The Armour Archive

Count Johnathan

I've made all of my own. My dad and I made a barstock skull hilt that I used for years. I'll post a pic of it sometime. My most recent is a boat cup style stainless steel one. Still getting used to the weight of it but it feels nice and looks pretty good. Ill post a pic of that sometime as well

Count Johnathan

Only if the head itself does not have adaquate give.

If it's made of foam you should not need additional foam to make it safe.

Count Johnathan

OK I see your point now. I have no clue LOL

Count Johnathan

If you guys are talking about the buttspike rule I think he clarified with... The intent was to eliminate buttspikes on small weapons that were ridiculous and were causing hilts and gloves and gauntlets to hit people in the face. We also didn't want to eliminate them from small spears, glaives, grea...

Count Johnathan

I thought weapons over 48" were considered two handed weapons. What weapon do you consider to be a two handed weapon that is shorter than that?

Count Johnathan

Not saying that it isn't a good question, just looking for an example of what doesn't make sense about it exactly.

Count Johnathan

Which particular restrictions are you asking about that don't make sense your grace? My opinion on it is that most two handed weapons are somewhat unwieldy and improperly balanced to use effectively with one hand. That kind of makes the comparison a moot point but without knowing which particular re...

Count Johnathan

If a marshal decides that your interpretation of a rule is cheesy and an attempt to circumvent the rule then yes, they may tell you that wearing surgical gloves is not allowed. Comparing that to a helmet rule is ludicrous at best. Kingdoms may always make rules more strict than society, not baronie...

Count Johnathan

Hi All- I've got a sword I bought many years ago with a Jaeger Knives label on the blade. A quick Google search turned up a website for Jaeger Knives, but it really doesn't look like the same type of work. Can anyone tell me anything more about the manufacturer and what I might expect out of the bl...

Count Johnathan

how? if the rule simply says "glove". and sure, i know that any marshal can ban any armour from the field and if the crown isnt around youre screwed. i understand the reasoning for needing some all powerful role but in the hands of a poorly trained, or untrained marshal its could be a pro...

Count Johnathan

The "look" better be one of "acceptance". Actually no. Any lesser marshal such as a kingdom or even baronial marshal can be MORE strict just not less strict. So he could tell you that your glove isn't sufficient but he couldn't let you fight without one no matter what kind of gl...

Count Johnathan

I see your point. The intent was to eliminate buttspikes on small weapons that were ridiculous and were causing hilts and gloves and gauntlets to hit people in the face. We also didn't want to eliminate them from small spears, glaives, greatswords, etc... that actually had pommel strikes and spikes...

Count Johnathan

I just think it's awesome that I actually helped contribute in some way to the rule changes and updates LOL! Excellent! My father would be very pleased with rule 6 being moved to #1 and that makes me quite happy today (though I had nothing to do with that alteration). He would have been 64 yesterday...

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Multiple objective scenarios where tactics and strategy make the difference between victory and defeat.

I also like open fields, or I used to when I didn't mind running full speed in armor around flanks LOL.

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Count Johnathan

My least favorite battles are castle battles because the nature of the battle is calm and patience waiting for the other side to make an error. I like the crash boom bang of battle, but I also like winning and with castle battles the less crash boom bang you do, the more likely it is that your side ...

Count Johnathan

I fear for the horns man. They can (and probably will) catch on fabrics and other stuff which will likely bend them out to a point where repair is nearly impossible. I learned that stuff the hard way on past projects. It looks damn sexy though! Fantastic job overall.

Thanks for sharing

Count Johnathan

Don't use electric tape, use friction tape. Bjorn I use the hockey tape. Careful of the really sticky grip tape unless you wear good gloves. I've seen people remove large flaps of skin from their palms from the really sticky tape! Like the entire palm! Not pretty, hurts like hell and takes a long t...

Count Johnathan

And yet, how many of your opponents are actually stunned? Just curious. Most of them actually. Taking a sword blow from me is not pleasant as I understand it... nor should it be. I hate to say, if you're hitting people hard enough to really "stun" them almost every time you need your card...

Count Johnathan

LOGOS wrote:And yet, how many of your opponents are actually stunned? Just curious.

Most of them actually. Taking a sword blow from me is not pleasant as I understand it... nor should it be.

Count Johnathan

Good explanation Max. I agree. A stun is sufficient for our sporting purposes. I'm still gonna hit hard enough to kill though as to leave no question for my opponents.

Count Johnathan

Correction, just saw on his facebook page, He LOVES that helm already

Count Johnathan

He's gonna love that hat! Awesome!

Count Johnathan

You never fail to please brother. Nice work as always!

Count Johnathan

Fantastic man. Great work and nice lines on the grill. The dremel is cool but hand files are really the way to go once you remove the bulk of the excess weld material. It really doesn't take much longer to use the hand files and you will be happier with the final product. Looking good man really top...

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I love giving the right answer the first time and then watching people argue about their interpretation of the rules and the spirit of the rules. Look guys, it's a game. Games have rules and because of this there will always be little minor annoyances that take away from the realism that some seek i...

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Using your basket in such a way is not a problem. Keep in mind this is a game and games have specific rules which do detract from the realism of the combat. That is acceptable and could only be a problem based on your personal preference. You may find that trying to fight in such a gaurd does have s...

Count Johnathan

@ WT - You've never been to my neck of the woods. You've played by east coast rules. If you think a reduction of limitations on fighting rules (Tuchux rules) would somehow make fighting more difficult for me you are sadly mistaken. Come to Estrella, have a good time. Re-educate yourself to the possi...

Count Johnathan

You think being a complete dick is "doing something right" ?

Neat.

You clearly have no room to speak about humility.

Count Johnathan

Skilled butchering. I try to find the largest hunk of meat and cut if off. I don't care what range or style you like to use. I can stand back and snipe, I can counter shoot, I can fight in close or at range. Whatever method needs to be used at any given time. It would be difficult to suggest that I ...

Count Johnathan

LOL Derian.

You've got a lot to learn. You sit in the most obnoxious opinionated and self rightous circle the SCA has to offer. It is evident in your posting. Typical.

Count Johnathan

I'll let that slide from a self proclaimed proud asshole. Come out or don't. Save the internet threats for the WOW forums. What is this WOW of which you speak? while Im an asshole and proud of it, I dont go waving my asshole flag all over the Archive like you seem to enjoy. let it slide, dont let i...

Count Johnathan

Lloyd wrote:The White Belts are supposed to be setting the example for all of you - by taking the bullet, HG DID set an example, and a good one. It is obvious why you should be proud of him.

With a first hand knowledge of those sorts of bullets I can tell you they are definately a hard pill to swallow.

Count Johnathan

Especially considering that we rarely agree with his views on a number of things. Screwed is screwed regardless.

Count Johnathan

correction, ill have a blast. you'll have bruises and a piss stain. ill be doing extra temp labor jobs to pay for my ticket out there. Really? Laughable. You won't even come out so why not just shut it Weretiger and save your empty threats. jonathan, I think you caught whatever balin has. quit bein...

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