Migration of blow strength.

[Peter Adams <redduke@earthlink.net>]

Poster: Peter Adams <redduke@earthlink.net>

My friend Naru, and Atlantia.
	I do not aggree with Naru's assesment that  there has been a
significant migration of blow force.  I think he may be noting that
there is a larger number of people taking higher strength blows, which
IS true.  However, I feel that the significance of this lies in the the
increased fighter population of Atlantia.  12 years ago, there were
maybe 125 fighters in Atlantia.  Now there are over 400.  I think that
while the ends of the curve have held in place pretty well, the shape of
the curve is deeper, meaning more people at each end as well.
	Remember, Michael of Bedford, Olaf, Dickon and myself all date from
back then, and none of us have been described as playing light :) (thats
just the old fart dukes, too, there were plenty of hard taking guys in
the mix)
	The I do recognize that the top end of the curve may have moved up
some, as the older more experienced fighters increase their skill and
knowledge of the Art.
	Badouin
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