12-13-2006, 02:37 PM
If the thinner straps are more authentic, hoo-rah! If we can continually narrow the accuracy bloopers down, believe me, I'm all for it. At least in theory. I'm not going to rush out and make new caligae though.
And i'm not debating what worked or didn't for the Romans, I'm simply saying that it's a different ball game when you have the economic and logistic resources of an "army" behind you, rather than having to pay the bills and what not and spend more money and time on your hobby.
Another way of looking at it, is the recent improvements made to Deepeeka's helmets. Given the aesthetic changes to the Gallic G or H for example, should people then throw away their older models because they're no good anymore?
To me things like this are just nitpicking, and yes they ARE improving the knowledge of a roman impression but overall? Not really. If we have a certain percentage that is correct, then the overall effect is just as good. But like I said before, you choose your own level of involvement, and if it helps you sleep at night, go for it.
But I'd be leary about making statements about authenticity, since as Martin pointed out, each individual, as well as each group has their own standards and means, and that's not even getting into point of view.
And i'm not debating what worked or didn't for the Romans, I'm simply saying that it's a different ball game when you have the economic and logistic resources of an "army" behind you, rather than having to pay the bills and what not and spend more money and time on your hobby.
Another way of looking at it, is the recent improvements made to Deepeeka's helmets. Given the aesthetic changes to the Gallic G or H for example, should people then throw away their older models because they're no good anymore?
To me things like this are just nitpicking, and yes they ARE improving the knowledge of a roman impression but overall? Not really. If we have a certain percentage that is correct, then the overall effect is just as good. But like I said before, you choose your own level of involvement, and if it helps you sleep at night, go for it.
But I'd be leary about making statements about authenticity, since as Martin pointed out, each individual, as well as each group has their own standards and means, and that's not even getting into point of view.
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Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
