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- Mon Nov 07, 2005 1:38 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Peanut gallery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 381
As I recently had to do a Crown Tourney... So far, we've had 4 Crowns in Northshield. A couple of them have been a bit tense for the populace. I decided to change that. In essence, here's what I said just after invoking the lsits. I had no doubt as to the participants honor. I knew that each would ...
- Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:05 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Peanut gallery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 381
Most people would find it amusing, but recent efforts on my half have really impressed to me how much fighters DO call correctly. Watching tape after a practice, and being able to see (through SUPER-SLOW motion) why that shot wasn't right has been invaluable to me in allowing me to truly trust my op...
- Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:46 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Calontir Crown list
- Replies: 22
- Views: 600
My Odds: Sir Vaclav Semjaka 8-1 -> finalled twice recently, ain't much target there. Sir Kirk FitzDavid 10-1 -> finalled once recently, not sure if he can punch it home. Sir Riik of Flatrock 15-1 -> If he's serious, its 8-1 like DA sez. There's no mention running around of him being serious. HL Dunc...
- Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:17 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Most Impressive Melee Units and why?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1254
- Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:20 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Ok, what would stop me (or any one else)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 1952
Kings will throw combattants out of Crown. In Caid, Duke Edward and Duke Avery were having such an atrocious final round that King Dietrich threw them both out of Crown, and crowned the third place entrant, Brion Thornbird as his successor. Alaric Alaric, were you there? Brion told me that what hap...
- Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:09 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Calling Blows
- Replies: 29
- Views: 498
- Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Calontir Crown list
- Replies: 22
- Views: 600
- Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:47 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Interpretation of the Face Thrust Rule . . .Again
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1470
First, let me state : Wow. That is a length analysis. And I feel that your lawyer roots definitely show I would appreciate commentary on my anlysis, on the rule itself, and on ways to make the rule more clear if I am right in my interpretation, or more clear if I am wrong. Cuan, you paraphrase (or c...
- Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:39 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Hitting TOO Hard
- Replies: 85
- Views: 1876
I would like to cultivate a reputation of honor and accepting light blows... NO!!!! If I may m'lord, DO NOT take the blow that is light. By doing so, you do not honor yourself, nor your opponent. Consider... Fighter A takes light, and fighter B fights with fighter A each time he comes to practice. ...
- Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:30 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: [SCA] How long can you continuously fight?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 763
It depends on the quality of opponents. I can fighter lesser quality opponents for hours, no sweat. WEll, okay, I sweat but not much. Higher quality opponents? 15 minutes maybe. The intensity and energy level required to fight higher quality opponents is amazing. I can feel it. I can usually fight a...
- Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:15 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pole arm question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 370
How do you miss something that important ?? The rules for construction should be explicitly laid out. both in length and the "parts thereof"... Not really. With no maximum or minimum it allows you to model all sorts of exotic weaponry. At the Society level at least, the rules may get even simpler i...
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:29 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Atlantia Crown
- Replies: 99
- Views: 4072
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:14 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Hitting TOO Hard
- Replies: 85
- Views: 1876
This is a touchy subject. We have a new guy here. The guy cannot take pain. He's a wimp- plain and simple. I have never fought him and I will avoid it for at least another year. Do I feel bad when my squires demolish him? No- it makes me wince a bit. Ok, I have to ask- if he cannot take pain, why i...
- Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:05 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Thanks. A quest.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 1921
wow, only fought two of them... and one of them is Morgan's knight. Course, he's the same man who gave me my Centurion (GoA fighting award). I will make especial endeavors myself to meet that list. I've only met in person : Sir Tar Radu - at my knighting Sir Cuán MacDaige - at Pennsic Sir Ragnarr...
- Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:18 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Question Concerning a spring steel helm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 293
Re: Question Concerning a spring steel helm
Should a properly tempered 14 gauge spring steel helm dent twice from 2 SCA style blows thrown at 8 force level on a 1 -10 scale? I have concerns that I have not been given what I ordered and paid top dollar for. A properly tempered 14 gauge spring steel helm (1050 or better) should not dent unless...
- Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:58 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Practice in Augusta GA?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 85
Practice in Augusta GA?
I'm here in Augusta (well, actually across the border in Edgefield) and was wondering if there is a practice any where around here this week?
- Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:42 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Any news on the Ansteorran Crown Tourney?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 421
Thanks to everyone. It was an awesome tourney, and I had a wonderful time. I can't wait for the next one All of the fighters fought really well, and in particular, I was proud of the improvement in the northern fighters I saw. We did very well, as 3 out of the last 5 in the tournament were from the ...
- Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pick your Dream Army with Commanders
- Replies: 36
- Views: 984
Next would be whoever comes up with the Ansteorreon (sp I'm tired) tatics for the ravine battle at Gulf Wars. They seem to be all over it year after year. Vebrand Tactics? They just tell us to go down there and kill 'em all. Duke Kein McEwan is probably most recently responsible for the tactical un...
- Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:09 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: SCA fighting and finger gauntlets
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1846
Strongbow, if you make or buy a set, I'd recommend taking the pertinent page of your kingdom's rules with you to every inspection. When the marshal starts to fail them, you pull out your copy of the rules and show them the relevant section. I had to have one of the guys in our shire do this, when he...
- Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:51 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Body size, as it relates to your shield style...
- Replies: 54
- Views: 1353
It is interesting that you were told to start with a door, i believe as do many of my friends, and the knight and master that instructs us that a small round is a very important learning tool, basicly its essential, and while you can certainly move onto other shapes and styles the small round is an...
- Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Have you ever seen someone get knocked out
- Replies: 128
- Views: 4026
I've seen some, and given one. Caught one of our chivalry with a spear shot basically across his chin (a la a right hook) and he dropped. It wasn't really excessive, but it was hard and in the right place. In general, we should avoid trying to knock others out. However, accidents happen. I've had se...
- Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:18 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: my thoughts on the SCA and fighting. Any comments?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1322
Wow, I'd like to say that there are some excellent responses. Iamys, yours was top notch. Have we met? If not I'd like to. Russ, I know I've met you, but your response was awesome to. Mr. Mercier, please give it a try. Most people will give you credit when its earned. If you step up and whup on peop...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:08 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Rules you didn't know you were breaking
- Replies: 141
- Views: 4678
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:54 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Rules you didn't know you were breaking
- Replies: 141
- Views: 4678
One of my dog brothers had the marshal tell him that he had to mark the striking surfaces on a tetsubo! To make it worse, he wanted it marked with tape like you would a sword. B Well, but you do have to mark the striking surface(s) of all weapons, regardless of whether that weapon is supposed to be...
- Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:35 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Most intimidating fighter you know of...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2522
- Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weird weapons for the fun of them
- Replies: 22
- Views: 934
"Boom Stick" Mark 1 and Mark 2 4 foot great maces with 16" universal hitting surfaces. Butt spikes and thrusting tips. Kind of like swinging a padded base ball batt. Totally worthless against any weapon except each other OR in the Blood of Heros event (the reason I made them in the first place). BU...
- Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:23 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Rules you didn't know you were breaking
- Replies: 141
- Views: 4678
Well, the SCA marshal's handbook sez: Swords 1. Swords may be constructed of rattan or Siloflex and shall be not less than 1-1/ 4 inch (31.75 mm) in total diameter (including tape) along its entire length. 2. Rattan shall not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility i. e....
- Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Too much armour...
- Replies: 74
- Views: 1744
An NOONE shoul ever tell newbies to wer minimal gear. It gets them hurt. Tell em "Yes sir Sooperduke wears minimal gear. You ain't him, cover yourself or you'll go to the hospital, and gas is to high for me to drive ya so your walking." Mmm I wear minimums, and when I get hit in an unarmoured spot,...
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:31 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Most intimidating fighter you know of...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2522
Honestly, I'm intimidated fairly often. I'm a pretty short guy (5'7" cough) and in case you guys haven't noticed, there are some monsters out there. Heck, I give up 5" on the *average* fighter it seems. Recently, Duke Uther just demolished me. Tore me apart. wrecked me. Used me and threw me away. An...
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:08 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Prowess
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1383
Logan: That is the best and most succinct statement of your philosophy that I have seen to date. And I agree totally. I was originally taught to watch a fighter's center of gravity, but I have since come around to your way of thinking viz the weapon. I do still like the pell, particularly for tryin...
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:58 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Trimaris welcomes a new Knight!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 415
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:57 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA Spears in Melee
- Replies: 25
- Views: 819
Over time, I'd say the "laziest" fighting form will be the polearm. Now, there are going to be moments of absoulte shear terror, but most of the times you'll lack the range of the front line spear, so will be pushed out of the way by the spears, and lurk in the back. Its during the charges (giving a...
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:50 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2005 Costuming and Rattan Symposium
- Replies: 13
- Views: 483
- Sat Sep 10, 2005 4:24 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: John Stanbarger - wise ogre??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 490
Jareth wrote:I don't believe that he checks the archive very often these days. He can be reached at: badgundo@comcast.net
I'm sorry, I don't know his telephone or address anymore.
That's an appropriate email address.
He still owns me a pair of 18 gauge milanese gauntlets.
Jean Paul
- Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:36 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Training with unskilled fencers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 343
Another title for Silver's "Valiant but untrained men" could be "winning through ignorance" They don't know that what they are doing is foolish, and the experienced fighter no longer protects against it. The result? you get hit by foolish shots. Case in point, I had a new fighter with a bastard swor...