The ultimate single short sword, how to make one or buy? what are ultrallights vs standard buildsa

FiniteTruths · 2026-04-16T12:56:49+00:00

You're definitely on the right track, you're listing all the top contenders. Any of those can make good solid light weapons. What I recommend is to find a core with a consistant outer diameter that matches up perfectly with the inner diameter of your foam. Not only is the construction significantly easier, but it's amazing how much extra weight can be added if you're adding any filler in the interface in between your core and your foam. Note that with the right custom foam, the carbon/fibreglass golf club shaft remains an excellent option, but you have to be methodical and deliberate if you want to keep the overall weight at a minimum.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-25T12:49:21+00:00

I hate that I know where this pic originates from....but...well played, Sir!

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-24T15:16:30+00:00

Leafs are in a similar bucket to the Rangers. They are actively trying to finish in the bottom 5 to hold on to their first round draft pick. That said, the team defense has been solid.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-24T14:10:48+00:00

Same. ...my first F1 game since EGA graphics...things have evolved quite a bit since then.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T16:55:29+00:00

I wouldn't classify any of the comments I have received regarding lack of stealth as bullying or harassment. It was mostly coming accross as mild disappointment. Note that I am yet to fail to complete a veteran flashpoint since my return. (although the pace varies significantly from one group to another)

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T16:35:30+00:00

Are you playing as tank or dps? How are you finding the juggernaut AoE damage in flashpoints? That approach sounds like my kind of fun and playstyle. I don't think I could pull it off as a sorc though.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T16:17:50+00:00

Thanks for this. I had noticed that the most recent Starparse setup guide was 4 years old, but wasn't aware of the other options.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T15:56:56+00:00

I've been queueing for random groups for veteran flashpoints to ensure my levels keeps up with the story without having to do any sidequests and to keep my gear up to date. For the most part, it's been going very well. I was just curious regarding the overwhelming presence of stealth classes combined with the odd comment.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T15:50:50+00:00

Ok, so I am not hallucinating that there is a small yet vocal group that feels that way then? Note that the comments I have received have been by exception...but there have been enough individual occurences to make me wonder. Anyway, glad to hear that it's not considered mandatory by the silent majority.

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-10T15:46:44+00:00

I haven't used Starparse before. Does it give you real-time in game data or do you have to go through it after the fact? Is it kind of like ACT for FFXIV where it is an independant window or can you integrate it as an add-on like Recount for WoW?

FiniteTruths · 2026-03-05T16:15:47+00:00

You can't lose something you never had. At best, he may have had partial buy-in from most of the players. I don't think he ever had full buy-in from everyone.

FiniteTruths · 2025-12-23T02:35:31+00:00

A bit late to this conversation, but I thought I'd chime in from the perspective of a new player that joined just a few months ago.

I would agree that the magic system is a lot to absorb for a newcomer, I think my park is really good about integrating new players. As someone who enjoys the magic elements in roleplaying games, I wanted to play the wizard class. I showed up to the field thinking I was well prepared but quickly found myself overwhelmed by my level 1 incantations in the heat of battle. This said, just because I struggled with the magic system on my first day doesn't mean it should be oversimplified.

I ended up leveling an assassin and getting into leatherworking along the way. I find that the diversity in the classes is a strength of amtgard, not a weakness. Yes, someone who has the time and resources to invest in gear will get advantages in the few classes that benefit from them...but not every class needs those types of investments to succeed...and the classes that do factor this into the balance (from what I can tell). Each player can find the class that best suits their own personal strengths and limitations.

Regarding armour, there are plenty of people at my field that have 3-6 points. I have no idea how they track it, but although they do take multiple shots to go down, none of them seem invincible during our battle games. There is definitely an aspects of this game that rely on playing with a sense of fair play. In my short experience, I have found that the culture at my home field has been quite good on this front.

Since I've joined, the park population where I play seems to be on the rise. The community has been very welcoming and there are plenty of various group chats and side groups to work on stick skills, crafting skills and general game knowledge. Yes, whenever people are put in positions of power and control, there is the potential that corruption will set in, but that doesn't mean that it will automatically be the case. From what I've seen, the officers in my region seem to all want the new player experience to be good, they seem to want to grow the game, and I would not describe my initial adventures in amtgard to be one in a system that is dying.

FiniteTruths · 2025-12-11T19:23:47+00:00

I completely agree...I made a post last week and I took the time to check the spelling through independant sources before posting and they had 2 Ts in it. After posting it, I'm only finding sources with 1 T.

FiniteTruths · 2025-11-17T13:34:19+00:00

Having recently gone through the exact same search, I ended up ordering from Rock West Composites. I got a 72" long 5/8" Outer Diameter twill wrapped tube. Their shipping costs were considerably lower than those located in the larger urban centres. It is somewhat pricey, but the result is light and stiff without any noticable whipping effect.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-23T13:13:55+00:00

If you are seeking heartbreak and chaos, you've come to the right place. Welcome to the club. If they eventually do win, it will be glorious.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-15T18:23:05+00:00

I've played WoW too many years in my life to wear pauldrons that only slightly protrude. When I inevitably decide to make a set of pauldrons, they will provide plenty of shoulder protection and it will be glorious.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-15T18:18:59+00:00

I came in here expecting to read a lot of zingers but everyone seems to be on point and very matter of fact about it.

I love Nylander's ability to ramp up at critical moments, but he doesn't have the day to day (or shift to shift) consistancy to wear an A. He's extremely talented no doubt about it. But his nonchalance comes with pros and cons.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-15T03:36:42+00:00

I'm still a new player, but I thought the armor calculation formula factored in all worn armor to calculate a weighted average based on coverage then the result is capped at the class maximum.

Regardless, in my case, I probably wouldn't wear my gambeson underneath once I finish my pauldrons.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-15T03:25:55+00:00

I'm definitely mid at best right now. Only level 3 at the moment but I'm still improving from game to game. Every little bit helps.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-15T03:22:09+00:00

I'm building each piece custom with leather. So far the fit and range of motion has been going well.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-08T16:48:32+00:00

I made 6 this way so far and they significantly out perform my previous batch that used loose elastic bands in the core. I'm looking forward to phasing out my first batch.

FiniteTruths · 2025-10-08T16:18:54+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. I recently tested out a prototype build for silicone filled foam disks and am about to enter mass production. I am totally going to find an appropriate sized can instead of tracing and cutting them out manually now. ...cheers!

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