ANST - On Laurels (Was Rank and Shortcuts)

[Russell Kinder]

Lord Guillaume of Mooneschadowe here.
HRH Gunthar's opinion begins to carry more weight than it did before, eh?

Michael F. Gunter wrote:
> 
> I personally feel that Laurels should enter A&S competitions. There
> are many Laurels whose work I've never seen. Some may feel that it's
> unfair to those of lesser skill but no less fair than a new fighter
> facing a Duke in the first round of a tournament. If people do have
> problems with it then there could be seperate divisions of beginner,
> intermediate and advanced.
> 
> Of course the problem comes from the fact that in fighting, everyone
> plays the same game and all are competing in one "category" whereas
> the Laurels are usually the judge and frequently the most expert in
> thier category. This can cause problems in a competition.
> 
> But I would still enjoy seeing more Laurels present their masterworks.
> 
> Yours,
> 
> Gunthar
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