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Title: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-11, 18:45:02

Hey everyone, VARF opens this weekend!

http://varf.org/ (http://varf.org/)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-11, 19:04:31
Hey, we don't have to be there do we?  We're not doing the first demo til Memorial Day, right?
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-11, 19:46:41
Hey, we don't have to be there do we?  We're not doing the first demo til Memorial Day, right?

Correct, you can breathe easy. :)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-05-11, 22:05:26
:(

have fun
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-11, 23:40:57
Anyone going any other weekends than the demos?
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-12, 00:02:58

So far I haven't planned anything, but I'm open to suggestions.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-12, 00:30:20
I was going to give up free-play Sunday @ MASHS next weekend to go. If you go as well Sir Edward how about bringing your WMA mask if you decide to go and we can get a little practice in? ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-12, 00:36:07
I think I could manage that. :)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-12, 02:46:24
Hey, what day is that? I'd like to go down a few times  :)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-12, 07:34:28
That would be May 20th when I'll be able to make VARF for the first time.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-05-13, 03:26:45
I won't be able to make any days until our demo.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-14, 13:18:52
I might not be able to be there due to work and other things going on but, I wish you all the best of luck in your Demo!   ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-14, 17:38:40
Well the reason I missed opening weekend @ VARF was because I went to the Maryland Faerie Festival at their new venue in Darlington Maryland. It was really pretty cool especially since they allow piece-tied weapons. Milady and I also did a photo shoot and I cheated a bit and had some shots done with my blade drawn, which I'll post when the photographer makes them available to us. This is a photo milady took of me that I was considering making my new 'profile' picture.  Also take note of the Order garter.  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-14, 19:05:48

Cool, nice picture. How's the new crest working out so far?
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-14, 19:53:31
Very nice pic Sir Brian, I see the garter which makes an excellent kit!   ;D
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-14, 19:54:34

Cool, nice picture. How's the new crest working out so far?

It's working out really good. I took everything apart a couple of weeks ago to repair a broken claw and touch up the paint, I also added another tie down point for the torse. :)

You know that DragonLore place has a plethora of sweet dragons! ;)

Thanks Joshua! :)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-14, 19:59:13
No problem Sir Brian, when my Kit comes in, that will be the awesome day.   ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-15, 15:47:49
Dragonlore has dragon crests?
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-15, 16:10:16
Well actually they are dragon figures/statues with a bit of basic ingenuity can become crests!  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-16, 14:33:00
They have a website?  Is it just dragonlore.com?  I'll go check them out.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-16, 14:34:45
Here you go Sir William!  ;)

http://www.dragonlore53.com/ (http://www.dragonlore53.com/)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-16, 16:28:22
Thank you, Sir Brian!  Question- what size is your crest?  I have a general idea of how big it should/should not be, but since you've already got one, I hope you do not mind sharing that bit of info.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-16, 16:45:47
I believe mine was originally 15" -17" tall which I cut down at the back legs so it would portioned to the helm.  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir William on 2012-05-16, 17:39:06
Damn, that's big!  I was thinking 6-8" max!  Whew...I'd better rethink this.  I wouldn't want the moniker 'Little Dragon' apportioned to myself.  lol
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-17, 17:08:22
So who is going to VARF this Sunday and who is going in armor? The weather forecasts mostly cloudy and 80 degrees.  ???
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-17, 17:29:26

I'm thinking since the weather will be decent, and it will be a non-demo day for us, this might be a good time to roll out the armor. I'm just trying to decide which armor, since my new stuff is almost useable, and I'd have to do a bit of work on it on Saturday to use it. I could always do plate instead (which I almost never bring to VARF), or just armor light and be comfy.

If I do plate, I need someone to help me gear up. Oh... and what sword to wear? :)

Tough choices.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-17, 17:51:34
Well keep in mind I was hoping we could do a little sword freeplay in the parking lot or something to knock the rust off my meager skills, otherwise our demonstration duel might be over far to quickly.  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-17, 18:22:04
Sir Edward: if supposed you were going to VARF in plate, why not sport your Talhoffer? 

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Well keep in mind I was hoping we could do a little sword freeplay in the parking lot or something to knock the rust off my meager skills, otherwise our demonstration duel might be over far to quickly.

A dress rehearsal?  Not a bad idea only don't sweat to much.  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-17, 19:21:22
Well keep in mind I was hoping we could do a little sword freeplay in the parking lot or something to knock the rust off my meager skills, otherwise our demonstration duel might be over far to quickly.  ;)

Yep, I'll bring my gear. We'll see how exhausted we end up at the faire. :) Maybe armor-light isn't a bad idea.

Sir Edward: if supposed you were going to VARF in plate, why not sport your Talhoffer? 

No scabbard for it yet. I have that on in the queue though.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-17, 19:26:24
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Yep, I'll bring my gear. We'll see how exhausted we end up at the faire.  Maybe armor-light isn't a bad idea.

There is that as well...give us an idea of what we're in for. ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-18, 13:27:00
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Yep, I'll bring my gear. We'll see how exhausted we end up at the faire.  Maybe armor-light isn't a bad idea.

There is that as well...give us an idea of what we're in for. ;)

Of course soft-kit might be best if we're planning to fight some. I dunno. I certainly have several soft-kit options that I can get in and out of quickly enough.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Brian on 2012-05-18, 13:58:53
Well I've been thinking about this as well and going to work this morning I get the impression that our region of the country is going to have a mild summer since our spring temperatures have been consistently below average and I'm hopeful we'll have more opportunities than usual to wear our armor.

That said, I think I will wear my soft kit and then change into and out of my fighting gear so this Sunday will then essentially be a full dress rehearsal as Joshua put it for our first demonstration weekend.  ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-05-18, 17:16:11

Sounds good to me. I won't get to wear my new soft kit just yet, since the tunic is still in the exchange process. But I have other soft kit options of course. The important thing is that I'll have the opportunity to wear the new footwear and fight in it a bit (with the proper insoles this time).
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-05-18, 18:35:30
I won't be able to make it this weekend due to multiple other things (Avengers, tweaking my armor some, hinging/strapping/pointing my sabatons, car maintenance). However, I will see everyone next Friday!
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-19, 14:23:43
That is good Sir James, good luck.   ;)

Sounds like a plan Sir Edward and Sir Brian.   ;)
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-05-20, 03:13:58
I can't be there as well.  :( Family commitment.
Title: Re: VARF 2012
Post by: Joshua Santana on 2012-05-20, 17:03:06
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I can't be there as well.  :( Family commitment.

Understandable Sir Nathan, I can say the same with me.  Tis chivalrous to be there for family.  ;)