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by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Oct 08, 2002 4:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My Latest: Gamboised Aventail (& Gambeson)
Replies: 26
Views: 24

Truly first rate.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Oct 08, 2002 10:01 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

Yawn. The point is that when we strike with a mock weapon, the blow is assumed to be either good or not sufficient, right? This idea that the blow would kill or incapacitate is pure assumption and guesswork- we cannot be sure. We are making assumptions about the effects of particular blows, while pr...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Oct 07, 2002 1:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

Gavin wrote- "In all seriousness, with certain of our "simulated weapons" I honestly believe our normal standards for what we accept as "good blows" are greater than required to violate actual armor and destroy the person within." But which weapons? "Violate" actual armour? What do you mean by this?...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Oct 06, 2002 10:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tale of a Pas
Replies: 4
Views: 13

Tale of a Pas

The Song of Palymar By Sir Vitus Litold Von Atzinger (please forward everywhere) Good knights, pay heed and stop to mark my words young ladies, squires and men of the cloth as well- all good men at arms and plain soldiers hear my tale I sing of a day of wonders performed by gallant manhood. In the l...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Oct 03, 2002 9:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Amazing article on Deeds of Arms and Froissart
Replies: 10
Views: 10

I think I posted this link a while back- isn't it GREAT?
Finnvarr rules all!!
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Oct 02, 2002 2:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle coronation...
Replies: 24
Views: 10

It was put together by a local SCA member named Julianna- she is a big sweetie. The pattern was not developed by her, though.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Oct 02, 2002 12:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Confessional
Replies: 23
Views: 17

I saw an archer from my local group, and he was on the side I was affiliated with. I had made a joke before the battle about how I would kill any archer who got close enough, so when he saw me he shot me straightaway. Hahahahahahahahahahah! He took me seriously, and I had to walk back to res point! ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Oct 02, 2002 12:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle coronation...
Replies: 24
Views: 10

Man I am one ugly little rat bastard. Image That's 23 carat gold leaf on them buttons!
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Oct 01, 2002 12:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Destruct-o-shields
Replies: 21
Views: 19

Make the shields from two layers of Masonite panel. No splinters of any kind.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Oct 01, 2002 11:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle coronation...
Replies: 24
Views: 10

It's too bad you guys can't see the FRONT of my Ledner. It's pretty awesome.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Sep 30, 2002 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle coronation...
Replies: 24
Views: 10

WaaaghBoss/Kevin- No problem, bud! I had a great time fighting with you. You are a very strong man, and your field appearance is really awesome! Great to meet you. Ulfr- I was watching you closely- you and Titus are improving very quickly. You guys are going to reach the summit. I have no doubts. -V...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Sep 30, 2002 1:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Would you last?
Replies: 104
Views: 69

Impossible to say- too many factors.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Sep 29, 2002 3:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how would you do it?
Replies: 28
Views: 16

I'm with Trevor.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Sep 29, 2002 10:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is it true?
Replies: 2
Views: 8

Yes, Marcus was dubbed last night. I could not stay to see it happen because my ride had to get back to Louisville as quickly as possible.
I am sorely disappointed that I could not stay to see it.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Sep 26, 2002 10:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Examples of Knights in Shining Armour (SCA)?
Replies: 6
Views: 10

Could you please move this topic to the combat board ASAP? Higher visibility.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Sep 26, 2002 10:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Vivat for Duke Ronald Wilmot.
Replies: 9
Views: 12

Vivat for Duke Ronald Wilmot.

Didn't anyone notice that Duke Ronald has retired his "rough from the hammer" business? Countless people wear armour that was initially shaped by Duke Ronald. There is a very good chance that the helmet you wear, or a helmet you own, had a top that came from him. He has done a hell of a lot of work ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Sep 26, 2002 8:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

No Richard, I said that as a pre-emptive strike. It was not directed at you, good Sir- it was directed at the next person who tells me that without understanding what I am really getting at.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Sep 25, 2002 3:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

If I wanted to fence, I would fence. This idea is not incongruent with what I am trying to express here. I am trying to learn to hit a bit harder, in the name of courtesy.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Sep 25, 2002 11:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pic of My semi-OK15thC Harness
Replies: 22
Views: 110

Hey squire- cover that camp chair!!!
(If yer gonna pik nits, pick nits!!)
I think you look killer, your knight and lady should be damn pround.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Sep 25, 2002 11:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Review-Turnshoes & Pattens by Historic Enterprises
Replies: 4
Views: 11

I truly think that these affordable turnshoes are the best thing that has happened to SCA FASHIONS in the entire history of the organization.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Sep 25, 2002 10:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

Noble squire Otto, you girded on sword in a good hour. May God and his angels lead you to a holy accolade. We reveal so much about what we think, and how we feel when we fight. There is one thing I have learned from studying the history of medieval tournaments and deeds of arms- when ire rises, then...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Sep 24, 2002 11:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

"Judged as fatal or totally disabling" is a concept that has been retained to justify long-standing traditions- like falling down. It has also been retained so that we can appear to be considering the effects of particular weapons, in an attempt to look like we know what we are talking about. I neve...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Sep 24, 2002 11:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA - Opinions from the Chivalry please
Replies: 12
Views: 14

Munz, I welcome you as a brother. Tell Luther that he is a weiner. Image
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Sep 23, 2002 5:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Who is going to the Fall Ball?(midrealm)
Replies: 6
Views: 6

Is this a formal challenge?


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Vitus Litold Von Atzinger, Knight
Q."Hey Rhys, what do you wear for kidney protection?"
A."Virtue."
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Sep 23, 2002 9:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Barn door shields (Extracted from Off-topic)
Replies: 27
Views: 10

The smaller the shields, the better. Makes for alot of movement. Entertaining to fight, and interesting to watch.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Sep 22, 2002 11:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calibration
Replies: 102
Views: 94

Sarnac is right. I have said this a million times, the Armour Standard concept needs to be removed from the rules. A blow that would render you dead or incapacitated through a mail shirt and stiff gambeson is entirely too hard, rattan weapon or no. A telling blow is what is needed. No need to justif...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Sep 22, 2002 8:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery Poll - SCA Chivalry Only
Replies: 26
Views: 18

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by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Sep 21, 2002 11:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Alright, pick this apart, tell me what's wrong...
Replies: 13
Views: 24

Wulfgar, is this kit for you? Image
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Sep 20, 2002 10:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: What are my options? [harness]
Replies: 3
Views: 10

Ray-
Base your new kit on that of Sir Christopher of York. Anyone have pics?
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Sep 20, 2002 9:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery Poll - SCA Chivalry Only
Replies: 26
Views: 18

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Let people decide and declare what they are, and what they believe.

[This message has been edited by Vitus (edited 09-20-2002).]
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Sep 20, 2002 10:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Perfect Pennsic
Replies: 50
Views: 35

Wow, Conrad- the Cooper's probably have enough money now to make your perfect Pennsic a reality. Of course, they won't even build a decent laundromat on the property. Sheesh.
I hate Pennsic. I like Gulf Wars. Less baggage- fewer egos.
-Vitus
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Sep 19, 2002 8:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: You give a kid a choce....
Replies: 15
Views: 8

Sir David is correct. The 24" flat round shield is the best way to start.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Sep 17, 2002 9:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: *SCA Topic* Champions Battles at Pennsic.....get rid of them
Replies: 159
Views: 104

Hey Khann- Are you going to be in armour at Midrealm Coronation? I would very much like to see you in action. This is the second time that I have heard you blow your own horn, and claim that you find the skill level of some Midrealm knights to be "funny". I invite you to come display your natural Pr...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Sep 16, 2002 5:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Required reading for learning?
Replies: 13
Views: 7

W-Boss, I will be at Midrealm Coronation. I would be happy to show you some pointers and talk to you about books and stuff if you are gonna be there. Just ask around, it's easy to find me. ____ Vitus Litold Von Atzinger, Knight Q."Hey Rhys, what do you wear for kidney protection?" A."Virtue." [This ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Sep 14, 2002 10:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Required reading for learning?
Replies: 13
Views: 7

www.chivalrybookshelf.com

Go crazy.

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Vitus Litold Von Atzinger, Knight
Q."Hey Rhys, what do you wear for kidney protection?"
A."Virtue."

[This message has been edited by Vitus (edited 09-14-2002).]