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by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue May 01, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Will the BoTN change the SCA:s HF game?
Replies: 353
Views: 30167

Re: Will the BoTN change the SCA:s HF game?

Dante della Luna wrote:I hope not. I'd rather swordfight than play, "who can trip who first".

My thoughts exactly. Didn't see much 'fighting' during the melees, just a lot of grappling and tossing to the ground.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The next zoom bang?
Replies: 19
Views: 1456

Re: The next zoom bang?

Hey Saritor,

Did you ask if they would custom design stuff? I'm curious if they would be willing to make a gorget kit.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)
Replies: 81
Views: 3877

Re: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)

The Midrealm’s forces attempted to keep their cohesion and avenge their belted brethren. However, after a hold was called, the East was able to rally and seize the War Point. :roll: Not at War this year and the news from the front is grim. What was the reason for the hold? Anyone know? Yes. I was t...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)
Replies: 81
Views: 3877

Re: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)

raito wrote:
Christophe de Frisselle wrote: The Midrealm’s forces attempted to keep their cohesion
and avenge their belted brethren. However, after a hold was
called, the East was able to rally and seize the War Point.
:roll:

Please, elaborate.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: #1 Technical Error in SCA Sword & Shield?
Replies: 80
Views: 2522

Re: #1 Technical Error in SCA Sword & Shield?

Switching to pole arm.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tourney List
Replies: 59
Views: 3958

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by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why Baskets?
Replies: 71
Views: 3125

I'm going to jump in here with this. SCA heavy fighting is NOT slashing. Fencing is slashing (and poking). SCA heavy fighting is about force. To be effective, you want to cut through your target, not slash them. With that said, I have tried both and I like a basket for a few reasons. Balancing the w...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic battles
Replies: 19
Views: 864

Pennsic battles

Howdy everyone. I just wanted to remind everyone that their majesties are determined to start the battles on time. His Majesty Edward of the east stated, and I quote: "I don't care if I'm missing half my army, the canon will go off on time." Pass the word. Make sure you're all on the field on time o...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Teacher
Replies: 18
Views: 982

Duke Andreas of the East. His squires have gone on to become two Dukes, several Knights, bore a gaggle of GrandKnights, a plethora of champions, plus he is a master of battlefield tactics.



/thread
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Active Marshaling
Replies: 36
Views: 1426

Gee thanks a lot there Jestyr. Every time I see the words "Active Marshaling" I throw up in my mouth then die a little inside. I hope you're happy. :x
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Congradulations D Sebastian!!!
Replies: 33
Views: 1246

Sweet! Congrats homey! The Eastern army grows!!
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon May 24, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Training question: Leg targeting
Replies: 20
Views: 1041

Two basic mistakes people make when throwing a leg shot:

1: Unless you are seven feet tall, there is no need to bend down when throwing a leg shot.

2: Don't throw the shot straight at the leg. Make a "J" at the very end of the shot. This will practically guarantee the shot will go above the knee.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon May 17, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can some body identify this sword?
Replies: 18
Views: 645

Hmm I'm not so sure. Here is a pic Vienna and I took when we visited Hedeby (historical recreated Viking village) in Germany last year. A few of those swords looked pretty big to wield with one hand.

http://viennetsscaasprojects.shutterfly.com/251
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: And the East Kingdom takes a step in the right direction!!
Replies: 387
Views: 13916

Dude, a can of spray paint and 2 dollars worth of fabric is all that's required. I get SO tired of the "I can't afford it!" whining when people are wearing 250$ worth of logo spandex, but claim they can't make a tabard, or paint their blue plastic elbows black.. it's really not that big a deal. Ok,...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: And the East Kingdom takes a step in the right direction!!
Replies: 387
Views: 13916

I'll be the one to step up and say it. I feel this may do more harm than good. I see this possibly alienating some. In today's economy some newer/younger people just won't have the ability to "Period up" their stuff. I feel like this is just validating the period police. As far as I'm concerned, as ...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We bashed the SCA now how about yourself?
Replies: 105
Views: 3718

For me personally it's the fact that I just haven't been able to break through to that next level of fighting yet. I have been to the final four in crown twice and I just haven't been able to get past that. Yet.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Getting Past the Shield Size Debate: A Proposal
Replies: 150
Views: 6126

I'm actually quite surprised that this is even a debate. What ever happened to: "To each their own"? In the East you can run the entire gambit of shield types and sizes from itty bitty rounds to massive war shields. I have come across every type of shield in a tourney and no matter what my personal ...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 100 Knights 100 Fights Thread
Replies: 24
Views: 1406

If you're still going by Pennsic, feel free to come by House Bloodguard. I'm fairly certain we can dig up some Knights for you to fight.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Crown List
Replies: 100
Views: 5588

Tasha McG wrote:Lord Ruger is fighting for me, not Lady Oriana. He fought for Oriana in Spring Crown. If the OP wants to correct the list, I'm Maitresse Marcele de Montsegur. If not, no sweat. :)

Most EK lists are deep, but this one is more monstro-strong than usual.

The list has been updated.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Crown List
Replies: 100
Views: 5588

East Kingdom Crown List

Here it is boys and girls. Place yer bets! Duke Achilles, Son of Asia fighting for Lady Shaunna of Smoking Rocks Duke Andreas Eisfalke Von Ulm fighting for Duchess Gabriella Von Ulm Duke Brion Anthony Uriel Tarragon fighting for Duchess Anna Ophelia Holloway Tarragon Duke Darius Aurelius Serpentius ...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pump-up music
Replies: 50
Views: 1431

If you can get by the cheesy vid (although I did laugh when I first watch it) this song aways gets me jacked up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_sBOsh-vyI
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mid vs. East Unbelts
Replies: 47
Views: 2445

Where are the people with balls. I'll assume that wasn't directed at me... Not at all. It was directed at the folks who say nothing when on the field, but have plenty to cry about after, or further things they heard "umteenth hand" in a long chain of puss. So if you only heard it second hand, it's ...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sort of Thought Experiment
Replies: 40
Views: 1121

Easy. At the next melee practice you go to, put on a blind fold, have someone set up a bunch of people in a configuration that has an obvious solution and on command remove the blind fold and see how long it takes you to access the situation and head to the correct place.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HOLD!!! What do do in a HOLD? (SCA)
Replies: 28
Views: 1114

In the East, we generally let people get up and walk off the field either to the side line or the res point but that's it. No walking back onto the field and no discussing tactics.

Smack talk is greatly encouraged. :twisted:
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 10,000 hours?
Replies: 70
Views: 2539

Hi, Sorry to say I have to disagree with some of the statements concerning "Youth Combat", I find that the 18 year olds that have been in this program (in the East Kingdom) are worse than if they had done nothing up to that point. The problem is bad training is worse than none and a lot of the kids...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Crown
Replies: 49
Views: 3113

AHEM. Well, The Darkest one is busy now... but as the apprentices' Apprentice I give you my take on this one. Looks to be an awesome tourney.... Final 8. * Lucan Von Drachenklaue - I don't see how you can bet against him, if he is looking it make it 9. 2-3 IN FAVOR (60% he wins) * Duke Darius Serpe...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you yell/shout during combat?
Replies: 46
Views: 1082

Anyone in Bloodguard who ISN'T giving a bloodcurdling war cry when flying into combat gets a kick in the ass afterwards.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What has it cost you?
Replies: 78
Views: 2570

Money can be made, bodies heal, and time never stops. I don't think the SCA has cost me anything I can't live without or get back. From my almost 20 years in the SCA I have gained more than the average man. I have the most wonderful wife whom I met at a 12th night. I have more life long friends than...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What should the 2 wars at Pennsic be called?
Replies: 37
Views: 1191

Come on now Max. Don't pretend you didn't join the SCA for the man hugging. I think we all know you a wee bit better than that.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What should the 2 wars at Pennsic be called?
Replies: 37
Views: 1191

Duke Icefalcon wrote:
Skutai wrote:Future generations would thank us if we could somehow work "electric boogaloo" into the title.
Those that know me well would expect me to take this into consideration..... ;)


I think we'd be more shocked if you didn't. All I know is, I get to be Sir Turbo!
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a Tuchux?
Replies: 6
Views: 553

The most important thing to remember is, whenever you run into one, make sure you call them m'lord or m'lady. They eat that stuff up like tacos.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Photos from 100mins. War
Replies: 41
Views: 1761

Man those Bloodguard guys look sharp! :D
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to clean tape marks off Canvas Shield?
Replies: 10
Views: 322

Fresh coat of paint on mine does the trick. Although I must admit it is time to change the canvas.
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Numbers
Replies: 335
Views: 13612

Re: King Konrad

King Konrad was willing to take the historical hit to try to do what he felt the right thing and create an even Pennsic playing field. He knew what the numbers were, he knew that there have been times when the East and Mid were outnumbered by more and he knew this was winnable War. He chose to show...
by Sir Wilhelm vonOstenbruke
Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Numbers
Replies: 335
Views: 13612

You know it's funny. For years the Tuchux have been built up as this wild, evil bunch of cock bags because of the way they play this game. Well I have met most of them over the years at Pennsic and have fought them countless times on the field at Pennsic and have never met one that was any worse tha...

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