Its like an RPG but in real life WHOOHOO! I cast magic missle!
But wait read the FAQ!
Q: Can non-fighters participate?
A: Noncombat classes have already been mentioned. But, Amtgard is much more than the battlegames. In addition to the feasts and quests, Amtgard holds campouts, arts and sciences competitions, live performances such as bardic singing and belly dancing, gaming tournies, workshops (how to build armor, etc.) and so on. Amtgard is a very diverse group.
Dunno about you, but not sure i’d ever want to see a bardic belly dancer.
Don’t be embarrassed. I had a friend invite me one time and i came and watched. So I have witnessed it. But this is actually role playing. I have seen war re-enactments and what not, but this is like “Ha ha i’m level 5 now!” shooting magic missle type stuff. However, there are also groups that do this that just do war re-enactments and not the whole “I shoot magic missle!” stuff.
See, it would be fun if you could take it lightly like that, but there are groups that I know that turn it into a shouting match over who got who. Real 5 year old stuff.
I myself have been apart of several Renaissance carnivals, but no live action D&D stuff. I think I would feel real retarded telling somebody I cast Fire Ball on them. But that being said I think I will check out the local Ft. Campbell chapter. If nothing else I can laugh at them.
After reading there site, I wounder how a monk attacks? everybody else gets foam swords, monks use there hands and feet… so does this mean I can go “Jet Li” some guy on the field. Also if I crack them in the neck does it count as a Critical Strike?
Haha I’m going to do blunting damage with my +3 longsword! Therefore I have to take a -2 penalty on my hit roll to attack you, but you will be knocked unconscious, which will let me coup de gras you with an automatic critical death strike +10!!! Haha then I will backstab your corpse for an extra 10d6 of damage because I’m a level 12 Thief! I 4tw!