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by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic War not to be missed!
Replies: 91
Views: 2806

Nah,
First us and them will kick your ass, and then we'll kick their ass... Wait. I think I confused myself.

Anyway, you guys rock for shaking it up.
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic War not to be missed!
Replies: 91
Views: 2806

D. Sebastian wrote:If I read this right, all Mercs will be on the non-East/Mid side.


Heh heh, maybe not on the east mid side, but maybe not on the other side either.
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic War not to be missed!
Replies: 91
Views: 2806

Duke Icefalcon wrote:We would expect that.... :)

By the way, the Eastern/Middle tape color will be purple, for those who need to plan ahead.

Ice


So what color tape will the everyone else be wearing? I am cogitating on raising a dark army of sellswords. We could wear black tape.
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic War not to be missed!
Replies: 91
Views: 2806

You know, I may be moved to use this to make some trouble. Yes indeed, I just might.
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Suggestions for throwing faster and more fluidly
Replies: 10
Views: 395

Which leads to an interesting point. If you want to fight for a long time, find blows to throw that will not cause you to injure yourself.

I have known many men to follow the path of fighter, knight, king, and cripple.
by Nissan Maxima
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Rowans & my discussion continued. (Spanish v. Savages)
Replies: 66
Views: 775

Last year when I was in Mexico city in the national museum and noticed a display showing that the Aztecs liked to put a decapitated infant under the corner stone of almost every building, I found myself with my own biased near hatred of catholicism, nontheless applauding the spanish conquest and des...
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

If I was gonna do this. (And I am not) I would get a big ass piece of rattan and carve it thusly.
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA Basinet pics please.
Replies: 25
Views: 755

I think Talbot sells verveils.
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: almain rivet
Replies: 20
Views: 706

from the wallace collection. John gruber is making one of these for me in "fat" size. Landsknechts wore em. That's really cool, you need to post pictures when it's done. Have him do some research on these types of armour because I'm not too sure the parts they reconstructed (the black pla...
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

Ok, I admit defeat. But I still think D. Sebastian wears uncured hides. Thats gotta be what the smell is.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

They had civilization when your ancestors were still wearing uncured skins. Did they? Cite, please. Olmec civilization The earliest known pre columbian civilization is the Olmec. This civilization established the cultural blueprint by which all succeeding indigenous civilizations would follow in Me...
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Great Sledge
Replies: 9
Views: 562

Make that head out of rattan turned 90 degrees to the handle and put .5 inches of foam on it and you will have something.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Support your Armour Archive....Canceled
Replies: 20
Views: 1167

I win? Sweet.
JT, Please PM me an address or something. Don't make me hunt you down.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weird and Exotic weapon questions (Macahuitl and Scythe)
Replies: 114
Views: 2694

On the war banner of Aligion Sebastianus it says "everything is a weapon if you hold it correctly" . Were they ever used in noble combat within the lists? The scythe was a tool of the peasant. The obsidian club, a weapon of the savage. The obsidian club was the weapon of the elite warrior...
by Nissan Maxima
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Support your Armour Archive....Canceled
Replies: 20
Views: 1167

$ 75
by Nissan Maxima
Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: This looks like a lot of fun.
Replies: 119
Views: 2610

While only a small percentage of SCA fighters rely on using their indestructible hands to game the system. I would have to disagree with this percentage. There is an entire well known fighting style based on it. Also, many people get hit in the hands in melee and are taught to hold thier swords so ...
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: almain rivet
Replies: 20
Views: 706

from the wallace collection. John gruber is making one of these for me in "fat" size.

Landsknechts wore em.
by Nissan Maxima
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc War Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 315

DarkApprentice wrote:
Nissan Maxima wrote:bestest event in the sca


What? NO WAY! The bestest event in the SCA is my invitation only weenie roast and fighting extravaganza!

BTW you and Mr. Falcon will both be invited.

DA

:twisted:
by Nissan Maxima
Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc War Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 315

Lucas wrote:I've heard it was an awesome event. Why do you think its the best, Nissan?

It is real life time travel back to Pennsic 10. If you come to it show up at my bar and I'll stand you a beer and feed you.
by Nissan Maxima
Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc War Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 315

bestest event in the sca
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lets see that old school armour
Replies: 61
Views: 3583

fast forward to today
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lets see that old school armour
Replies: 61
Views: 3583

more
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lets see that old school armour
Replies: 61
Views: 3583

evolution
1977
please note the elbow, knee, and throat armour.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Very Funny, but very dangerous...Strap your gear up!
Replies: 14
Views: 838

I have lost my bucket twice, both from chin straps broken from face thrusts. Years ago I took someone elses off, in the middle of some fancy spin combo. I was real surprised to note I was swinging at naked face at the end of the spin, but I managed to miss the kid. I think pre knight Mordreth might ...
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic War not to be missed!
Replies: 91
Views: 2806

Well done. Now we all just have to make it work.
by Nissan Maxima
Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 'Hybrid' Finger Guantlet question
Replies: 22
Views: 1143

I had a pair of the "stealth" gauntlets that all the fingers grounded out on the stick. The problem with that, for me, was the material between my fingers spread my hand out and that felt funky. I have some foam along the inside of all the fingers. The fingers are all attached to a rider p...
by Nissan Maxima
Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 'Hybrid' Finger Guantlet question
Replies: 22
Views: 1143

thus
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 'Hybrid' Finger Guantlet question
Replies: 22
Views: 1143

You have described my John Gruber built tekko gauntlets. They are the shit.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Pics
Replies: 164
Views: 10833

That is Killian ( I think her new name is Mina?) from Atenveldt. I had the honor and privlidge of fighting side by side with her for most of Pennsic. I can truly say that I am three times the size that she is, but she is three times the warrior that I am. Mina, huh? Someone who sees her in meatspac...
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 21
Views: 794

Well, we played that game last year at Blackstone. Although Sir Vitus personally killed me, with his mace Tyrus, ultimately there were no survivors on his side.
by Nissan Maxima
Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Pics
Replies: 164
Views: 10833

And is Duke Alaric Gay? m I think you meant this pic, Nissan: http://ursus.smugmug.com/photos/426525411_nujAv-XL.jpg And I have no answer to your question. I was watching him through a long range lens just wanting a "stride across the field" type shot, and then he breaks into this little ...
by Nissan Maxima
Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Pics
Replies: 164
Views: 10833

Thanks again Ursus. Does anyone know the young lady standing next to me with the heater shield?

http://ursus.smugmug.com/gallery/668173 ... 4214_hpvSj

And is Duke Alaric Gay?

http://ursus.smugmug.com/gallery/668173 ... 4214_hpvSj
by Nissan Maxima
Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 21
Views: 794

And a special thanks to you Sir Vitus. As I have often said, if you did not exist I would have to invent you. You are very nearly the perfect enemy. Your presence across a battlefield provides a focus to not only my own game, but that of my henchmen and hirelings who know that killing you will bring...
by Nissan Maxima
Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 21
Views: 794

Uh, thanks. But that accolade thing. I'll pass thanks. I know people say this a lot but I really, really mean it. Don't want it. Wouldn't take it if it was offered. Honestly wouldn't pick it up if I found it lying in the street.
by Nissan Maxima
Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 21
Views: 794

You're welcome, Actually, Dreadlord, we might be whiney if you hit like you did fifteen years ago, but thankfully, you seemed to have become more "Mellow" in your old age. f No Frieman. I have just become old in my old age. If I could hit like I used to I would hit like I used to. All the...

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