Battlecry!
This is a weekly bulletin for practices in the Realms. Practices are one of the most important facets to the Realms, it is a place where many people are introduced to the game, as well as a place to enjoy the company and meet new members of the community. Even if you are not a fighter, it is still a great form of exercise, as well as a way to hone your combat skills, which is an important skill for helping out at events while NPCing. A lot of what makes a great combatant in the Realms has to do with muscle memory and building a good intuition for combat, which can only happen with consistent practice, so make sure to try and stop by your local practice as often as possible
Monday
Camelot Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1858)
7:30pm-10:00pm
Details
Practice consists of a mix of individual and group combat.
Water refills are available if need be, bring your own container.
Public restrooms available on site.
Loaner weapons are very limited, plan on bringing your own.
Masks are optional.
Important Notes
This site is part of a neighborhood. Please be respectful of the people who live here.
Weather
This week will be sunny in the mid to high 70’s.
Tuesday
Western Massachusetts Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1857)
6:00pm-8:00pm - West Street Playground, Ludlow, MA
Details
Practice consists of a mix of individual and group combat.
Loaner weapons are/are not available?
Water is not available, bring your own water.
Public restrooms are available on site.
Masks are optional?
This is outdoors and inclement weather is very likely to limit attendance.
Important Notes
None this week.
Weather
This week will be mostly sunny, in the low 80’s to mid 70’s.
Wednesday
Nashua Blackwood Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1857)
4:00pm-8:00pm -Greely Park (Concord St), Nashua, NH
Details
Practice consists of a mix of individual, squad, and line battles, as attendees prefer.
Loaner weapons are available.
There is no water on site, bring your own.
Public restrooms are available on site.
While a few people might be there around 4:00, 5:00 is a more likely time to get started.
We set up near the grills and tables on the West side of Concord St, just off the access road to the north of the public restrooms.
Masks are optional.
This is outdoors and inclement weather is very likely to limit attendance.
Important Notes
None this week.
Weather
This week will be mostly sunny, in the mid to low 70’s.
Thursday
Central CT Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1860)
6:00pm-9:00pm - Pierson Park, 5 West St, Cromwell, CT
Important Notes
Practice consists of a mix of individual training and if attendees are interested, team combat and combat games.
Loaner weapons available.
Water fountains are available in season, best to bring your own drinking water however.
Public restrooms available on site.
Updates
None this week.
Weather
It is going to be cloudy this week, in the mid 70’s, there is a chance of thunderstorms, so keep an eye out for updates.
Stratham Hill Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1859)
6:00pm-8:00pm - Stratham Hill Park, Stratham, NH
Important Notes
Practice consists of individual combat for the first half, and ditch style team combat for the second half.
Masks are optional.
Loaner weapons are available.
Water is available on site, but bring your own container.
On-site bathroom.
Updates
None this week.
Weather
It is going to be mostly cloudy this week, in the mid 70’s.
South Shore Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/)
7:00pm-9:00pm - 138 Hms Stayner Dr, Hingham, MA
Important Notes
Most important thing is that this neighborhood has a lot of young kids so please be respectful of my neighbors with noise levels.
Park either at the place or on the street and then you can walk up the ramp to the park.
Practice consists of individual combat for the first half, and ditch style team combat for the second half.
Masks are strongly encouraged but not required.
Loaner weapons are not available, be sure to bring your own.
There is no public water on site, so please bring your own.
There is no on-site bathroom.
Updates
None this week.
Weather
It is going to be mostly cloudy this week, in the low 70’s.
Featured Drill: Shot Calling - Armor
This week’s drill focuses on calling armor, one of the more important skills for unlimited combat. You do not need to be wearing armor for this drill, it is more about the practice and repetition. The goal of this drill is to help make shot calling become second nature. One of the tougher aspects for new fighters is calling your armor; it is common for people to get discombobulated after taking several hits and just calling dead. The best way to avoid this is through repetition, getting to the point where you aren’t having to devote as much of your mental bandwidth to thinking about where you got hit and instead focus on the fight itself.
The drill itself is very simple and requires only two people. In larger groups you can do it in pairs and swap between rounds if you want to mix things up. Once paired off, choose weapon combos each of you are comfortable with. If you are still learning, I would recommend single shorts of hand and a half, as it is less likely to become overwhelming. Set a timer for 1-3 minutes, reserving longer times for more experienced fighters, or those who also want to train endurance. For the duration both combatants will fight like normal, however you will call unlimited armor in every location. The goal is being able to quickly call and remember your armor values as you go. It is a good idea to throw in a mix of single shots as well as a few double taps to really emulate the feeling of the actual combat you will face out in the field. This drill should be done for at least a few rounds, and is an excellent drill to start the first bit of practice out with, especially while waiting for people to arrive. If people are becoming exhausted quickly, you can also let half of your participants take a break every other fight, observing can also be a good way of getting an eye for marshaling.