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by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Are the rules proscriptive or prescriptive?
Replies: 5
Views: 228

Permissive rules – rules which tell you what you can do. Restrictive rules – rules which tell you what you can’t do. Most rule sets are going to be a mix of both. Also before you can start to decide the types of rules, you also should have a clear statement of what the rules are...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HEMMA Tournament July 24th!
Replies: 6
Views: 181

Angus,

If it was the week before or the week after I'd be there and I could probably have convinced several others to come. Just poor timing.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Alternate Armour & End-Bout Scenarios
Replies: 15
Views: 269

Jester, I support your attempt to make things more open to recreating pre 1600 combat, but I think your experiences in your local area maybe coloring your proposals a bit. First I think that at Society wide experimental procedure for new techniques is good, but given the wording you put forward hear...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I suck.
Replies: 21
Views: 972

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by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Plastic hilts
Replies: 22
Views: 560

Any idea how much it weighs?
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Jun 24, 2004 4:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Plastic hilts
Replies: 22
Views: 560

They look like a turtle on a stick, i still don't think anything that flexes that much is safe to use on your hands. Don't leave them in the sun what ever you do they soften and flex even more. BTW my stainless steel one weighs less and will stop bullets. Cool, what is your source? I've been lookin...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Engagement Rules (SCA)
Replies: 21
Views: 328

That wouldn't work either though, unless you got eye contact, the shots thrown over the shoulder shouldn't be taken because you don't have eye contact.

Essentially given this rule, if you close your eyes you can't be struck, but neither can you hit anyone else.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Engagement Rules (SCA)
Replies: 21
Views: 328

I think this relates to that whole rules laywering thing where you can point to the phrases in law..such as "eye contact" and purposely manipulate them to gain an unchivalrous advantage over your opponent. I guess intent has alot to do with it. Chris Chris, If you are concerned with the term in any...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Engagement Rules (SCA)
Replies: 21
Views: 328

First all engagement, like politics and calibration, is local. Always work with your local engagement standard, even if its in direct contravention to what is written down :)

But, given the rule you have presented, he shouldn’t hit you given the “eye contact plus something elseâ€Â
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Cleaning Wool
Replies: 6
Views: 117

I worked on the stain a bit and managed to brush out most of it. I'm left with what reminds me of a pattern of dried droplets of dirty water.

I always a bit about dry cleaning. The garment now only needs spot cleaning...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jun 16, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Cleaning Wool
Replies: 6
Views: 117

Cleaning Wool

I figured the most fabric junkies would be on this board.

My favorite doublet has a stain on it that must have occurred the last night I wore it last Pennsic. The material is a bright yellow wool (the fabric was purchased that color not dyed) that has a “fulledâ€Â
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jun 15, 2004 5:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Period?????
Replies: 137
Views: 2713

Hibernicus and Animal, I believe you are not addressing the central point of Richards arguments (I’m sure Richard will let me know if I’m wrong). I believe he is basing his arguments around the governing documents of the SCA say we are doing, not general practice. m for some of them. I...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Greatsword Thrusting Tip material
Replies: 4
Views: 111

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by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Paging Asbjorn Johannssen! 13th and 14th Cs Scandinavia!
Replies: 1
Views: 64

Thank you very much Sir Mord, I appreciate the assistance.

Professional researchers are cool.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: The Mandrake Integrated Thrusting Tips ROCK
Replies: 13
Views: 706

Anybody weigh the tip?

I'm interested but I try to keep my sword close to authentic weight, and find myself counting ounces.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Help with marketing decision.
Replies: 8
Views: 249

Ebay - wider market
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Favorite Armourer?
Replies: 40
Views: 900

Cet -he runs his business like a business. Plus he makes me neat things
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Jun 09, 2004 5:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Article on Armoured Combat
Replies: 6
Views: 345

Shane, Nice article, I think it was very effectively presented. When you spar how do you handle the more dangerous throws and locks? My local group has been working with just getting to the initial stage of the throw/lock and halting the fight at that point, but I believe you folks have been doing t...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules of Engagement (SCA)
Replies: 32
Views: 463

Seems some places ARE with death from behind / ground. So? How often do we need to tell someone that it isn't that way at Pennsic? And for those that simply do not/will not obey, will changing the rules really help? Given the headaches we get from folks who fight it all the the time, I'm not supris...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Quest to fight 1500 fights at Pennsic
Replies: 36
Views: 935

I shall continue to fight until I have met all worthy challengers, the sun sets, or I pass out from drinking mead. How's that for pushing beyond limits It is against the rukes of the lists Section B.5 A fighter shall not enter the lists or participate in any form of SCA combat activity while impair...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Quest to fight 1500 fights at Pennsic
Replies: 36
Views: 935

Now that feels like something Ulrich von Liechtenstein would do…well if you where wearing a dress while doing it then it would be what Ulrich would do…

(The one from history, not the guy from the movie..)

Asbjorn

What would Ulrich Von Liechstenstein do?
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Quest to fight 1500 fights at Pennsic
Replies: 36
Views: 935

I was impressed by the first group of fighters to do the "1000 +" fight thing. Darius was impressive in part he threw out lots of fights because he won with a one shot. That said, come on guys lets think of something new… just seeing who can do the most fights in a particular period of time is...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 27, 2004 8:48 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How much are you willing?
Replies: 23
Views: 574

I lust after the information, not the particular form it takes, so if the information is strickly textual I'll go with the lowest cost source.... Howerver there are times when format matters, so for example my copy of Old Testament Minuatures was a worthy purchase to me, because the format improves ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 27, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What weapon style do you enjoy the most?
Replies: 34
Views: 542

The weapon used doesn't matter to me. I've found I enjoy most any weapon if as its used within its proper context. I've had great fun fighting with sword and round shield in a viking holmgang, with spear for a 14th century pas, and with longsword in german judicial combats.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 27, 2004 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Halfswording
Replies: 12
Views: 294

Interesting, why not?
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 27, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Halfswording
Replies: 12
Views: 294

I"ve done quite a bit of it (I ran an experament in the East several years ago). I have never found it to be significantly more dangerous then fighting with a pollax. Keep in mind though, the primary use for halfswording is in armoured combat. For the most part the SCA fights like we are not or very...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 27, 2004 4:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shields as weapons (SCA)
Replies: 82
Views: 1405

But it doesn't mean its a bad idea either.

I think the fact that folks have found the practice safe in their back yard, and another full contact combat group has found it safe, would indicate that further investigation may be warranted.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue May 25, 2004 10:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shields as weapons (SCA)
Replies: 82
Views: 1405

As Asbjorn points out: to what effect? Realistically it probably didn't kill anyone but knocked them over or prevented them from moving a limb in a desired direction. I don't think I would mind that if I can be sure that you aren't going to blow out my shoulder joint or something. Captain Jamie I w...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue May 25, 2004 5:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What "Extra" armour should be required?
Replies: 64
Views: 1384

hoi, Well the lawsuits I've heard from in the US concerning Mac Donalds and Sigarets, putting cats in microwaves etc. and all being granted really sounds to me that a lot of americans are sue happy as soon as something bads happens to them. Max First I’m not a lawyer, I have had some educati...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue May 25, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shields as weapons (SCA)
Replies: 82
Views: 1405

Animal,

I think part of the difficulty is that the current SCA rules are very focused on “hitâ€Â
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri May 21, 2004 1:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shrink Tubing, a continuation of SCA Sword Alternatives
Replies: 57
Views: 1471

If the rattan underneath was less then 1 1/4 inches you'd have to run it as an experiment through your kingdom EM.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu May 20, 2004 4:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Duke Ronald Wilmot
Replies: 5
Views: 295

That would be a great reason for a tournament between the two groups, of course the question would be whether the prize be claiming or not claiming Duke Ronald as a member…:)

In all seriousness, being able to attend a practice that Duke Ronald regularly attends is a very good thing.
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri May 14, 2004 6:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What "Extra" armour should be required?
Replies: 64
Views: 1384

Cedric wrote:How about just requiring the assumed armor?

:)


Because with all the teeth lying around and the exposed sports equipment folks would think we were playing "grass hockey" :)
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri May 14, 2004 6:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Counted Blows, Sword and Shield event for the HCS at Pennsic
Replies: 6
Views: 123

Not precisely, I am trying to recreate foot combats from the 12th and 13th century using sword and shield. I don’t have any evidence that these were regularly done in a formal setting (tournaments at this time would have primarily done on horseback, I know of only a few examples of tournament...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri May 14, 2004 3:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Counted Blows, Sword and Shield event for the HCS at Pennsic
Replies: 6
Views: 123

I tend to agree with Noe. I don’t find evidence of a “resetâ€Â

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