The Armour Archive

Joseph

Darius IV: A New Hope.
Vivat!

Joseph

IMHO, it's a matter of leading the new folks into the right stuff without looking down on them Easier said then done for some people. The SCA is a great place in some regards but everyone has something to say about everything and alot of it seems very sharp and opinionated to new people. There is a...

Joseph

Aside from those 3 I can think of also both Cet on here and Duke Kelson who do custom work if for some reason the other 3 choices didn't pan out.

Joseph

Pm me as well. We fight on tuesdays unofficially when everyone can get together. Not a bad spot and close to the highway. Thursday at Bhakail practice rules. Might be great this week with crown on saturday or could be just 6 or so of us. Bhakail /Philly! practice at the Hawthorne Cultural Center at ...

Joseph

there are a few titles that are missing, its all based on how the entrant wrote his name to the Crown.

Joseph

I wasn't being a troll. . (I don't know what that actually means) I legitimately have never heard someone make a fuss about it except for on this board. Que sera sera. I fight in all black sneakers when we practice indoors and if the event is on grass I use cleats. I just got over a nasty sprained a...

Joseph

So bummed out that everyone's work schedule here changed and I have to bow out of fighting or attending that weekend..
Good Luck to all.

Joseph

Man all you guys from other kingdoms seem to do is worry about socks and shoes.

The last thing I am worrying about is what the guys wears on his feet. Its not going to help me win anything doing so. I like sweet kits and all but at the end of the day, out here its not a fashion show

Joseph

Baron Berach Mactavish, OTC, Serpentius bad ass. aka Bear or in this picture the biggest Bunny I've ever seen in armor. (bunny ears courtesy of Horace aka Lil Josh) http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a273/joehardcore/SCA/47b7cf25b3127ccebf885e31e4770000002.jpg Berach v. Sir Wilhelm in Fall Crown 07. ...

Joseph

i thought it was 1 ball with the three cords braided for strength..

Joseph

Sounds like fun. Is there any pics or video taken of the experimental flails in use?

Joseph

the 4 AB helms we've got in the past 2 years don't have spun tops. I am far from the AB poster boy, but I've seen other "newbie" helms and these are good for the price. In a few years almost everyone of us will be onto something nicer and they will be loaner gear. They are pretty decent as...

Joseph

The fighter practice here in Bhakail (Philadelphia) takes place in a recreation center and when its nice outside on the unused court. The class before we get the room is a some form of Kungfu. I was really impressed with it,alot of those guys are in intense shape.. I know in the summer time it must ...

Joseph

Vivat! Hopefully there will be videos up soon.

Joseph

I liked the Fall Crown of the east where the unbelts line up and pick their fight. It was great to test yourself against the best of the East on the first fight. I think for the amount of fighters we get in crown anything but double elim with either best 3 of 5 or best of 3 in the finals would take ...

Joseph

Any Pics? I am looking to get a set when I get my greaves, so tired of articulated knees..

Joseph

Man there was a great picture tutorial put up by Sir Vitus on this same matter only it involved greatsword instead of singlehand. It may have been lost to backup thing..

Joseph

I've come to expect most SCAdians to give you advice whether its asked for or not, just take it in and be thankful that they've taken the time to analze your fighting and want to help you improve your game. Trying new things out definitely gets you killed alot faster then your bread and butter techn...

Joseph

I would like to know how people can read this post and not laugh. Unless there are real questions answered (who/what/where/when/why) then its just internet gossip, bullshit thats rolled downhill from a snowball to an avalanche. I am sure those who know the Chiv of the East will know that such a tact...

Joseph

Will there still be a Crusaders vs. Saracens battle?

Joseph

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Joseph

the Lost Boys was on saturday last year. Theres a few smaller battles like the Crusaders vs. Saracens battle and such. Most of it doesn't get scheduled/announced til much later. the week and weekend before war week is awesome for pickups and all the tournaments that will take place. the friendship b...

Joseph

sunday of opening ceremonies and the friendship castle battle would be august the 3rd

Joseph

first weekend is for land grab .. people who have encampments show up and mark off what is theres and where everyone goes, etc. first week everyone shows up, sets up. By wednesday/thursday it begins to fill up. first weekend there are tournaments, the lost boys battle,fun stuff like that. opening ce...

Joseph

Can't wait.. Hope the weather is nice so the mountain pass battle isn't fought in 6 inches of water or 110 degrees.

Joseph

That shield has the most awesome personalized contour, I love watching people try to fight a way around it.

Joseph

The member of Bloodguard in the shot above is HRH Konrad Von Ulm.

So many awesome shots from the ravine and bridge battle. Can't wait til next year..

Joseph

Congrats. Cool pic of you and Sir Tanaka fighting. Weird seeing him fighting Sword and board..

Joseph

what are you going to do when they update it in the fall up to level 80?

Joseph

Hey well you live right up the road a barony or two from us down here in Bhakail. We've seemed to corner the market on them with all of three. 2 of which have just switched over. 1 of the newer madu guys has an african persona and it looks well with his kit with the way he shaped the shield. The oth...

Joseph

I have no doubt in the years to come Nkante will one day be a Laurel for his dedication and research into his persona. He has shrugged off alot of easy side steps to keep his kit authentic and has made it through the rigorous standards to fight in the Warriors Of History tournament at Pennsic. There...

Joseph

Theres a few from around here who are quite good with the Madu. These fighters are also good in other forms as well. As long as the weapon is allowed and its not causing a stir in terms of invincibility or there is a serious threat injury wise, I wouldn't call for it to be banned. Considering how ma...

Joseph

the ones around here have alot of competition with each other I assuming due to the amount of them under the EL train, and I've never really seen something that was close to retail.
Harbor freight rules too (I forgot about those guys)

Joseph

We have the newer tops made from two pieces with the weld in the center. I've recently had to fix Horace's bars on his grill because it was getting too spread apart, aside from that i dont think he has much damage. I've got two nasty dents in my helm. 1 is clearly from balfar from last years norther...

Joseph

GREAT WORK.
we bought a bunch of that trim lock at the last Pennsic. Let me know how many practices it holds up. I had a good war with it but after 2 practices a week I end up replacing it. I wonder if the canvas will help it stay in place longer.