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Tom Knighton

I got 5 words that will save SCA heavy combat: Cheerleaders for Heavy Weapons Combat! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif At least this way, some of us geeks have a chance at a cheerleader for the first time in our lives http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Bran

Tom Knighton

After watching Return of the King, my wife is toying with the idea of suiting up and taking the SCA combat field. To that end, I'm looking to start planning her kit. She has said she wants to leave it in my hands, with her having veto power (so that ruled out teh Xena armor....damn it!) so I need to...

Tom Knighton

There is an alternate title website that is linked from the SCA's main page. It has accepted alternate titles for many different persona. That would probably be your safest bet. They may not be historical, but for the SCA they work. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's th...

Tom Knighton

Gwynneth, I know about what your husband is going through, because my wife and I just saw the movie last night and now my wife is thinking about fighting! My advice is to talk to established female fighters. Since you've been around a while, I know you already know them in your area. Also, don't let...

Tom Knighton

I think the biggest threat to the SCA is the idea that I have heard from some members about not wanting someone to join. Sure, they might be an ass. Sure, they might be stuck on D&D or Anime. I'm and ass, and I like D&D and Anime. I wish I could work a sword like some of those characters. I can't, b...

Tom Knighton

I'm partial to soundtracks. For fighting, I love Mortal Kombat and the Matrix. Both have some good stuff that fires me up! Also, most anything from Linkin Park. I like the hard stuff for fighting. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it. Authentici...

Tom Knighton

You are a freak of nature with your ability to manipulate metal. I respect that in a person http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif And I think the maille makes it look way cooler!! Someday when I have the cash, I've gotta get one of your hats. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of...

Tom Knighton

Today, I fought for the first time in several years. I had a patch where I couldn't fight due to medical reasons, and then I had to get new armour together (Did you know that brigandine can shrink over time?? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif ). The only thing I can say was... DAMN I MISSED ...

Tom Knighton

For me, it's always been a nice on-side snap right to the noggin! If you throw it fast, many people just don't defend it well, and they feel silly for getting hit there. However, you'll never be fast enough without proper technique which I didn't have when I first started http://www.armourarchive.or...

Tom Knighton

I've personally never worn spaulders or pauldrons. I've always thought about the fact that if it hurts, block! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif I can't think of anything on my current kit, or my planned kits, that I would do without. Mostly, it's for looks, not protection anyways. Bran

Tom Knighton

The dumbest thing I've ever seen in a melee?

Me participating!!

Bran

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Tom Knighton

Evil Duke Logan? Not me. However, I HAVE used more than one Knight of Meridies as NPC's. SCA names are a great source of names for characters http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif And since the SCA Knights already have a persona, I don't have to do to much to bring them into a game http://www...

Tom Knighton

I could say that I don't care what the other guy thinks of me, but I'd be lying. To me, no matter how honorable my actions may seem to me, they are judged by others. I don't care if the guy likes me or wants to be my drinking buddy, but I sure as hell want him to respect me. Not just for skill, but ...

Tom Knighton

Looks to me like someone doesn't know what they have and are trying to convince you it's something different. It's too small to be a functional helm, but the holes look about right for a tang to go through on a sword. Either they are trying to scam, or they don't know what they are talking about. My...

Tom Knighton

I was just chatting with a buddy of mine and we were talking about fighting. This weekend will be my first weekend in armour in quite some time and I was talking about missing fighting. I told him "I want blood on my blade, sweat on my face, and fear in my enemies hearts." He has a Japanese persona,...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Glen K: You got it, Bran: I forgot to take the thing off. It's small, but so glittery that your eye is automatically drawn to it. Oh well. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Whole crap! ...

Tom Knighton

My gorget. Breathing is good

Bran

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[This message has been edited by Bran Mac Scandlan (edited 12-12-2003).]

Tom Knighton

For me, anything pre-firearm is cool. Personally, I think that guns destroyed much of what I love about medieval warfare. Sure, cannon's were used in the 14th Century, and handgonnes in the 15th, but when they started to dominate the battlefield, it just got boring for me. Needless to say, I'm easy ...

Tom Knighton

My personal fighting ritual is to stay up pretty late the night before. I don't drink any more, but I still do anything else that seems right the night before a fight. At some point, however, I walk the fighting field in the dark. I get a feel for the ground beneath me, and I visualize the fights th...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by FrauHirsch: Also many men find a lot of beauty in women who fight. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You just said a mouth full there! Personally, there is something truly beauti...

Tom Knighton

One of my favorite things to do is to hook their shield with the edge of mine, step in, and then drop an offside shot that drops in and catches them right in the chest. I agree that the fighters you encountered sound pretty inexperienced. My shire was like that once. I've actually had to convince pe...

Tom Knighton

I'll take a stab in the dark and say wedding band? Not sure if that is period to the 13th Century, but my research in that era is limited at best.

Bran

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by gaius: I'm in the SE. What I've seen here is less than impressive from an historical perspective. All the weapons are short, of gladius length, no more, and without tips. I'm i...

Tom Knighton

Personally, I can't comment one technique since you are part of a group that doesn't use SCA rules. There are particulars that I'm not familiar with in your system, such as the apparent ability to strike calves. That's below the target area for us. One thing I am usually able to do to a few people d...

Tom Knighton

Gwen, We understand. Well, at least *I* do! It's been a busy month or so for ya! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it. Authenticity Pledge can be found at http://www.kylosa.com/Pledge

Tom Knighton

I think that theoretically you CAN learn from someone that you don't fully respect, but I certianly don't think that you should go to someone you don't respect to teach you. I learn from people I don't respect all the time, but usually it's what NOT to do. As for going to someone to learn how to fig...

Tom Knighton

Noob, I dont' really know Duke Logan either. Personally, I've only seen the man once. And that was years ago. You say he's not a "target" of yours. Ok, I'll accept that. But you have to learn that there is a big difference between saying what's on your mind and saying what is NEEDED. On this, and ot...

Tom Knighton

"Pain heal, chicks dig scars, but glory lasts forever" -Keanu Reeves in The Replacements http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Also, a few years ago, while in a fit of depression, something became very clear to me. It was what courage really was. I had always had fear in my life. I had let it d...

Tom Knighton

Master Geoffery at GAA Armouries has the most comfortable gorget I've ever worn. His website is here: http://www.hammeredsteel.com/gaa

Bran

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Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it.

Authenticity Pledge can be found at http://www.kylosa.com/Pledge

Tom Knighton

I think I can speak for Glen and say that mounted would be fine! I remember Glen talking about cavalry patrols so I'm fairly confident that you would be welcomed. Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it. Authenticity Pledge can be found at http://w...

Tom Knighton

I've never personally heard any Atlantian boasting about force calibration, but I do agree that there is a perception about calibration. I think that is part of the reason for the "Thug" label. Personally, one of the people I most admire in the SCA came to Meridies after leaving Atlantia. He never h...

Tom Knighton

JeffJ,

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated

Bran

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Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the ability to overcome it.

Authenticity Pledge can be found at http://www.kylosa.com/Pledge

Tom Knighton

I've been wondering if there was any evidence to support lamellar being at Hastings. But all in all, some really nice kits. I just got my new norman helm for LH so mine will hopefully not be to far off http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Bran ------------------ Courage is not the absence of...

Tom Knighton

For me it's the Barony of the South Downs. Many knights and former Kings there to fight. Every time I have been there, I come home with some tidbit of knowledge that makes me better next time I fight up there. I haven't been in a while, but I look forward to the chance to fight them again. Bran ----...

Tom Knighton

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by White Mountain Armoury: stainless woven vendal helm with serpent crest, full aventail and red wool liner <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> DUDE!!! I want pics when you're done with that...

Armour for Ladies

Man it was good to get back