|
|
|
|
 |
May 21st, 2004, 06:06 AM
|
 |
Shrapnel Fanatic
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: CHEESE!
Posts: 10,009
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
Quote:
Originally posted by Arkcon:
quote:
Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
Except for the swords. I like swords. The real me likes swords the way my avater likes hammers. 
|
And the babes in the tight laced up bodices, don't forget them.
Well, I've never been to one. And I try to do my thinking further up. 
Quote:
Originally posted by Randallw:
I used to be in it because a friend was in it. The members weren't very friendly though and they seemed to have an enchanted view of the middle ages. As said they wanted to reenact it, but as one of them told me not anything that could be controversial. I mentioned the crusades (Knights vs. Saracens) and they said something along the lines of "oh, we avoid any of that sort of stuff"
|
That could be that group.
[ May 21, 2004, 05:08: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]
__________________
If I only could remember half the things I'd forgot, that would be a lot of stuff, I think - I don't know; I forgot!
A* E* Se! Gd! $-- C-^- Ai** M-- S? Ss---- RA Pw? Fq Bb++@ Tcp? L++++
Some of my webcomics. I've got 400+ webcomics at Last count, some dead.
Sig updated to remove non-working links.
|
May 21st, 2004, 09:33 AM
|
 |
General
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: UK
Posts: 4,245
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
SCA eh? Sounds like my kind of fun.
Hmmm... where have I heard that before? Ah, yes, fighter!
*dogscoff hands Narf a particularly sharp pair of sword-chucks and then stands well back.
"There ya go, have fun..." |
May 21st, 2004, 09:59 AM
|
|
Shrapnel Fanatic
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: CHEESE!
Posts: 10,009
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
Swords! Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords Swords...
__________________
If I only could remember half the things I'd forgot, that would be a lot of stuff, I think - I don't know; I forgot!
A* E* Se! Gd! $-- C-^- Ai** M-- S? Ss---- RA Pw? Fq Bb++@ Tcp? L++++
Some of my webcomics. I've got 400+ webcomics at Last count, some dead.
Sig updated to remove non-working links.
|
May 21st, 2004, 04:44 PM
|
 |
Shrapnel Fanatic
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vacaville, CA, USA
Posts: 13,736
Thanks: 341
Thanked 479 Times in 326 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
I was asked to come to one meeting. Im all for tabletop DnD and rather against playing it live so I was rather biased.
They had me try a sword fight (cane swords) and I had a strange style that rather kicked tail. That got them all excited talking about how I could rise in ranks and even become "king" of the US or something like that. Anyway, I never went back.
__________________
-- DISCLAIMER:
This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
|
May 21st, 2004, 07:18 PM
|
 |
General
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 3,070
Thanks: 13
Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
I was in it for a while in college, because my girlfriend was in it. The Crown Tourney, which determines who will be King, was held on our campus that year, and we went to the Feast afterwards.
I dropped out when my girlfriend broke up with me.
__________________
Cap'n Q
"Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning," he said. "Which I doubt," said he.
|
May 21st, 2004, 07:24 PM
|
 |
Captain
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 962
Thanks: 0
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
Well for one it isn't even close to being D&D.
As for the combat...it is quite a workout...ie hot and sweaty and tiring. Also there is a slight possiblity of getting hurt. Bruises are common...broken bones...quite possible.
The feasts and large events...are parties gallore...women, and men, and lots of alcohol and food.
Kana
|
May 21st, 2004, 07:24 PM
|
|
Major
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Biddeford, ME, USA
Posts: 1,007
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Re: OT: Just Curious?
One of the best times I ever had was going to a Renesance Festival in northern Minnesota. Not these Irish pub-type festivals, but an actual mini-city where people lived the whole summer as they did in King Arthur days. Authentic period food, hand made chain mail, armor, weaponry (yes, maces too) available for sale as well as most other crafts.
Actual live jousting tournemants and everything. Period style clothing / costumes and public displays / events. It really seemed just like being there. AFAIK it's still being held each summer, all summer long.
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Hybrid Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|
|
