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
None this week.
Weather
It is going to be a great day for practice, mostly sunny and in the low 80’s to mid 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 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
There is going to be a chance of thunderstorms this week, keep an eye out for updates. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and in the low 80’s.
Riverhawk Summer Fight Practice (https://www.realmsnet.net/events/1871)
5:30pm-10:30pm - Frothingham Park (15 Park St), North Easton, MA
Details
Practice consists of a mix of individual and group combat.
Loaner weapons are available.
Water is not available, however there is a nearby convenience store.
Public restrooms are available on site.
Masks are recommended, but not required.
Important Notes
None this week.
Weather
It is going to be a great day for practice, mostly sunny and 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
It is going to be a great day for practice this week, mostly sunny and in the mid 80’s.
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 a great day for practice this week, mostly sunny and in the high 80’s. Remember to hydrate.
Thursday
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
There is going to be a chance of rain this week, keep an eye out for updates. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and in the mid 70’s.
Practical Logistics: Starting a Fight Practice in the Realms
This week we will discuss how to structure your practice. Realms fight practices don’t need too much structure, but having a general plan is always a good idea. This is especially true once your practice starts to grow in number and disparate skill levels. Generally, I would recommend splitting your practice into two or three sections, with each section focused on a specific drill or game. You may want more or fewer depending on the length of your practice, but you will want to make sure people have time to settle into what they are doing, so don’t go overboard with changing the drill too often. It’s also good to check in with your practice regulars and find out what is working and what isn’t. Most people aren’t too picky, but if most people prefer group practice to individual, then take that into consideration.
Generally, you will only need to pick a few drills each week, so try to make sure you are getting a good variety from week to week. Keep in mind that starting off with individual drills or something like a bear pit tend to be good choices because it is easier to add folks in as people arrive. Try to time breaks in between drills. I recommend one or two, 5-10 minute breaks depending on the length of the practice. If the weather is particularly hot, consider increasing the frequency of the breaks. Finally, it’s okay to try new things, but try to be thoughtful of if the drill is actually working. If something doesn’t work out because you didn’t have enough people, or teams are far too unbalanced, it’s okay to swap things up and give it a try under better conditions.