Chainmail Chess Set - Neatorama

If you’re going to play a medieval game, why not do it in a medieval style? David Gutenkauf, a craftsman who specializes in the creation of chainmail, made this chess set of linked steel. The board is 1 foot wide. Each piece is wrapped around a glass marble. The king pieces are about 2 inches tall. The chainmail gives your pieces a +5 armor bonus, but beware of movement penalties due to encumbrance rules.

-via Nerd Bastards

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That's pretty harsh, Fobbit.

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Sadly this man will die a virgin.

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Hello, David Gutenkauf again, the maker of this chess set. I see my comment offering a coupon was removed, and the account that posted it was disabled. Do you not like me offering a coupon, or were you concerned if I am the actual Etsy shop owner?

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That makes sense. I'll change the word.

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This is both funny, AND it makes you think. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

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On the contrary, the purpose of the "first world problems" internet gag is to convey exactly this message; first world problems are not problems. Regardless, this video makes a striking contrast.

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Attempts at belittling or making light of injustice ANYWHERE is simply unjust.

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How about somebody sends this video to the governments that created terrible lives for their population instead of making us feel guilty? Our problems are clearly not equal, but that's just because we've created an awesome society that works.

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It does put things into perspective, though. No matter who's fault it is that people live in such awful conditions, I get very tired of people who live a very good life complaining about things that are a product of their wealthy lifestyle.

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