[Ansteorra] a question about items left behind on the field

[Michael Smith]

I'd agree that this isn't too bad if ineed the field has AN entrance.  But
at an event like Estrella, the field is open on all 4 sides.  Bringing items
to DESIGNATED areas is cool.  It's all about timing as well.  "After the
battle's end" is hard to define.  I personally woulnd't suggest moving
things to lost and found or said designated area until twilight or dark,
because so many people probaby ARE just returning from their nearby camp
area or the like.

It's such a touchy subject, trying to walk the line between being
considerate and helpful and doing something that causes more frustrataion
than good.  I commend you on your courtesy in trying to be helpful in so
many way.

Centurion Morgan

>
> > i've received conflicting answers when I have asked this question, so
> > I thought I'd broaden my field of inquiry.
> >
> > As a waterbearer at Estrella, I've seen the field littered with
> > personal items after the battle's end. (In one instance, it was the
> > helm and shield of a King...which was later witnessed being grabbed by
> > an opposing kingdom and 'held for ransom'...) In each instance, I've
> > walked the field and gathered up as many items as I could, collecting
> > them at the entry-point to the battlefield so they were more visible
> > and easy to find.
> >
> > - Is this a good thing to do, as it makes them more easily found /
> > centrally located?
> >
> > - Is it better to let things lay where they are, as folks 'remember
> > where they left it' / 'dont want people touching their stuff' ?
> >
> > I've wondered, because I've still seen that same massive pile of
> > forgotten items sitting at the field's entry point as I *left* the war
> > site heading home... is there anything else that should be done?
> > Should they be turned into lost and found? Security?
> >
> > curiously,
> >
> > zubeydah al-badawiyya
> > waterbearer