The Armour Archive

Dauyd

i have to ask, hes a new fighter and all. how on earth was he ever able to pull off looking like that without spending, what was it..... $1000? and how was he ever able to present that look without at least a years pass? those things, so the suggestions go, are simply not possible at all. clearly y...

Dauyd

Biggest suggestion? Put a contact e-mail on the page. That way, when you put something up that is wrong, people can at least e-mail you with corrections. Also, people can suggest things you may have missed. Darn near everything you wrote about Hjalmr is wrong, and has been for a long time- but there...

Dauyd

The size is usually stamped on the left side of the metal frame. They do carry multiple models, so a pic would help. Yup, especially when most of their models go new for less than what he is asking for a used one. Edit: after looking at the picture, it doesn't appear to have the removeable liner. T...

Dauyd

Although, like I said before, all Kingdoms must follow Corpora, so there is no need to put in a redundant law. How about "pre-17th century Appearance". Get rid of the "historical accuracy" wording, and I could almost live with it. Society Legislation suggestion: Each kingdom sha...

Dauyd

Your Grace, I am sorry (long, insulting post snipped). If the thread was at ALL about fighting, your 4 paragraph slamfest might have a point. It isn't. It is about APPEARANCE- and fighting skill or level of fighting activity has no bearing on the ability to have an intelligent opinion on how someth...

Dauyd

Society Legislation suggestion: Each kingdom shall establish policy or law that defines a minimum attempt at pre-17th century historical accuracy on the field. This policy must include wording to remove undisguised blatantly modern items from the field. I like, but with minor tweaks- Each kingdom s...

Dauyd

Let me ask you, Dauyd, what you understand the word "accuracy" to mean in the context of the marshalate's job description ? From my perspective, I cannot understand how it would not encompass appearance on the field. That is really beside the point I'm trying (and failing) to make. By cha...

Dauyd

My apologies- I wasn't trying to re-open that part of the debate. You have your interpretation, and I understand and respect that. My point was a little different. By replacing the word "accuracy" with "appearance" you have made the first step in what could result in a substanti...

Dauyd

Also, the job description of the Marshallate is two-fold per Corpora. Safety and appearance. We've gotten away from what was dictated a long time ago and have only focused on safety. Nope- safety and ACCURACY (of the martial arts). This transformation of the actual wording from "accuracy"...

Dauyd

I doubt that a "decent replica of a norse sword, good solid blade, good overall construction, no cutting edge. It is what i would call a stage sword. I bought thiss off of one of the seattle knights." Would be mistaken for a bayonet.

Dauyd

Wow- that is a bummer on that helm. It really IS tiny.

I was gonna get it for my 9 year old thinking it'd last him a while- but he measures 20 3/4".

My (nearly) 3 year old might fit in it at 19 3/4, but It'd be nothing but a toy at that age, and it is too expensive for that.

Dauyd

Maybe- that is (extremely) debatable, though. It also says "of the martial art", not of the clothing they wear while doing it. IMO, the argument fails on both counts. Nonetheless, the description still says "accuracy". This transformation from one word to another (possibly relate...

Dauyd

Also, the job description of the Marshallate is two-fold per Corpora. Safety and appearance. We've gotten away from what was dictated a long time ago and have only focused on safety. Nope- safety and ACCURACY (of the martial arts). This transformation of the actual wording from "accuracy"...

Dauyd

Is this the regular double bell or the "tall" one? What color is it?

Dauyd

In my wonderful little home town a bow & crossbow are both considered to be firearms - and cannot be discharged within the town limits. So, in my little corner of New York State at least, both a bow and crossbow would be fired. God how I hate some of our laws. Are you sure about that? I've hear...

Dauyd

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:
Balin50 wrote:Armor meant to protect from melee combat is an attempt at pre 17th cen garb no matter what it is made out of.

Yup- legal. No blue plastic!

Dauyd

>I know of a couple of fighters who wear exposed blue barrel plastic 'newb' armor "because is pisses people off" (their quote) and they don't have to change it. Oh yeah, like who? Do they even fight anymore? Yup every year at Pennsic (well the past 5 years at least) they hail from Wiscons...

Dauyd

The irony is that in a game where the winner of a fight is made so by a subjective test (calibration) that we have come to agree on, we can't seem to agree on a subjective test for appearance. LOL- yeah, cuz nobody ever disagrees about calibration! Good thing, too- cuz then we'd be having arguments...

Dauyd

No hobby is cheap. It has always amazed me that people complain about the price of participation in the SCA as a "barrier". How much is a Cannondale bike? How much is free climbing gear? How much is a good paintball rig? How bout a gun and ammo? I have yet to see a "free" hobby....

Dauyd

To start fighting, unless you are starting in an area with no existing combat culture, you can fight for months for free using loaner gear. Definitely not a universal thing. No loaner gear in my parts. My $250 figure came from this thread. Whether it is $250, or $200, or your $175- it is still a he...

Dauyd

No hobby is cheap. It has always amazed me that people complain about the price of participation in the SCA as a "barrier". How much is a Cannondale bike? How much is free climbing gear? How much is a good paintball rig? How bout a gun and ammo? I have yet to see a "free" hobby....

Dauyd

I think you're misunderstanding me... This would do exactly what you're looking for. Marshals could bounce people for Blue plastic. The only differnce between what you are talking about and what I'm suggesting is that instead of saying "The SEM hereby declares blue plastic illegal" it is s...

Dauyd

"Per corpora, an attempt at pre-17th Century Western European Clothing is required at all official events. Blue plastic, being a blatantly modern material does not fall within this guideline. Painting or otherwise covering the plastic is considered sufficient. Obvious visible blue plastic may ...

Dauyd

"Per corpora, an attempt at pre-17th Century Western European Clothing is required at all official events. Blue plastic, being a blatantly modern material does not fall within this guideline. Painting or otherwise covering the plastic is considered sufficient. Obvious visible blue plastic may r...

Dauyd

Diglach mac Cein wrote:]
You do see fewer and fewer spun tops, and more people trying things to disguise those that are still out there.

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Ironically, you can look back in this thread and a few of the others going right now and see them being recommended.

Dauyd

I find myself oddly torn on this. I am a hard core "blu-plastic is the DEBIL!' person. The effort and cost in covering it in any of several ways is minor. Covering it greatly improves the atmosphere and image in my opinion. From this aspect I love the idea of mandating the coverage of the ugly...

Dauyd

But... I'd really rather you guys come up with some decent language for appearance rules. See, if you were REALLY looking for advice, then "none" would be an acceptable answer. You aren't interested in advice, though. You're interested in getting people to agree with what you had decided ...

Dauyd

Gorm wrote:Crap....me too...

Wait...me, Maeryk *and* Count Jonathon on the same side of something? Umm...why do I hear bugles from the sky?

Lump me in there, too.

He isn't looking for advice- he's looking for yes men.

Dauyd

Jestyr wrote:The semantic argument that the SEM doesn't have the authority on authenticity, but the KEM does, is just silly.

You're right, it is semantics.

Niether the SEM or the KEM is responsible for approving the wardrobe of a fighter.

Dauyd

I'm not talking Northshield,I'm talking SCA in general. Look around on this forum. In particular, check the discussions that pop up right ariound and after Pennsic. Heck- check you OWN post from a whopping 4 minutes before the one I quote here! The standards aren't enforced with ANYBODY. fair enough...

Dauyd

they also dont admit that they think we fighters are not held to the same requirements that everyone else is. Not really disagreeing with you as a whole, but you've made this statement several times now, And I have to mention that the premise isn't true. In order to have the fighters be held to the...

Dauyd

] Well, first kudos for sounding like you read Corpora. But did you read all the parts you are addressing in your statement? D. Marshal of the Society The Marshal of the Society is responsible for activities related to combat, archery and equestrian activities. This includes directing the Earls Mar...

Dauyd

Need help with my new kit:

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2006_Pi ... st_001.jpg

Nope, no exposed plastic!

I'm thinking that with a barrel helm, some DV gaunts (covered, of course) and a 6' greatsword would be awesome!

Dauyd

Huh? Is this a kingdom thing? How do they know you own it instead of borrowed it or are using loaner gear? This is probably a kingdom rule, as it is not part of the Society Marshal's Handbook that I can find. From the Meridies Marshal's Handbook: "4. A candidate must own the minimum armor requ...

Dauyd

Steve -SoFC- wrote: you can't authorize unless you own your own equipment anyway.

Huh? Is this a kingdom thing? How do they know you own it instead of borrowed it or are using loaner gear?