for all the mold you grow, for example; Use a different solid and liquid substrate for each mold and keep them in similar environments.
   
2. Mix the molds in one enclosure. This is the part where you pit them against each other on the field of battle! Add some of the original substrates used and watch them grow more.
   
3. The winner. The winning mold is the one that completely over-runs the final enclosure where the molds are combined.