Weapon styles/safety - Revision history

Prohobby at 04:09, 5 July 2017

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	There are several ways to use two weapons in a controlled manner, in my opinion the best ways to do so are defensively. You don't get hit and you get to wear down the opposition, allowing you to keep on fighting. However this is partially due to my background in historical fighting and understanding that LARP rules have a lot of exploits that can occur.		There are several ways to use two weapons in a controlled manner, in my opinion the best ways to do so are defensively. You don't get hit and you get to wear down the opposition, allowing you to keep on fighting. However this is partially due to my background in historical fighting and understanding that LARP rules have a lot of exploits that can occur.

			I made a quick [https://youtu.be/KVUQZj9htmE video] showing me using 2 weapons.

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	Generally long weapons are best used in line fights where people with shields can defend you, however a longsword or long axe can be an effective weapon in a skirmish fight.		Generally long weapons are best used in line fights where people with shields can defend you, however a longsword or long axe can be an effective weapon in a skirmish fight.

			For the Spring quest event at [[Swordcraft]] I was using a naginata in the final battle, you can see the footage [https://youtu.be/uvivqbZoIyY here].

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	===Bandguns===		===Bandguns===
	For games that allow bandguns it is important to get used to using them before you get onto the field. Treating them like real guns is a good place to start. Only have your finger on the trigger when you are aiming at someone and don't wave it around are the absolute basics. My advice is that the bandgun should only be facing in 3 directions. To the sky, to the ground or at an opponent. It is also very important to know how to load and unload the gun safely.		For games that allow bandguns it is important to get used to using them before you get onto the field. Treating them like real guns is a good place to start. Only have your finger on the trigger when you are aiming at someone and don't wave it around are the absolute basics. My advice is that the bandgun should only be facing in 3 directions. To the sky, to the ground or at an opponent. It is also very important to know how to load and unload the gun safely.

			You can see some footage of me using a bandgun at [[Swordcraft]] by following this link [https://youtu.be/VEwhEDGmz7I here].

	===Where to get better===		===Where to get better===

Prohobby at 05:38, 18 June 2017

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	LARP arrows have a very different trajectory to normal arrows and drop off suddenly over distance. To be accurate with long range shots you must know how your bow and arrows perform at distance.		LARP arrows have a very different trajectory to normal arrows and drop off suddenly over distance. To be accurate with long range shots you must know how your bow and arrows perform at distance.

			===Bandguns===
			For games that allow bandguns it is important to get used to using them before you get onto the field. Treating them like real guns is a good place to start. Only have your finger on the trigger when you are aiming at someone and don't wave it around are the absolute basics. My advice is that the bandgun should only be facing in 3 directions. To the sky, to the ground or at an opponent. It is also very important to know how to load and unload the gun safely.

	===Where to get better===		===Where to get better===

Prohobby at 12:37, 5 June 2017

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	LARP arrows have a very different trajectory to normal arrows and drop off suddenly over distance. To be accurate with long range shots you must know how your bow and arrows perform at distance.		LARP arrows have a very different trajectory to normal arrows and drop off suddenly over distance. To be accurate with long range shots you must know how your bow and arrows perform at distance.

			===Where to get better===
			As LARPers we are lucky that there are many opportunities to train in sword fighting techniques that were not as readily available previously.
			Some of the main options are as follows (will vary by area)
			*HEMA club - Historical martial arts. Good all round blend of techniques
			*SCA - Society of Creative Anachronism. This will vary widely by region but they also practice full power fighting with rattan weapons.
			*HMB - Historical Medieval Battle. Most of the techniques will not translate very well to LARP but can be an entry point. Many fighters also train in HEMA systems.
			*Sport fencing - Provides good footwork and reaction training but will need to be adjusted for LARP

			If you are lucky enough to be in Melbourne there is a full time HEMA training hall called [http://www.melbournesalle.com/ The Melbourne Salle].

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Prohobby at 12:17, 5 June 2017

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	===Long weapons ===		===Long weapons ===
	The major advantage of long weapons is reach, obviously. However each type of weapon will be used differently. Two handed swords, dane axes, pole hammers, halberds and spears are all different in how they are used. The main factor is that you need to control distance from your opponent. If your opponent gets inside your effective fighting range you are in serious trouble.		The major advantage of long weapons is reach, obviously. However each type of weapon will be used differently. Two handed swords, dane axes, pole hammers, halberds and spears are all different in how they are used. The main factor is that you need to control distance from your opponent. If your opponent gets inside your effective fighting range you are in serious trouble.

			Generally long weapons are best used in line fights where people with shields can defend you, however a longsword or long axe can be an effective weapon in a skirmish fight.

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Prohobby at 12:07, 5 June 2017

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	In terms of larp fighting there are a few major forms of fighting. This is not an exclusive list but it does cover the majority.		In terms of larp fighting there are a few major forms of fighting. This is not an exclusive list but it does cover the majority.

			===General safety advice===
			There are some universal things that put either you or your opponent in more danger than is needed.
			*Don't duck or go for extended lunges until you you how to do them properly
			*Don't swing your weapon behind you unless you have looked first
			*Don't thrust to the upper chest (if allowed to thrust)
			*Be carful trying to strike over the top of shields
			*Try to block weapons down instead of upwards
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	Quite a staple of the fantasy genre archery can be devastating on the battlefield. While I am only an poor to average shot with a bow my main advice is to not neglect learning how to fight with a sword or other weapon. I have lost track of the number of times I have seen an archer run down and give up when someone starts attacking them with a sword.		Quite a staple of the fantasy genre archery can be devastating on the battlefield. While I am only an poor to average shot with a bow my main advice is to not neglect learning how to fight with a sword or other weapon. I have lost track of the number of times I have seen an archer run down and give up when someone starts attacking them with a sword.

			LARP arrows have a very different trajectory to normal arrows and drop off suddenly over distance. To be accurate with long range shots you must know how your bow and arrows perform at distance.

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Prohobby at 08:01, 4 June 2017

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