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by maxntropy
Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian 30 year - Combat of the Thirty
Replies: 26
Views: 637

Re: Atlantian 30 year - Combat of the Thirty

BdeB wrote:How is that autobiography going???

"Trystyn of Anglesey: Everything I need to know I learned on the side of a men's room stall at Denny's!"

:lol:


But hey... that's WAY better than "Everything I need to know I learned from experience in a men's room stall at Denny's!"

:shock:

Max VH
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Worst Pennsic XL Moments!
Replies: 493
Views: 9500

Re: Worst Pennsic XL Moments!

I also recall hearing about a combat arrow at GW being found in a following year that had a target point on it under the padding. Perhaps after that was found they decided that all CA bits had to be marked with the names of their owners. (I'm not picking on GW, these are just a couple incidents tha...
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Worst Pennsic XL Moments!
Replies: 493
Views: 9500

Re: Worst Pennsic XL Moments!

Long ago, when I was a young and crazy uninsured unbelted champion, I was rushed and run over by a couple eastern guys, and in this, one was shoved and fell onto my ankles breaking a bone in my foot. Note that in this, I was facing away from them which could be seen as "bad". I was out of...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Batch of axe heads FS
Replies: 24
Views: 800

Re: Batch of axe heads FS

Ah. Can I assume that thrusting tip is legal (seems a bit thin in the pic)? If so, then Crecy/Poitiers.

Max VH.
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A new type of pell...
Replies: 22
Views: 719

Re: A new type of pell...

Now my head is trying to filk "I want a new Pell" to the Huey Lewis & The News tune.... Ask and ye shall recieve: * I want a new pell * One that won't let me flick * One that wont make me thrash my arm * Or make it be three feet thick * I want a new pell * One that won't hit my head *...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40
Replies: 66
Views: 1215

Re: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40

I was in the tourney. I did okay in my matches, and it was fun. Thank you for running it. Hope it happens again next year. I did notice, that a lot of the people I fought in the tourney, had very low power in their shots, even the big guys. A lot less than I usually see at practice. HH: Remember, c...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Batch of axe heads FS
Replies: 24
Views: 800

Re: Batch of axe heads FS

Vitus: You gots any pictures?

I'm particularly interested in the difference between the regular Poleaxe/hammer and the Crecy/Poitiers version.

Save me a slot.

Thanks!

Max
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A new type of pell...
Replies: 22
Views: 719

Re: A new type of pell...

One of the reasons I like using something like the Everlast Free Standing Heavy Bag . Absorbs enough of the blow to more realistically present some dynamism (without swinging wildly away taking alot've time), and also absorbs enough of the blow so as to better minimize potential tennis elbow and oth...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Missing Pennsic isn't so bad when...
Replies: 21
Views: 662

Re: Missing Pennsic isn't so bad when...

Image

So basically, you're the "slaw" man?

The manufacture of excellent cole slaw is indeed a rare gift and noble pursuit!

Looks awesome, amigo!

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40
Replies: 66
Views: 1215

Re: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40

Glaukos: That's why I suggested one need also consider intentional INACTION -- three in a row could be a clear indicator that the person is dropping the arm as they thrust, and therefore needs to be trained in appropriate thrusting. It might thusly not be intentionally aiming there thricely, but ins...
by maxntropy
Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Newest Atzinger Progress Thread
Replies: 96
Views: 3688

Re: Newest Atzinger Progress Thread

Anybody not willing to wait *appropriately* for art, don't deserve it.

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40
Replies: 66
Views: 1215

Re: Known World Novice Tourney - Pennsic 40

Three times is intentional action. Or, perhaps, intentional INaction... in terms of having a problem which is either intentionally NOT perceived (e.g., denial) or that is intentionally not REMEDIED -- either by the fighter themselves or those who train and advise them. Perhaps splitting nits a bit,...
by maxntropy
Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...
Replies: 53
Views: 1468

Re: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...

Uneg wrote:
maxntropy wrote: "what'd be one suggestion you'd give a fighter to become better?"


Commit.


Uneg:

Have you not seen my motto (sig line)?

Betrachten. Verpflichten. Glauben.

Means "Consider. Commit. Believe"

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Post your Pennsic pics!
Replies: 143
Views: 6743

Re: Post your Pennsic pics!

Nissan Maxima wrote:Thanks man!


Alright. That WAS a damn evil grin, you bastard.

+Evil Tasha for Nissan.

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who got it right this year??
Replies: 31
Views: 1921

Re: Who got it right this year??

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Good to see new blood on the field. Keep up the good work, 404!


Thank you, your Grace -- assuming, of course, that you don't mean OUR blood!

:LOL:

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...
Replies: 53
Views: 1468

Re: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...

You only get as good as the people you train/fight with. Jan: ABSOLUTELY. Tenth, always fight "up" -- challenge as many folks who are as better than you as you can possibly find. Fighting at your level or below doesn't do much to develop your skill. Fight out of your depth, and you will f...
by maxntropy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 600

Re: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?

I haven't been an active SCA combatant for just about a decade - C&T didn't even exist then. What people like myself, Ken, Tom, etc bring to the table is our knowledge of what the original arts may have looked like, and a pedagogical approach to training them. I tried to pick material that woul...
by maxntropy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...
Replies: 53
Views: 1468

Re: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...

Hey all: Thanks for the input! However, I've got some questions to see what, specifically should be added or if there's just alot of support (and duplication) of stuff that's already there: 1. Alconyous: Are mechanics and Bruce Lee not sufficiently covered in #2 (body mechanics and Bruce Lee)? If no...
by maxntropy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...
Replies: 53
Views: 1468

Got a very interesting question from a newer fighter...

So the son of a very good friend who would come to our practices back when I was training in Atlantia and has since become a very active newer fighter (with a dramatically renewed interest in the Society) was very appreciative of some of my past teaching and advice and asked me "what'd be one s...
by maxntropy
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
Replies: 747
Views: 9549

Re: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)

Well looks like my recent Craigslist ads got me some e-mails from interested folks. I will respond to them tonight then get the local hospitallers to welcome them in. One is from a couple that used to play years ago and didn't know the SCA was in the area. They have kids now and want to get back in...
by maxntropy
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who got it right this year??
Replies: 31
Views: 1921

Re: Who got it right this year??

the 404. A bunch of young fighters from the East being led by Sir Tanaka Raiko & Sir Albrecht von Halstern. Their enthusiasm & chivalry were highly infectious. They turned out in force for the Novice Tourney & stayed right through to the Field Battles. Give this crew a few years to gel,...
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 600

Re: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?

Ken: Were any of the classes trying to actively integrate and elucidate how the historic techniques may (or may not be) a propos to SCA combat? Max Max. The problem here is the conflation of the two. I like that the SCA separates their combat arts from the arts of combat, so to speak. I would rathe...
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 600

Re: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?

Ken:

Were any of the classes trying to actively integrate and elucidate how the historic techniques may (or may not be) a propos to SCA combat?

Max
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?
Replies: 38
Views: 600

Re: WMA in SCA classes: Reviews + what do you want to see?

Which begs the question... who wasn't aware of the WMA in SCA classes (since Ken has already asked if any changes in content or scheduling might make those who were aware more likely to attend)?
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Audax and my order
Replies: 39
Views: 2132

Re: Audax and my order

Ewen MacSuibhne wrote:Tactical Snacks!


SNACKTICALS: You're gonna fight over them!

Remember... I are an advertising executive... As you can plainly see under the "Knights" tab at http://www.zadv.com/#/people

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Audax and my order
Replies: 39
Views: 2132

Re: Audax and my order

Effingham wrote:Gotta say.

Isn't thread drift a wonderful, magical, WEIRD thing? ;)


We should develop The Order of the Tangential Post.

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Possible replacement for hay bales
Replies: 110
Views: 1750

Re: Possible replacement for hay bales

Reminiscent of a "mine" battle they tried at Blackstone Raids a number of years ago -- a PVC frame with hefty-bag "walls". When we saw it, those of us who were actually hoping for a real "mine" battle (it was West Virginia... they actually have LOTS've coal mines, right...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Audax and my order
Replies: 39
Views: 2132

Re: Audax and my order

Fools. Simply feast on the hearts of the enemy slain beneath you.

:twisted:

Removing your own armour (even if for noshing purposes) is counter-productive.

Max VH
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Banner stands!
Replies: 22
Views: 1066

Re: Banner stands? ( bump of older thread )

If so, I'd be interested in a banner stand and an armour stand setup.

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
Replies: 747
Views: 9549

Re: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)

Practice was good both weeks, I cannot make it this coming week due to work however I plan on doing some pell work. Going out to practice certainly has me working on my gear, I assembled arms and legs with cops, made a kidney belt and a shield. I try to set goals for the week as far as gear goes, I...
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CotT Video now up
Replies: 25
Views: 560

Re: CotT Video now up

http://youtu.be/ozSQLngNmxk My Combat of the Thirty video is up. I hope I posted the link correctly. That was great! I especially enjoyed the commentary that started up around 2:30 and at the very end of the video. As one of the two folks mentioned helping you... I heartily concur! Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was your favorite Pennsic moment?
Replies: 92
Views: 3008

Re: What was your favorite Pennsic moment?

I had the privilege of seconding for the king of the West in combat. He was fighting (Milady?) Aesa and her husband and they could not meet him in singles. She needed her husband to operate her wheelchair, so a single combat became a "double" combat, if there is such a thing. It was a lot...
by maxntropy
Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Unto the Combatants of the Thirty
Replies: 9
Views: 493

Re: Unto the Combatants of the Thirty

Aaron wrote:I knew you'd be a great Combat of the Thirty guy!


Thanks, Aaron. Took awhile, but I finally got there.

Max Von Halstern
by maxntropy
Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CotT Video now up
Replies: 25
Views: 560

Re: CotT Video now up

Aaron wrote:
Aryllyian wrote:http://youtu.be/ozSQLngNmxk



My Combat of the Thirty video is up. I hope I posted the link correctly.


Oh, that rocked. HERE is the recruiting video Max! Just look above. But the wide-screen made Max look fat. :(

-Aaron


Max is fat. But he's working on it.

:shock:
by maxntropy
Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was your favorite Pennsic moment?
Replies: 92
Views: 3008

Re: What was your favorite Pennsic moment?

There were a lot of great moments at Pennsic 40, but for me this is the best: we were packing up on Saturday when HRM Lucan of the East stopped by the camp. It seems that the day before, during closing ceremonies, the assembled Crowns had issued a proclamation recognizing Duke Paul of Bellatrix for...

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