12-18-2009, 02:57 PM
Yeah, it's a proper minefield, isn't it? I was thinking of keeping it simple. Like an image of Minerva's head, a laurel wreath ( is that the thing people keep referring to as a 'Victory'?), The title of the legion, and Gamma patterns in the corners...
And as for 'fantasy land'...well, i accept the note of warning in what you wrote..however, i am a firm believer in careful speculative construction. So, when i am fully read about all the existing patterns, i'm sure something will become apparent to us, if the above doesn't work (which we will decide for ourselves). I have to say though, i am baffled by the attachment to TC and the almost total ignoring of the Adamklissi monument when it comes to inspiration for authenticity. As far as i can tell, there is little archeological back up for anything on TC, and lots (relatively, at least) for Adamklissi, and yet it is to TC that we turn for 'proof', time and time again. Weren't the Adamklissi Metopes sculpted by the soldiers themselves? If that is the case, that would surely make it more accurate, like say, a photo compared to an oil painting? Even were it not the case, it still looks more convincing to me. Although i accept the need for caution, and will in fact exercise just that, i think there is far too much store set by TC, as fascinating as it is.
//Adrian Petersson
And as for 'fantasy land'...well, i accept the note of warning in what you wrote..however, i am a firm believer in careful speculative construction. So, when i am fully read about all the existing patterns, i'm sure something will become apparent to us, if the above doesn't work (which we will decide for ourselves). I have to say though, i am baffled by the attachment to TC and the almost total ignoring of the Adamklissi monument when it comes to inspiration for authenticity. As far as i can tell, there is little archeological back up for anything on TC, and lots (relatively, at least) for Adamklissi, and yet it is to TC that we turn for 'proof', time and time again. Weren't the Adamklissi Metopes sculpted by the soldiers themselves? If that is the case, that would surely make it more accurate, like say, a photo compared to an oil painting? Even were it not the case, it still looks more convincing to me. Although i accept the need for caution, and will in fact exercise just that, i think there is far too much store set by TC, as fascinating as it is.
//Adrian Petersson
"i may not agree with what you say, sir, but i will defend to the death your right to say it"
