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by sarnac
Fri Oct 10, 2003 8:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So, how do *you* train in your group?
Replies: 4
Views: 8

Tuesday Practice starts at 7pm sharp...to around 11pm everyone warms up and then we start classes... there are betweent 5-7 Knights to help with about 20-25 fighters. For the first hour we do whatever class is on the agenda that day...foot work, sword shots, thrusting, shield work.... then we spend ...
by sarnac
Mon Oct 06, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Porkchop/throwing axe. Bitchin' or BS?
Replies: 21
Views: 40

Logan, as of now I am planning on being at Pennsic next year and I will make sure to plan on a visit. I have to say that all my experiences with Atlantians in Combat have been a pleasure to face. I have never had to "think" about being killed, I have had people take fair clean blows and actually TEL...
by sarnac
Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Porkchop/throwing axe. Bitchin' or BS?
Replies: 21
Views: 40

see.... that doesnt make sense.

why just a touch?
We only take them when they hit solid.
by sarnac
Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What games put you in the "Mood"?
Replies: 33
Views: 15

any of the Jedi Knight games...

Just wailing away with a Lightsaber just gets me wanting to strap on armor
by sarnac
Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Porkchop/throwing axe. Bitchin' or BS?
Replies: 21
Views: 40

Pork Chops are an odd thing here....

but mostly if they hit solid....we take the shot.
by sarnac
Sat Oct 04, 2003 5:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 146
Views: 46

I have never seen LH combat that was even close to the power and intensity that SCA combat has.

It is very easy to appear historically correct when you are pulling all your blows.
by sarnac
Sat Oct 04, 2003 8:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) - Shot Types ...
Replies: 19
Views: 64

I agree Cuan,

I also only throw 4 different shots...

its the hand and body position along with the targeting that make them look different and creates the variations.

Flat Snap
Offside
Wrap (this includes thumb-leads and scorpions as well)
Slot
by sarnac
Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:09 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: NEW Galon update
Replies: 103
Views: 1545

hey....its been two year and Armor Guy still owes me lamellar plates I sent him money for....

Anyone have his info?
by sarnac
Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: White Mountain Armoury Substitute
Replies: 18
Views: 22

I dont believe there is one...
by sarnac
Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 146
Views: 46

sure would.....


Too bad the committee that was formed to do just that has been left without direction and unused.
by sarnac
Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA-Need some advice on dealing with lefties
Replies: 38
Views: 29

From a Lefty perspective.... When I see a fighter cross their shield over to protect thier right side....I immediately think: "yummy...fresh meat" DO NOT CROSS OVER! Crossing puts you in an unfamiliar position that is difficult to defend from and it opens the offside head, which is one of us evil le...
by sarnac
Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 146
Views: 46

Sure...if you were a commoner.... we are not. Nobles had RULES to warfare... Men were put to death for accidentally killing a Noble during battles. The Knights sought each other out and rode down the "rabble" and common man because they werent worthy of Chivalrous Combat! I am not saying free for al...
by sarnac
Sun Sep 28, 2003 8:07 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Promoting Authenticity in your Group
Replies: 27
Views: 31

Where are you Will?
by sarnac
Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:01 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: what is the most needed peice of armour for a New Fighter? (
Replies: 24
Views: 21

what is the most needed peice of armour for a New Fighter? (

Ok....you are a new fighter...just authorized less than a year ago.... Besides the Helm, which is a hugely personal choice, what piece of armour is the most needed.... or would be most appreciated as a gift or prize. I am guessing if its a prize it needs to be very generic in time frame and persona....
by sarnac
Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Practice Drills
Replies: 6
Views: 9

This is a good page with tons of articles on tourney training... http://www.legiodraconis.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=pnSections&file=index&req=listarticles&secid=4 and some other general articles on Training http://www.legiodraconis.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=pnSections&file=index&req=list...
by sarnac
Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archery vs. Chainmail test
Replies: 68
Views: 62

Well....My surprise is at 18 yards with a 65lb bow, a bodkin point only penetrated inferior butted maille an inch and a half... if you take into account the under garments that a man at arms of the time would be wearing, it then makes a little more sense why so many accounts showmen in maille only g...
by sarnac
Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archery vs. Chainmail test
Replies: 68
Views: 62

Archery vs. Chainmail test

Does this have any validity at all?

http://nazrynn.8m.com/WhenArchersAttack.html
by sarnac
Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Backhanded Victory
Replies: 32
Views: 20

I agree Highness.

I dont want my opponent to HAVE to think about anything.

Either it landed clean with sufficent force....or it didnt

If you have to think about it....it wasnt good.
by sarnac
Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

I, for one, am very tired of the constant arguement for/against this. I feel the way I do....other feel the exact opposite. No one is gonna change their viewpoint. so.... Do whatever you want....I will do whatever I want, and I would suggest that others do the same. In situations where I feel the ev...
by sarnac
Sun Sep 21, 2003 7:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

I got that on DVD for X-maS....


WHAT A CLASSIC
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:23 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armor on Ebay
Replies: 4
Views: 8

Most of it is imported Indian stuff of questionable quality
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

See....I could live with that too...if that is what it comes down to. If I have to supply an archer to shoot the other archers so I can actually make it up to the line to spear duel then I can completely equip them (I have extra stuff) and train them to the way I want an archer to perform on the fie...
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 3:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

your idea has a great deal of merit....although I personally still believe that C/A is unbalanced in our game...but from what we hear from Tessa....most of the issues that I personally have with it are in the process of being fixed or reviewed...so I may have to re-evaluate my current perceptions in...
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 3:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

Bart - That is a very well put, AND VERY PERIOD idea. A knight was expected to field men to serve the Crown....archers among them, were in service to many kinghts. It has merit. but would it work? How would the C/A community feel about having to be assigned or delegated to a particular Knight when t...
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 11:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sarnac?? Please read
Replies: 5
Views: 8

safety issues according to the Midrealm EM. If there was a catastrophic failure of the sword..the split ends would only be 3/4 of an inch each and could penetrate a bargrill. Now I dont understand why that isnt an issue with the split poles (which are legal) but is with the split swords...but its no...
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sarnac?? Please read
Replies: 5
Views: 8

it was a split rattan scimitar....which has been banned in the midrealm.....so no...
FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION Image ...I will not post the pics
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Backhanded Victory
Replies: 32
Views: 20

the only time I take a lighter blow is if I get caught with my proverbial pants down and get faked out of my shoes or someone lands a blow that was just amazing that they landed it. Then I will say " my Lord, while that shot was on the lighter side, it was clean and unimpeded, and I will take it." I...
by sarnac
Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

Adam - I actually stopped shooting BEFORE getting Knighted.
My attitudes towards it did change some, as it did about MANY things, as I read more about period Chivalry and the attitudes they carried about MANY things....Feats of Arms between nobles being one of the big topics.
by sarnac
Thu Sep 18, 2003 11:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

peasent may not be appropriate...but they werent of noble class. A common soldier was still just that...a commonnr. You also have to look at the context of when a noble DID use a bow.... hunting...yes killing anyone below their social status...yes...they were not afforded the same "courtesy" BECAUSE...
by sarnac
Thu Sep 18, 2003 11:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

Adam....excellent question...so why not hijack this thread entirely! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif As a Mongol persona, I would have been laughed off the steppes if I were not well beyond capable with the bow.... however...a Mongol never participated in the European tourney. I try to ...
by sarnac
Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

vikings, samurai, and Normans while perfectly acceptable personas ...unfortunately are NOT within the time frame for the Chivalric Ideals you speak of. Chivalry in period was elitest, exclusionary, and discriminatory based on social status. It was a culture and it was a social strata. Those who shot...
by sarnac
Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

I dont see golf tubes going away....but Tessa would have much more of an idea about that.
by sarnac
Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Training (with) significant others (SCA)
Replies: 18
Views: 11

I trained my wife....but only up to a certain point... after I taught her the basics I then handed her off to another trainer to teach the finer points...


it was better for our marriage Image
by sarnac
Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Maelgwyn: <B> The solution to the "magic nuclear arrow" lies in a convention long used here: If the arrow glances off and keeps going, you keep going too. If the arrow hits and...
by sarnac
Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

nope ...no joke Brendan....

and I dont have to imply ANYTHING...

The Spear is a most noble and Knightly weapon.... the bow is not.

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