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Post by Lucius on Apr 4, 2010 22:49:16 GMT -5
Rynnt, real weapons are frowned upon. Dag events tend to be filled with alcohol. Alcohol + weapons = bad things. If I were you I wouldn't wear a knife. Even if you wouldn't use it, people might complain. I think it's more of a hassle than it's worth.
I'm planning on leaving at 10:30 or 11:00 on Friday so that I can get there early and claim a campsite for us. I can fit one or two other people in my car, or a bunch of stuff. Can anyone go that early?
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Apr 5, 2010 0:18:52 GMT -5
a knife people would have alot less problem with than say a sword, but really there is no need for one except possibly in camp. and because of problems that have occured with live steel, many camps, including maeth and urk kuldar, require that you remove any live steel or dag weapons at the gate and can collect them upon leaving. if its just a show off knife, not worth bringing as opposed to mason who actually uses his for various things instead of just for show. in general, if you bring a knife, save the trouble and leave it in your own tent
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Post by Izad on Apr 5, 2010 15:52:06 GMT -5
About the knife - what Lucius and Vors said, truth.
Next topic - i might not make it to Gates this year. it depends. My 16 year old cousin, with whom im very close to, has to have surgery. So if she has it around that time, im going to go visit with her and take care of her instead of going to Gates. My family are too important to me. But i will let everyone know 100% for sure before then.
Lucius - As far as when you are going down. I would love to get there that early as well. I can also meet you in Indiana and follow you down or you follow me, whatever. But the spot i would like to get is right behind our usual spot in amongst the trees. what do you think?
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Apr 5, 2010 20:41:55 GMT -5
as long as you and/or lucius is going thurs after 5 or friday real early, i can pay some for gas if i can catch a ride. i want to land grab for Urk Kuldar and help get maeth camp set up. are we doing any form of wall like we discussed?
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Apr 6, 2010 19:13:14 GMT -5
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Post by Dro on Apr 6, 2010 22:44:42 GMT -5
i have classes until 2:15 that friday. is anyone leaving after then? If so, could i catch a ride? Gas money will be provided.
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Post by Morguinness on Apr 8, 2010 16:49:25 GMT -5
a knife people would have alot less problem with than say a sword, but really there is no need for one except possibly in camp. and because of problems that have occured with live steel, many camps, including maeth and urk kuldar, require that you remove any live steel or dag weapons at the gate and can collect them upon leaving. if its just a show off knife, not worth bringing as opposed to mason who actually uses his for various things instead of just for show. in general, if you bring a knife, save the trouble and leave it in your own tent that is so damn lame and stupid, I wear at least two weapons on me at all times at SCA events, and so do many others even at parties where there are tons of drunk people, and guess what...no problems. I'm not criticizing you guys for enforcing the rule, but I am criticizing the rule itself and the apparent need for it. |
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Apr 8, 2010 21:07:15 GMT -5
rynnt, i think skree is planning on leaving after then. get in touch with him somehow.
i think the weapon rule is dumb too but id rather have it and not get stabbed by someone who had a bit too much to drink
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Post by eoin on Apr 8, 2010 21:40:08 GMT -5
... i think the weapon rule is dumb too but id rather have it and not get stabbed by someone who had a bit too much to drink That right there seems like a false dichotomy to me. |
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Apr 8, 2010 22:28:56 GMT -5
Rynnt you may bring weapons, but be warned people tend to 'find' them. (or take them right off of your belt depending on how drunk you are) Also if you do bring the knife be careful with it and adhere to the only rule that really specifies live steel:
1.4 - Forbidden Garments, Patterns/Logos, and Equipment - the intent of this rule is to maintain an appearance appropriate to a fantasy/medieval setting at Dagorhir events, and to ensure that players are not carrying real weapons onto the battlefield.
1.4.2 - Real swords or knives (even in sheaths or cases) may not be worn or carried during Dagorhir combat.
If you intend on using the knife as feast gear that would be bad ass, but other wise I really can't see a need for it to be out of a sheathe. Everyone and their mother has a blade at the larger event(s) (Ragnarok) that means farmers and farmer's mums got 'em. (I'll exalt the first person to recognize that quote thank you very much.)
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Post by Marcus on Apr 9, 2010 20:18:12 GMT -5
Hot Fuzz?
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Apr 10, 2010 10:10:07 GMT -5
Yeppers. This pleases me.
Izad don't mind me I'm just going to add Tarp to that camping list of yours.
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Post by Izad on Apr 11, 2010 9:27:12 GMT -5
Nova - No problem
Things have gone well and i WILL be going to Gates. I can probably be in Indiana in the morning on Friday the 23rd. But i would like to be at Pioneer Park around 11:30 or 11:45. This way we can be at Troll when it opens at 12:00 and get a good camping site. And the drive is about 1 hour from Indiana.
Right now I may have Cyrus riding with me. Im not positive yet but i will let everyone know so they know whether or not i will have room. I might be able to fit one more person other than Cyrus. So 3 of us total. (Including me) But that other person would have to be ready with all their stuff where ever i am meeting them. I don't like to do a lot of running around before i have to drive that far. But I'll keep everybody posted.
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Post by Morguinness on Apr 12, 2010 17:43:09 GMT -5
[i think the weapon rule is dumb too but id rather have it and not get stabbed by someone who had a bit too much to drink[/quote]
I understand the concern, but why is it not a problem at all in SCA, but people in Dag just can't seem to handle it. Are we saying that SCAdians are just more responsible than people in Dag? I don't think that that is true because there is an awful lot of crossover between the two groups. Then again, Nova mentioned that some people will try to take your weapons when drunk at night. I've only seen something like that happen once at an SCA event, and that person was quickly and without incident reprimanded. oh well, I think I've said my peace.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Apr 13, 2010 0:44:23 GMT -5
Yep, stolen right of your belt. Then again, if you get that far off I almost can't help but feel like it's your own fault in a way, but on the other hand... then what's the fun in the night life?
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