I wonder, next spring, if I should plunk down 80 bucks for the possibility of making a grand in one day?
Would Happycrow beat up people with a wooden sabre for money? Oh, you betcha…
Of course, Technogypsy might come out with his spear, and then I’m screwed. But, still. Could I take sabre against the longsword people? I think so… and in continuous action where you’re not being separated, it’s all about “get past the spear.” Might be do-able.
Anna
/ October 26, 2007Oh, yes…::evil grin:: Please!
happycrow
/ October 26, 2007Well, technically, I’d have to go back for the grand championship, so it’d be two days… but still, that’s hard to beat, right?
Anna
/ October 26, 2007Yep, indeed. And it’s in Tyler too…I’d say go for it.
JimDesu
/ October 26, 2007The rules seem to ignore armor, though. That’s not great.
happycrow
/ October 26, 2007I don’t mind that at all. The only thing that gives me pause is the restriction against head-shots, as it gives a serious rules advantage to the shield and two-weapon guys, and critically handicaps the stave and polearm users.
Mike
/ October 26, 2007Can I use a rifle if I mount a bayonnet on it? I promise not to load it.
happycrow
/ October 26, 2007It’s pre-1700 with no head-shots, but i could get you a real awkward spear if you like…
lizardqueen
/ October 26, 2007yeah, definitely go for it…
Mike
/ October 26, 2007That’s no fun. How about a trebuchet?
Alex
/ October 26, 2007Or a ballista?
OOOH OOOH I know. I want plague ridden blankets. I’ll always win with those.
blackpine
/ October 26, 2007rifle with bayonet would be a spear with a club stock. Might not be bad, really. How will you curve the wood to get the effect of a sabre?
happycrow
/ October 27, 2007Simple. I’ve got to trim my plum and peach trees anyway. Start with a stick that has a curve, then carve it into a sabre. Traditional, and you always have the grain you want.
Otherwise, take a bokken, modify the curve, and then cut it out corner by corner with a bandsaw after having taken the wood over the joiner first. More work, fancier product.
celogomama
/ October 27, 2007Does this involve bloodletting? If not, and it’s in Tyler, we might make it a field trip
happycrow
/ October 28, 2007Shouldn’t be any bloodletting at all: if you break a bone or draw blood, you’re instantly disqualified.
celogomama
/ October 28, 2007COOOL. Keep us in the know. Sounds like a LOT of fun!
celogomama
/ October 31, 2007Checked the website and have notified my hs group. I really hope you go for it!