#1
Posted 15 March 2008 - 09:49 AM
The reason I'm curious is because I made some armor with cardboard and duct tape, consisting of a helmet, gloves, and a vest with flaps on either side to lightly protect lower areas, but also for looks. It's supposed to resemble knight armor somewhat. This was for a halloween costume, mind you. I would like to take some pictures soon and post a thread of the armor.
So now I ask, is the armor allowed? I would think it isn't because it's like a full-body sheild, not to mention the fact that it would make you look like a coward. I apologize if someone has asked/discussed this before.
#2
Posted 15 March 2008 - 10:11 AM
I personally don't see the point in wearing armor. As if it wasn't awkward enough for onlookers to see a bunch of guys running around with modified Nerf blasters shouting and chasing one another, the thought of a cardboard version of Robocop waddling about trying to outrun a bunch of kids is amusing to say the least.
To answer your question, I don't think it'd be forbidden, but if you want to hulk around and sweat in a strange cardboard exoskeleton while everyone else (including your own teammates) takes aim at you just because they enjoy the sound a stefan makes when it hits the cardboard, and people like VACC and I publicly mock you, then...shit, go for it. It's not a question of legality or rules per se, but more so a question of whether or not you enjoy public humiliation.
This is Nerf, why would you even want to wear armor?
-Groove
"Too close for missiles, I'm switchin' to guns"
#3
Posted 15 March 2008 - 10:17 AM
#4
Posted 15 March 2008 - 10:25 AM
But you can totally shoot Vacc there, he loves it!
~Talio
#5
Posted 15 March 2008 - 12:45 PM
Not to mention that It really wouldn't "protect" you from anything. The average primary can penetrate cardboard, well...anything I mod can at least... so you're just asking to get picked on.
-Bags
Edited by baghead, 15 March 2008 - 11:30 PM.
Don't call it a comeback, I never left.
#6
Posted 15 March 2008 - 01:04 PM
*edit*
Now, put everyone in cardboard armor and you have yourself a new and ridiculous gametype. We tried it and I definitely kicked Optimus Prime's ass. It's cool...we're still friends, though.
Edited by Jedijoe9, 15 March 2008 - 01:06 PM.
I nerf like a four year old.
#7
Posted 15 March 2008 - 01:09 PM
I made a cardboard spartan suit for a Halloween party I went to last year and we actually jokingly nerfed before the party. Not only was the armor cumbersome and hot as hell, but it limits your movement so much that it's not practical by any means.
*edit*
Now, put everyone in cardboard armor and you have yourself a new and ridiculous gametype. We tried it and I definitely kicked Optimus Prime's ass. It's cool...we're still friends, though.
That picture really proves the point that kids will throw away the toy and play with the box that it came in...even if the kids grow old.
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#8
Posted 15 March 2008 - 06:55 PM
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<death09>my girlfriend broke up with me and sent me pix of her and her new boyfriend in bed
<ktp753>ouch.
<death09>yeah.i sent them to her dad
#9
Posted 16 March 2008 - 07:38 PM
#10
Posted 16 March 2008 - 08:28 PM
On a completely unrelated note, I am now taking bets as to whether or not a kid in cardboard armor can be put in an Argentinian Back Breaker.
#11
Posted 16 March 2008 - 08:30 PM
#12
Posted 16 March 2008 - 08:42 PM
I just made a nylon rope/e-tape/brass ammo holding bracelet that can hold 4 stock darts so I will look EVEN GEEKIER!
AWESOME NITEFINDER
#13
Posted 16 March 2008 - 11:06 PM
If anyone tries a titan, I justify getting out my RAT FLAIL!
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<death09>my girlfriend broke up with me and sent me pix of her and her new boyfriend in bed
<ktp753>ouch.
<death09>yeah.i sent them to her dad
#14
Posted 17 March 2008 - 01:17 AM
A rat flail, really?
(think of SNL Weekend Update Really? segment)
AWESOME NITEFINDER
#15
Posted 17 March 2008 - 06:52 PM
And if I confused anyone, it's all got a healthy coating of duct tape on it, I think that would prevent a stefan from penetrating. In fact, most of the entire suit is duct tape.
#16
Posted 17 March 2008 - 08:02 PM
Todays lesson: JUST DON"T WEAR ARMOR
Edited by durka durka, 17 March 2008 - 08:02 PM.
#17
Posted 17 March 2008 - 09:41 PM
To nerf, you need to be quick on your feet and be able to see what is going on around you. Armor, particularly metal armour restricts mobility and visibability.
Nerf darts out of the strongest guns don't hurt enough to warrant armour more that a sweatshirt. So using any armour seriously in nerf is just pointless and stupid.
Team America, steel is always better than cardboard.
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<death09>my girlfriend broke up with me and sent me pix of her and her new boyfriend in bed
<ktp753>ouch.
<death09>yeah.i sent them to her dad
#18
Posted 17 March 2008 - 10:12 PM
If anyone tries a titan, I justify getting out my RAT FLAIL!
Now I'm not much for close range melee weaponry, but I think I need to make one of those. A rat flail.
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#19
Posted 17 March 2008 - 10:30 PM
everyone in replica cardboard armor and making a gametype out of it? Its so perfect its retarded! NOTE: As in, I would love a cardboard armor gametype.
#20
Posted 19 March 2008 - 07:13 PM
Replying to that and Baghead's comment about new game types based around armor, I tried one with a friend where one person wears "impenetrable" armor, and they are given a pistol or other mediocre gun. Then, the other person (Or people) get better guns and have to try to hit the armored player. But there is a catch, the armored player must be hit in a place without armor, otherwise the shot will not count. There would be slight variations for different circumstances, like if there was one person with armor going up against a team, they would get a good gun, and the armor needs to have some openings. (For example, my armor lacks protection from behind, on the upper arms, and legs.) My friend said it was fun, I liked it too.I think cardboard armor is retarded, And making it look like movie/videogame characthers is double retarded, But putting
everyone in replica cardboard armor and making a gametype out of it? Its so perfect its retarded! NOTE: As in, I would love a cardboard armor gametype.
#21
Posted 20 March 2008 - 12:48 PM
Edited by Richomundo, 20 March 2008 - 12:48 PM.
#22
Posted 20 March 2008 - 12:52 PM
Replying to that and Baghead's comment about new game types based around armor, I tried one with a friend where one person wears "impenetrable" armor, and they are given a pistol or other mediocre gun. Then, the other person (Or people) get better guns and have to try to hit the armored player. But there is a catch, the armored player must be hit in a place without armor, otherwise the shot will not count. There would be slight variations for different circumstances, like if there was one person with armor going up against a team, they would get a good gun, and the armor needs to have some openings. (For example, my armor lacks protection from behind, on the upper arms, and legs.) My friend said it was fun, I liked it too.
Sounds like a recreation of the opening scene from Lethal Weapon 4 - only without the flamethrower and Danny Glover doing the half-naked chicken dance!
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#23
Posted 20 March 2008 - 01:59 PM
I don't see the need for armor of any kind. The only welt I've ever received was from either spoon or vacc's / titan or longshot at Geddon 07.
I wasn't there and spoon hasn't used a nerf gun capable of leaving welts in years.
.....someone give this kid a hug, stat!
#24
Posted 20 March 2008 - 02:48 PM
#25
Posted 20 March 2008 - 02:55 PM
Edited by Cheese-Boy, 20 March 2008 - 03:05 PM.
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