That's very interesting, Sir Didymous. I would totally play the heck out of that kind of a game...too bad it fell to the backburner.

That's a valid point you brought up. Accuracy versus fun. Sometimes accuracy is the rule, sometimes its the exception. When I was a lad I went to a couple of Renn-Faires here in California (including one at Cuesta College outside of Morro Bay). I saw very little in the way of accuracy and it was kind of a turn-off. Perhaps I judge much too harshly.

It sounds like a very fun but very expensive hobby and probably has to be a big labour of love. A lot of people seem to do a lot of research in the reenacment community. I've seen some demonstrations that were absolutely excellent, some not-so-much. There are some great groups that cover the Civil War (US) but are there any that do anything other than American History on our side of the pond?

When you mix your Highland kit into it do you aim for a specific period or do you sometimes pick a getup that "looks cool?" I would imagine that it all depends on the engagement (pardon the pun) and your inclination that day.

Thank you for your insight, my friend. I enjoy learning.