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by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Matters of Honor
Replies: 203
Views: 5812

Might makes right.


It has been the way of things since the beginning of time.
by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Seeking volunteers to help field test new product
Replies: 8
Views: 321

Awesome.

Wish I could have gotten in on the test. If I couldn't destroy them fighting, no one could. :wink:
by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

Nigel- I will fight for Johannes and my squires will fight for you. Sound better? Ahhhhh! We switched sides to make sure my wife was on the same side as her Knight! I figured you switched out of sympathy for the ass kicking y'all gave me last year, but I am holding you to it anyway. Vitus, it would...
by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

Effingham wrote:Yeah, Pennsic is off the list for me, too, it seems. I'll be in the midst of contractor hell in August.


Nooooo!!!!!! :(
by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

Renown is something that takes a long time to build, through sweat, blade, heart and intent for reputation.

It takes only a few seconds of poor action or words to lose what takes years to build.

Just a sayin. :wink:
by Leo Medii
Wed May 19, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

I truly hope you can make it Adam! :(
by Leo Medii
Tue May 18, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Nigel-
I will fight for Johannes and my squires will fight for you.

Sound better?


Ahhhhh! We switched sides to make sure my wife was on the same side as her Knight!
by Leo Medii
Tue May 18, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

I guess I've just never gotten beaten in such a fashion under the rules set of the SCA where it made me look at people differently. I also have never really felt threatened with actual harm in an SCA fight, ever. Sure, I've suffered some injury, like broken fingers and such, but it's just part of t...
by Leo Medii
Tue May 18, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

I guess I've just never gotten beaten in such a fashion under the rules set of the SCA where it made me look at people differently. I also have never really felt threatened with actual harm in an SCA fight, ever. Sure, I've suffered some injury, like broken fingers and such, but it's just part of th...
by Leo Medii
Tue May 18, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

Agreed, but it's still damn funny.


I at least hope a tasty flavored shoe was worn. Like a bacon slipper or something....
by Leo Medii
Tue May 18, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

This thread became awesome when people started getting out the "ruler" about fake/play fighting.
by Leo Medii
Mon May 17, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

I too like to fight much harder than the rules allow for the SCA. However, when in Rome? Sometimes I get told I hit hard. Sometimes I get told I hit light. As I am really winning or losing nothing on the scale of a true life or death contest of arms I play aong with the herd. I've found that to be t...
by Leo Medii
Mon May 17, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

Lord Captain, we will be fielding anywhere from 5-8 people this Pennsic. All the same fellows as last year, and perhaps three more.

We've been getting ready. Sir Cellach and I and a few others spent some time at Baron Wars here getting some COTT time in.

We have bells on.
by Leo Medii
Mon May 17, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Melees and Mayhem/ an observation on calibration
Replies: 218
Views: 8538

In life, I have learned one very valuable lesson. If many people have a problem with one person, it usually isn't the many people who are the problem.

Just a sayin.
by Leo Medii
Sun May 16, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My newest "lame shot of the game"!
Replies: 46
Views: 1709

My newest "lame shot of the game"!

So, is this a new thing, or have I just not seen this before? Last weekend, at the local melee event, I saw a spear technique I've not seen before. It's lame. Lame like being forced to watch a silent movie of Milli Vanilli dancing having to listen to a repeating midi played through bathwater of Fran...
by Leo Medii
Sun May 16, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: thumb lead...
Replies: 32
Views: 1036

Someone tried to show me one once and how to do it.

I said...it's a wrap shot. I don't throw those.

I hear it's an awesome sport shot.
by Leo Medii
Sun May 16, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: The Making of Unauthorized Copies
Replies: 233
Views: 6649

What most people don't see, is that you save the money now, but soon, when the American economy is brought to the level of the cheap foriegn markets the 15$ shirt that was such an awesome deal now is costing you as much in truth as the 45$ shirt. Sure, it won't be for a decade or so, but we American...
by Leo Medii
Fri May 14, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: use of thrusting tips.
Replies: 74
Views: 1503

All a spear is is an arrow on a stick. :wink:
by Leo Medii
Fri May 14, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: use of thrusting tips.
Replies: 74
Views: 1503

IMO we need to get rid of the foam in the weapons and just go with some thick leather on the tips. But from those who argue the thrust wasn't effective, I suddenly get "Are you trying to kill me for real???" whenever I suggest that we just go straight rattan and leather. Just enough leath...
by Leo Medii
Thu May 13, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: use of thrusting tips.
Replies: 74
Views: 1503

For game reasons that should be obvious but for some reason aren't, thrusting tips should be mandatory whether you use them or not. IF we are all using swords, we should either all have thrusting tips or disallow them entirely. If leaving off a thrusting tip affects the performance f the sword, the...
by Leo Medii
Thu May 13, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: use of thrusting tips.
Replies: 74
Views: 1503

The only time I don't have a thrusting tip on a weapon that historically had one is when it breaks off from smashing people to pulp.

I find it funny the disdain in the SCA for thrusting when it was the primary technique for serious maiming but will throw wrap shots till the cows come home.....
by Leo Medii
Mon May 10, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Start Your Religious Order TODAY!
Replies: 156
Views: 3783

Oh damn...where is my pic of Mohammed with a fish hat on?
by Leo Medii
Mon May 10, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I like getting hit hard!
Replies: 16
Views: 671

Nissan Maxima wrote:That's because you are not pussies.


This.
by Leo Medii
Mon May 10, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anybody see Leo Medii on a regular basis?
Replies: 2
Views: 324

I'll send you my phone #MJ. I don't get on the net much for now. It's the busy season at the farm.
by Leo Medii
Mon May 10, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: TESTING THE VITUS SYSTEM
Replies: 105
Views: 3685

I replied by saying that I didn't think knee-fighting was a skill set worth developing.


I love you.
by Leo Medii
Fri May 07, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: TESTING THE VITUS SYSTEM
Replies: 105
Views: 3685

One thing I noticed in wathcing the entire tournament using the "Vitus system" is that too many fighters depend on fighting a person on thier knees to be a "great" fighter. Taking away the ability to force someone to thier knees made the playing field much more level. Something I...
by Leo Medii
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Steel Tourney in Mass!
Replies: 3
Views: 209

This is the most awesome thing I have ever read.


I wish I lived closer to this!!!!
by Leo Medii
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Recommended reading for SCA fighting theory
Replies: 13
Views: 813

Kodo- Ancient Ways

A very cool book about the path of a martial artist.
by Leo Medii
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who would like to attend a small pas?
Replies: 37
Views: 781

As long as it doesn't conflict with jousting I'd love to come!
by Leo Medii
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

I have been involved in combat since the age of 8.

At 39, I now know why people who lived this life had a shortened life span.


However, I was not only involved in the SCA, and many of my injuries/issues currently are from jousting, and other harder forms of combat.
by Leo Medii
Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: NEW BABY SALE! - FREE SHIPPING
Replies: 46
Views: 1438

Congrats! And good to hear the little guy is doing well.

I'll send in a second aventaill order on top of the other one if there are some left from the order.
by Leo Medii
Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What I did and why.
Replies: 183
Views: 4881

Throughout history, men of true worth wore the best arms and armor that were available to them in thier time.
Serfs and villiens wore what they could scrounge up or the clothes on thier backs.

That is all.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 6mm FLAT RING riveted mail sale
Replies: 9
Views: 490

Wife said she would "chop my balls off" if I got a whole new suit.

Guess I'll have to wait till the March order comes..... :(
by Leo Medii
Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SCA Balsa Jousting Armour - Recommendation
Replies: 12
Views: 623

My first greaves were from him. I loved them.
I also got a helm, breastplate and backplate and arms from him back in the day that is still in service with NRGA somewhere (they bought it from me when I quit).

Jouster drama aside, he makes good stuff.
by Leo Medii
Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

What I say is good, might be another's "excessive". The thought there is excessive is useless, as it could be so many different levels. The idea is to not break your freinds. I've only heard the word excessive used once, and it was after hitting someone three other times that were not good...

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