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Let's Discuss Honor, Pt 2 (Real Tourney Example).
Sir Martyn:
My own view is this should depend on the fight - agree that is in part the point of the duel, but if you feel honor dictates as a sign of respect for a particularly worthy opponent or memorable fight, it could be a nice gesture of respect.
Sir William:
I wouldn't give up the advantage. You worked to get it, you should keep it.
Sir Douglas:
I agree that I think it should depend on the particular fight/combatants involved. If they really feel they need to do it like that and agree on it beforehand, then fine. Otherwise, it seems kind of silly to give up a legitimately earned advantage.
Sir William:
Not to mention, the SCA is a re-enacting society- as such, I would think they would seek to reenact all aspects, or as many aspects of medieval practices as possible. I cannot recall ever reading how one or the other combatant gave up an advantage outside of fictional works. I know they aren't fighting to the death, but aren't they supposed to behave as if?
Ian:
--- Quote from: Sir William on 2014-06-19, 16:57:44 ---...the SCA is a re-enacting society- as such, I would think they would seek to reenact all aspects, or as many aspects of medieval practices as possible...
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That's a hell of an assumption if you've never been to an SCA event. ;)
As far as this scenario goes, no I don't think you should give up your earned advantage. I don't think it makes you more honorable to immediately give up what you've just earned especially when it falls inside their rules of a chivalric martial art.
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