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[AGConstrux]

Just throwing this out there for all to consider...

They found out the dinosaurs weren't simple grey and green creatures that roared...so why would it be assumed in such a vast galaxy, that early crusaders are ONLY bone colored in their armor? Iron forging began (for humans) at least a thousand years ago. You going to tell me mandalorians were behind us simple humans? No no no...tsk tsk tsk...

So who's to say that mandalorians, even early crusader era mandalorians, didnt want to decorate their armor, whether it be leather bone or other beastly part?

Something to consider.

Also, if they had lightsabers during the crusader times, they had advanced technology. Just food for thought.

[Carter]

According to the CRL's:

All armor must have an "ancient" look to it.  Colors should be earthy tones of browns, tans, gold, bronze, copper and possibly muted greens. This era is highly customize-able as no two suits were identical in any way. However, if selecting a known Expanded Universe (EU) character, application will be held to the standard of known EU artwork.

Where does it say bone is the only color? Mine is Brass and leather, with bone accents.

[seugtai]

Also, listed in the CRL's it states "Armor should have an organic feel to it. It should appear to be bone, leather and/or rough pounded metal." Metal is acceptable as long as it has a primitive "ancient" feel to it. In all honesty, there isn't a whole lot of metal seen via the comic (Tales of the Jedi The Sith War) on Mandalorian warriors at that time. Some of the weapons like the Ripper and Mandalore's axe and the Bes'uliik droids for example. But, at this moment, I can not recall any shown in metal armor. But, that doesn't mean there wasn't any which is why we allow that as an approvable option.

In regards to your rebreather (which I assume this post was made in response to) it neither follows the metal guidelines or colors set for the era. As your blue and red accents are not acceptable for the era.

Yes, they did have lightsabers during that time, like you said. But, they didn't look like a Modern lightsaber either. They looked primitive or "ancient". As seen below.



Even the Jedi's armor at the time had a primitive look to it.

I'm not trying to argue or start a fight just state the facts on why the CRL's are the way they are as the last revision in 2013 was done by myself the previous PO and member of the Approval Team. Which is why I brought it up in you WIP thread. I know the rules front and back for this era and continue to help the team keep an eye on the boards here even though I have stepped down from any official position.

Also, you have to remember we are here to costume a character of a specific era and we want that to plainly come across. We want people to just be able to look at an EC and know they came waaaay before any Fett donned a helmet. After all the Early Crusader Mandalorians were the very first Mandalorians and that is clearly shown in their armor and weapons. They were primitive compared to todays Modern Mandalorian. Just like Cavemen are primitive to Modern Humans.

[Ref Al'drann]

So who's to say that mandalorians, even early crusader era mandalorians, didnt want to decorate their armor, whether it be leather bone or other beastly part?

Something to consider.

Also, if they had lightsabers during the crusader times, they had advanced technology. Just food for thought.

I understand what you're saying, but we can't just assume things about Star Wars. Neither you nor I wrote anything to do with Star Wars canon. Therefore, we have to rely on those that did. Being part of this club requires us to adhere to someone else's vision. We can't make assumptions about things that might make sense because 'real world reasons.' This is a fictional universe entirely separate from our own. If there isn't reference for something in canon materials, it won't make it into the CRLs.

[AGConstrux]

I understand what you're saying, but we can't just assume things about Star Wars. Neither you nor I wrote anything to do with Star Wars canon. Therefore, we have to rely on those that did. Being part of this club requires us to adhere to someone else's vision. We can't make assumptions about things that might make sense because 'real world reasons.' This is a fictional universe entirely separate from our own. If there isn't reference for something in canon materials, it won't make it into the CRLs.

What if I were to get written word from someone that DID help write it?

[Carter]

If it's written or shown in a book or comic, of other licensed material, we'll be more than glad to look at it. 

[AGConstrux]

If it's written or shown in a book or comic, of other licensed material, we'll be more than glad to look at it. 

Are you on the app team?

[Ref Al'drann]

He's not on the App Team, but he is correct.

What I would recommend you do is PM the Personnel Officer (Ulrik Kanteer) and the App Team XO (Kelan Ord) with a request that the CRL be changed. Include the specific quoted text of the current portion of the CRL that you would like to alter and include a possible altered text. Make sure you cite existing canonical evidence for your claim. This can be in the form of text, pictures, or video from licensed material. We will discuss the matter as a team and return a verdict.