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by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 08, 2003 2:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Spin off topic - The worst excuse you have ever heard
Replies: 144
Views: 399

I can't wait for this year's "Best of the Best" tournament. It is such a combination of absolute martial genius and head-damaged dementia. Yee-Haw!
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 08, 2003 2:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Some thoughts on servitude (off-shoot of Sarnac's authentici
Replies: 67
Views: 32

I leave for Pennsic in about eight hours. No can yell now. Ugh.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Some thoughts on servitude (off-shoot of Sarnac's authentici
Replies: 67
Views: 32

Oh, how I could go off on this thread.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Combat Archery on the Field
Replies: 19
Views: 11

Calmly walk through opposing lines- never run. If you run, they will notice and club you to pieces.
Walk up to archer- stab them with dagger.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 08, 2003 9:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pointing 14th C. legs: belt or gambeson?
Replies: 42
Views: 89

Because I am forced to wear "kidney protection", I point my cuisses from a hip belt. You can't see the belt but you can see the point laces going up just under my Jupon. Looks pretty good. What I want to do next is aquire a mail skirt, or maybe I will just sew some mail to the bottom of my Jupon ala...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Aug 07, 2003 11:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) I understand what it means but...
Replies: 24
Views: 13

I would remind you that against the Armour Standard a hard tip shot would be very, very dangerous. Sword *tips* can shear rivetted mail in horrific ways. As far as helmet blows go- nearly any reasonable head blow would accomplish nothing. The amount of force needed to knock a man silly or bring the ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dominance of spears
Replies: 45
Views: 51

Chivalry, hide thy face.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Aug 05, 2003 3:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Face shots
Replies: 33
Views: 24

Nice to hear. You sound like you are landing alot of blows out there.
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by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Aug 05, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Rhinos - what to do?
Replies: 108
Views: 120

Duke Ronald is, as usual, right on the money. His explanation above will explain alot about inter-kingdom and inter-school confusion etc. A light sword or even a cracked sword can make a big difference to those people who consider blows that hit them with more detail and subtlety. I don't think abou...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Walking on Knees?
Replies: 65
Views: 26

Knee fighting is inane, but not as inane as a guy with a glaive trying to swing it around with one hand. Sad.
How many pick-up fights have you seen where blows were not acted out? Tons.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Aug 04, 2003 4:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Help with a Monster
Replies: 21
Views: 17

Run in at angle.
Grab his crossguard and hold it tight.
Whollop the hell out of his kidneys with a single-handed wrap.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A chance for great renown and glory.
Replies: 1
Views: 21

A chance for great renown and glory.

To all who labor at arms across the known world comes this missive from Vitus Von Atzinger, strenuous knight and student of all things noble and good. May God preserve all good vassals who read this letter, written this first day of August in the year of our Lord thirteen hundred and eighty nine. It...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Jul 31, 2003 12:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Not participating in Combat Archery Battles
Replies: 130
Views: 50

Sir Sarnac, I am deeply considering joining you in this quest....
Gulf Wars is a very important event for me, but I am not sure that it's safe any more....
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Jul 31, 2003 12:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dominance of spears
Replies: 45
Views: 51

1. Sarnac is right- spears or 6-10 feet were the most common weapon on medieval battlefields. 2. Highly trained shieldmen can cancel out any pocket of spear gods. 3. Froissart uses the terms "lance" and "spear" almost interchangably. It is impossible to tell whether there is a distinction or not. 4....
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Jul 05, 2003 6:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

God bless you, Rev. You have hit the nail on the head. Did anyone notice what I was wearing on the field at the last Gulf Wars? I looked about as accurate as SCA fighters ever look. Now one of my retainers has my steel leg harness, because it fits her better. I was slower than many of my brother kni...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Jul 05, 2003 12:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

Yes!!!
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Jul 05, 2003 10:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

GAA? How do I get these shield blanks? Need more info.
Looking at Gothiceye.com has been a depressing experience. I have no choice- I have to get spring steel armour. Maybe by the time I am forty I will have a kit that is LH quality and yet not detrimental to my field performance. Sigh.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Jul 05, 2003 9:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

There was a time I was very, very strict about hiding modern items. I used to take the labels off of old wine bottles, fill the bottles with red Gatorade and put the corks back in! I covered all of my camp chairs with heraldic throw-cloths, and all of my armour was transported in painted wooden ches...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: atlantian anti modern stuf law
Replies: 83
Views: 66

I know this sounds stupid, but if I were an Atlantian King I would create some type of King's Favor type of award to those people who have shown excellence in hiding or disguising blatantly modern items that we need or that are common.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dear Meridies
Replies: 16
Views: 17

Well Conal, when a man who can deafen you with a blow chooses not to out of courtesy and grace- I think it's a good idea not to tempt him. I was busted and pinned down on every side.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Dear Meridies
Replies: 16
Views: 17

Dear Meridies

I just want to tell you guys how much the fighters of the Barony of the Flame love playing with you guys. The spearmen of Gleann Abhann never cease to amaze me- I had so much fun dueling with you guys at Border Raids. You had so many amazing-looking fighters in your ranks- it's always a pleasure to ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Recapturing the magic...
Replies: 38
Views: 29

Aldred from Compagnie du Soliel? I am so sorry to hear of this terrible development. I am quite sure that you can beat it!
Am I ready for Living History? I suppose I am. However, my checkbook is NOT.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Jun 29, 2003 3:26 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period examples of barriers for Pas
Replies: 31
Views: 27

Thank you Brennus and Gaston for setting the record straight with these important references.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Jun 29, 2003 3:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Border Raids - Who's going?
Replies: 56
Views: 14

Raibeart-
I don't know what to say, good war-dog. Fear not. Stay as relaxed as you possibly can until then. All will be well.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Jun 27, 2003 2:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Recapturing the magic...
Replies: 38
Views: 29

The only thing I am really interested anymore is trying to stay in persona while on the field. Read Froissart, and learn about chivalric traditions and language. Start to search after that accurate knightly moment. The real Middle Ages are there for you after you get bored with the fun and silliness...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Jun 26, 2003 4:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: thoughts on making SCA fighting "more historic"
Replies: 43
Views: 29

There are numerous examples of all types of judging systems from the period we study. We should all know this by now.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Jun 22, 2003 9:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Does size really count?
Replies: 29
Views: 18

Shields shrank as time went on- by the late 14th century they really did get that small. I like that size- looks classy.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Jun 18, 2003 7:40 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: What Kind of buckles do you want?
Replies: 21
Views: 13

I want an affordable, tough 14th century buckle in 1/2 inch size.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Jun 17, 2003 11:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: thoughts on making SCA fighting "more historic"
Replies: 43
Views: 29

There is alot to what Raibeart is saying here. I am now pretty convinced that much more than any fighting technique- it's the flavor and tone of an event or passage that matters the most. Our huge time span limits our ability to do period-specific events, where *period-specific techniques and approp...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Jun 17, 2003 7:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can any fighter be great with any fighting style given enoug
Replies: 31
Views: 32

Anybody can become competant. Becoming GREAT is another story. Morgan has explained it quite well.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Jun 17, 2003 4:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can any fighter be great with any fighting style given enoug
Replies: 31
Views: 32

No.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Jun 13, 2003 5:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aluminum Shields
Replies: 46
Views: 62

Your Highness of the Mists, may God and his angels guide your mighty and just hand to higher honors- It is said that the Order does not make knights, but that we only recognize them. I am simply recognizing one of our own in a public forum. I have talked with you many times, and have found you to be...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Jun 13, 2003 2:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aluminum Shields
Replies: 46
Views: 62

Your Highness Sir Dmitriy-
What size is your square pictish shield, and how do you strap it?
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Jun 13, 2003 11:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Swine and Roses
Replies: 9
Views: 8

That's the wrong answer. Image
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Jun 13, 2003 10:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aluminum Shields
Replies: 46
Views: 62

Your Grace Logan-
I am familiar with your shield, but I have to say that it weighs about five times as much as a medieval knightly shield. There is no way in hell that my shoulders could deal with it. Never.
However, maybe a combination of aluminum and wood will work. Is your shield flat?
-V

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