The Armour Archive

Vitus von Atzinger

A knightly achievement! Proof that the Living History crowd has no reservations about getting in there and mixing it up.
Again, that's cool news.
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Vitus von Atzinger

I saw that Errol Flynn film "The Warriors" for the first time a few months ago, and we were all just sitting around giggling at it's more ridiculous aspects until the big siege scene happened. The cannon blow open the gates, and all you see are these foldable shields to protect the soldiers from arr...

Vitus von Atzinger

Gwen, what type of split hose? I am into the years 1370-1420...
What else can I wear besides regular chausses and braies?
-V

Vitus von Atzinger

Because if you get ten people out on the field right now, three of those people may end up doing and creating great things. I guarantee you that some of the greatest armourers and fighters of the future are currently plastic wearing goobers. Joaquin, why do you worry so hard about what other people ...

Vitus von Atzinger

Tis silly.

Vitus von Atzinger

In the name of knightly courtesy, I will visit these people at Pennsic and offer them a bottle of wine, saying "This is from myself and the Chef de Chambre, gallant lance of Burgundy." I will do this in defiance of the smugness I detect here in this thread. If it makes one of these folks happy, even...

Vitus von Atzinger

Richard, is your squire still alive? I would have given him the branch.

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Vitus von Atzinger

It seems that late 14th century people were obsessed with getting this strange wasp-wasited-enlongated-mid-section look. This is very hard to do without clever tailoring. Of course, how many knights were actually able to pull this look off is anybody's guess. The look favored young people, and the 1...

Vitus von Atzinger

I don't know how reliable this book is, but I adore looking at it- "Medeival Costume and Fashion" by Herbert Norris. It's got some really neat drawings. I also like "Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince"- because it documents the Youthquaker fashions of the 1300's. Hey Gwen, since all of the extre...

Vitus von Atzinger

JeffJ wrote-
"The general design and fit of SCA armor I've seen would allow a sword right between the plates. Thatâ€™s fine, because it doesnâ€™t need to protect against a sword."

Wow- I never thought about that. Tell me more. This post of yours is very informative. Thank you.
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Vitus von Atzinger

I am with Rhys on this one. These two guys grate on each other, and insults have been exchanged. It's a conversation about chivalric principles and the use of language- why should anyone object to it? If you are not directly involved in it, just comment on the other aspects of this endless debate. I...

Vitus von Atzinger

I'm with Chef.
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Vitus von Atzinger

Gwen, I was a jackass back then, because I had absolutely no concern for other people's feelings or opinions. I was covering up my fear and my anxiety, trying to distract people from the fact that I was too weak to attempt something worthy. It was so easy to criticize instead of working to win respe...

Vitus von Atzinger

Again, what I like about the SCA is that there are so many tests and labors that are offered. Winning a Crown tournament can be a very hard thing to do, and don't talk to me about cheaters- a vast majority of SCA Crown tournaments have been very fair. I even saw one where the winner (Duke Palymar) w...

Vitus von Atzinger

You people are still missing the point, here. Re-enactment isn't perfect. Living History isn't perfect. The SCA is FAR from being perfect- it's impossible to take all of the emotional, political and martial pieces needed and make the perfect organization. Again, I don't give a crap what org you belo...

Vitus von Atzinger

This thread is not going the way I had planned. What I was trying to express is this- I feel that I have recently experienced many inner changes, and these changes spring from many different sources. I am trying to explain that even though we can't do any type of combat, display or study perfectly- ...

Vitus von Atzinger

What we are doing is not, and can never be re-enactment. I don't know what it is (and I don't think it can be defined), but the SCA is not -as a whole- a re-enactment group. I am not participating in a re-enactment of a medieval battle- I am fighting in the Current Middle Ages. My victories are my o...

Vitus von Atzinger

Well said, David- your point is well taken. Man, I have just recieved a letter from Gwen that has totally blown my mind- she has a very deep understanding of the medieval social fabric. Think she only knows/cares about pretty clothes? No way, man- I am very, very impressed. Again, thank you Gwen for...

Vitus von Atzinger

I have spent the last hour reading Bascot's very interesting thread, and there are alot of great observations and ideas being thrown around. That first group of pictures that were posted is totally awesome- those guys look great! Perfect. My SCA life has changed a great deal over the last year, and ...

Vitus von Atzinger

I would very much like to see this happen. Be strong- don't let guys in bascinets fight in your events! In fact, don't even let people in high medieval garb WATCH.
-Vitus

Vitus von Atzinger

Sgt. Ustad won four or five fights.

Vitus von Atzinger

C'mon....please go back and re-read Hugh/Rhys' comments again. Read them carefully. Bascot, please stick to what you know. Rhys said- "...once you have some sense of timing and footwork and power generation then you can modify your style to make it more authentic." Good lord, why is this so hard to ...

Vitus von Atzinger

It is on subjects such as these that I and my Lord of Harlech are in almost complete agreement.

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Vitus von Atzinger

Come to my class and find out.
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Vitus von Atzinger

It's called a Royal Family, just like Darkyard.
-Vitus

Vitus von Atzinger

I will be there- teaching a seminar on the use of the almighty Green Boot. Prepare for a butt-kicking like you have never before experienced.

-Vitus

Vitus von Atzinger

That is so cool- I am stealing this idea.
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Vitus von Atzinger

...never could get the drummer to play that damn song live.

It's one of my faves.
-V

Vitus von Atzinger

First off, I cannot believe a short fighter is complaining about barrier fights. There is much less of you to hit- what is NOT to like? Hjalmr- There are only a few illustrations that depict barrier fights before the late 1500's, and blows beteen the rails are always pictured. In SCA combat, these b...

Vitus von Atzinger

I would be happy to cross swords with you, noble Prince. Just leave the baseball bat at home- I like my helmet.
-Vitus

Vitus von Atzinger

Listen to Sir Malcolm, he knows what he is talking about.
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Vitus von Atzinger

Why thank you, oh Master of the Land and Sky, whose ponies make the steppes tremble.

Vitus von Atzinger

Johnathon- This guy was acting like a dope. After he started griping about the clubbing that you gave him, you should have apologized about the misunderstanding and walked away- this would have left him in posession of the A-Hole Ball. Remember, the way to win is to NOT be the guy left holding the b...

Vitus von Atzinger

Perhaps it's not too late after all....
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Vitus von Atzinger

Yikes! The Archive has lost it.
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Wal-Mart Warrior Speaks Out

Give me a break!