The importance of Roman Reconstruction Archaeology

[Neuraleanus]

I agree that today most Roman re-enactment groups are beyond staging mock battles. Authentic weapons just don't allow it.

I've previously asked this question, but I do not think that I received a satisfactory answer, something that appears to be gaining popularity here in the states is roman needle-felt battle, and I'm curious of the opinions of the members of RAT as to how this activity fits in with the historical part. Needle-felt combat may be fun, but from a historical reenactment point of view does it fit in? Provided that tactics are rigorously adhered to, I think that it has potential. I would particularly like to hear from my Fratres Romani on the other side of pond what they think.