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by Magnus The Black
Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Valsgard 6 Helm (SCA) (X-post)
Replies: 16
Views: 594

:lol: Hey V is this for your son or are you wanting to upgrade again? I know Landen is working on Jon one you might see if he'd be willing to take another comission but I know he is also starting school soon.
by Magnus The Black
Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aventails ?
Replies: 15
Views: 318

I got my from von-sussen great riveted avaentail for $200
by Magnus The Black
Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Plaque Belt Prices!!!!!!!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3519

As I'm in the begining of a weight loss program (lost 13lbs in the last 2 1/2 weeks) I a liitle hesitant to buy one now. I take it you'll be taking orders for a while?
by Magnus The Black
Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What Influences your Fighting Style?
Replies: 74
Views: 1521

Sloth and survival instinct. I've also adapted some from local fighters as in my S&S and some Talhoffer in the area of poleweapons.
by Magnus The Black
Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Selling: Magic the Gathering Cards
Replies: 26
Views: 478

I started playing when unlimted edition and revised eddition and Ice age was out. My favotite deck had very little land actually. It was mostly mana cratures, zuron orbs, black vice, howling mines, mana barbs, powersurge, and some burn spells (lighting bolt, fireball,ect) the lands were forests and ...
by Magnus The Black
Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: *Arrived in SC* was packing up for Atlantia
Replies: 29
Views: 726

V we look forward to having you back again on your way to the 2nd greatest Kingdom in the Known world :wink:
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 27, 2005 3:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Size
Replies: 3
Views: 148

narrow and shorten by 2" see how that works. You can always cut more off but its real hard to put back on.
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 26, 2005 12:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wars vs. One-on One
Replies: 33
Views: 652

Bring it on little man! :twisted: My axe is waiting on ya!
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 26, 2005 11:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wars vs. One-on One
Replies: 33
Views: 652

Hmmmmmmm.................. However these are not my great joys when it comes to fighting. That is teaching others to fight. To see the light go on and see things work for a fighter is the best feeling. To mold and pass on my limited knowledge is probably as big a drive as any I have these days. Veb...
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 26, 2005 11:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wars vs. One-on One
Replies: 33
Views: 652

WOW thats a broad topic! MELEE: I really am not too fond of giant open field battles. Not my thing, Short Fat guys dont run well. Bridge battles, Gate Battles, Airbourne assult on the fort I like. These scenarios I can make my presence felt and make a difference. Guarding the fort & woods battles a...
by Magnus The Black
Mon May 23, 2005 8:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pics from Gleann Ahbann Crown
Replies: 2
Views: 269

Pics from Gleann Ahbann Crown

From my buddy Gavin & his Lady.

http://gawin.is-a-geek.com/interior.php ... own%20List
by Magnus The Black
Sun May 22, 2005 10:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Crown Results
Replies: 23
Views: 622

It was an awesomely well fought and clean list. Several locals did very well in the lists. Lord Jon the Tall was taken out in the last part of the list by Sir Rashid ibn Hillal former Baron of Small Grey Bear. Also fighting from Small Grey bear was Lord Cohair O'Dunn. THL Martin and Baron Brandr bot...
by Magnus The Black
Tue May 17, 2005 10:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you HAD to pick one (SCA)...
Replies: 94
Views: 1482

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Magnus The Black
Sun May 15, 2005 11:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Making "un-cheesy" weapons.
Replies: 6
Views: 453

laminated foam. Often used to pack computer parts or sensitive elctronics also explosives. I trach out what i want with a pen ut it with a jigsaw and carve with a steak knife.
by Magnus The Black
Sun May 15, 2005 11:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: We have steel balls - Priced!
Replies: 31
Views: 662

do you do paypal?
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 3:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greatsword vs. Polearm
Replies: 39
Views: 884

Re: Greatsword vs. Polearm

Greetings, ok, could use a few tips here. First off, I love greatsword, it is probably my favorite form. I use a fairly long one as well, so generally I have range on people. But...for a couple practices now I have been having trouble against one person in particular when he fights with pole. He ha...
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 2:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

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by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 2:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Two questions that occured to me... (SCA)
Replies: 35
Views: 765

Its not who throws the most shots it's who throws the last shot.
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 2:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

m This image looks like it comes from Stone's Glossary. Note that one of the madu has 'gold inlay' which makes it unlikely to be a beggar's weapon. There is no indication of date. Very enlighting. I had no idea you could find them with this much detail. It still does not place the weapon in the sca ...
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 2:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If you HAD to pick one (SCA)...
Replies: 94
Views: 1482

Actually I choose neither. I would want neither handed to me. I gain growth and understanding by making my armour. I gain the same from fighting in it. I would be sacraficing alot to have one be great and the other ho-hum. I enjoy getting better at fighting, besting my opponent, and teaching what I ...
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 11:58 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: We have steel balls - Priced!
Replies: 31
Views: 662

I am intrested in the larger one listed mounted. if you have other sizes please note sizes when posting prices.

Thanks
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Michael Ekelmann that article says its a reproduction and the original example is lost. That brings to mind questions of its validity. Not trying to be an ass but this kit http://www.jaffalegions.com/images/JaffaSoldier.jpg is as valid an example as that then. Also even if it is 100% correct it stil...
by Magnus The Black
Fri May 13, 2005 10:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

The boat paddle is nice touch :lol:
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 12, 2005 11:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Eating before Fighting
Replies: 36
Views: 525

I generally to eat a few hours before, immediatly before, during, right after and a few hours after fighting. Sometimes fighting interferes with my eating. That makes me unhappy. :lol:
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 12, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Eating before Fighting
Replies: 36
Views: 525

I generally eat whenever I want, what ever I want. Only once can I remember cramping and that was after a VERY VERY spicy lunch.
by Magnus The Black
Thu May 12, 2005 9:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Thats funny Gavin. I see nothing wrong with a weapon done in jest for that purpose as long it doesnt become a regular thing. I would love to do a set of darth vader armour and a light saber to bring out once or twice a year. I've also been know to dress up as a leprecon on St Patricks day. As far as...
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 11:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Will someone please explain to me how a big Q-tip looks any more like a glaive/naginata/yari than an unpadded version? Eric It doesnt but at least one can see where the striking service is easily. But with the quailty heads on the market today there is no reason to make a q tip head. Even without o...
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 11:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Animal I am very well aware of where you stand as you have posted your opinion on here quite often on this subject. I have seen the pics of your kit and it does look very nice. I also applaude the effort you make to outfit your dogs in a fine manner. I still believe that Madu's are cheesy though. An...
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Lets face it, madus have a horrendious rep because they are a bitch to fight against in the hands of a halfway proficient person. I disagree for the fact that 1st of all they are an anomoly. No other weapon has a shield attached to it nor does any other single handed weapon have a 2 thrusting tips....
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 11:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

generally Ive no issue with any weapon... but poorly made simblances really make me wanna pummel... ala the 6" square thor hammer with basket and rattan clackers... saw one that looked like a meat tenderizer for godzilla... basically weapons used by someoen whos been heard saying " no sense in wast...
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 5:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Actually, no I haven't. Any unusual weapon has likely been brought out because the owner/maker thought it would be fun and to me THAT is the spirit of the day, to have fun. As long as it is safe, well made and not of 'Klingon' origin, who cares? As far as I am concerned the whole purpose of arming ...
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 4:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Vebrand :lol: :lol: :lol: Gee I wonder are you talking about this guy? [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/Magnus1500/Other/Stu.jpg[/img]
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 4:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Nissan Maxima wrote:indestructable shields agravate me. Yeah I know, its not a weapon but X and shield is a weapons form.


I can agree with that. I wish I knew of a solution. :?
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 4:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Your kingdom allows buttspikes on GS & Spears? :shock:
by Magnus The Black
Wed May 11, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is the cheesiest weapon?
Replies: 77
Views: 2088

Kestryll wrote:Umm.... okay..... thank you for sharing.....


OK no opinion I see. You never see a weapon on the field that you would rather dissaper because it violates in your opinion what the spirit of the rule is?

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