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Ian:

--- Quote from: Gareyth on 2013-11-07, 22:32:45 ---Ian - while I fully understand the importance of accuracy/portrayal display in LH, personally I lean toward inclusiveness if the ultimate goal of said undertaking is not to only carry on tradition and tradecraft, but also to teach and interest those outside our "niche" - especially the next generation  :D  BTW, where do you participate in LH?  It's an area I'd like to learn more about.

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As far as inclusion vs. accuracy, it really just varies by individual group and individual event.  Pick the events that work for you!  Days of Knights draws participants from different groups that vary in their level of accuracy, making the event very inclusive, but at the same time has a very acceptably high standard.  It's truly a unique event, especially for the US where Civil and Rev war LH is much more popular.

My participation in living history only goes back to the first Days of Knights a little over a year ago.  The research into my harness and impression began several years ago though and has been a very long process of refinement and replacement as my knowledge and skill grew.  I hope to possibly participate in the Military Through the Ages timeline event in Jamestown Settlement this March, but it is by invitation only, so here's to hoping :)

The premiere LH organization of my time period of interest in the US is the DC-area centric group called 'La Belle Compagnie.'  They have incredibly stringent standards, but they put on the most authentic presentation you can hope to see on the late 14th century this side of 1399.

SirNathanQ:
So far I've only done DOK for living history, but I'd love to do more events. Right now I only have one kit up to LH snuff, my 1310 Teutonic Knight kit. I'm trying to put together a LH caliber (at least appearance-wise) fighting kit, and after that expand onto the encampment side of things.

Sir Douglas:
So what are the minimum requirements on gear for DoK? Obviously period-appropriate clothing, but is there anything else that you'd need, or at the very least be highly recommended to have. I assume I wouldn't need an entire encampment with furniture just to be able to participate, right?

Sir Wolf:
as far as i can see (never been there) you could just walk on and be there (after you registered before hand) and not even have a camp.

Ian:

--- Quote from: DouglasTheYounger on 2013-11-11, 21:52:52 ---So what are the minimum requirements on gear for DoK? Obviously period-appropriate clothing, but is there anything else that you'd need, or at the very least be highly recommended to have. I assume I wouldn't need an entire encampment with furniture just to be able to participate, right?

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All you really need is yourself and period clothing.  There is absolutely no requirement for an encampment or anything beyond you.  Some folks who don't have period tents stay in local accommodations / lodgings, bum space of someone else, or stay in modern tents separate from the encampment proper.  Both DoKs so far have had areas for non-period tents.

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