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by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thrusting Tips = Bad Form?
Replies: 106
Views: 2268

There is also that...

See! No One True Way!
by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thrusting Tips = Bad Form?
Replies: 106
Views: 2268

Defend until he get aggravated, and then makes a mistake trying to do something different to get to you. :D

I just chuckle at "The One True Way" mentality of some folks....
by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thrusting Tips = Bad Form?
Replies: 106
Views: 2268

Use what is appropriate, hit what is open. If a lot of fighters are winning with the thrust, then a lot of their opponents aren't defending it properly. Somewhere, training is falling short. What is the difference between a sword and shield fighter standing at range and thrusting a down opponent as ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

Oh, I agreee that there are probably a lot of tweaks that would needto be done to the MOAB.... But hey, I'm just the concept guy.

To REALLY complicate it, we'll need an engineer...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thrusting Tips = Bad Form?
Replies: 106
Views: 2268

But isn't this true of ANY shot?

I've seen a lot of guys with a mean wrap - nothing else...

You can't rely or neglect any tool in the box, no?
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

Found it.... Bear with me on this description - I imagine some hashing out would need to be done... Scenario - After their defeat at the border, the army retreats to their castle for re-inforcements - and will defend it, and the town just outside the gates, with their very lives...... This battle us...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

MOAB anyone?

(Mother of all Battles... It's been posted on AA before)
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic, what has it become?
Replies: 176
Views: 5567

Sometimes the Middle is horribly outnumbered, sometimes the East is. Despite the PR machine on both sides, not THAT many Pennsic Wars are "even" in numbers. But that is just the nature of Pennsic, like occasional lousy weather, and people in bad armor/clothing. Personally, I'm waiting for ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lessons learned at Blackstone Raids...
Replies: 17
Views: 463

You know, it didn't appear to me that a lot of people "quit" - I know some left to prepare for court, but it just didn't dawn on me that that many people had left - I was having too much fun.

And really mixing up the side seemed like it kept the battles fresh!
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lessons learned at Blackstone Raids...
Replies: 17
Views: 463

Graedwyn -

Awesome kit, you and the man I assume is your squire - simply wonderful!


A pleasure seeing you again -

Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

while i dont care if people are watching me or not, and, i dont care if they are enjoying my fight or not, i certainly dont deny the joy i get out of hearing that ive inspired someone or that i excited them. its just not why im out there. Your Grace - The bold parts are the difference. You do it fo...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Warriors of the East: Show us them bad a$$ fighting Kits
Replies: 19
Views: 1083

These are all great kits!

Love the different interpretations of equipment and the "extras" (like boots and gauntlets) as well as armor!

Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lessons learned at Blackstone Raids...
Replies: 17
Views: 463

IIRC, of the 2 the Mid lost, 1 was due to injury (Knee), and the other due to letting their blood sugar drop too low.

Both are fine.

It was still a great day - I for one appracited the opportunity to "switch sides" even for a few battles!

Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lessons learned at Blackstone Raids...
Replies: 17
Views: 463

2 Layer Silo-flex 5' "spears", allowed for both thrust and throw. I carried one in all the bridges and the Great Wall battles, and left a second at the back of the bridge or at res point. Loads of fun! Got a few kills with thrusts to the face into the press from the second rank, and at lea...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lessons learned at Blackstone Raids...
Replies: 17
Views: 463

I learned...

1) Archers doing a happy dance look SHOCKED when hit by a throw spear (stablin) - got 2 that way.

2) I (still) can't keep up with Nissan and his guys in a field battle.

3) the Great Wall battle at Pennsic should be a HOOT!


Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

If I read more (or less) into what you wrote, I apologize.

The original statement just came across very one sided to me, I suppose.
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Blackstone Raids
Replies: 2
Views: 86

What a great day!

Wonderful fighting, weather during the day was terrific, saw some great kits and camps, and met new friends (usually at the end of a spear or over shield edge).

Can't wait for next year!


Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

Personally? People don't HAVE to be at an event to watch me fight. I'm honored that they are taking time out of their day to witness what we do. To have a non-fighter, especially someone I don't know say "That was inspiring." is a great feeeling. The crowd of non-combatants that gathered t...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

[quote="dukelogan"]at atlantian tourneys the spectators know they are fortunate to be there, that they are blessed to witness our contests. they know that they are to remain silent as they have no idea about blows they didnt receive. they are classy and they dont pipe up with uneducated bl...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

MI'm sorry, I was trained to hit people, not play tag. In reverse, I expect to be hit back. I consider it a matter of skill. I find it better to have honor and skill. It's not like folks on the field can't talk to each other. In fact, among the better fighters I've met and fought with, talking to e...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

"if you don't want to play that then fence or join some magic based LARP group where waving a magic wand is respected." See, IMO comments like this don't help either. I've heard fighters called "pussies", "whimps", "faries", etc... Becuase the way they were t...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

I think what upsets people is not the difference in how things are done but the attitude with which it is presented and the fact that some of these people go to other places and basically tell the locals that they cheat because they play a harder game (the we have more honor because we play lighter...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

I wouldn't worry about it Aaron...

From what I have been able to tell, that isn't nearly so rampant as other might have you beleive.
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How Hard Is Too Hard?
Replies: 93
Views: 1728

Could be - but not why you think. If your armor is significantly "heavier" than the local norm, it might be a perception that you can't judge blows as well - I've seen that perception. It is generally corrected by doing some sparring and communicating with your opponents at practice. When ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How Hard Is Too Hard?
Replies: 93
Views: 1728

I feel that is quite true, Dilan. One problem that I see here from time to time is that others believe our (Meridies) standards are incorrect and that *they* are more correct than us because of the rule book which states, as long as you use their interpretation, that they are, in fact, correct. But...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calling other people's shot's - Meridies
Replies: 166
Views: 3045

I feel if you are playing in another Kingdom - whether you move there, or are visiting for one tournament, it is you responsibility to abide by their accepted Kingdom standard of blow calibration and registration. If you can't, or won't, do that don't participate. But don't insult your hosts either....
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How Hard Is Too Hard?
Replies: 93
Views: 1728

Or nobody LIKES playing with you.

You move to a new area, or fight in a tourney in another Kingdom, it is your responsibility to adjust to THEIR standards, not the other way around.


Odo wrote:Hitting too hard is when you break your toys and they stop playing with you.

Odo
by Diglach Mac Cein
Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Any NE Ohio Armourers...
Replies: 7
Views: 115

Since this weekend is Midrealm coronation in Detroit AND Blackstone Raids, you might find it a little rough finding an open shop this weekend... :D
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 14c styled demis in cuir bouilli
Replies: 6
Views: 283

Wow. Lot's of demi-gauntlets....

Someone training a octopus or something?

Very nice, of course - as always!
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mysterious holes in bascinet tips....
Replies: 67
Views: 1400

A straw hole for the zombies to use?


:D
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Seeking an armorer who makes SCA legal finger gauntlets...
Replies: 10
Views: 571

Yo Thorfin -

I am 90% sure they are from Gruber.

Karl was the guy who sent me to Gruber for my finger gauntlets.


Dilan
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Thrust and throw javelins
Replies: 81
Views: 1987

The spears I'm using are made of siloflex, about 3 - 5' long, depending on who made it (mine are typically 5'). I fight with it one handed, with a centergrip shield. Or if I'm just goofing around, with a side weapon (a short sword). I'll try the ring, but like I said, the weapon I would have used in...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Thrust and throw javelins
Replies: 81
Views: 1987

The "throwing ring" sounds interesting and doable, but wouldn't the fins interfere with hand to hand combat? Besides, the weapon I'm using it as wouldn't have fins (short spear). Biggest problem I've heard is that people have a hard time getting a "clean release" with gauntlets. ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Thrust and throw javelins
Replies: 81
Views: 1987

TnT jav are legal in the Middle - have been for a while. Biggest problem most people have is getting gauntlets that protect, but still allow a clean throw. Finger gauntlets solve a lot of that problem. Wanaa see an archer FREAK? When they sneak up to the line to snipe the spear and shield guy - and ...
by Diglach Mac Cein
Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Thrust and throw javelins
Replies: 81
Views: 1987

Personally, I wouldn't bother with a throwing knife - Unless you catch the oppoent RIGHT in the grill, something so small and light isn't going to be noticed. I'm working on a Hack and Toss axe, as an experiment for the Midrealm - trying to come up with something that is stiff enough for hand combat...

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