A New Idea re Weapons of Oceania and a Poll

Edster · 24th December 2025, 09:08 PM

Ian,

Oceanic Weapons is a huge topic with many interesting ethnic groups/regions represented. Each one may be thought of as a niche area of limited overall interest and study with limited penetration to date. Certainly, a wider range of interest will emerge as more detailed material is developed and presented.

I admire your ambition. You really WANT to take on the task and do it with the attention to detail as in your other studies. But it will be a huge Multi-course Meal, likely to cover a few years.

You know how to plan complex projects, but maybe my experiences can add a bit. I would suggest that as you develop an overall project plan of attack to present an overview of the groups/areas you intend study. Maybe develop a Mind Map to organize material. Then you may choose which of these groups have the most/most diverse/etc. material and present it. The on to the next one. Deep focus can be a blessing or not. Pace yourself to avoid burnout. Likely, other Forum Members may come forward to help collect material from a preferred group/region and reduce the overall personal labor inherent with this type of endeavor.

Good luck and enjoy the ride.
Ed

View Poll Results: Are you interested in the weapons of indigenous people of Oceania?
Yes, I wish to know more about these weapons	16	94.12%
No, that's not my area of interest	1	5.88%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

24th December 2025, 09:08 PM	#12
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 443	Ian, Oceanic Weapons is a huge topic with many interesting ethnic groups/regions represented. Each one may be thought of as a niche area of limited overall interest and study with limited penetration to date. Certainly, a wider range of interest will emerge as more detailed material is developed and presented. I admire your ambition. You really WANT to take on the task and do it with the attention to detail as in your other studies. But it will be a huge Multi-course Meal, likely to cover a few years. You know how to plan complex projects, but maybe my experiences can add a bit. I would suggest that as you develop an overall project plan of attack to present an overview of the groups/areas you intend study. Maybe develop a Mind Map to organize material. Then you may choose which of these groups have the most/most diverse/etc. material and present it. The on to the next one. Deep focus can be a blessing or not. Pace yourself to avoid burnout. Likely, other Forum Members may come forward to help collect material from a preferred group/region and reduce the overall personal labor inherent with this type of endeavor. Good luck and enjoy the ride. Ed