The Armour Archive

Count Johnathan

I think gauntlet strikes to face are fairly uncommon even with single handed weapons and a significantly less harmful than those from basket hilts though I have nothing but personal observation to back it up. It is clearly noted by Omarads response that two handed weapons, which normally have no bas...

Count Johnathan

No harm no foul Thomas. When I initially wrote that first idea for a rule I realized that it would eliminate buttspikes altogether which is not the goal. A rule about basket hilted weapons would be a better fix to what I see as a more common problem. I have in years past seen some pretty stupid butt...

Count Johnathan

That's not fair. I don't really feel (from my perspectivee anyway) that I tear people or their kits apart. I'm always picked on for what I say, never complimented on all those things I don't say. Thanks for not mentioning my fantasy wolf helm then Chris and shredding my less than historically accur...

Count Johnathan

So quite uncommon then. And the rule would still stand keeping folks from putting a thrusting tip near a basket hilt while still allowing buttspikes on 99.9% of the rest of the polearms out there. A simple fix to a simple problem. And it didn't take me a year and a council of marshals to think of it.

Count Johnathan

Nice man. Did that ever get sold? Wild. 3 bars and it would have been finished! Like 15 minues of work left!

Count Johnathan

Count Johnathan, I read your entire post, I also read this post that said the greatsword issue that you said could happen isn't happening: 1h and 2h weapons are used entirely differently. We had issues with 1h and not 2h. We regulated 1h (48" and less) Your proposed rule change would also make...

Count Johnathan

I provided pictorial evidence of my experience with these plastic sticks. That is all the support I need to have an opinion on the matter. I've seen rattan break and yes I have seen some larger chunks fly a good distance but I have NEVER seen rattan shatter in the manner that these plastics can. The...

Count Johnathan

Tegan wrote:
Count Johnathan wrote:I get the impression you...

What?
You get the impression that I what?

-Tegan
(sorry, couldn't resist )

That you cannot resist. Just sayin.

Count Johnathan

I get the impression you don't read my entire posts before responding.

Count Johnathan

That is correct Thomas which is why the new rule does nothing to resolve the issue of gauntlet strikes to the face which is what it was intended to do. It's also the reason the next part of the post you just quoted a small portion of says ... As it stands now I can have a buttspike on my greatsword ...

Count Johnathan

Ahh, operator error.

Count Johnathan

I like the diversity of appearance this kit offers. I have seen many of them on the field and while they are obviously the same pattern they all seem to have their own characteristics. It is the coolest of helm kits that I have seen.

Well done.

Count Johnathan

Then I shall correct it. I've been watching people fight with madus for over 30 years and have never seen any serious injury related to the use of that weapon type. Madus in general. If there have been any major safety issues or injuries due to that weapons use I'd like to see some evidence of it. ...

Count Johnathan

It's just that you can't determine what material a guy is actually using Omarad. I know you like the idea of plastic sticks and believe me so do I but the reality is some of the sticks shatter almost like glass and others seem to hold up for years. There is simply no way to know what each person is ...

Count Johnathan

That dude rocks.

Count Johnathan

Say it aint so!

Count Johnathan

HA! GOOD ONE!

Count Johnathan

By Daniel de Vise and Robert Samuels, Published: November 6 A female Frostburg State University sophomore died early Sunday after another female student allegedly stabbed her in the head in an argument.... m Not that it's important but let's not be silly. People stabbed in the head don't always sur...

Count Johnathan

You're pretty serious about that whole period specific thing man. If you hadn't noticed the SCA isn't the historically accurate living history group you seem to think it is. Never has been. Sorry the website gave you that impression. Edit: Originally directed at Chris but I guess it's a fitting resp...

Count Johnathan

Unless you got stabbed in the face with one and then you're dead.

Just sayin'.

Mankind has been stabbing eachother with pointy sticks, animal horns, rocks and eventually metal objects for all of our history.

Count Johnathan

Then I shall correct it. I've been watching people fight with madus for over 30 years and have never seen any serious injury related to the use of that weapon type. Madus in general.

If there have been any major safety issues or injuries due to that weapons use I'd like to see some evidence of it.

Count Johnathan

So now madus have to be over 48" and are therefore considered two handed weapons? I'm not tryin to be a stinker it's just that it really doesn't make sense why my weapon that never caused any issues for anyone is suddenly illegal after nearly two decades of use. With all due respect, I'm sure ...

Count Johnathan

Sir Omarad, detailing that a thrusting tip should be a certain distance from the handle of the weapon (like 12" or something) rather than suggesting that weapons under a certain length couldn't have thrusties at both ends would be better to eliminate the fist or basket hilt to the face issue th...

Count Johnathan

So now madus have to be over 48" and are therefore considered two handed weapons? I'm not tryin to be a stinker it's just that it really doesn't make sense why my weapon that never caused any issues for anyone is suddenly illegal after nearly two decades of use.

Count Johnathan

I never had that problem. Just sayin.

Count Johnathan

I have a madu that is 38". I've had it for 19 years. Now it's suddenly illegal.

What works about this particular rule? Why was it needed?

Thanks.

Count Johnathan

The back of your shield looks like ass. No shit... did you actually bother reading the post? The tape was a repair after being on the field for 1/2 the day and taping it back down looks a hell of a lot better than pulling it off and fighting with an unfaced aluminum shield... LOL I think that was a...

Count Johnathan

Just to be fair the hocky stick dude was not in a silly weapons tourney. That was at Estrella and that is what he simply chooses to fight with. I don't see the need for people to be banned from the field for a dress code however. I think they should be encouraged to improve their look but not be rem...

Count Johnathan

The awards sounds good to. But I don’t think they need to be institutionalized per se. Therefore I have decided that I will take gifts with me in the future to larger events to give as a token of appreciation to other fighters who’s appearance and behavior on the field are of personal inspiration t...

Count Johnathan

Johnathan - Wasn't talking specifically about your posts. IMO awards help. Be a good example. Help people who ask. Offer to help those who don't. Show them it is FUN! Acknowledge real effort. Reward real success. Accept not everyone thinks like you do. Don't be an ass-clown. . I know, Just getting ...

Count Johnathan

Oh, and again on Headgear, Linen Coifs, not Do-rags. Widebrimmed Straw Hats, or Hoods, not Sunglasses. (with neccessary exemptions of course for those who Must wear Sunglasses on medical grounds) I will admit the sunglasses thing bugs me as well. I am at a toss up whether it is the sunglasses or th...

Count Johnathan

hey Diglach... I agree a prize of that nature does two things. It rewards the individual who goes the extra mile as well as showing everyone else that making the effort is actually considered important enough to be rewarded publicly. A little recognition for making the effort goes a long way towards...

Count Johnathan

I meant that sincerely. A prize not related to the prowess of the individual but by how accurate the kit is. Have some laurels look over the entrants throughout the tourney and at the end give an award (almost as big/significant) as the one for winning. This can inspire competition and generate ent...

Count Johnathan

Yeah the top in that picture is probably a RFH actually.

Count Johnathan

That is cool. Looks like a forged cable blade to me too. Nice.

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