12-06-2006, 02:32 AM
Dornicus -
Keep in mind you don't nessesarily have to shell out lots of chash for armor and weapons right now. Scrimp and Save as best you can, research and invest wisely as you go.
In the meantime, continue your research, look for groups in your area to network with, maybe even get in on some used/loaner gear to start with.
As mentioned, learn to hand sew, find scraps of metal and practice working with it - measuring, cutting, forming, riveting. (even start with your own Balteus, making your own plates, even if it take a while - you'll be proud to wear it when you're done, and chances are you'll always be working on it/improving it)
Also - you don't have to rush into being a fully armed and equipped Miles right away - You could have your belt, tunic, and belt as your starting kit, portray a Tiro recruit. There are other "unarmored" people in a Legion - Clerks "pen-pushers", Calone...Or, look into earlier impressions, such as Punic wars, hardly any armor needed there, remember you're going to be constantly working on, improving (repairing) and adding onto your gear. there's no shame in that.
Don't ever try to "risk" or "hope for" a [helmet] that may really be junk - again, save up your money and research suppliers/smiths as has been mentioned. Check Leg XX's page, www.larp.com/legioxx for supplier listings, as well as others.
Even if/when you do end up getting not-so-good gear, you can either modify it, or just use it until you can upgrade/replace it with something better, or try to re-sell it.
During this time, as Mark mentioned, keep on doing a good job, build up credit, and be very careful...meticulous...on your finances. It's not only good for reenacting, but good for the Real World too.
Keep in mind you don't nessesarily have to shell out lots of chash for armor and weapons right now. Scrimp and Save as best you can, research and invest wisely as you go.
In the meantime, continue your research, look for groups in your area to network with, maybe even get in on some used/loaner gear to start with.
As mentioned, learn to hand sew, find scraps of metal and practice working with it - measuring, cutting, forming, riveting. (even start with your own Balteus, making your own plates, even if it take a while - you'll be proud to wear it when you're done, and chances are you'll always be working on it/improving it)
Also - you don't have to rush into being a fully armed and equipped Miles right away - You could have your belt, tunic, and belt as your starting kit, portray a Tiro recruit. There are other "unarmored" people in a Legion - Clerks "pen-pushers", Calone...Or, look into earlier impressions, such as Punic wars, hardly any armor needed there, remember you're going to be constantly working on, improving (repairing) and adding onto your gear. there's no shame in that.
Don't ever try to "risk" or "hope for" a [helmet] that may really be junk - again, save up your money and research suppliers/smiths as has been mentioned. Check Leg XX's page, www.larp.com/legioxx for supplier listings, as well as others.
Even if/when you do end up getting not-so-good gear, you can either modify it, or just use it until you can upgrade/replace it with something better, or try to re-sell it.
During this time, as Mark mentioned, keep on doing a good job, build up credit, and be very careful...meticulous...on your finances. It's not only good for reenacting, but good for the Real World too.
Andy Volpe
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
