[MR] Kingdom Archery - More Details about the shooting.

[Siegfried]

Greetings unto Atlantia with some extra info for everyone's use.

First of all, the event announcement is slightly misleading.  It 
discusses a Hunt, and advancing/retreating animals, etc.

That was the theme & setup of LAST year's archery.  This one, of course, 
is different.

The 'theme' might best be described as 'varied' - or perhaps 'shooting 
gallery' - based.  Sorry, no more details than that :)

However, it should be noted that targets MAY range in distance from as 
close as 5 yards, to well over 100 yards away.  Some targets will move 
in order to dodge your attempts to hit them.  Some targets may even have 
other tricks up their sleeve.

Archers who are seriously wishing to contend for the top ranks in the 
tournament should note that some shoots will require 12 arrows/bolts in 
order to fully shoot them.  Given the chance of losing or breaking some 
during the process, I would reccomend that all archers come with MORE 
THAN 12 in their quiver.

Also note that, as in year's past, the finals may involve ALOT of 
shooting (and be remarkably fun to watch).  If any archer feels they 
have a chance of making the finals, then I reccomend they bring LOTS of 
ammo - If you are short on ammo, borrowing will be allowed from other 
archers.

Please note to everyone else.  You do not NEED 12 arrows to shoot ... 
you do not NEED an invitation ... you do not NEED to even be able to hit 
the broadside of a castle in order to come out, shoot, and have a blast.

So I highly recommend for everyone to come out, shoot, and enjoy 
themselves, it should be quite a day and I guarantee that noone will go 
home without sore shoulders.

Siegfried

PS.  A couple more rules that the 'contenders' will care to know:
A) Only one bow or crossbow is to be used for the entire competition. 
No switch hitting.
B) Double-loading is allowed if you wish to use that tactic.
C) There are no requirements of position for any of the targets (ie, 
sitting, standing, etc)

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THL Siegfried Sebastian Faust                      http://crossbows.biz/
Barony of Highland Foorde                       Baronial Archery Marshal
Kingdom of Atlantia       Deputy Kingdom Earl Marshal for Target Archery
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