Other Realms
Eryndor - Toledo, Ohio; Oakland & Monroe Michigan
SAFETY + PLAYABILITY + REALISM = FUN
That is the basic equation of foam fighting. When at a practice and events use common sense to use that formula and all of us benefit.
SAFETY includes not striking the head and neck, avoid over hand strikes if you are new. We also advise that you stick to blue weapons (single hand swords and such) for a while. This is a fast, full contact sport but we do not need to cause undue hazards for the sake of winning a combat. Safety also includes bringing water to stay hydrated. We will require that all participants sign a waiver (noterized for those under 18). http://www.dagorhir.com/dagorhir/Dagorhirwaiver.pdf Print this one out and bring it with you if you can. Knowing the rules helps as well, click here and read them over. http://www.dagorhir.com/dagorhir/Rules.htm#Participation
PLAYABILITY indicates that we use weapons that usualy approximate the more common types of weapons used on battlefields of the middle ages. If it something that a knight in armor would have used it is a good place to start. Unusual weapons are allowed but it is best to aquire some equipment that you can use immediatly while you work on your exotic stuff. Playability also includes having your own equipment. The Realm has some weapons that you can use to try out our game. If you are going to keep playing then you will want your own things and allow the Realm weapons to be freed up for more new comers to use.
REALISM is about wearing garb at practice and events. Even if you are not a combatant your costume sets the mood for the practice or event. It will put you in the mind set of this other world we share...our shared fantasy were heroic deeds are the order of the day. Garb is required at official events so you will want to have someting soon. It is not terribly difficult and if you ask for help it will be given.
FUN! Wether you are a gamer that wants to get a feel for the real thing, a sport lover looking for a new challange or are just trying to find something different that lets you use you imagination as well as include some action this may be for you. When you are at your first event and see the combatants arrayed across the field, experiance the clash of arms and then count yourself among their number while feasting afterwards...you may just realize that this is fun.