[Archers] Peerage

[Cameron deGrey]

Missed you all recently!

Cam

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On Mar 14, 2012, at 9:43 PM, Fen & Michelle <mobishob at yahoo.com> wrote:

> My understanding is that the Chivalry has recently been more accepting of combat archers. Esp after the way 3 archers held a bridge at Pennsic (sharks tooth for each). In particular, I recall Count Vlad standing up for us at Highland Rivers Melees when the heavies wanted to not count archer kills in a few scenarios.
>  
> But its been awhile since I've been on the field as a combat archer. I had heard we were "dumbing it down" out of concern that if we became too effective we wouldn't be invited to play. This was about the time I was all excited about bringing Marine Corps small unit tactics into the mix, so it kinda discouraged me. But again, its been awhile since I suited up. Seamus, Janyn and Godai can speak to this better than me.
>  
> Hey Cam, we going to start seeing more of you at Sunday practices?  :)
>  
> Cheers
> Fen
>  
> Atlantian Archery. Nothing exists within 100 yards without our permission.
>  
> 
> From: Cameron deGrey <camerondegrey at gmail.com>
> To: "archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org" <archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org> 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Archers] Peerage
> 
> My 2¢:
> 
> When I joined the SCA in around 89 in An-Tir, I wanted to get into combat archery. Until I saw first hand how little respect they got on the field. 
> 
> I hope things have changed since then. 
> 
> But if that sentiment exists in some percentage, I find it hard to believe that a combat archer with the equal relative skill as a heavy, would be picked first to be a squire. Further, we have to be an amazing archer relatively. 
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> Clearly there are other issues to be considered in the selection process. I do not dismiss them.
> 
> I am adding an observation not to throw flame on the fire, but in hopes that the mentality has changed. I would appreciate being proved wrong.
> 
> Yours,
> Cameron deGrey
> 
> :Thwip: 'a message for you sir' 
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