ANST - A&S - does utility count?
Fopdejour1 at aol.com
Fopdejour1 at aol.com
Mon May 10 10:09:20 PDT 1999
In a message dated 5/10/99 4:11:47 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jtc at io.com writes:
<< I guess the question is, has the world of A&S that has become too
remote from the SCA that it serves? Has the A&S function moved
outside the SCA and become something separate that just happens to be
done at the same time and place as some of our events? <<
IMHO, No... A&S like any other branch of activity in the SCA, is a study in
evolution. It served a purpose 15 years ago and that purpose has evolved
today...anthentic recreation, which is what the SCA is all about. I don't
think it is a case of moving away or outside, but rather a case of moving
towards to the intent of the SCA.
>>If the creativity or cleverness of a piece of craftsmanship cannot be
judged, or if it utility to life in the SCA counts for nothing, then
sadly, that is the case.
Doré >>
Of course it counts for something, but cleverness and utility alone will not
a competition win. Include it in your documentaion, I don't think anyone
will short you points for it being a mundanity cover, you probably will get
kudos for it. Realisticly, I don't think judges would ignore the cleverness
or inventiveness of the entry. Ansteorra has some very competant A&S judges.
It all comes bck to documentation. But, I think Gunorra has already covered
most of this.
Charles
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