duckrvr_at_... wrote:
> A brief caveat about the SCA:
>
> While there are a number of perfectly normal, well-adjusted people who enjoy
> the medieval re-creation,
Never met one. <g>
> there are a number of people who are attracted
> because it is 100% escapist. They have disfunctional mundane lives.
ie a lot like wargamers in general.
> The other thing is that everyone who is a member is convinced that they are
> medieval historian despite the fact that a number of completely unfounded or
> just plain wrong beliefs are passed around the society as gospel truth.
ie a lot like wargamers in general. Oh, I've already said that. Oh well.
> Oh, yeah. If you are a guy, you are pretty much expected to fight (despite
> their protests to the contrary). The generic "SCA event" centers around the
> tournament, and if you're not into bashing people with sticks, oh well.
That depends very much on where you are. Here in Politarchopolis, about
30% of males have never fought in the Eric, and only 30% are actively
involved in fighting per se. Combat Archery is another matter.
Less than 10% of females are currently active in fighting. Ratio's about
10:1.
> Still, I had a lot of fun bashing people over the course of about 4 years.
> And I did learn how to brew my own beer/mead/wine.
Which kingdom? As I said, the 'culture' varies not just from kingdom to
kingdom, but Principality/Barony/Shire to P/B/S.
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