/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8977473
But we do. Special tournaments and A&S combat. It just is not good for big melees, and is rarely done due to marshal requirements.

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>>8708306
Thats what a dirty commie WOULD think.

>>8708337
Yeah, we prefer heavy combat or armoured baton combat.

>>8708401
>even BotN is not full contact
So far, there have only been 4 combat proven deaths at the official BotN.... Picture how high it would get if thrusting got involved.

>>8708474
>Unless the state of affairs has drastically changed and people are getting into the grappling side of things, SCA heavy combat is limited contact.

It has, a lot. As rules stand now, a heavy fighter can do anything BUT physically grab/punch/kick a person bodily, but minor joint weaving, body checking, shield kicking/punching, and limb contact (on top of grabbing hafts and quillions) is now all pretty standard. (pic related)

With the new rule clarifications of "martial A&S" we can actually allow full grappling tournaments, and cut-and-thrust (pulled steel combat) and the common knowledge of ACL is changing what we consider dangerous en-masse combat.

The past few years have seen a HUGE evolution in our game.