SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Excellent, I'll have to keep an eye on that to see when stories appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So, how's the week going for you Steam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Morning...one word of advice..don't agree to go out on the town with that McCabe fella... Sheesh.. I'm still not sure I'm actually in Malifaux at the moment, everything looks green... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It was nice that I didn't have work yesterday even though I did waste a couple of hours dealing with an emergency for it. Still better than a full day of work. Weather sucks so I guess summer is over. Other than that, not too bad. Finished King Arthur 2 and started up the new Deus Ex. Played some more Bloodbowl, my go-to fun simple computer game. Still reading the same books but they're all good ones. How about you? ---------- Post added at 09:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 AM ---------- Morning Abs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well, Tuesday is almost over. Got in an hour of overtime so far, planning on getting some more tomorrow. Trying to get in some extra pay so that when (if? whatever) I think about getting some armor for SCA, I don't have to set aside as much money. Morning Abs, how are you? Sorry for sticking your name on the list already, figured you wanted in... :Hiding_Puppet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Shaper Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Argh... work was too busy so I wasn't able to write anything out for Arthur Matherson... I'll have to get something done now while the kids are up then recorded after they have gone to bed... And I was going to attempt to paint something tonight... Oh Well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ah yes, "painting". We have dismissed that claim. I had a day off painting yesterday. But I guess I'd better make a start on avatar Colette. Got the fire gamin done on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Oh hell, it's 5am and I'm still awake. Morning all, how are we today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 ...Mako. I feel bad for you. Been there before, it's no fun at all. Did Sophie keep you up? Glad to hear the paintathon is still going strong, Steam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Shaper Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ah yes, "painting". We have dismissed that claim. I had a day off painting yesterday. But I guess I'd better make a start on avatar Colette. Got the fire gamin done on Sunday. Well got have the 10 thunder brothers I wanted to get finished finally done and now it's some alts and starting to get my Ramos crew done before my Gencon order arrives. I'm going to get Fell to paint my Colette crew Oh hell, it's 5am and I'm still awake. Morning all, how are we today? Hey it's nearly 7pm here so have a drink! *offers the bottle of wine over* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Those showgirls are going to have a nice long trip. See the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey Steam, what kind of bow do you use? Compound, or something more traditional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Oh, Shaper, while you're about, I have a bit of an Aussie question for you. Kangaroos are furry, right? But how furry are they on the face, paws, feet and tail? I'm trying to work out how much texture to put on bits of the marsupials... And I just checked out my usual casting supplier in the UK. They can send me all the stuff I need, for £65 (not too bad given there's 2kg of resin and 1kg of silicon in that), but postage is £45!! I think I may need to come up with a new plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah, that's a bit pricey...nowhere in Canada that has what you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey it's nearly 7pm here so have a drink! *offers the bottle of wine over* And I could just do with a drink, it was my birthday so I've got a flimsy excuse! And being awake all night means I'll need one by the end of today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wait, when was it your birthday? o.O Did I just miss it or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Recurve. Although I do also have a traditional bow for messing about in the back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Not sure about suppliers in Canada yet, a lot of it seems to be latex which isn't as good for moulds. I know the stats of the stuff I need, just got to find a supplier of this kind of thing. Which is proving surprisingly tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 As a second question...how bad an idea is it to try to learn archery on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 And was my birthday Monday (yesterday now, I suppose!). I generally try to avoid celebrating it much, so I only admit to it afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (rams a third party hat of the night on Mako's head) I'd have cake, but puppet Ramos stole it. Happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 As a second question...how bad an idea is it to try to learn archery on your own? If you have enough space where you can practice without endangering anyone then it's not that bad an idea. If there is a local club then go along for a couple of intro sessions. If not, then there must be some videos and articles online. Basically, don't shoot if there is anyone in front of you. Even if they are probably out of range. Within reason of course. If they're a dot on the horizon they're pretty safe. ---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:23 AM ---------- And was my birthday Monday (yesterday now, I suppose!). I generally try to avoid celebrating it much, so I only admit to it afterwards! Happy birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Anyone recommendation on a bow? I'm thinking about trying out archery along with the sword and shield heavy fighting in SCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cheers guys! Also, in a really comedy twist, it seems there's a supplier that does the right silicon, correct hardness and everything. And they're miles away... Just on the other side of town. I believe that's a fail on my part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamHammer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Probably best checking with the SCA people as to what is allowed. Whether any old traditional bow is ok or if there are special lower powered ones. For archery in general I'd suggest starting with the recurve to get the general form down before moving to traditional. It's similar enough with the pull and release but gives you a sight so you've more chance of hitting things in the beginning. Of course if you're wanting to use a longbow in the end then you might as well start with that as you don't really aim that so much as use it like artillery. Keep in mind that a lot of things on ebay listed as longbows aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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