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by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th century battle (SCA)
Replies: 54
Views: 761

The Combat of the 30 is different enough from normal SCA combat that most folks won’t be “usedâ€Â
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th century battle (SCA)
Replies: 54
Views: 761

I'm giving commentary for the GW. I'd love to see someone offer to run this through the HCS next Pennsic. My earliest kit is a Norse kit with a goggled spangen helm. I don't think this goggled helm goes back this far, but its not my area of expertise. I believe there are some goggled Anglo Saxon hel...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 26, 2004 9:01 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rough From The Hammer
Replies: 12
Views: 497

I'm over at the shop fairly regularly. I've only seen Cet use his power hammer to make production helm halves. Having watched this process, I would never, ever, ever operate that evil machine. On slip and goodbye hand. Watching Cet is like watching an artist with it. Its even scarier when he does el...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best of the Best at Pennsic
Replies: 35
Views: 1176

Stephen VonDresden *again* ?? There must be <b>someone</b> out there who can beat this guy! Amazing. Duke Darius (speaking of inhuman monsters-in a good way) defeated him at the Winter Wolf tourney last year. But I'll grant you, seeing him lose is rare. I love watching him fight, the timing and dis...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 26, 2004 7:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th century battle (SCA)
Replies: 54
Views: 761

What was the treatment of prisoners at this time? I know examples pre and post this period of enslavement. That is sort of what I'm trying to model here. Is that the correct model, or is it just a pure fight to the death/run away situation? Ransom probably is the wrong terminology here, I'm thinking...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th century battle (SCA)
Replies: 54
Views: 761

Here are my suggestions, if you can give me more info then I already have on the flow of combat from the period, I should be able to help more. Please give me feedback where my assumptions are off. I’m going off of 10 year old memories hear. Given the probable numbers, rather then getting int...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 4:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best of the Best at Pennsic
Replies: 35
Views: 1176

The finals where Stefan von Dredan and Lucan. . I believe it was a replay of the finals 2 (or 3) years ago. I love watching either of them fight. They both have incredible reflexes, a deep skill set, but they are just normal sized. Its one thing when you see some physical monster destroy people, it...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

>> Since I will be the M-I-C for next Pennsic, if someone can make a point to remind me in about 3 months, I will make sure that the face thrust targeting conventions are clearly spelled out in both the CA and combat conventions of the rules -Palymar Thank you, I look forward to seeing next years m...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

Tessa,

Thank you for your well reasoned repsonses. I'll comment on the larger issues latter.


tessathehuntress wrote:Remember the sides, top and back of the face are proof to missiles, so covering the rest is easy.




I cannot find this in the rules anywhere. Could you please show it to me.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Western Martial Arts Class in New Jersey
Replies: 6
Views: 137

I understand your concern and will inform the event sponsers. I hadn't even noticed the advertizing blurb in the announcement.

If it helps Hugh didn't write the announcement, and recomends purchasing your book as the primary translation from which to study Ringneck.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

Ahhh Thank you all. So Padrig was right after all. I wasn't sure becuase I never found that peticular rulling. Hey Tessa, might I suggest that in some combat archer handbook that the rule just discussed be in there so that the helm is properly defined? I would rather be able to quote a rule from a ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

This can be a very confusing topic because of how the SCA rules are laid out. (Richard I know you are aware of the structure and almost everything I’m posting, but I’m laying this out for new folks, not you). First Corpa (yes some of the basic fighting rules are in Corpa) Then the Soci...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Western Martial Arts Class in New Jersey
Replies: 6
Views: 137

Western Martial Arts Class in New Jersey

Saturday, September 18th, 2004 A lot of us talk about how much we want to learn Western Martial Arts here is your chance to work on it within the SCA. This is not about winning at SCA combat, this is about studying history. Support this event. Pre register for this event. It’s a very inexpens...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Falchions
Replies: 10
Views: 230

You can use realy thick rattan and shave it down. I own a piece thick enough to do that with :).

Or

Unless your kindom has a rule against it, you can pad out a shaft and put a rattan clacker on the surface.

I'm not aware of any falchion specific material.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Aug 24, 2004 2:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

As far as I know, Padriag was right with respect of how most people at Pennsic play, but wrong with respect to what the rules say. Society level rules do not disallow thrusts to the side of the head. That I am aware, the Pennsic rules did not (nor for that matter do the eastern rules) state the side...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Advantages + Disadvan. in two sword fighting
Replies: 10
Views: 243

Given the armour that is contemporary with Fiore and the fact that he shows a dagger in the chest, my suspicion is that this is unarmoured combat being shown.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Advantages + Disadvan. in two sword fighting
Replies: 10
Views: 243

Disadvantage: There are very few confirmed examples of armoured combatants fighting with two equal length weapons compared to the vast weight of evidence pointing toward either two handed weapon or weapon and shield. By using two sword you are missing out on a chance to explore to the extent the SCA...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Promoting Ancient Period Within the SCA?
Replies: 50
Views: 765

I agree with your general points Murdock, but I think we loose a lot more because of the Scadianisms, fantasy barbarians, and non attempts, then because of a nicely done Roman or Scythian portrayal. What makes us the real joke is the guy in fur and blue plastic. I think if we had a bunch of decent p...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Opinions on Combat Archery at Pennsic?
Replies: 25
Views: 374

The ballista’s and other siege equipment felt right for the set piece battles like the castle, although I don’t think they are as appropriate for the field battle. I saw a couple of folks volleying which looked good. On the other hand, pre combat archery, bubble holds for injuries were...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 1:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I can't believe i got in!
Replies: 54
Views: 1529

While I’ve since found out I was offered a slot at the last minute, I was trying to help some others get ready so didn’t find out till afterward. It was a truly amazing site to watch. I hope this encourages others to attempt such deeds. What is does show though is the power of renown t...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Aug 23, 2004 12:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Promoting Ancient Period Within the SCA?
Replies: 50
Views: 765

I’m going to paraphrase a statements from Cet and state that almost any argument that references the SCA governing documents is inherently flawed, because the documents themselves are flawed. I feel Murdock’s pain. I have a large number of folks doing decent or better portrayals of med...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:45 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 298

I’m not sure its off topic because we are talking about how much value is placed on authenticity. Also, keep in mind I realize to illustrate my point I’m making several assumptions. Yes, people would have to sacrifice some of their space (that’s why I added the comment about nee...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:00 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 298

Thinking about it, it does give you an idea of where are values lie though. Nice period tents, while more common, are still far from the norm. Its a shame that there isn't enough social capital tied up in having a "period" encampment that folks aren't competing to have him there. Offering him space ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 05, 2004 1:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 298

I didn't realize you hadn't pre registered. In that case they were nice to offer. Nicer then my camp in fact. With my group its no pre reg, no space.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:17 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How do you use Hist (large footprint) Tents at Pennsic?
Replies: 23
Views: 298

You get at least 250squ feet in singles camping. Thats a shame for your barony. Most groups I've camped with encourage period tentage because it furthers the purported goals of the SCA. We allocated you less space if you camped in modern tentat and had a modern tent area that was hidden by the canva...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 04, 2004 5:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Geoffroy of the West fighting 1500 bouts at Pennsic
Replies: 35
Views: 754

Maeryk wrote:
(Is a game worth a broken occipital ridge or dental work? I really dont think so.)


Depends what game
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXIII
Replies: 6
Views: 198

My source materials are the translations of German material from the 14th and 15th century (thanks to all of those wonderful translators, such as Christian Tobler). I’m not knowledgeable enough in the Italian tradition to even steal ideas. I’ve borrowed interpretive ideas from Hugh Kni...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXIII
Replies: 6
Views: 198

The HCS is an introduction to more historic forms of SCA combat. I’m trying to sell a mind set rather then a specific time and place. I hope that those who fight in the HCS will aspire to participate in something as impressive as the Combat of the Thirty. The HCS also lets folks experiment wi...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Aug 04, 2004 1:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXIII
Replies: 6
Views: 198

The Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXIII

The Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXIII ***There has been a change in schedule from the Pennsic Handbook – the Plate and Mail Tourney will take place on Friday August 20th at 2 pm in the Red list*** www.historiccombat.org In the interest of providing a venue for those who wish to focus o...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jul 28, 2004 4:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Related Question Re: Nearest fighter practice...
Replies: 7
Views: 172

Montvale has a semi regular practice in Chambersburg on Sundays.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Jul 26, 2004 2:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Battle of the 30?
Replies: 83
Views: 2232

A quick note for clarity I'm not in any way affiliated with this years combat, I'm just thinking for future fights of this sort.

I'll have some more specific comments later
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Battle of the 30?
Replies: 83
Views: 2232

I’ve been thinking about the rules and how they’ll shape behavior. For negative outcomes there are 2 possibilities: 1. You are captured - you owe a ransom, but if your captor dies (not captured, but dies) you are no longer held for ransom and can return to the fight, otherwise you are ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Sun Jul 25, 2004 8:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Battle of the 30?
Replies: 83
Views: 2232

Murdock,

I think they have everyone they need. I'd suggest just showing up in armour. At the very least you'd add to the atmosphere.

Robert,

I don't think anyone involved in running it is actually on this board.


Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Battle of the 30?
Replies: 83
Views: 2232

As far as I know Rhys and the rest of St Mikes are handling the invites. I plan to go and watch and hope my kit my qualify me to step in for the "no shows". Then again, my head is worth $5 a shot, and I know compared to many of the current invite I'd be easy meat. My wallet would probably hurt a lit...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jul 23, 2004 5:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Battle of the 30?
Replies: 83
Views: 2232

Same way many classes are taught a Pennsic on an "unofficial" basis. They were not on the schedule and were by invitation only. Folks just showed up and participated. Or the same way that there is a high end private fight practice of which I'm aware occurs at Pennsic most years. Several noted fighte...

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