Spell Packet Safety
Regardless of whether or not you buy my packets, I want you to be safe when LARPing. As with all other sports and hobbies, safety should be your primary concern.
Bradley Packets are crafted to be as safe as possible without sacrificing their ultimate awesomeness. Each packet has enough “give” in it to let the seeds shift if pressure is applied. This allows the head of the packet to flatten, absorbing much of the force of a hard throw. Additionally, the head of each packet is crafted to be larger than an eye socket to prevent serious eye injuries.
However, if Bradley Packets are misused or tampered with, they can become unsafe. Please take note of the following guidelines for Bradley Packet (and generic spell packet) use.
Bradley Packets are crafted to be as safe as possible without sacrificing their ultimate awesomeness. Each packet has enough “give” in it to let the seeds shift if pressure is applied. This allows the head of the packet to flatten, absorbing much of the force of a hard throw. Additionally, the head of each packet is crafted to be larger than an eye socket to prevent serious eye injuries.
However, if Bradley Packets are misused or tampered with, they can become unsafe. Please take note of the following guidelines for Bradley Packet (and generic spell packet) use.
1. Don’t add extra rubber bands to the spell packet.
This will eliminate the “give” in the head and make it rock-hard, which means that the person hit by the packet will feel the full impact of the throw.
2. Don’t use spell packets that have been soaked in water.
While a little moisture (from dew or a quick splash in a small puddle) won’t cause any harm, soaking a spell packet and then letting it dry does. Excessive moisture will force the seeds to expand as they begin the germination process. Meanwhile, the fabric of a spell packet will shrink a little as it dries. As a result, the head will become rock-hard and will not allow for any shifting of the seeds on impact. For this reason, I highly recommend you throw your used packets away after a particularly wet LARPing event.
3. Use caution in cold weather: throw with less force.
The colder the weather, the more you will feel the impact of a spell packet. Much like soaking a packet, the cold, moist air will harden the head as ice crystals form inside and outside the fabric. As a result, you may need to reduce the force you use when you throw your spell packets.
4. Use the "Thumb Test" to check for safety.
You can test to see if a spell packet is too hard by trying to press your thumb directly into the head of the packet. If the shape of the head changes slightly as the seeds shift, the spell packet is still safe. If you can’t change the shape of the head at all, dispose of the spell packet.
5. Round out a flattened spell packet.
If you pick up a spell packet that has flattened out with a hard impact, you should slowly press and squeeze on the seeds to reshape the head into the original rounded form. Taking fifteen seconds to round out a flat packet will increase your throwing accuracy and decrease the force felt by your target.
While it may be tempting to use an unsafe spell packet when you’re running low, remember that it may be thrown right back at you. Please keep yourself and others safe by just not using them.
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