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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Imperialus" data-source="post: 4352692" data-attributes="member: 893">Not gaming per say... but still pretty dorky.I used to have a summer job working for a company called Valentine Armouries.  We built handmade replica armour, using techniques that were as close to historical as possible (though we didn't use a hot forge).  Anyhow, as one of the 'quirkier' local businesses we always made appearances at stuff like the Childrens Festival, Lilac Festival, and stuff like that.At the lilac festival one year I was wearing a full suit of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_armour" target="_blank">Maximilian Plate</a>.  It was 30 degrees out.  I had been drinking water by the gallon to cool off.  This led to a desperate need to pee.Now Maximilian armour is one of the most complex suits of armour to get into or out of.  It takes about 15 minutes, with help.  I didn't want to take all my armour off...  However some strategically located bits can be loosened and gotten out of the way... again, however with help...Lets just say, finding someone to go to a public urinal with you and hold your codpeice is when you figure out who your real friends are.</blockquote>