About the talk
From the rolling hills of Skyrim to the dungeons that house so many dragons, sword fighting is a core part of many of our favourite games—but do games reflect the histories and realities of swordplay? Join a panel of sword-fighting experts for a discussion of game combat. The panellists bring experience as a historian, game designer, fencing champion and Dungeon Master, alongside real-world practice in fencing, LARP or HEMA.
Speakers
Emerald Hendry
Emerald Hendry has studied historical swordplay in one form or another for more than 20 years. Their main focus is HEMA sabre and rapier, alongside experience ranging from Viking re-enactment and knife fighting to kickboxing and submission wrestling. Emerald is also a lifelong gamer, especially fond of tabletop RPGs and miniature games, and has playtested numerous indie RPGs.