The Armour Archive

Thorstenn

That could be bad... Thor. What this thread is telling me, though, is that many of the SCA chiv (there's a LOT) who post, read/lurk here either consider themselves blameless, or are else too wimpy to fess up to their more asinine moments. Good thing you're not asking them to 'fess up to their social...

Thorstenn

Shame and regret, mine is not from the field.

Thor.

Nissan Maxima wrote:I guess most guys have to trade their ability to feel shame for that white belt.
Perhaps it is surgically removed at the vigil. I have always wondered what went on at those things.

Thorstenn

The sin of man refers to mortal sin versus breaking a game rule. Holding is not a sin in the NFL but it is against the rules.

Thor.

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:A sin of man? Care to explain the difference?

Thorstenn

When I get down I think of the friends and family that keep me going in the SCA. Good luck in ALL your endeavors. Thor. After some issues this past fall I pretty much divorced myself from the SCA. It no longer held any more love for me after 25+ years and was a damn harsh mistress with little return...

Thorstenn

I have done both, all for the same reason, all with the same end result. Some learn through pain, some through persuasion. I am not above reproach, I am flawed. In my mind a Knight must be able to dispense justice, whether it be by the sword or the word. It is never a easy decision to make, but We g...

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I did several fights with a man from out West at Pennsic with the intent to cause him pain/not to injure, after he said and did things to discouraged a female fighter who is a friend of mine. He treated her like shit and belittled her on the field. My sin was Wrath. The fallowing day wearing a compl...

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All it takes for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing... If you continue to do nothing, they will continue to prosper. If speaking my mind for truth and justice will get my squires into trouble I would release them of their burden. Justice must win the day. Thor. I confess I am a coward. Th...

Thorstenn

What if you have sinned as you put it, but have no regret? I have struck someone in anger but do not nor will I ever regret it.
My other sins are for god to judge.

Thor.

Thorstenn

Huh, This makes no sense to me. People cheat it paintball all the time for victory. It's why I quit playing. Cheaters prospered, and they should not be able to do so. Chivalry dictates that we fight against that. In this game we hope and trust that our opponent is honorable and calls their blows but...

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Sir Vitus, Could you elaborate on this a little. "I used to care about that alot. The two years before I was knighted it was damn hard to hit me at all. I had problems with guys from Meridies like two times. But that knight I fought with from Trimaris at Border Raids? I should have just let the...

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Then how is it different on any other legal target, not just your head. Remember as we get older and or fight more we desensitized to the damage we take on bare flesh shots. Some spots are much harder to bruise than they used to... same with your pain receptors. Thor. I am tired of seeing a giant li...

Thorstenn

Well the tuna can cod piece creeps me out but it's legal too!!

Thorstenn

I am the Trimarian Earl Marshal. I would have no problem with them at all as long as they don't stick out 3 inches and don't come to a sharp point. If the tip is rounded just a bit it might be better for inter Kingdom events. As I cannot guarantee other Kingdoms approval, I would go to bat for these...

Thorstenn

Read William Marshal the flower of Chivalry. It talks about his combat as he road into a group of 40 knights to save a future King. He lived. Armor works or it would not be worn. As weapons got better so did the armor. But you already know this... Thor. Armour really works against real weapons. And ...

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What about Saint Dio ? Not official yet buy I'm working on it Thor. Oh now that is just cool! But if you declare for St, Vitus then you need to go to 7 blows at least Don't forget to complain about a headache and a twich! From my Knighting: "In the name of St. Vitus." ( Touch the right sho...

Thorstenn

Sport fighting IS period/historic, with Batons, steel, whale bone, and wood clubs. Knights even had sport armor... If the SCA with it's large timeline were to do force full shots with steel we would need to up the standard for armor and we cant even agree on a standard for appearance. Thor.

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I will, the one I have seems to have about 3 times the bend of my normal rattan, it's crazy. Almost twice the weight of my normal rattan. If your camping with Calontir, your about 50 feet from my camp in Trimaris I will have beer and food come say high. Thor. I have it works nicely. Thor. The only a...

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Cant be, Arlof is a Trimarian... WE claim him

Hes a cool guy and always very nice.

Thor.

Thorstenn

I use ether foot depending on what I want to do. There is no definitive answer.

Thor.

Thorstenn

I have it works nicely.

Thor.

Tyr Palenske wrote:
Sir Omarad wrote:

The only approved experiment is the solid rod.

Thanks Omarad, it also has the nicer price point. Do you know of anyone who has attempted to shape the handle in anything other than round?

Thorstenn

Testing in Trimaris.

So far it hits like a dead stick IMO and those who I have struck. Will continue into the summer months. Little cold to judge right now as we have dropped into the mid 80's ......

Gosh I hate our winters!!!

Thor.

Thorstenn

It was, it's over, thrust away Thor. looks like a ton of fun. still trying to figure out the rules. there is no thrusting? I hate that. If you can't thrust, you leave out a good part of the skills set to finish fights. I think in the SCA , well Trimaris. Thrusting isn't allowed in tourneys. I am not...

Thorstenn

Well said!!! Thor, I would submit that a man be allowed to chose his own name, and gain wordfame by his own hand to supplement (not replace) that which he has chosen. That said, the Midrealm Tanist is Arch Teryx. And He need not justify His name to anyone, for His glaive and His inspiration, Princes...

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Because I am a Knight of Trimaris and a Peer of the Realm. This game is bigger than just one kingdom. These rules are not for the person who IS trying, it's to back us up with those who are NOT trying. We do everything we can to no disenfranchise people from our hobby but some just don't get it or p...

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That's it, we need to invade Drachenwald!!!!! Who wants to a Viking'ing I would love to see more pic's like the longhouse. Thor. For more like this, come visit us in Drachenwald My intention has been to post some more photos (selected favourites) from my short time in the SCA, I'll post a link once ...

Thorstenn

Two of them, one from copora, the other is a basic copy of the Atlantian rules which just goe's into greater detail. Thor, 13 Undisguised plastic may not be used as a component of any armor, clothing, decorative accessories, weapons, footwear or other item worn or used by a participant in combat in ...

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I love the helmet on the Lefty that onion top is seeexie!!!

The rest of it looks like fun.

Thor,

Thorstenn

We need the rules to back up the Peer pressure for those who don't care about Peer pressure. Rules lawyers will pick crap apart if you don't. I had to tell two people this weekend that this is their warning about exposed plastic. #1 was a Knight, #2 has been fighting for 15 or 20 years. Both were ve...

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So what will happen to the MIC's or KEM's that don't enforce those standards

"Everyone at an SCA event is held to SCA rules.
Period."

Thor.

Thorstenn

I thought that was a southern term for cant find something. "You loosed it again"

Thor.

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Wouldn't the term be "loosed"?

Thorstenn

Who is the Knight in black with ermine spots

I met him a few years ago at Pennsic. We had good conversations by the pic up field. I am horrible with remembering names.

Thor.

uxbridgefox wrote:Cateline la broderesse posted some nice picts of the tourney...

enjoy...

http://picasaweb.google.com/catelinelab ... ntOct2010#

-a

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I am of the opinion that EVERY practice is a public demo, somebody is going to see us for the first time and you only get 1 first impression. Thor. Someone actually suggested that a good grace period would be to only enforce at events, not practices. Also, a 6 month grace period wouldn't be an issue.

Thorstenn

"I see several threads coming out of this discussion. 1. We don't need any new rules, use peer pressure. 2. Get rid of all modern visible equipment. 3. Cover up modern materials. " #1 has only partially worked in 45 years +or- #2 Cover up modern material in such a manor as to not be blatan...

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Specifically, ALL events are exclusive.... Play by the standards or go home. Thor. But...that is what _is_ being said... "You must meet X requirement, or you can't play with us" At one specific fight/tournament/event, not an overall "You can't fight SCA" I'm all for exclusion *at...

Thorstenn

1# Norse/Norman.
2# 15th century German.
3# 14th century French pig face.
4# loaner generic X 2
6# Peel helmet, used to practice fallow through. It's beat up a bit

Close to 3,000 in helmets combined. Worth every penny to enjoy this ride.

Thor.