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by Thorstenn
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:49 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Period Pennsic Plea?
Replies: 21
Views: 883

Troy,

I look forward to your return from Iraq, be safe.

Kai,

If I can be of any assistance please let me know. Its an outside chance I might be at Pennsic as well.

Still waiting on a return call from Richard about the plastic. :cry:

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A message for Atlantians.
Replies: 17
Views: 852

Take this with the spirit its intended in. Please ask Val or someone Very close to Val please. My own father died two days before I held my crown list of my first Reign. He lived with me the last 7 years of his life Just going to that event was very hard, I asked those close to me to get the word ou...
by Thorstenn
Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

So when I am sent to an area to lay wast to a group or a spear god I must be less than nothing ??? is that what you are saying. You are painting with a very broad brush in your statement. I know plenty of Respected knights that do just that. Archery has also been changing for the last 40+ years some...
by Thorstenn
Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What makes them the best?
Replies: 17
Views: 970

Re: What makes them the best?

To me it's those that give as much as they take. To help every one, and to do it from the heart. I love what we do, could it be better. Yes but its an evolving beast that I have bleed for for years. So have you. There is no best IMO only those that care enough to be an inspiration to so many. I coul...
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1864

I tried to get the rule left up to each marshal at their own risk but it never gained ground at the SEM level. Thor. lanyard rule is dumb, too, especially since 90% of single handed swords have basket hilts on them. I mean, I can see making some guy wear a lanyard if he is a known 'tosser', but real...
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Flaming Russian
Replies: 46
Views: 1354

I want to move to Republic of Belarus. Think I could get them all to speak English?

Thor.

Ceddie wrote:why do we not do this? this looks like GREAT fun!
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Flaming Russian
Replies: 46
Views: 1354

One guy is shooting a fireball out his ass???


Thor.
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

Why do you always try to derail the thread..........I now throw a chair at you. A heavy wood chair make by Baron Conal :lol:

And Real Key Lime is da best

Thor.

P.S. Just fooling cept for the Key Lime part

Kilkenny wrote:Anybody else care for some pie ?

I like pie.
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

I have strongly suggested/encouraged it, but never ordered it to be done. Though in my Kingdom it was never a problem as we (mostly) love CA. We love all types of fighting... except two weapons, oh wait that's just me Duke Thorstenn the WrongHand KSCA, KEM. Ok so that's NEVER happened? Goodness what...
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Bokalo Review (prototype Landsknecht harness)
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

I cant wait to dent, er ,I mean see that on the field :lol:

Dan is a good guy, and you get what you paid for, with good service.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

This pretty much sums up how its done at Gulf Wars Thor. One issue with "every other" battle is that we have max 5% combat archers. Yet they get 1/2 the battles. Now, maybe 80% of the non archers don't mind CA at all... but I would venture that a larger portion would be happy without it. A...
by Thorstenn
Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pictures from our events
Replies: 12
Views: 532

Re: about the festival in Lida

I would love to come to some of those Festivals but I fear I would be a fish out of water because I only speak (American) English. Are your events under any type of sanctioning body (Organization) with a website? Some of your pictures are just fantastic and all inspiring. I wish I could save some of...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Break down spears for Pennsic
Replies: 13
Views: 267

Try a soft surfboard rack and bungees to hold it down. for a 4 door m Or m You might be able to find a single hard rack if you search for it. Some use gutters some dont. Thor. I guess I'll be waiting for pennsic then = ) can't fit a 9 ft spear in a honda civic. I'll just have to find someone to borr...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Some Armour for sale cheap.
Replies: 14
Views: 947

PM'd about Gauntlets.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB leather collars of Estate
Replies: 21
Views: 868

Will your leather dye sweat off on our clothes :?: We are very humid and hot.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

All safety and armor aside, It's only a matter of time until somebody dies on the field or shortly after from a blood clot from a bruise period. Sorry to bring this up but I feel its in line with this. If this offends some I am sorry. Count ? Sarnac ? Died from a pulmonary embolism, (NOT caused by c...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

Ya, I phrased it wrong. 4 days with no sleeping pills will do that to me, sorry. I will not aim for those 3 spots no matter whats on the line or how thick they might seam to be at the moment. I think you new my intent though. Thor. There are 3 places I will not target on my opponent. 1. Cup 2. Neck ...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

There are 3 places I will not target on my opponent.

1. Cup
2. Neck
3. Collarbone

This I teach my squires as well. If I cannot best my opponent without targeting these 3 spots they are no longer worth my time for we are simply not playing the same game.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

How can it be illegal and counted at the same time Thor. We are allowed to strike one another in the cup but is it a good thing? Just because the rules tolerate it doesn't make it good or appropriate. OT, but we actually changed the rule in the West to say that intentional targeting of the groin is ...
by Thorstenn
Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ducal Video Challenge
Replies: 41
Views: 1609

Thank you I'll give it a try.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Singing Karaoke while doing the robot is only kind of entertaining... Tank yoo werry much miista rabatoo... Thor. There were many forms of armor in our catch all time period, then throw in all the other none European persona's that we tolerate for some reason. Thor. It's because we are a blast at pa...
by Thorstenn
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

The reason I brought it up (Armor as worn) is I personally dont like the Plate is proof catch all phrase. Plate was not the only real armor it was the evolution of armor because of weapon technology. Just about any single handed sword would have a hard time defeating any armor. There were many forms...
by Thorstenn
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ducal Video Challenge
Replies: 41
Views: 1609

Personally I like Duke University or Duke University online Not sure about the legality of the name though. Or Dux ducis Universitas (Latin). Or Duc Université (French) Or, schola of ducal certamen (School of Ducal combat) Or, schola of ducal ars (School of Ducal technique) I am using an online tra...
by Thorstenn
Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

How about armor is proof. Pretty damned hard to injure somebody in Chain mail or leather as well.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your most intense fighting moments?
Replies: 38
Views: 1925

Mine was in my last Crown list, of the 3 1/2 to 4 hours of fighting I had over 2 hours on the list in extreme heat 95-100 in the shade a lot hotter in the sun and very humid. My reward was being able to put a coronet on my lady's head for a second time. :D

It was a god day.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

I dislike Two weapon fighting with a passion so as Crown should I ban it for my reign.... No. And for your last paragraph, Blackmail is NOT Kingly in our society. It's like rotten Chicken, it leaves a foal taste in my mouth. Thor. Would any knight/duke/king who asks his subordinates to use a bow car...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Sinister is, as sinister does..... 8)

Thor.


DeCalmont wrote:Does that go for left handed archers? Or are we just too far gone?
:twisted:

Thorstenn wrote:I believe the Church declared Awesome sauce and Chocolate milk as a penance for my Devilish ways :wink:

Thor.

by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Edward III longsword - need a new sword for Pennsic?
Replies: 6
Views: 476

I'm drooling...... 8)


Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

I believe the Church declared Awesome sauce and Chocolate milk as a penance for my Devilish ways Thor. One day when I get out your way I shall buy you a beer of your liking. It would be much more chivalrous of you if you just learned how to fight with the right hand of Justice as God intended, you d...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Steve -SoFC-,

Asking your Crown to sit out a battle to prove a point or for safety reasons is one thing boycotting without permission is breaking your Oath. To me there is a difference.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Johnothan,

That's the best post I have seen from you. One day when I get out your way I shall buy you a beer of your liking.

Thor.
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

While I dont get your stance on archery I completely understand how you take your Oath and agree with it 100% Past Royals have a larger sense of responsibility to the Crown and populace IMO. Walking away or boycotting could be construed as Cowardice and no Knight should suffer its consequences. Thor...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

I know, I just get tired of hearing "were not really fighting war because there are NO rules in real war" There are some. Our government spends millions a year doing Mock maneuvers (simulated war scenarios) to make us better trained for Real war. We are doing a mild representation of War t...
by Thorstenn
Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

Even real war has rules. Thor. funny thing is that none of the archery folks/supporters ever dare to say its fair for what we do in the sca. the mindless bullshit about "war this and war that" is stupid. we dont do war. if we did we wouldnt have rules. really, give me a break guys. if shoo...
by Thorstenn
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10938

WoW that was cool Thor. Here is a link: m There was a group in the Northern Outlands that made Rattan Bows a long time ago. They looked good and seemed very solid. I often wondered after they loosed the arrow, could they beat you with it like a club during the fighting? (Following all rules on diame...

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