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by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 17, 2002 10:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Which shows more prowess?
Replies: 53
Views: 33

Clay-
I dig what you are saying, but if you think you are not suffering brain damage from this style of play then you are mistaken. I would only seek this type of combat if I were fighting for my life.
You can tell who has real Prowess, even when these guys only go half-power.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 17, 2002 9:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: St Patrick Pas at Gulf War
Replies: 10
Views: 5

Could not make it- was involved in War Pow-Wow. Very sorry indeed. Brennus rules.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Mar 12, 2002 4:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War? Forget what is is, what should it be?
Replies: 30
Views: 12

As far as rules & weapons- I would rather keep everything the way it is than argue or bicker about it anymore. What do I want? I would trade every advance in accuracy we could and would ever achieve if I could get certain people and factions to just lighten the F**K up. I'm a hard ass in many respec...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Tue Mar 12, 2002 1:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Historic" combat reg proposal
Replies: 38
Views: 16

Well, like I said above, I think the most important thing we can do is find out who still considers themselves part of the TC "movement", and then have a big round table and decide what it is that we want. I saw the TCs as being pretty-much confined to the 14th and 15th centuries (with a few guys in...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 11, 2002 7:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War???
Replies: 156
Views: 68

Well said, Ray.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 11, 2002 7:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 4' weapons (SCA Topic)
Replies: 9
Views: 13

4 foot maces, axes and hammers are wonderful.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 11, 2002 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Historic" combat reg proposal
Replies: 38
Views: 16

I adore face thrusting. I am just trying to figure out a way to justify a ban on grilles (in the Pas culture only). Image
-Vee
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 11, 2002 10:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Historic" combat reg proposal
Replies: 38
Views: 16

The big problem is that the TC community is still not in proper contact with each other. There are tons of people who come to the Pennsic Pas who have never posted on the TC list even once. If we can't find these guys, how can we vote on anything? Another point is that the TC list has become the fec...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 10, 2002 9:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Historic" combat reg proposal
Replies: 38
Views: 16

I totally agree that men-at-arms fought without visors- alot. I am only saying that as far as bringing us up to Living History standards- the grilles do more to identify us as mainstream SCA then the open-faced rule you describe helps us to escape it. I love the regular old SCA and everything that c...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 10, 2002 8:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Which shows more prowess?
Replies: 53
Views: 33

Equal. The disarm has an air of novelty right now.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 10, 2002 6:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Helm Crests coming soon.
Replies: 6
Views: 15

That ninny Duncan of St. Gabriel was supposed to make me a crest. I miss that guy.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 10, 2002 6:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "Historic" combat reg proposal
Replies: 38
Views: 16

Why can't we poll all the members of all the existing Tourney Companies and come up with some type of Universal Charter? It's been brought up a few times already. Brennus pushed for this over and over. I have always supported- Turnshoes, "fighting" medieval shoes or modern shoes covered with sabaton...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sun Mar 10, 2002 11:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Rattan Sword
Replies: 18
Views: 22

Even most high-quality repros are heavier than their medieval counterparts. The reason I brought this up is because I have seen some very, very thick swords out there recently- and they could not have handled like medieval swords- not even close. What is the justification for wanting to use a club t...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Mar 09, 2002 8:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

"Main Street" isn't terrible, I totally agree. However, it isn't >heavy<. I would say that "Night Moves" has one tremendous heavy, poetic moment. The quiet part followed by "...with autumn closing in." That is just good writing. Poetic without pretense as well as street-level. Seger was afraid to go...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Mar 09, 2002 7:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

I feel that "Turn the Page" is a bit less offensive. Bob Seger is strange- he has moments of brilliance: "Fire Lake", "Night Moves" and "Against the Wind" are pretty good songs (as far as sap goes); the rest of his material is just horrific.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Mar 09, 2002 5:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

There is no doubt that this song is among the worst in the history of Western music.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Mar 09, 2002 12:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: More super-reenactor pics
Replies: 44
Views: 73

I have seen these guys before- amazing.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Sat Mar 09, 2002 10:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

Rhys wrote-
"I just detest hippie music and so am not familiar with it (and if it has an electric guitar, it's hippie music)."

Oh my God! That is hysterical! LoL! ROFLMAO!!
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Mar 08, 2002 3:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My feelings on the SCA
Replies: 41
Views: 19

Aidan is correct- everything and nothing.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Mar 08, 2002 12:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Rattan Sword
Replies: 18
Views: 22

Rattan flexes in any direction- steel does not. I have been hit full force with both, and to replicate the force of a 2 1/2 pound steel sword, you need a rattan sword that weighs much more than this. What is more important- having your weapon land with medieval force or having a weapon that handles ...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Mar 08, 2002 12:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Rattan Sword
Replies: 18
Views: 22

The Rattan Sword

What is more important- having a rattan sword that weighs and handles as closely as possible to a real medieval sword OR having a rattan sword that hits and distibutes force like one?
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Mar 08, 2002 11:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

This is a great day!
Oh, my aching sides!!
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Fri Mar 08, 2002 9:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What was it like when Syr Rhys and Richard Blackmore were sq
Replies: 37
Views: 39

Diolun-
Ther are many Rhys' in the world. This one would NEVER sing a filk based upon "Juke Box Hero". Hahahahah! I would like to see it though!
Man, that would be so classic.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Mar 07, 2002 8:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone have a problem with B.Price/Chivalry Bookshelf ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6

See? It's all good.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Mar 07, 2002 8:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War???
Replies: 156
Views: 68

The SCA is moving towards Living History standards anyway. When Edward Beausoliel gets his new 14th century rig together it will rival anything ever seen since Chandos breathed air. The most important thing is for people who are into 14th and 15th century stuff to keep moving forward- always look fo...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Mar 07, 2002 6:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archery in Knightly Combat - a POV from a wee to the East of
Replies: 52
Views: 26

There have been many "honor cultures" that are greatly similar to the one that gave birth to the European medieval knight. However, a Cataphract isn't a knight; a Hoplite isn't a knight; a Roman Centurian isn't a knight and a Samurai isn't a knight. "Chivalrous" describes a belief system from a spec...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Thu Mar 07, 2002 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is there another answer?
Replies: 98
Views: 38

I am not half the firebrand I was. I don't know why, but I just don't get nearly as fired-up as I used to. What is even more incredible is that I have reached this state where I just don't have the energy to engage in online war anymore. Four years ago I was using this medium to just go off on anyth...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 11:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is there another answer?
Replies: 98
Views: 38

Blame my lady.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 1:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Stainless steel BOOBIES (pic safe to view)
Replies: 20
Views: 22

My guess is that the stainless is on the right because it looks whiter.
I think...
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 1:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War???
Replies: 156
Views: 68

The rules are fine for those who seek fun and a the comradeship of arms, and a vast majority of the Known World is in agreement about what tone and >spirit< should be carried upon the field. That is all I will say.
-V
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 10:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War???
Replies: 156
Views: 68

Vermin wrote-
"No one goes home a vegetable.
No one goes home a fragment of themselves because of severe psychological problems caused by Pennsic."

Hahahaha! I am not so sure about that.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 10:49 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Macpherson armour on Ebay!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 17

Awesome.
by Vitus von Atzinger
Wed Mar 06, 2002 10:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Manuals
Replies: 76
Views: 56

I agree with Rhys on this- one of my own good friends loves to study the more complicated fechtbuch maneuvers. He is one of the brightest people I have ever met. I think he really enjoys trying to figure these things out. Now, I have seen SCA fighters perform f-book manuevers that they seemed to hav...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 04, 2002 4:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is there another answer?
Replies: 98
Views: 38

I'm with Diolun on this one. I was once patted on the back by a verrrry drunken Midrealm chum during a post-rev. He chanted "Want to make a perfect knight? Guide the goober toward the light!" I am not so keen on calling those without prowess or historical knowledge "goobers", but the point was well-...
by Vitus von Atzinger
Mon Mar 04, 2002 4:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournament or War???
Replies: 156
Views: 68

When I say that we cannot replicate either tournaments or wars in the true medieval sense, this doesn't mean that I don't believe that we can't come very, very close to creating scenarios that resemble them closely enough for us to get a taste of what they may have been like. I have seen pick-up fie...

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