Is it better to choose a generic impression that is most common or is it better to choose any impression that you are most suited to in regards to knowledge?

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On the flip side, 'settling' has no curb appeal. I mean who wants to be "joe muckrake"?

Counter question:

Is there a "common" impression/job description of the timeframe that allows you to use the knowledge and skillsets you want to use and allow you participate across a wide variety of scenarios/venues?

Lawyer
Clerk/paymaster
Surgeon
Herald (scenario driven)
Clergy
Mercenary
Merchant

If you choose a member of the clergy or a clerk, I think you can fit in almost anywhere. In the Howard Household accounts, I am constantly running across entries of the clerk being paid to deliver messages for the Duke. This would allow for writing skills, book keeping (paymaster for the Compagnies), etc...

If you know the most about Chevaliers and the upperclass, then that doesn't translate over very well in an encampment setting without the proper support staff, but would for an educational one. There you can have the shiney bits and highend clothing and trapping, but do not require the entourage.

If I did the impression I wanted to do and knew the most about, it would be pointed out that because I am a woman, it isn't proper.

Being a domestic, in any capacity, does not interest me. If I want to play the game my options are limited. So I chose to be a member of the merchant class because women could run their own affairs (just a simple comment-not going into finer detail). It opened up some opporutnity, but now I have to redirect my study focus and collect the proper kit and items to "make it real" and then explain what a merchant would be doing in x scenario without being down graded to washer woman or the camp redlight district just to fit a military campaign.

Don't know if it helps.

Jenn

[ 03-17-2004: Message edited by: Fire Stryker ]

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Unfortunately wants don't particularly fit into the equation because I don't have the time, money, energy or drive to do what I want.

So for me its really a choice between generi-person 1470s or a specific impression that fits well my knowledge.

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Originally posted by Woodcrafter:
Well Brent, what skills or knowledge have you? What year are you interested in?

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While I'm more interested in the theory behind the question. I'm a late-15th century type.

Over my years of study I have studied the following and maybe more
Later Medieval sports
Vegetius and Later Medieval military theory
Later Medieval English Common law (mostly 13th century but some later)
Lots of Later Medieval Canon Law
Late Medieval Church (though not much theology)

Thats a decent short list. If I think of any other bigger ones I'll add them later.

Brent

And the Cathari but not much use in the 15th century

I think it is best to choose an impersonnation that inspires and motives you to do it. You really should let your heart decide.

This game is hard on so many levels, let's not make it more complicated than it has to be! If you force yourself into a role you hate, you won't have the motivation to get better, to learn new stuff. If it gets too miserable, you'll stop playing all together.

So, in short, choose to be what you want to be. The only thing you have to check after that is that you don't become greedy. Everybody wants to be the knight, but there are a lot of cool roles besides The Man.

So, in real conclusion, listen to your heart with you scientist's ears.

Is totally unhelpful, but felt good anyway...