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'''Metal weapons groups''' is an old term used to describe ''reenactment'' groups or societies that recreate [[ancient]] and [[medieval]] [[combat]] using [[weapon]]s iwth greater accuracy of form and construction, e.g. [[rattan]] ([[SCA sword]]s), foam (a favourite of [[live roleplaying]] groups). |
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There are many [[groups]] that, alone or as part of a larger organisation, try to recreate the [[clothing]], [[music]] and [[lifestyle]] of different [[period]]s. For the most part '''re-enactment''' only covers these [[period]]s ''"As they should have been"'', without [[event]]s that aren't much fun, such as the [[Black Death]]. |
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The term is falling into disfavour amongst reenactment groups due to its inference that the only activity available in these groups is combat. Other terms used to describe reenactment groups include ''living history groups'' and (in [[Australia]]) ''medievalists''. |
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The combat rules often require more care with respect to the speed, placement and strength of each blow due to the danger involved in using metal. |
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==Variations== |
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In the [[UK]] reenactment society [[event]]s are primarily a [[battle]] reenactment with a [[living history]] encampment also present. These events are usually open to the public. The [[US]] seems to follow a similar pattern. |
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[[Australia]]n reenactment groups follow a slightly different pattern. |
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Events are usually closed to the public and run primarily for the reenactor. The event might be for a single group, a group and a selection of others or it might be open to all. |
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Sometimes the term ''[[recreationist]]'' and ''re-enactor'' are used interchangably. Often, a recreationist refers to one who participates in activities like the [[SCA]] which have more emphasis on the spirit of the times they recreate, instead of the factual details. A re-enactor can be considered someone involved in a much more accurate portrayal of the times, and usually has a very specific time and place in history. |
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Displays are specifically for the public. There are some larger displays now that incorporate multiple groups, but for the most part they are usually run by just one group (two if they are closely linked). |
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==Example groups== |
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''See also:'' |
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===United Kingdom=== |
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* The [[Society for Creative Anachronism]] |
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* The English Civil War Society |
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* [[Far Isles]], The Company of the Motley Wolf |
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* The Medieval Siege Society |
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* The Sealed Knot |
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* The Vikings |
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===Australia=== |
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* [[Fire and Steel]] |
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* [[Grey Company]] |
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* [[The Huscarls]] |
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* [[NEMAS|New England Medieval Arts Society]] |
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* [[New Varangian Guard]] |
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* [[Pike and Musket Society]] |
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==Internal Links== |
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* [[Other re-enactment sites]] |
* [[Other re-enactment sites]] |
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* [[recreationist]] |
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* [[living history]] |
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Revision as of 15:21, 6 May 2006
Metal weapons groups is an old term used to describe reenactment groups or societies that recreate ancient and medieval combat using weapons iwth greater accuracy of form and construction, e.g. rattan (SCA swords), foam (a favourite of live roleplaying groups).
The term is falling into disfavour amongst reenactment groups due to its inference that the only activity available in these groups is combat. Other terms used to describe reenactment groups include living history groups and (in Australia) medievalists.
The combat rules often require more care with respect to the speed, placement and strength of each blow due to the danger involved in using metal.
Variations
In the UK reenactment society events are primarily a battle reenactment with a living history encampment also present. These events are usually open to the public. The US seems to follow a similar pattern.
Australian reenactment groups follow a slightly different pattern.
Events are usually closed to the public and run primarily for the reenactor. The event might be for a single group, a group and a selection of others or it might be open to all.
Displays are specifically for the public. There are some larger displays now that incorporate multiple groups, but for the most part they are usually run by just one group (two if they are closely linked).
Example groups
United Kingdom
- The English Civil War Society
- Far Isles, The Company of the Motley Wolf
- The Medieval Siege Society
- The Sealed Knot
- The Vikings
Australia
- Fire and Steel
- Grey Company
- The Huscarls
- New England Medieval Arts Society
- New Varangian Guard
- Pike and Musket Society
