{"id":882,"date":"2019-01-25T11:36:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T16:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/?p=882"},"modified":"2019-01-25T11:36:21","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T16:36:21","slug":"thinking-outside-the-ikcac-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/2019\/01\/thinking-outside-the-ikcac-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking outside the (IKCAC) box"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a recent refresh of the rules for a new 2019 (and future) seasons, an interesting idea was put forward by a friend in An Tir…<\/p>\n

During the distance, and close range, there is no issue, you can set up multiple targets (30 and 10 yds) and simply switch targets. The interesting part comes in regard to the ‘advancing round’.<\/p>\n

What if there are three targets set up on the range (30, 20, and 10 yds), and in lieu of advancing forward physically, there is a point or post 5 yards behind the (green) shooting line.<\/p>\n

\"How
How the range might be set up using the post method<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After shooting the two rounds at the thirty, you move to the ‘Advancing Round’. Once you get your two shots off at 30, you may<\/em> advance and shoot at the 20, and repeat. What if instead of advancing, you physically walked\/ran to a post behind the line, returned to the line, then shot normally?<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>
How the participant would travel around the post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Its an interesting concept, and one that I think would work… However there are some potential issues..<\/p>\n

Loaded behind the line:<\/h4>\n

One should not have a spanned crossbow\/bow or arrows\/bolts loaded on their bows behind the line for any reason. This is especially true in a mixed line. One can argue that a shoot, solely dedicated to IKCAC, in a safe space, where all participants are aware, this can be done safely, that is not the scope of this post.<\/p>\n

I prefer to load as I walk. The same way I perform in combat: always moving, always loading, always hunting. Using this method, one should not be loading while traveling to and from the post, to the line. It creates a safety hazard. What if the prod should break while in action and the bow is pointed ‘down line’ towards other participants? If using the post method, shoot, move to post and back, get back on the line, load and shoot.<\/p>\n

Comfort of archers<\/h4>\n

It is the case that most archery lines are not comfortable, nor familiar with the type of explosive movement that can occur in combat archery. People leisurely shooting their Royal Rounds 10 feet away, may be greatly distracted by someone suddenly running off the line and back.<\/p>\n

If one were to attempt this method, make sure all participants are not only aware this is happening, but are ok with it. All the line marshals as well as the MiC should be aware and be assuaged of any safety concerns.<\/p>\n

Additionally, make sure the participants of the IKCAC are comfortable with the set up! Some may refer the physical advancement. If it can be run either or both ways, do what is best for the populace and participants!<\/p>\n

Elbow room<\/h4>\n

Space can always be tight, but if there is room to run the IKCAC on its own, that may be a better fit. Though in some cases, a mixed line may be preferable. A mixed line also affords greater visibility to the IKCAC to participants who may not otherwise know it exists. If there is loaner gear, it also makes it easier for someone to walk up and try it out the same we afford in target archery! That said, make sure there is plenty of space for all<\/strong> activities. We want to ensure we are working together!<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h4>\n

We all need to make sure the thing we love, is what we do. Talk to your Autocrats, and your Marshals in Charge. It is our job to not only make sure our thing is happening, but that it is advertised, has space, and is done safely!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With a recent refresh of the rules for a new 2019 (and future) seasons, an interesting idea was put forward by a friend in An Tir… During the distance, and close range, there is no issue, you can set up multiple targets (30 and 10 yds) and simply switch targets. 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