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by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What has it cost you?
Replies: 78
Views: 2078

I've lucked out and managed to avoid any meaningful physical consequences. Maybe it's because I use such perfect body mechanics, but more likely because I'm lazy and just don't fight as much or as hard as y'all guys that wreck yerselves The biggest issue for me is the social cost of being dedicated ...
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who are today's Big Sticks?
Replies: 116
Views: 6172

HRM Sven here in Caid is one of the most consistently underrated fighters, and I'm not just saying that because my knight is his girlfriend. There have been tourney seasons when he won 50% of all the tourneys in Caid, and finalled in most of the ones he didn't win. He did have a bad case of "br...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How Do You Learn at Pick ups?
Replies: 16
Views: 450

I generally seek out people who range from better than I to a lot better than I. I'll fight the other squires if there aren't enough knights to go around, but I really want the dukes. I'll start by fighting to win, same as if I met them in a tourney. Most of them will hold back a bit for the first f...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Event Idea - The Chivalry Pick Up
Replies: 29
Views: 565

I've had an event rolling around in my head based on the same concept, but with a competitive element added. Run it like a pas d'armes with the chivalry as the tenans and unbelts as venans, with the chivalry awarding prizes to the unbelts who most impress them, including an overall winner voted on b...
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who has Estrella Pics?
Replies: 19
Views: 790

Eduard wrote:That last set has a ton. Wow. Finally actually have proof I was at the war. At least for the Tourney Day. *-)


I have visual proof you were on the pick-up field Thursday...but the bruises are fading.
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Center slit tunic question
Replies: 4
Views: 136

Re: Center slit tunic question

Is it period? Not sure whether you're asking if adding gores is period (almost certainly yes), or the center-slit itself. Split-skirt garments in early sources appear to have only been worn when actually riding; most "courtly" garments do not appear to have been split in the 11C and most ...
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: mmmm...Crusader helm... thingie
Replies: 70
Views: 6512

SWEET JEEBUS :shock:
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: POLL: SCA - falling down dead
Replies: 63
Views: 1727

sha-ul wrote:fwiw I was curious about this convention a while back& tried to find where it says in the rules that you MUST fall down.
can someone show me?


It's kingdom by kingdom, not in the SCA rules.

Here in Caid, it's III(B)(18 ).
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter Practice or Event?
Replies: 56
Views: 846

It is one thing for a proven fighter, like Sir Vitus, to retire from the lists and dedicate himself to training others, but for those of us who have yet to show our worthiness, fighting has no meaning without placing ourselves in the crucible of competition. Otherwise it's just "tae bo" wi...
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: POLL: SCA - falling down dead
Replies: 63
Views: 1727

I hate getting grass all in my mail. My kingdom has a sporadically enforced "must fall down" rule, and it irks me every time I get called on it.
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Return to the Life of Arms
Replies: 26
Views: 702

Charny has spoken of the greater honour due to those that serve in foreign wars than we who hazard only the tournament and joust. It will be well to have a worthy such as yourself return among us. It will be doubly delightful that you should reside so close in a neighboring Kingdom, and I wish very ...
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Swordsman's Companion
Replies: 36
Views: 1066

PM sent
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:04 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Will Woo Maidens for Advice
Replies: 33
Views: 1182

You need to make a couple choices: 1) Are you aiming for a good looking, reasonably historically accurate kit, or are you OK with "generic SCA" to start with. 2) If you want to do a more accurate kit, what time period & area? 3) Do you want to do as much of the work yourself as possibl...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: making historic armour requirements fit sca requirements
Replies: 11
Views: 441

does anyone know the sca's stance on sallets with bevors that aren't attached? do they require sallet/bevor combo to be more like the close helm sallets, or can the helm be free? thanks, -patric The only time I've seen it become an issue is if the wearer tilted his head back and there was too big a...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CNN article on Effects of Multiple Concussions on Athletes
Replies: 40
Views: 525

I think the take home message here is that a whole lot of people (almost exclusively men) suffer massive amounts of debilitating injury for our entertainment. That's the real power of the American consumer. MUST HAVE MORE. I believe it was Martin Mull who said the best thing about football is watch...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CNN article on Effects of Multiple Concussions on Athletes
Replies: 40
Views: 525

And, if you're really concerned about brain damage, you could just practice until you're always the damager and never the damagee :wink:
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So, Estrella. Who's Going?
Replies: 78
Views: 1135

I'm sure His Grace Mathghamhain can back me up on this: it rains at Estrella every other year. Last year was muddy, so this year should be good.
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CNN article on Effects of Multiple Concussions on Athletes
Replies: 40
Views: 525

We don't hit eachother's heads anywhere near as hard as NFL players. True consussions are extremely rare in SCA fighting.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: D'OH!!!...and Double D'OH!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 454

Thanks! The current piece now has soft enamel, so it's hand-stoning from here on out, but I may try an experiment with the stainless vs sparex, as that would be good to know for the future.
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: D'OH!!!...and Double D'OH!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 454

And then, when it was cool enough to flip over, I apparently didn't slather on quite enough yellow ochre...because I had managed to wreck the front while working on the front :x :x :x
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: D'OH!!!...and Double D'OH!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 454

D'OH!!!...and Double D'OH!!!!

So, I'm working on a small piece of copper and sterling. Things are going OK, a few mishaps but nothing I can't recover from. Then I go to solder down the 3 stainless steel screwbacks. As I'm just getting the 2nd one down, I remember the only pickle I have is Sparex #2...no ferrous metal allowed. I'...
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So, Estrella. Who's Going?
Replies: 78
Views: 1135

I'll be arriving bright and surly Tuesday morning. (I was planning on Monday, but I f*^%ed up and didn't get my pre-reg in...D'OH!)
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need input on ladies hip protection/armor
Replies: 35
Views: 662

Rana's hips have many fine virtues.
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: -Cancelled - Estrella War armourers/ craftsmen dinner invite
Replies: 15
Views: 463

Chris Gilman wrote:I'm working on a location. Either Caid...


The Caid party is Friday night, so there may be a space conflict, unless they're willing to share in return for contributions to the party. But everyone can come on over after reducing good Sir Gaston's larders.
by Blaine de Navarre
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New guy armor ??? Try to look nice or just get on the field?
Replies: 36
Views: 917

Duke Paul of Bellatrix, same guy who has his own forum here on the Archive
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New guy armor ??? Try to look nice or just get on the field?
Replies: 36
Views: 917

For reference, here is one of the most well-known and respected fighters in the SCA...when he was still a lot newer...

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by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New guy armor ??? Try to look nice or just get on the field?
Replies: 36
Views: 917

1. Absitively, posolutely, NO visible plastic. Period. There is no excuse. At the very least get an oversized tunic and throw it over. Even for practice. 2. I'm a believer in the generic starter kit, preferably without too much $$ invested, and then getting the kit you really want dialed in over a c...
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need input on ladies hip protection/armor
Replies: 35
Views: 662

Rana wrote:Shall we dance on Saturday then? :twisted:


We did both celebrate birthdays recently...we'll just have to see who spanks whom :wink:
by Blaine de Navarre
Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Need input on ladies hip protection/armor
Replies: 35
Views: 662

Block :twisted:
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I´m straight up indecisve, (edit: decision made!)
Replies: 24
Views: 736

Come over to the Spangen Menace. You know you wanna. I bet Icefalcon will have some hauberks at Estrella, right in your own back yard, in just a couple weeks.
by Blaine de Navarre
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Starting my Shield Research
Replies: 11
Views: 273

I would recommend starting with basic plywood. The reason is they're not too expensive so you can try out a few different sixes/shapes/strapping/weight and find what you like before you invest in a good one.
by Blaine de Navarre
Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: POLL: SCA kneefighting opinions
Replies: 181
Views: 3705

I mildly dislike it, but I do it and don't bitch. I certainly wouldn't cry if it went away.
by Blaine de Navarre
Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Newbie questions about plate mail
Replies: 47
Views: 1103

[quote="Zapins"]magic cusswords? From hurting myself in the process or are there really “magicâ€
by Blaine de Navarre
Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Newbie questions about plate mail
Replies: 47
Views: 1103

Zapins wrote:I suppose the whole +1, +2 armor is also a no no? :D


If you can pull it off, I'll buy some. Preferably about +5 vs. tall gumby-ass dukes.
by Blaine de Navarre
Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: An Outsider's Impression of an SCA Fighter Practice
Replies: 42
Views: 1385

An Tir has Sport of Kings, a 3-day training event, but it's only bi-annual, not annual. A couple years ago there was a Rattan Symposium that was national, but that was a one-time event. There are always formal instructional events as well as plenty of informal learning opportunities at Pennsic. Here...

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