The Armour Archive

Wulf

Gavin, if it was reasonable then everyone would do it and it would not be awesome.

Wulf

Hell I was happy I did not completely shame myself on the field this year. I have not been going to practice at all. My old leather armor I thought that I put away nice and dry in an air tight box had a forest of green with black and white dots all over it. Well I have been wanting a kit change for ...

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The Tuchux. They had a bunch of new dogs this year and from what I could tell their entire unit stayed together well hit hard, hit fast and kept moving. A couple of the new dogs it appeared to not understand some of the rules but they were quickly straitened out by the rest of the tribes.

Wulf

If we are talking about singles I will set a tempo and then suddenly change it by moving in or out of range till you make a mistake.
In melee if I am fighting polearm I will wait and counterpunch when a charge happens and make people cry.

Wulf

The thing is numbers help but they are not always telling. Does anyone seriously think for a moment that some of these kings/queens and war leaders would trade of the experiance Atlantian army (lots of fun scraping with you guys) for a brand new household full of newly authorized fighters even if th...

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If your on the side that has the numbers, the odds are you are going to win and you can be more flexible with your battle plans. Bein outnumbered however gives you a chance for glory. They both have their places at Pennsic.

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Yes the idea of BG comming over was nice but I think they should have stayed with the east. I for one would would rather take my ass whooping when we are out numbered. Life is not fair neither is war. ***Next statement is not at anyone in particular, if you take it to heart thats your fault.*** If y...

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The woods were fun but i was not at my best that day. I had 2 bags of fluids pumped into me by the EMTs at about 2300 the night before. Took 7 different veins before they could find a good one. That being said the fight was fun if a bit slow on our end of the field. There were times when there were ...

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I am just wondering how many of those marshalls would rather be charged by little ole me instead of the fine couple in question.

Those of you that know me know that i am a delicate little flower.......

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I have noticed a huge lack of younger fighters in the SCA. Now i see the same old people at event after event and i wonder if i can keep this up for another 25 years or not.

If not i am looking at crew served siege weapons.

Wulf

For all of you dissatisfied with your kingdom army i say come over to the dark side we have cookies and punch.

Wulf

While i can understand the idea behind this i am not thrilled with the possibility of it excluding new people from getting into the SCA. I remember when i first started out. It was more about getting out on the field and learning to fight than having an authentic looking kit. How many people are not...

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I hate the fact that when i try to create anything that does not involve booze it does not work out. Polearm,spear, sword armor and repairs of all of the above just come out looking like a blind monkey working with a jar of peanutbutter and a bag of marshmellows for tools attempted the work.

Wulf

So where do those with a japaneese persona fall into place with this rule? I know a few that have made their armor out of a plastic. How about those that wear lamelar out of plastic plates?

Wulf

I don't hit people my mommy told me it was bad.

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Nissan we got any pics of my old kit?

Thats got to be a contender

Wulf

In my opinion leave no doubt should be the idea when fighting. If i have to guess if your shot was good or not it is not good for either of us. Say i am hit with a questionable shot and then have to "weigh" if it was good or not. Am i throwing a shot at you while i process this information is my def...

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My original game plan was to leave Chicago around 0700 and caravan with 3-4 others from Clovenshield west. To bad that things fell through for everyone else so i was delayed till 1500 :x 8 hours of driving solo for 1 day of fighting somehow was worth it to see the rest of my household and attempt to...

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Looking for someone who makes Titaium flatened riveted chain. please send me a private message.

If someone has a used shirt that would be even better.

Wulf

You can do whatever you want. Ok not really but you can try. However there consequences for your actions. Go ahead and wear that white belt and spurs around an sca event even if you havent earned the right. Go ahead and put some "tin" on your helm or make yourself a crown if you want. Go ahead and p...

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Its at the University of Chicago. From what i have been able to tell its pretty much a campus activities center.

Small theater on the top floor as well. It is a stunning place to fight in the city.

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Still waiting for my shoulders and knees to heal so i can go hit people with sticks again. Problem is work has been finding ways for me to keep on tweaking them.

Silly things like helping lift a 400 lb person down 3 flights of stairs(for some reason they NEVER live on the 1st floor).

Wulf

Just another excuse for me to visit Thailand again.

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Nissan your not old your...............no wait you are old.

Wulf

If i remember correctly my suit weighs in at 68 pounds not counting weapons. Most of the weight comes in with the helm. Big head means a big bucket and most of the helm is 10 gage. At practice i normally fight with a fairly light polearm cant weigh more than 3-4 pounds. At pennsic this year i was us...

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I am trying to work it so Nissan can get down there with me.

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I think the better solution might be to use larger rattan and shave it down. I regularly use 1 3/4 to 1 7/8 rattan and run 2 sides through a table saw to provide 2 flat sides. I have very little flex but I do get told I'm using a cut down 2x4. My 2 coin, Stephen Yeah this is what i do as well. I fi...

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Lets see since people are listing physical injuries i will throw mine in. Down to allmost no cartiliage on my right knee. Torn ACL&MCL on right knee Small tears on mcl and acl on left knee Torn rotater cuffs on both shoulders. Some stitches Scars from armor failure that i didn't notice till someone ...

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I have found that in a "WAR" falling down reduces the number of blows. I feel that it looks better too. I do get the hell off the ground quickly though, as too many are happy to stand on me. The whole "Lay there and be an obstacle" school has no idea how little I imped the enemy when I am on the gr...

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One of my favorites is when i am stuck in a press and get wacked i yell dead. People still hit me i say "dead" again. Then they often say fall down. I then say "where i have 5 ranks pushing me from behind, 3 of your ranks pusing me from the front". Often they realize that opps sorry occasionally som...

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In war I hold my stick over my head and run for the sidelines screaming like a little girl. $20, a rasher of bacon and a case of beer for the first one who brings me video of this. :D Mmmmm bacon. Bacon or the wrath of the Dreadlord Nissan.? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm BACON

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If i feel my foe is about to take a blow that i think they shouldnt i will tell them so. For instance maybe i feel my strike with the but spike was not as clean as i like and some of my gauntlet got in the way. Maybe my polearm twisted a bit so it landed flat. I prefer talking about it out of range ...

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If i am in a tourney i prefer to loudly let my foe know his blow was good. Either i will say "good" or "dead". In a melee it depends if i am killed in the middle of a rush from the enemy i will fall dead so they can continue. Then i pray i dont get crushed as i try to protect myself with a polearm. ...

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I've heard it was an awesome event. Why do you think its the best, Nissan? I love this event. None of the bullshit that you have to deal with at pennsic. OMG your side outnumbers ours. King X dislikes prince Y so they wont fight with each other ect. Its a very simple event. Show up on Friday(thursd...

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What is this Pennsic you speak of?

Re: Sir Vitus .... was this you or one of your cohorts?

Re: Who got it right this year??

Re: Who got it right this year??

Re: What's your fighting style? Brawler, sniper etc...

Re: Pennsic and House Bloodgaurd

Re: Pennsic and House Bloodgaurd

Re: Pennsic and House Bloodgaurd

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