[Ansteorra] Armor standards

Chris Zakes dontivar at gmail.com
Sat Oct 7 14:00:36 PDT 2006


At 10:45 AM 10/6/2006, you wrote:
> >No problem - just incorporate appropriately located pressure sensors on
> >the suit, and no questions about whether or not a blow landed properly or
> >with sufficient force.  But it would take all the fun out of it.
> >
> >Padraig
>
>Nah. Full plate jousting armor with pool noodle weapons and
>a judge in each corner of the field to determine if the shot
>should be counted.
>Oh and instant replay for any questions.
>And blows are swung with half force because if the pool noodle
>shreds and a bit of the foam got in through an eye slot when blown
>by a random breeze then lodged in a tear duct a nasty eye infection
>could occur and we can't have that now can we?
>
>Remember folks, Safety First!
>
>Gunthar


Wouldn't it be easier to just fight your opponent via computer? Just 
think of all the advantages: No worries about getting overheated or 
sunburned, no hassles with  high gas prices or finding the event 
site, nobody harassing you because your clothing or armor isn't period enough.

         -Tivar Moondragon




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