Lyonesse was Re: principalities...border

[Michael A. Chance]

Estrill wrote:

> Gunnora wrote:
> >Oh, Estrill, are you ever missing out.  The Barony of Bjornsborg's 
> >annual Tournee de Lyonesse is possibly the best event held world wide 
> >by any branch of the SCA.  I realize that I am biased, being a native 
> >of Bjornsborg, but Lyonesse (along with the Tournament of the Lions 
> >that parented it) really does capture the magic and the feel of what > 
> >the SCA is supposed to be about. Take the chance one spring (early 
> >March, usually) and come down & see us. If it's too far to drive, let 
> >us know... if you fly in someone can come get you and crash 
> >space/tents/cabins can be found for you!
> 
> 
> Yes, I've heard that Lyonesse is a wonderful event. I'd really like to 
> go someday. Experiencing a high persona event would definitely be a 
> novelty.

OK, here's a (potentially) dumb question: If most everyone really
likes "high persona" events like Lyonesse and the Pennsic Pas d'Armes
and other similar real medieval tourney formats, why do we keep doing
modern NCAA-style elimination tourneys?

Mikjal Annarbjorn
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