The Armour Archive

Diglach Mac Cein

I don't see an "attack on authenticity" - I see a circumstance where some people haven't learned to calibrate to the kingdom standard with the equipment they are using. No different than the guy who wears armor that requires him to calibrate by sound as much as sting. I can't recall anyone...

Diglach Mac Cein

But not easily identifiable by a marshal on the field....

[quote="blackbow"]Wristbands similar to the ones they use in hospitals then. Waterproof, small enough that you won't care if you have one on your wrist, and definitely non-transferrable.
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Diglach Mac Cein

You know, I worked at a place years ago that had these stickers that were reasonably easy to remove, BUT nearly impossible to remove in one piece... They would be about perfect. Low residue, stuck well when applied properly, and if you tried ot remove it, it would come apart in pieces, making it non...

Diglach Mac Cein

I agree with Irish. If you die, and are unwilling to fall down, BACK THROUGH YOUR OWN LINE. Come at me, I'll assume you are either A) Hostile or B) trying to cheat. Either way, I'll do my best to keep you from breaking my unit's line. I also dislike the whole "Get hit, and ltake a step or two t...

Diglach Mac Cein

You realize of course, you're gonna wake up one morning with a green boot in the bed next to you...

"Nobody leaves 'da Mafia."

Diglach Mac Cein

And what of those portrayals that wouldn't wear a torse, mantle, jupon, etc.?

Diglach Mac Cein

First, just Dilan.... Haven't won a crown. Yeah, The "Worked for My Grandpa, good enough for me" syndrome is there. Some Kingdoms (like the Midrealm) have a LOT of household. Baronial, etc units - and even though we'll all wear a Midrealm tabard at Gulf Wars, I can see the difficulty of ge...

Diglach Mac Cein

Perhaps. Sorry for the derail. Personally, I see the stickers (both inspection and "team") as a necessary evil. Having inspected more than a few helms that are frankly NOT safe by SCA standards - and then having said wearer try to get them past aanother marshal after I bounced it - I have ...

Diglach Mac Cein

So do you fail someone if their helm isn't the correct period or type for their persona?

Or footwear?

Basket hilted swords?

Diglach Mac Cein

You know, I politely ask Pennsic marshals to mark the tape on my swords instead of the grip, and never had a problem.

And you can't fail a helm for ugly. or having old stickers, if it is safe.

Dilan

Diglach Mac Cein

Becuase IMO, you can't compare even the best SCA fighter's regiment, schedule and physical abuse to a professional football player, especially the "higher impact" positions. Not even close. And for pro football, it has apparently gotten better, as fewer and fewer players take an "off ...

Diglach Mac Cein

Enjoy the day. Have some fun. If both you and your consort aren't there in part becuase it is FUN, and the possibility of becoming royalty isn't enjoyable - don't do it. Make sure both of you clearly understand what each other will need to deal with the day. It can easily be as stressfull for the co...

Diglach Mac Cein

It might extend the life of a sword a little bit, but I've not seen that it is enough compared the the time and cost of making it. Like a silo-flex sword, you also have more difficulty telling when the sword is starting to pulp out.

Diglach Mac Cein

Your closest practices are going to be probably Dernehelde (Athens OH) , Mugmort (but I don't think they have a winter fight site) and Tirnewydd (Columbus OH).

Feel free to PM me if you want more info on any of them.

Diglach Mac Cein

quote="Kilkenny"]I *work* at being intimidating on the field...I want the average fighter thinking he's lost the fight before it ever begins, because I'm way out of his league. Too skilled, too sneaky, too fast, too smart, too strong, too big and waaaay too scary.[/quote] Exactly right. Th...

Diglach Mac Cein

I do like how the Dog Brothers think of it. Hard enough to test your friends, not enough to keep them from your side when you need them. Problem is, these days, not everyone is friends or even friendly. Then what? No kidding. I've had someone say to me that "They want to hit someone hard and f...

Diglach Mac Cein

You know, if you get bested and you KNOW you've been bested.... what's the harm? In a melee, someone you don't see puts the point on your short ribs and gives a "courtesy" shove / poke instead of blasting you. You still got snaked, he just chose to be a little more understanding of your si...

Diglach Mac Cein

Depends on home much "feel" you want ot have vs. protection. I would be surprised if the placemats were 6 oz. - that's thick for a placemat. If it it the same thickness as a modern leather belt, you're closer to 4 oz. You could double them up in the critical areas. Harden them and lace &qu...

Diglach Mac Cein

I have pneumonia, and won't be able to attend. My class is being taken over by Duke Valhallric.

Dilan

Diglach Mac Cein

And you know what? Even then there were people with cool stuff. And They didn't make fun of me. At least not to my face. Folks like Cariaodoc and Patri Di cha gri(sp) Alfwyne, El of the two knives and Frederick of Holland (my first tourny fight) just smiled and gave me a hand. And this is what shou...

Diglach Mac Cein

I would bet that for the majority of the Dukes out there - you couldn't tell if they were going all out or not.

Diglach Mac Cein

Nope -

There is no good reason to treat someone like that. ESPECIALLY someone who is new to the AA.

Diglach Mac Cein

Besides, everyone knows that we ALL came into the SCA 100% authentic and accurate, with nothing else to learn.... Yeah, his idea is a bit off. Yeah his reasoning is a bit.. romantic (FOR SHAME!!!). None of us ever did that in our early days. A lot of the responses he got were reprehensible - at best.

Diglach Mac Cein

In the Midrealm, Vincent Furnier has an correctly emblazoned shield that is an album cover for Alice Cooper....

He tried to pass "Vincent Furnier, the Cooper of Alis" as his name.

Diglach Mac Cein

Anyone remember Pennsic when Pieter was on the throne? It isn't like the shoe hasn't been on the other foot, guys. There have been plenty of Pennsics where the Midrealm was really outnumbered, and plenty where the East was on the short end of the stick. The only battles where anyone can say with cer...

Diglach Mac Cein

Atzinger Shield Works - becuase your inspiration is watching.

Diglach Mac Cein

www.atzingershieldworks.com - not raising the bar - above the bar.

Diglach Mac Cein

If you think this is limited ot the list field, you should hear the commentary at A&S Fairs.... many people think courtesy in the SCA means "when someone important is watching." It's a matter of being with other kids and not being aware that your voice is being recorded. Good Sir Vitus...

Diglach Mac Cein

Atzinger Shieldworks - what your shield SHOULD be.

Diglach Mac Cein

I'm with Vitus - I've never seen that device on a shield in the Midrealm...

Do you know who the conflict is with?

Diglach Mac Cein

Project your voice so people can hear you. Don't rush - Give the fighter the chance to salute/honor their opponent, the Crown, and their inspiration - doesn't have to be a ton of time, but don't talk like an auctioneer either. Perform - So many herald act like they really don't want to be out there....

Diglach Mac Cein

This speaks volumes....

Perhaps we should be looking at what this battle does right.

Louis de Leon wrote:
Logan of Seaforth wrote:Yep. The Lost Boys battle on Sunday is about the closest thing to that.

It's my favorite thing at Pennsic. It's just hours of light hearted nonstop fun.

Diglach Mac Cein

Eh, I guess I like the variety of senarios. To each their own.

Diglach Mac Cein

You know, 5 days of field battles could get old real quick too. Seems to me know matter what is done (be it battle descriptions, armor, rules, whatever...), someone will be unhappy with it. Of course, if so many people weren't interested in finding loopholes to exploit so make sure they get the &quo...

Diglach Mac Cein

<Joke> Are you in the SCA? They don't print the FIELD battle rules in 20 words or less!

Let's see -

Attacker - unlimited res.
Defender - res until 2 town banners fall.
Stop when castle banner falls.
CA, Seige in play.

Switch sides. Best time wins.

23 words....