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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to improve your defense
Replies: 34
Views: 977

Against a lefty, the defense will be a bit different depnding on the kind of shield you are using. However, generally speaking remeber "it's a sad set of feet that lets the ass take a beating". A lot of people seem to just stand in front of an opponent, either waiting for an opening or pla...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic woods battle
Replies: 14
Views: 455

Gee, I try to avoid dieing AT ALL during the battle.... Guess I've been doing it the hard way! :D


Cian, will you camp with Blackspear this year?



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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A modest proposal
Replies: 43
Views: 1244

OK, that's one guy. There is one in every crowd - regardless of activity or subject.

But will EVERY one be like that?




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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic woods battle
Replies: 14
Views: 455

Typically, that is exactly what happens at Pennsic. I think the only battle with CA that isn't also a rez is the last field battle.



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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A modest proposal
Replies: 43
Views: 1244

So, someone asks a question that 10 other people have asked. So what? Maybe this time someone finds some NEW information that others didn't have - or the original question generates a new thread that gets into something NEW. Or it inspires you to look at the subject in a new way. Right- lets DISCOUR...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 14th Century WOMEN'S pouches?
Replies: 18
Views: 358

OK.... Color me embarassed.... You know Conal - looking at that last picture, she could be buying a blackjack to whack the (I assume) two kids fighting on the ground.... Heh. They're not fighting. That's Dinah being raped. A biblical story. At the top, Dinah and a female relative are shopping. At th...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 14th Century WOMEN'S pouches?
Replies: 18
Views: 358

You know Conal - looking at that last picture, she could be buying a blackjack to whack the (I assume) two kids fighting on the ground....


"Leather bag filled with stones, my lady? Good for calming unruly children."


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Injury Strengthen-ing advice
Replies: 15
Views: 227

Makes me glad I was so lucky to get my doc - he's part of the staff for the Ohio State universtiy Athletic Department.
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Injury Strengthen-ing advice
Replies: 15
Views: 227

What does your doc say? Honestly, he knows the extent of your injury best, and if he knows what you do for fun, should be the best one to perscribe a program for rehabbing it.....

They rest of us can only give you less than informed and unprofessional advice - remember that...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is a Tuchux?
Replies: 6
Views: 481

A non-SCA group that does on occasion, fight in the SCA, notably at Pennsic.

Their combat rules for their gatherings are different from SCA combat, but they fight SCA rules when they attend SCA events.




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by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Middle Eastern Helmet from Wild Armour
Replies: 21
Views: 626

The picture of someone head-butting another fighter in SCA combat... LOL!!!!

You KNOW someone out there is thinking about putting a thrust tip on their helm to represent some spikey thing....

"Look! It's a UNICORN!!!"


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: any interest in Silver ( not grey ) Duct tape
Replies: 7
Views: 183

Look for MYLAR tape - some silver tape has real thin metal (aluminium) that flakes off...

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by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Latest project - Middle Eastern helm - Pic heavy
Replies: 9
Views: 632

That's for Sabah?

Very cool!

But NOBODY should be standing near him if there are any dark clouds on the horizon....



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by Diglach Mac Cein
Sat Dec 27, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

Freiman -

Absolutley!

Thank you for making the point I was trying to.....



Dilan


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can a shieldless warrior win a kingdom?
Replies: 46
Views: 1612

So I guess at 29 responses...

The answer is YES! :D


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

You know, I usually have an easier time getting new people to accept stuff that won't work in SCA combat due to our rules. I guess it is easier for them to understand that we don't allow nets for safety reasons. Usually, I can get them to accept the limitations of the "bad kung-fu / D&D fan...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

Could be he didn't know. I bet most non-SCA/Living history/re-enactment people hear the word "peasant" and think scythe, or pitchfork. Show him the alternatives, then let him make his own decision. If it doesn't work, he'll figure it out soon enough! Dilan (Who has told more than one new p...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What improvements to your kit in 2009?
Replies: 106
Views: 3938

Let's see... Hard Kit - Improve weaponry appearance Re-work finger gauntlets to work a bit better. Re-work paint job on shield New fighting leine New shoes / footwear Soft kit - A couple new leine Spiff up my current leine with trim, embrodery or beadwork New shoes New pouch, accessories that my per...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

So what's worse?

The Generi-SCA fighter in spuntop helm, sportsgear under tunic, baskethilt sword and plain aluminum shield ....

Or the guy making a real attempt - and a good one, visually - at a non-mainstream persona, like Aztec?



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by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can a shieldless warrior win a kingdom?
Replies: 46
Views: 1612

It's happened in the Midrealm several times.

Edmund
Jafar
Dag
Osis
Palymar (I beleive his first)

Off the top of my head...


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

And that is a necessary "break" that the SCA creates - regardless of the details, we all (OK many of us) strive to create a portrayal of the warrior class (if not the warrior elite) of a particular time and place. An Aztec warrior (especially a Eagle or Jaguar Warrior) certainly fits that ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

As to whether you would find an Aztec in the lists - I would be surprised if you did. But, in some of the foot tournaments in later period, did people not dress as fantastic characters? Tecnically, you wouldn't fin ME "in the lists." While competitions between warrior existed for my portra...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

But is that how your "persona" would beleive?

Or the average person from that time and locale?




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by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

But in a strictly historical sense, you would refer to any culture pre-dating your persona by more than a couple hundred years, and certainly those from well outside your locale, as "savages", right? Again, I see this as one of those necessary "breaks" between SCA and Living Hist...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

But in a strictly historical sense, you would refer to any culture pre-dating your persona by more than a couple hundred years, and certainly those from well outside your locale, as "savages", right? Again, I see this as one of those necessary "breaks" between SCA and Living Hist...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

But in a strictly historical sense, you would refer to any culture pre-dating your persona by more than a couple hundred years, and certainly those from well outside your locale, as "savages", right? Again, I see this as one of those necessary "breaks" between SCA and Living Hist...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Helm Advice
Replies: 28
Views: 546

Hey Ivan... Could you repeat that? :D


Dilan
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by Diglach Mac Cein
Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

Ix tried adding "obsidian chips" of foam to his swords... They never really worked at all. He ended up making wide SCA swords with a fancy tape job. Man, a scythe? That would be tricky to make and use as a weapon... I would think a peasant would probably go for a heavier, easy to use weapo...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Sword for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 328

That's really cool....
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shields.
Replies: 51
Views: 1667

Magnus has it right. Find a shield (heck, WEAPON) appropriate to your portrayal, and learn to use it to improve both your strengths and weaknesses. You can be small and fast or big and slow and use the same kind of shield - you just use them differently. One guy might have a bigger shield, another a...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Comp suit
Replies: 10
Views: 431

Well, big problem I see is no RIB protection.....


What is your portrayal, time period and culture wise?


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Persona fighting
Replies: 43
Views: 1354

A chick's weapon.... -munchkin reference -


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Musculata by O'Quinn
Replies: 8
Views: 353

Lord know that's the only way I would get abs.....


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by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archaeologists Find Roman-Era Battlefield in Germany
Replies: 13
Views: 380

Maybe I missed it (didn't see it in the pictures) but is it odd that they haven't shown any armor pieces?



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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: wrapping a helm in some leather
Replies: 13
Views: 436

Well, wrapping the whole helms in leather is going to change how you register blows - expect to re-learn that part. The leather will deaden both the impact and the sound to a degree, which is what most fighters learn to base good blows on (to varied degrees). Second, putting leather over the whole h...

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