OT: Just Curious?

[capnq]

I was in it for a while in college, because my girlfriend was in it. The Crown Tourney, which determines who will be King, was held on our campus that year, and we went to the Feast afterwards.

I dropped out when my girlfriend broke up with me.

[Kana]

Well for one it isn't even close to being D&D.

As for the combat...it is quite a workout...ie hot and sweaty and tiring. Also there is a slight possiblity of getting hurt. Bruises are common...broken bones...quite possible.

The feasts and large events...are parties gallore...women, and men, and lots of alcohol and food.

Kana

[rdouglass]

One of the best times I ever had was going to a Renesance Festival in northern Minnesota. Not these Irish pub-type festivals, but an actual mini-city where people lived the whole summer as they did in King Arthur days. Authentic period food, hand made chain mail, armor, weaponry (yes, maces too) available for sale as well as most other crafts.

Actual live jousting tournemants and everything. Period style clothing / costumes and public displays / events. It really seemed just like being there. AFAIK it's still being held each summer, all summer long.

[EvilGenius4ABetterTomorro]

I like watching them battle, but basically it's just older Dugeons & Dragons nerds, but now their armed. Never saw any cute maidens. Just Janis Joplin look alikes with too many crystals. But man, those battles are cool and they can drink anyone under the table.