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- Fri May 06, 2011 10:54 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What does it take to compete at the top levels of SCA Heavy?
- Replies: 151
- Views: 3251
Re: What does it take to compete at the top levels of SCA He
I wouldn't over think this too much. Show up at fighter practice and pop somebody in the grill with a well placed strike and he will probably smile at you like you did him a favor before saying "Again?" Doesn't matter if that other fighter is female, has one hand, or is in a wheelchair.
- Fri May 06, 2011 6:32 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What does it take to compete at the top levels of SCA Heavy?
- Replies: 151
- Views: 3251
Re: What does it take to compete at the top levels of SCA He
I remember Duke Cuan when he was a newbie. I also remember being surprised when this no-name squire drove out to middle of nowhere North Carolina for our little tourney because there weren't any other tourneys scheduled that weekend and not going to a tourney simply wasn't an option for him. Now, he...
- Wed May 04, 2011 9:27 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
- Replies: 591
- Views: 38065
Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Æiric Ørvender
- Tue May 03, 2011 11:54 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How do you deal with bruises?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 589
Re: How do you deal with bruises?
Keep us posted and send Sir Vitus a picture.
- Tue May 03, 2011 11:43 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How do you deal with bruises?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 589
Re: How do you deal with bruises?
A bruise is internal bleeding. The bruise started deep and the blood is slowly spreading up and out. I agree on that doctor.
- Tue May 03, 2011 11:37 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
You get used to where you were first taught and all else is strange. When I lived in Atlantia padded polearms and authorizations by weapon style were the norm. Here in the Middle, padded polearms over 6 ft long are prohibited and authorizations by weapon style are still the norm, so the former seeme...
- Tue May 03, 2011 7:15 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Golfer's Elbow Treatment?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 335
Re: Golfer's Elbow Treatment?
Figure out what is causing it and don't do that move that way any more. Talk technique with your physiotherapist (and try to find one that specializes in sports medicine).
- Tue May 03, 2011 5:13 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
- Replies: 179
- Views: 18432
Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
The rules don't say that the give has to be between axehead and shaft. 3. If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least a 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the st...
- Mon May 02, 2011 9:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
Not exactly 1. Single Handed Weapon and Shield (W/SH): Single handed swords, maces, axes, hammers and shield. Must also demonstrate regular and face thrust ability. 2. Polearm (PA): Two handed mass weapons. Must also demonstrate regular and face thrust ability. 3.Two-handed Weapon (GW): Any two-hand...
- Mon May 02, 2011 8:05 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
Which in the middle kingdom doesn't ban two handed maces either. We just call them unpadded polearms.
- Mon May 02, 2011 8:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
As I said, he amended his opening statement at the end of the same paragraph:
Kilkenny wrote:... Your gutentag has to comply with the polearm rules.
- Mon May 02, 2011 7:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
Gavin amended his opening statement at the end of the paragraph. A two handed weapon would be covered under the two handed weapon rules. The Midrealm rules say it explicitly: 3. All maces are strictly single-handed weapons. Under no circumstances may any sort of clicker be introduced into a two hand...
- Mon May 02, 2011 1:28 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
- Replies: 179
- Views: 18432
Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I'll continue the tutorial on the next sunny day I get.
....and the rain starts again
- Mon May 02, 2011 5:06 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Late period elbow
- Replies: 20
- Views: 873
Re: Late period elbow
JoJo Zerach wrote:What is that last portriat you posted? That's an awesome decoration scheme.
http://www.wga.hu/html/g/gonzalez/gentlema.html
- Sun May 01, 2011 9:20 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
I would much rather fight against a 2" round stick than a [1.25" stick planed so that the striking surface is from .5"-1"]. A 1.25" stick planed to a striking surface of .5" (which apparently is legal) will FUDGE YOU UP. A planed 1.25" stick will fail if stuck in ...
- Sun May 01, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
Heh. I won't read 8 pages of messages for you to find that post when you can read those same 8 pages. 
- Sun May 01, 2011 5:45 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
The biggest eye opener for me was when Baron Alcyoneus said... Make a U with the sides being 1/2" long, and the bottom of the U 1" wide. If the "cutting edge" of the weapon touches the bottom of the U(and does not touch the sides of the U) it will fit in a legal eyeslot more than...
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
The new way is always better. Right?
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:11 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
Keeping the skin on helps a bit with that.
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:36 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:34 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Norse Sword, hardware size opinion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 518
Re: Norse Sword, hardware size opinion
Hidden in that article:
...a short grip, of the same average length (3 3/4") as the Viking swords. ...
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:31 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Norse Sword, hardware size opinion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 518
Re: Norse Sword, hardware size opinion
Take a look at the pictures at http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_spotx.html
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:18 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Stabbing quillions
- Replies: 61
- Views: 961
Re: Stabbing quillions
Luckily, our marshals are still human with the power to say "argue all you want, it still fails."
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:55 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
- Replies: 179
- Views: 18432
Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
How deep is that hole? 1/2"?
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:42 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Clacker Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 345
Re: Clacker Construction
I realize I am not exactly in the shallow end of the pool, but it is not that difficult.
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
- Replies: 179
- Views: 18432
Re: How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:WHEN IT STOPS RAINING I will post another batch of tips.
It FINALLY stopped raining here.
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:12 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
BTW, this unfinished mace weighs only 1 lb 4 oz. If you wanted a mass weapon, you could add foam and clackers, still be easily under 5 lbs, and still have something halfway fast.
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:27 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mass weapon question
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1046
Re: Mass weapon question
People who simply think maces are cool will use them whether or not hip shots are kills. I can think of no way to make solid contruction maces that would take advantage of the mass weapon rules without also encouraging people who want to game the system or hurt other people. BTW, I know Aeric and he...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:16 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
Page 1 Hi! So a simple question to our SEM - would a sword with a profile like the one drawn by Thomas (and with the dimensions given) be "in" or "out"? Cheers, William "As is" I believe the sketch drawn on page 1 would fail under the rule clarification I am proposing.
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:33 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
It's not high tech dude. It's friggin whittling primitive grass. They were able to manage that in the 70s. I wasn't. I was 5 years old and my dad wouldn't allow me to use a draw knife. This just doesn't seem all that complex to figure out. Sharp is bad. There is a clear rule that says how far apart...
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:43 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
Ive been planing the thick sticks just like I would a 1 1/2 stick. take it down to 1 1/4 ( fuzz over but no more than ) and tape.. only thing different ive done on my gladius was add a fuller carved out the center to lighten it up. the edge is actually the same as a 1 1/2 stick IE "D" sha...
- Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:23 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: baron eriks badass rattan ( gladius)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 792
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
Vlad, are you ridiculing shinyhalo or Oswyn? I happen to agree with Oswyn.
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
I was recently asked about the 1/2" penetration rule. I told them to measure how far INTO the helmet it went, not how far from the outside of the helmet it went. That allows consistency from .060" sheet metal helms and .250" bar grills. The face shouldn't be within a 1/2" so it ...
- Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Planed sword edges
- Replies: 297
- Views: 3671
Re: Planed sword edges
I usually mention easing the corners when someone buys them. I may talk with Thomas about how much additional effort would be involved in doing so during manufacture. I will start doing so immediately. If we break our friends they usually don't want to play with us any more. May I also suggest that...