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by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Has anyone ever tried to use a spear in this manner?
I have and it is not pretty.
It also impedes you from switching hands.

If we went to a spear + shield ruling, it would simply mean an influx of plastic shields. Oh, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

;)
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

No. That rule exists as to ballance the game. So, we accept it as an imperfect restriction understanding it is for the greater good of the over all game. (bam!) (and I fight a lot of spear in melee, so I'm used to being shot every few min). Which is why most Byzantine spearmen carried shields. Of co...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Possible, hence my mentioning it.
But as I said, I get shot

...a lot

and this was different.
Acceptable.


But I still think that "face only" would be the panacea.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

They struck in a manner that I was "pleased" to leave the field, as I did not feel that I was compromising.


Thorstenn wrote:You assume your telling blow is the same as mine :wink:

Thor.

D. Sebastian wrote:Adams bolts hit with a "telling" blow.
The way all CA should be.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

They struck truer then anything I've every been hit with (and I fight a lot of spear in melee, so I'm used to being shot every few min).

IMHO, they are superior.

Then again, as Adam stated, he fires from a different bow than most.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

carlyle wrote: if the quarrels Adam developed fly as true


Good Syr Alfred,
They do.

Like a line drive!
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Sir Roland, All missile weapons must hit with sufficient force and correct orientation in order to be considered a telling blow. Missile weapons shall follow the conventions of combat with regard to normal target areas. The following shall be considered proof against all non-siege missile weapons: A...
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Adams bolts hit with a "telling" blow.
The way all CA should be.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Absolutely!
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

I'd say most CA kills happen 10-15 meters.

However comma

The majority of CA crossbows do not resemble a real crossbow.
(rate of fire, size, etc).
Hence the disparity.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

I mostly agree with your last post*. I was merely pointing out what an anomaly CA is to the Conventions of Combat. (*If a fighters armour makes it difficult for them to properly calibrate, they're supposed to calibrate by sound or take other means to safeguard their reputation. I know, some don't.)
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Thorstenn wrote:To me its no different than any other weapon trying to penetrate armor.

Thor.



Except:
- I can not call "light".
- CA ignores all rules of engagement.


...there was a 3rd thing, but I haven't had my coffee.
by D. Sebastian
Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Morgan wrote:what about the answer yes, or no... I'm both a CA & a HL fighter?



Which are you primarily?

(I am authorized in all weapons forms, but mostly fight S&S -- so in a poll that delineated weapons forms, I'd choose S&S.)
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Just to gauge opinion, I set up a poll:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ?p=1418429
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poll: SCA CA face only?
Replies: 80
Views: 1363

Poll: SCA CA face only?

Not to derail:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=100590
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Project Progress - Update 9: 7/29/09!
Replies: 55
Views: 2329

Update 7 - Paint dat rust!! OK, remember this? m Well, I hated trying to keep the rust off on it, and wanted it t look better -- so here it is wit the B&W treatment: http://www.honorblade.com/stuff/burg-revamp.jpg I'm looking for a rubber Halloween mask like this: [img]http://www.halloweenscene...
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Interpreting this effigy
Replies: 16
Views: 443

Here ya go!
http://tinyurl.com/meg3sb





Hey Adam,
This guy is definitely a follower of the Priory of St Colin the Dude!!
:D
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Oil blackening a combat kettle
Replies: 11
Views: 788

That's cool.

Nicely done.
by D. Sebastian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Alternatives for Roman helm,
Replies: 9
Views: 311

NO! That helm is made in SE Asia. I've handled one. It is made for a head that is wider than it it long. It looked as if the nasal was put on the ear of the helmet bowl. I have seen people of SE Asia who's heads are flat in the front and back and longer from ear-to-ear, so I understand why they mad...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Oil blackening a combat kettle
Replies: 11
Views: 788

Must see hat on head.

PLEEEEASE!


(looks very nice)
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A new squire contract.
Replies: 20
Views: 645

Huzzah!
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Interpreting this effigy
Replies: 16
Views: 443

Love the elbow cops and "I'm too sexy for my effigy" pose!
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

I'm not. We're not doing "war". We're doing "SCA war". You can't equate the two. Trying is folly. Though we appreciate any help in trying to find a amicable solution to the current issues that CA causes, there are many unintended consequences that your proposed solutions create. ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

This isn't War, its SCA stickfighting.

Thisis war.
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

In my game, the definition of armour is obvious. It would seem pretty simple to me, to rule that hidden armour does not count, nor does armour that does not look like historical armour. 1) With all due respect, we're not talking about YOUR game. 2) That would mean the marshal would now need to be a...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

Armpit... Maybe you'd get a polearm, or S&S from the side, but unless they are attacking, the armpit is usually protected -- and if they are attacking, they'll likely NOT feel the bolt hit the armpit. I believe that face only fixes the problem, or at least would balance the game. I've fought in ...
by D. Sebastian
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

My idea would be to have 'armour as worn' as the standard for archery . You do not adequately define Armour . Armour as Worn against archers would indeed reward those who encumber themselves with closed face helms, cap'a pie, etc. However, I've been thinking about the difficulties of implementing i...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

CA quite often do not want to be full on heavy fighters. Just because we think it's the cat's ass doesn't mean everyone does. Some people have fun in different ways. I enjoy CA being a part of the wars. **They should not fight then. If i dont want to be tackled i do not go and Play football. Fact i...
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Polyethylene Foam
Replies: 9
Views: 304

Thanks!


I'm also looking at EVA foam for the helm.
The sample I handled seemed awesome!
by D. Sebastian
Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Polyethylene Foam
Replies: 9
Views: 304

Polyethylene Foam

Anyone used this in helm padding? m I have some 1/4" that I'm using with 3/4" of open cell foam (mashes down to 1/4" but holds all the sweat and smells like ass) currently, but I'm considering going for the 3/4" or 1" of this stuff. It's easy to identify this stuff as it loo...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

For a brief amount of time I used a crossbow when I was too injured to swing a stick. I restricted myself to 12 bolts, I wore a kit appropriate for my "presentation" and focused on targetting opposing archers. Although I did tell D Sebastian I would shoot him, and popped him square with a...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

But I still hear references to "Blackmoore's approach" often spoken about by other fighters, with undisguised glee at the prospect. Indeed! Hence the severity of the issue. I don't know if the CA community understands how precarious their position actually is. I applaud those attempting t...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huge Roman Mosaic
Replies: 9
Views: 208

Better photos is better.
:)
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10939

I'm going to be Devil's Advocate and dovetail off of what Balin50 mentioned... What if CA bows/crossbows were made of rattan? The arrows/bolts would still need to be tube, but would rattan act as a good launcer for the missles? It's quite springy! If yes, you could then turn the bow/crossbow into a ...
by D. Sebastian
Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Huge Roman Mosaic
Replies: 9
Views: 208

Thank you.

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