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Re: Accessories from other themes...
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lugnet.castle
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Tue, 11 Jan 2000 00:06:36 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Bill Farkas writes:
> I've been inspired, recently, by many original creations to experiment with
> mixing parts from other themes to create unique characters and/or armies. I'm
> hoping to get some feedback about the appropriateness (is that a word?!) of
> using the following items with the castle theme - let me know if any of these
> would be egregiously out of place or improper due to time period, etc.:
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> 1. I was thinking of using the black samurai helmets on some of the Fright
> Knights figs - the grey and dk grey are usable too, but I like the black.
I can't really think of a western equivalent of the japanese helmet, but I
wouldn't let that stop me if I liked it. It's purpose is the same as the
western helmet: save one's brains from a metal weapon.
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> 2. What about using the triangular hats from the pirates theme for a • nobleman's
> hat? or is that too nautical or maritime?
Too obviously western europe from the wrong time period, but sticking in a few
for variety (merchants from far off lands?) wouldn't bug me.
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> 3. And how 'bout the pirates cutlass for a more dignified nobleman's sword?
Vaguely something like a falchion, which I wouldn't describe as a nobleman's
sword, though of course, you could use it as such.
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> 4. Is anyone using the samurai body armor for non-ninja knights?
Shave off those should guards. If you can't bring yourself to do that, you can
probably stiff get away with it. Body armor pieces are just too hard to get,
so I'm slack on purism.
Bruce
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> Thanks in advance,
> Bill
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