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by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Res Ducis, Gaston(November last minute vid up)
Replies: 130
Views: 5222

pretty much the perfect way to start the series; because the other dukes now have a base line of terms to discuss their own "stuff" with.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: funny pennsic warpoint typo
Replies: 7
Views: 450

No problem your collected Hignesses and Majesties... I had no doubt that the battle would be fought with even numbers... I just found it amusing.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Regarding Calling Blows You Throw or Screaming Excessive...
Replies: 42
Views: 952

I am almost certain that injury came from an un-inspected combat archery arrow.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Tippy"?
Replies: 27
Views: 819

it just means "light", with a clarification of "I think it was light because you only grazed me with the tip".

People are much more likely to take a tip shot if there's no thrusting tip on the sword.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CUBB blunts approved?
Replies: 52
Views: 982

I talked to the KEM of a kingdom you don't live in and we approved this design for your kingdom to use. enjoy...blech I'm no Marshall, but I don't see any problem with this. 2 KEMs present the ammo to the SEM. He approves it so that other KEMs can use it without consulting the SEM *again* or withou...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "unchivalric" novelty tournament rule set?
Replies: 35
Views: 681

"nasal"
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1864

To paraphrase my post several pages back: People are much more willing to assume risk for something they think is cool or fun. That is why it's hard to take seriously complaints of "unsafe" from those who have made their preference regarding CA clear. As an analogy consider fighting at Pen...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Testing SCA strikes on Tatami Mats"
Replies: 89
Views: 1627

I have given up arguing the use of wrap shots in the SCA with SCA people. They are so effective within the confines of the rules set they allow people to rack up immense victory tallies with it so it will never be modified to be used as false edge cuts. You are mad. Several years ago, I got a ride ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "unchivalric" novelty tournament rule set?
Replies: 35
Views: 681

"bad geometry" always a classic
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pennsic Weather
Replies: 16
Views: 592

and this is different from the previous 20 pennsics how?
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arguments for full body targeting in SCA CA
Replies: 72
Views: 1128

So now if i dont like it i just have to go out a take it. That, my brother, is between you and your King! I like that first idea no one wins so it is not a war so we do not need CA When I was a boy growing up in Hippytown, USA I was told that wars didn't have winners, only losers. I suspect that we...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Madu as a combat archer secondary weapon...
Replies: 26
Views: 429

dude.

Someone should take a list legal madu and add a string and nock and make the dreaded MADU-BOW combination!!! Maybe the arrow can shoot through hole in the basket?
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arguments for full body targeting in SCA CA
Replies: 72
Views: 1128

the whole point of an Alden war is that there are so many battles you can't count who won how many. So, I guess they all count. Or none. Or something. Balin, if you are compelled, like I think you are, to fight all "point" battles for your King, then the least you can do is go out for an a...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you have a right..
Replies: 207
Views: 2228

To be honest, I am one of those guys, that if its a war point, I dont really care whats in it, I fight it, even if I dont like it. I get a little on edge at the folks who come up with whatever reason they dont fight a battle, specially if they are chiv or those aspiring to become chiv. I fight when...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: another battle/melee at Pennsic
Replies: 18
Views: 466

since the regular woods battle is the best battle in the known world, this is probably no worse than 3rd. I'll try to make it maybe grab a few peeps after the field battles.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: funny pennsic warpoint typo
Replies: 7
Views: 450

funny pennsic warpoint typo

From: m Combined Unbelted Champions Combatants: Middle and East vs. The World Start Time: Immediately following Combined Belted Champions Number of battles: 2 Victory: One War Point per battle Victory Conditions: Last man standing • The Midrealm shall bring forth 60 unbelted fighters and the East ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What makes them the best?
Replies: 17
Views: 970

I am a bit of a homer on this, but I am going to say Dukes Uther and Jade. Uther's calibration is even *lighter* than Radnor's (whose is impeccable), he is a true gentleman and an unbelievably skilled fighter. SCA fighting is his religion, I think he has a little shrine to Armored Baby Jesus. He is ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arguments for full body targeting in SCA CA
Replies: 72
Views: 1128

6. It should be equally clear to the archer and the struck fighter why a given shot was not good if it is not. Don't think this one is quite valid. What if it glances? Either party or even a third party might be better suited to judge. Same thing happens in "non missile" combat with flat ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Controlling your mind
Replies: 34
Views: 773

Re: Controlling your mind

I start every Tournament cold, no warm up. I have won a lot of them that way. I actually like warm up fights before a tournament, I use them to get all the "losses" out. I came about this method (not saying it's better or worse, it's your own dang head) because I would always fight way wo...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fishbat... or I just discovered the joys of a short sword...
Replies: 21
Views: 703

I always use a 28-30" fishbat in battles (I have stopped calling them "wars" on AA). I usually use a 36 or 37" broadsword in singles. Going short or long provides advantages as short or long range, but unless you are extremely good at controlling range, it WILL be used against yo...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Thorstenn - make your same arguement about spearing a line down... now give yourself a 12' spear (which are still legal in the West, just basically never used because _one_ of them on a side is unbalanced if the otherside doesn't have one)
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 7 Million People Direct Descendants Of Single Smooth-Talking
Replies: 19
Views: 713

I knew it was fake 'cause the guy was Welsh.

Oh, and Nissan posted it.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why the difference? (was, "Tales of Estrella")
Replies: 28
Views: 787

On the other hand, I totally agree with you about C&C and tactics... generally. Although the most masterful tactical (pre-battle) plan + execution I have ever seen was executed at Pennsic, it was by a Caidian knight (Valharic). Unless there is a another Valharic out there, Duke Valharic was kni...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arguments for full body targeting in SCA CA
Replies: 72
Views: 1128

Re: Arguments for full body targeting in SCA CA

Remember that SCA combatants are basically wearing full chain for all practical purposes Rejected as this "convention" is neither measurable nor enforceable when it comes to our "regular" (non missile) weapons. The fact that it might be more applicable to arrows is not really re...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why the difference? (was, "Tales of Estrella")
Replies: 28
Views: 787

I love Estrella and I love Pennsic Wars. Hell, I love war!!! I love them both. More fighters. Last year, Pennsic had three times the amount. This is really the biggest and most important thing (fighting wise) Pennsic has going for it. More fighting- Last year we were on the field from 1000 to 1900 ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1864

lanyard rule is dumb, too, especially since 90% of single handed swords have basket hilts on them. I mean, I can see making some guy wear a lanyard if he is a known 'tosser', but really, in 10+ years the only time I ever had a weapon _fly_ out of my hand was a katana, which is not required to have a...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

My favorite flavor of pie: is <flavor> pie
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

My point was not that it wasn't respected (although it's not, typically) and not that it's ineffective (it is), but that if both sides didn't bring the same number (or close to it) of archers, it would break the battle. Now, you could say the same about spears - but a good portion of folks in this b...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1864

Sigifrith, That branch didn't hit you at 30MPH. I didn't walk into it. I fell into it while jogging/manuvering. It was sharp. It was 1/2" pine at the base... not some leafy needle. At a minimum it would have scratched my cornea badly (although ...soft contact lenses might have helped... at wor...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

especially if the allied kingdoms decide not to have CA in the Allied champions battle (though that says a lot about what the society as a whole thinks of CA, doesn't it, can't blame that on the East & Middle). I actually think it says more about who gets picked for this battle. This is traditi...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

One issue with "every other" battle is that we have max 5% combat archers. Yet they get 1/2 the battles. Now, maybe 80% of the non archers don't mind CA at all... but I would venture that a larger portion would be happy without it. Ancedotally, when battles are announced as "no archer...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1864

The safety issue is very complicated. After all, if you don't *like* combat archery, then even the tiniest risk of maiming is not worth it.... But for those of us who do fight sans archery, similar risks are acceptable. (Well, I am presuming... I don't have any hard data or stats on CA related injur...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

My accidently delivered cup shots come while fighting spear in tight melees (castle battles are classic). Shield men often leave their bellies open ideal for a low spear shot. I aim for the thigh or the belly. I get more that the occasional cup (they move, spear gets pushed, curve of the body moves...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Alfred - You have a funny definition of simulation. Sure, there are vague elements in SCA "wars" that could possible under some circumstances be said to be roughly analogous to things that might have occurred in the time period 1200-1600 in Western europe if you squint a little. Even if th...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

It simulates Medieval Nobles 'playing at war.' Unless you have some documentation of which I am unaware, it's certainly is a terrible simulation of that.... and I am going to grant that such a thing existed. First off- the SCA spans >1000 years of history. That right there torpedoes any simulation....

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