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by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Spring Crown
Replies: 53
Views: 2226

Format being open weapons, double elimination, must beat your opponent twice in a row to win. Sir James Mostly correct. Must win by two. If you are down one, you will have to beat them THREE times in a row. Radu that sounds so cool... I might have to remember that if I ever do this again....
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: And the East Kingdom takes a step in the right direction!!
Replies: 387
Views: 11294

Mord. Maeryk Pissing match. You Both Lose. You lose face, you lose credibility, you lose tolerance, the list goes on and on. Both of you, Stop It. You both goddam well know better and you owe it to yourselves and all the rest of us having to wade through the puddles to start acting like it. Don't m...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Exposed Plastic?
Replies: 84
Views: 2357

there is something to be said for a culture of caring. we have a new guy. well he isn't really new, he is an Atenveldt guy who joined the army 3 years ago and hasnn't played since. Well now he is in Drachenwald... he went to his first event here, a non-fighting event. He still had a good time even t...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Challenge.
Replies: 29
Views: 886

I have a crusader helmet laying around that I had made 2 years ago.

I vow by labor day to have a 12th century Hospitaler kit complete by labor day. I will not use any armour I currently have in usable condition to make this kit. I will do this for under $100.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone have pics of sweet lamellar kits?
Replies: 96
Views: 7425

Greenshield wrote:
Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I have never seen that second pair of pics of Greenshield.....HOLY SHEET.


Vitus, if you liked that one, wait til you see the latest (and last) one.

:twisted:

GreenShield


I suspect you are like me in this regard.... it won't be the last... 8) :wink:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inexpensive Protective Good Looking SCA Fighting Kit Ideas?
Replies: 43
Views: 1779

the thing here is that the under 300 or even under 250 is doable with a cohesive kit an NO HELP. With help from others... say a shire/canton/stronghold/Barony/household/concerned citizen it can be done for way way less with hand me downs. I think I have at least 3 complete kits and enough stuff layi...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inexpensive Protective Good Looking SCA Fighting Kit Ideas?
Replies: 43
Views: 1779

thanks for the corrections on the Stonekeep stuff

I would assume he would sell the demi gauntlets as a pair as well so I would keep them at 17 dollars and the boss for the round or oval sheild.

trying to stay away from blatant modern stuff.... :wink:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Taking silk banner orders again.
Replies: 25
Views: 875

Isabella,

pm sent

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Packing Your Armour, And Missing Items
Replies: 31
Views: 657

Back this past December we were fighting at an event and I had my new knotwolf helm on and fighting melee. Well after a bit I decided to take it off ( I wasn't quite happy with the strapping ), well to get it off I removed my bazaband from my right arm to get up into the helmet, ran over, switched t...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inexpensive Protective Good Looking SCA Fighting Kit Ideas?
Replies: 43
Views: 1779

Ok, $200.00 is cutting it close. Saxon/Norse: Hjalmr SS Spangenhelm $80.00 Stonekeep MS fanless elbow and knee cops: $60.00 Otto shield boss $20.00 Camp Mat $10.00 Stonekeep leather half gauntlets $38.00 5 yds linen $30.00 1 square yard plywood $10.00 plastic bucket that you find somewhere (dump) fr...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Inexpensive Protective Good Looking SCA Fighting Kit Ideas?
Replies: 43
Views: 1779

For $200.00 I can outfit someone to look either Saxon/Norse depends upon which shield/helm and trim they choose. I "think" I could get a 14th Century kit together but would like 250 for that. Would they be great... no Would they look cohesive..... yes Would they have exposed plastic.... AB...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Exposed Plastic?
Replies: 84
Views: 2357

Frankly, I think anyone who has a white belt or a crown should look great at all times. No glaringly modern stuff... ever. You can't "afford" to? Then no peerage for you. You can still play, but you shouldn't be recognized as a leader. Do you drool over yourself when you talk? What a reta...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you know how hard you hit
Replies: 65
Views: 1988

I like to stab people and see snot bubbles come out of their noses. Its like those old style coffee percolaters. Thats how you know its done. Nissan, you and I need to have a good scrap at Pennsic and then a beer together. I think you and I could gain much benefit from both of those. regards Thorva...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you know how hard you hit
Replies: 65
Views: 1988

It is interesting how we all like to talk in a 1-10 scale. I think the real question however is how do we figure out where on our individual scales we meet for the Minimum acceptable and the maximum "allowable". For example I generally throw in practice at about a 5-6 on power of what I ca...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Exposed Plastic?
Replies: 84
Views: 2357

Exposed Plastic?

So, more and more Kingdoms are coming to the light and Outlawing exposed/blatantly modern plastic. Often in vague written language refering to cover ups are ok as long as it looks like an attempt at pre-17th century. We in Drachenwald have a similar rule but I was/am just wondering at the possible i...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Crown List
Replies: 91
Views: 5687

Drachenwald has also traditionally (at least for the last 5 years) done a round robin tourney. As long as the finals are at least a best of 3 you satisfy the at least double loss convention. Although I haven't seen that in corpora either.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you know how hard you hit
Replies: 65
Views: 1988

I will start the stir.... Not to long ago I was at a practice and we have a fairly newish young fighter who hits like a freight train. (he happens to be a smith) Thankfully I can block his shots but they certainly would be on the VERY stout side. I commented as such and got laughed at.... Everyone a...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone have pics of sweet lamellar kits?
Replies: 96
Views: 7425

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I have never seen that second pair of pics of Greenshield.....HOLY SHEET.


I agree!!! <sigh> I am just going to have to work on my conditioning, I don't wear my mail and lammelar together because it is just so damned heavy.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rough Draft Crown Tournament Shield Law
Replies: 143
Views: 4351

No matter what rule you choose to opt for, some one will find a way to " game " the rule " if " they wanted to. So limiting anything for anyone, Duke or not is a moot point. Keep in mind what your " Duties " will be as King at the time and decide what is best for your K...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rough Draft Crown Tournament Shield Law
Replies: 143
Views: 4351

Sir Daniel wrote:
banzaimf wrote:[quote="Sir Daniel
, Ulf (ok he's currently Kinging it up in Drachenwald) .


Hey let the kid grow up for a couple of months first will ya?! :wink: 8) :lol:

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

Video footage of this can be found here:

http://crowntourney.tv/

enjoy.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:04 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I have some mild round shield bosses in stock.
Replies: 5
Views: 339

Matt

Will you or your dad be making any of your "pointy" bosses in the near future?

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Ugliest Kits
Replies: 179
Views: 20132

Agnarr wrote:
Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:My starter kit, 2nd event ever in July 2005


Wait, at the completion of your reign you will be Newb to Duke in 5 years? What the shit? :shock: Thats Motivating!


Well one tries. 8) :lol: :D :D

I had a lot of help along the way. :wink:

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

I took it but it was difficult to answer some. As prior military almost all of my injuries are Military career induced.

how do I care for the pain.. you left off one answer.... "ignore it" :roll:

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

Is there video up anywhere? this is just a small collage of the fighting but at least shows the final winning blow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ms6PM55rIs As more become available they will get posted. Sir Vitus filmed the entire thing but is still working on getting it posted on his site. edit...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

freiman the minstrel wrote:Gonna be a good Pennsic this year.

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Yup! 8)
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

It was a good hard fought tourney. HRH Ulfr had an outstanding showing and Sir Vitus Polonious was as always a chivalrous and stout opponent in the finals.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What I did and why.
Replies: 183
Views: 4881

Seems to me that making the arm or leg in a sense more "vunerable", or at least making people more aware of protecting them would open UP combos or fients to the head or body. To me if an opponent is SO focused on hitting a "kill shot" that he is passing up leg or arms that pres...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What I did and why.
Replies: 183
Views: 4881

I think the only reason for the speed of limb removal is the different thought pattern. Standard SCA fighting: Kill/Defeat opponent that means trying to get to the head or body "Vitus System": defeating/winning is 2 limbs or 1 kill.... suddenly it is attractive to hunt the arm or leg with ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

Bump for justice! Any thoughts out there?

Twoswords? Any odds? :lol:

looking forward to this weekend.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: HIT HARD TAKE LIGHT
Replies: 188
Views: 3692

I am sometimes of two minds on this topic. I like to give hard and take light in concept but Why are we engaged in Armoured Combat then? The purpose of armour is to protect us from shots that we can't/don't/partially block. So if the blow that actually hits us is inferior in power (technique is some...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show me your butt...
Replies: 34
Views: 778

Vladimir wrote:But, since a staff would have a swung crushing head on both ends doesn't that make it illegal?


yes
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drills to improve footwork
Replies: 15
Views: 457

fight with a buckler instead of a shield exclusively for a few months....

you will move or you will bruise.... it is up to you... ;-)
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield art for a clovenshield viking
Replies: 10
Views: 540

I love it Nissan!!

looks great.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: On Your Knees!
Replies: 354
Views: 5979

Reason I don't mind going to my knees: It simulates to the best way i have found yet, the lack of manueverablity I would have if actually damaged by a weapon. We can't actually hamper ourselves any other way. If you actually had a "telling" blow on my leg with a real sword that does not im...

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