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by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 14, 2004 8:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 1
Views: 59

:bump:

Oh, and please include your full SCA (or re-enactor) Name and title for crediting purposes.
Thanks!
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 14, 2004 8:02 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 3
Views: 126

:bump:

Oh, and please include your full SCA (re-enactor) Name and title for crediting purposes.
Thanks!
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 14, 2004 8:01 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 149

James B.
Did you send anything? My virus filter was on Viagra that past few days. Please resend.

Dougal,
I'm making those changes tonight.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What if.....
Replies: 41
Views: 1343

My favorite all time Cataphract:

[img]http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/RS3.jpg[/img]
(Adam Berry of http://whitemountainarmoury.com/ )
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Moat Sale...rock bottem prices....Have a look!
Replies: 22
Views: 663

Any pics of the Bronze Curiass?
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 6:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

I dissagree. It is enjoyed by thoes that do not have a understanding of how engagement works. If you understood engagement and policed your own, then I can not see how you would be able to embrace DFB - this is my opinion.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dead from Ground
Replies: 17
Views: 246

New Question...

WHAT HAPPENS WITH DFG (DoG?) if the fighter is attempting to rise?
I'm assuming the rising fighter can attempt to block the "tag"?
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

Parlan,

GREAT story of valor and tatics.
I have no idea what it has to do with the percieved need for DFB.

Yelling or binding / fowling is best way to gain attention (I've found).

Teach engagement instead.
Also, continue to emulate such great heroic acts.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dead from Ground
Replies: 17
Views: 246

I feel the same way you do, and I was appaled when the fighter (lying unobstructed at my feet with plenty of room) rose when the hold was called and did not leave the field. Appaled.

When questioned he claimed 'he wrose when he was able' with a smirk.

Appaled.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dead from Ground
Replies: 17
Views: 246

Skutai,

DFG addresses the fighter gaining unfair advantage by not rising as soon as they are able, and instead "playing dead" and waiting till a time of their choosing.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

:)
Sorry, don't know what I was thinking.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

A tap from behind can be misread by a fighter as incidental contact by a member of his side. Yelling or binding / fowling is best way to gain attention (I've found). FrauHirsch, From what you describe (as the reasons for enacting DFB), it sounds like there is an enforcement of the rules issue with t...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

Totally against it as a rule.
If it is a rule, then it is propper, honorable and just to use.

It also kills the spirit of the game by bringing a passive death to an active fighter.
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

DFG example: SOME fighters with questionable morals will fall on the ground (say, during a bridge battle) and remain there until a hold is called. They then rise - oft to the surprize of the other side who thought they were "dead". DFG is one way of dealing with these fighters who are gaining unfair...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dead from Ground
Replies: 17
Views: 246

Dead from Ground

Correct me if I am wrong..... but in Death on the Ground a member of the enemy unit has to touch you and say "Dead"....right? Not having fought with DFG, I had the same Q as Sarnac. Also, for me the idea of trying to fight my way to my feet against an oponent(s) in position of advantage seem like a...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 11:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

One shot in passing pretty much guarentees the back. I guess a scorpion wrap could catch someone in the front, but I think that shot is too slow. In passing is the same as breaking engagement by turning away - you're engaged per weapons range. In passing focuses on keeping someone from chasing you a...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

Two facing lines are engaged when they come into weapon's range. When you are in a line, you are engaged with EVERYONE in that line (cross-firing). Once you are engaged, you continue to be engaged until you leave the longest weapon's range. There's only 2 times you can ever hit / be hit from behind:...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

The point behind declared death is for those turkeys who, even though flanked, refuse to turn around and acknowledge your existance. In that case, I would far rather see it used than the inevitable pickaxe from behind with a polearm. Maeryk Pushing, fouling weapons, and the like are perfectly legit...
by D. Sebastian
Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Feelings on Declared Death From Behind....
Replies: 239
Views: 3262

"Death from behind" is TERRIBLE for the SCA. Fighters that use it on a consistent basis and then find themselves in a fight that uses normal engagement very often have problems (and percieve non engagement) because they do not understand the rules. And how could they? It is an alien concept to them....
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need some advice/feedback on Ebay helm
Replies: 12
Views: 331

If you have a $50 head, buy a $50 helmet.
(But not thata one)
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 149

No Dougal - I WANT the critique!
Thanks.

And if you have and writen or pictoral content - please send it to me!!
Do it, ya know ya wanna!!!
:D
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

Good work Sarnac,
Now get started on the Novice Melee (or unbelt Melee) field battle.
:D
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 149

I trust your judgement, if I have the choice I'll take all of em!!! What I REALLY need is some blurbs or a brief essay on garbing (any aspect: researching, making materials, making garb, etc). Eventually I hope the garb page to be an introduction on ALL things garb. I buy most of my garb, hence I'll...
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 12:56 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 149

Ther archiver formally known as Flonzy?
Garb pics??

:bump:

Oh, and please include your full SCA (or re-enactor) Name and title for crediting purposes.
Thanks!
by D. Sebastian
Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sweet birch heater for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 344

Adam,
I'd like to order 2 shield blanks to use for dislpay (of arms), not combat. I'll call you this week to discuss.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 149

Online Demo - HELP (x-post)

ONLINE DEMO m I need the following things to get this up and running and I know that I can count on all you guys will send me stuff!!! Pictures: - Melee Combat, Tourney Combat, CA, Rapier - Archery, Thrown - Calligraphy - Embroidery - Brewing - Heraldry - Equestrian - Smithing - Costuming - Dancing ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 1
Views: 59

Online Demo - HELP (x-post)

ONLINE DEMO m I need the following things to get this up and running and I know that I can count on all you guys will send me stuff!!! Pictures: - Melee Combat, Tourney Combat, CA, Rapier - Archery, Thrown - Calligraphy - Embroidery - Brewing - Heraldry - Equestrian - Smithing - Costuming - Dancing ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:50 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Online Demo - HELP (x-post)
Replies: 3
Views: 126

Online Demo - HELP (x-post)

ONLINE DEMO m I need the following things to get this up and running and I know that I can count on all you guys will send me stuff!!! Pictures: - Melee Combat, Tourney Combat, CA, Rapier - Archery, Thrown - Calligraphy - Embroidery - Brewing - Heraldry - Equestrian - Smithing - Costuming - Dancing ...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jul 08, 2004 12:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Banded lamellar - rear fastening and rear lacing - pics
Replies: 13
Views: 446

http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/RS3.jpg

Very very cool, but can you fire a bow while charging?
:D
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 11, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: shield flex
Replies: 16
Views: 436

Yeah, I can see it being an on-side snap and he is rebounding and about to throw the off-side return.

When I first looked, it seemed like a back-blade (as if he was throwing on-side, off-side, 1-2-1-2 combo) and threw in a back blade on one of the 1's to get over the angle of the shield.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Favorite Armourer?
Replies: 40
Views: 900

Magnus Lucius Castus, the Maunche

AKA

Adam Berry
White Mountain Armoury
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: autherizattion question
Replies: 13
Views: 306

Kingdom Marshal?
Kingdom MoL?
King?

Did you ask WHO instructed them not to renew your card?
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:37 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 'Equivalent' padding (SCA)
Replies: 15
Views: 364

In my greaves, and bozubands I use shearling http://www.tandyleather.com/searchprods.asp but I also glue a little mouse pad between the metal and the shearming. I thought it would be really warm, but it is suprisingly not.

In the helm I use black open cell foam over blue closed cell. That way you can't see the blue.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:06 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What do you do to ward off depression?
Replies: 21
Views: 526

I hit people with a stick. When I tell my wife that I'm going to my Therapy Session, she knows I mean fight practice.

I also read, run and watch really funny movies.

It can be tough to do, but I always feel better after.
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:00 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Women Fighters and Their Personas (SCA)
Replies: 63
Views: 1687

There are several women warriors of note in early personas. I can't help you on the 'documenting a later period female fighting persona' other than Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc), but I'm not studied at all in this area. Personally, I say go for what you may and let the critics be dammed. Perhaps, you c...

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