Reasons pro/con the P-word

[telenet!rootbeer!dmontuor@uunet.uu.net (Dave Montuori)]

Unto Siobhan and the rest of the Tavern (and even those still out in
the open market in this weather), greetings.

You asked, so I'll try. Here are up to 5 personal reasons why I would
FAVOR principality(ies).

1. Pomp and circumstance. (I know, I'm in a DEFINITE minority on this one.)
   I got into the whole heraldry thing because I really like court. More
   hats would mean more court, and remember - *I* think that can be a very
   good thing. And since I don't live in a Barony, I don't see all that much
   court -- but even when I lived in Tir-Y-Don I always looked forward to
   having Royal Courts as well.

2. Inter-group schtick. This might only come into play if there are more
   than one principalities. Rivalries between principalities could be
   utilized to foster better re-creation in the Kingdom -- as long as a
   spirit of FUN (and even, dare I say, possibly silliness) is maintained.
   With smaller groups (esp. shires) inter-group relationships tend to
   get taken more personally; principalities could provide us a safer
   outlet.

3. The chance for greater experimentation in Big Prize Tourneys such as
   Coronet Lists.

That's all I can come up with at this hour (still at work) and given
this level of brain-fog. Next?

Evan