The Armour Archive

Noe

My wife started this a few months ago, and I have been impressed by the results (whoo hoo!

). I think I'm going to break down and get into it myself.

Noe

hey guys, here in Calontir we have an event every year, held in Fayetteville Arkansas called "Blood of heros Yep, it's no coincidence. I attended one year and had a great time. However, I thought that the name of the game was "Blood of Heros", not the event. The guys here ended up calling the event...

Noe

Yep, that was a very good day. Much fun was had by all. The second annual Blood of Heros was also quite successful, but very, very hot. We ahve since decided to hold it at a cooler time of the year.

Lance, you are going to have to come over and play with us someday.

Noe

A very small rule change can have very interesting effects on peoples views of plastic armour. Over here, our basic rules are very similar to those of the SCAs; however, plastic, with a a very few notable exceptions, is simply considered to be "not there". In terms of game play, this is handled very...

Noe

I second the neoprene option.

Noe

This was a problem that caused me no end of headache. Avalon consists largely of very small people who all want to fight with guantlets; basket hilts have all but disappeared. However, I needed a reliable, inexpensive source of guants. My solution came in the form of Ashcraft Baker (m). Now, I'm not...

Noe

My buddy has this exact helm. The answer is no, and there would be no room in there for one even if you wanted it. You pad out the whole helm and then use a strap to keep it closed. If it fits correctly, it cannot come off. He has used his helm safely for about 5 years.

Noe

That said, you need to find a way for people to pay by credit card or Paypal. For those of us in Japan at least, bank transfer is a major pain in the butt.

Noe

Tomm,

I've just been looking over your site. Buddy, if you can keep the business going on your end, I think you are looking at a lot of new orders. I've not been able to find this sort of stuff anywhere.

Noe

Or, in the vulgate: Don't be a weasel.

Actually, there is a very simple and realistic solution to this, which we use in some tournaments: a double kill is exactly that, a mutual loss, and neither of the two fighters advance in the tournament.

Noe

I'm really tempted to go with either a the normal or regular version of this boot as my combat boot, but I am concerned about injuries from being stomped on by other people's combat boots. Anyone have any bad experiences, or is everyone wearing sabatons?

Noe

I've always had good experiences with Lewis, and recommend him highly. However, it was my understanding that he was going out of business for a while -- at least that is what a message he sent me said -- has he changed his plans?

Noe

Another option is to just give it some time. I have always found that when people change their kit it can be very exhausting. Wait until you've worn it for four practices or so before you are ready to make another major change. When I first changed over from my 9.5mm ring chain to my 8mm chain, my s...

Noe

It's interesting how many different reasons people have for disliking fighting from there knees. Some people find it silly looking; others find it painful, still yet others find that acting out wounds altogether to be undignified. Myself, I have some sympathy for all of these viewpoints; however, on...

Noe

ARe these SCA legal?

Noe

Sigh..... I hate you all.

Noe

Noe: I can't figure out if you are with me or against me based on that post. I think it was against me based on the fact that you would fight in the Tourney I suggested. My response is the same as it was to D. Sebastian. Sebation: But would you want to fight in it if it became that way in every tou...

Noe

How tall are you, Noe? If Sir Guy wasn't working elsewhere at the time, it would have been TWO gargantuan fighters... The funny thing is that I'm not all that big -- 6'2", 220lbs. -- it's just that compared to the other fighters that day I seemed big. The warriors of Avalon have hearts far in exces...

Noe

Damn, that was cool. They got "Pwned", for sure. Whats his plate and mail made out of, 16 gauge plate and 14 gauge butted mail? Pwned"? Somehow, I think I'm behind the times on the new slang. Being here in Japan is like being stuck in a time capsule. Or is this a typo? Heh, I'm the guy who is follo...

Noe

Question- then what do you do in a fight when you loose your leg? Good question: I can only speak for our little Avalon group, but for us, when we are hit in the leg, then you "plant" that leg. You can step back and forward on it, but you don't lift it, simulating a slightly wounded, but not incapa...

Noe

Heh, sorry about that. I can only use the computer in short bursts; I'm at work. What I was going to say is that I would really like to try to run the 10 counted blow tournament as a one on one at some point. However, I'm open to anything. I just want to fight, really. Ron, I have to say that, altho...

Noe

It really was a very pleasant 1 day event. I had a great time, got to fight my fill, and it gave us a chance to experiment with some different game systems. Of the two counted blow games, I greatly enjoyed the resurrection one the best, although I think an objective will help give the fighters a sen...

Noe

I believe there is an engineer's saying that goes something like, "Eventually, you just have to put the damned thing into production." I will cheerfully purchase whatever you have now, and then when you publish a revision a few years from now, I will cheerfully buy that too. Let's put it like this. ...

Noe

The best part of having several sets of alternate rules is that each rules set emphasizes a different group of combat skills. The regular rules emphasize a degree of accuracy (plate as proof rules _really_ emphasize accuracy); the counted blow rules offer more realist combat interaction and perserve...

Noe

For legs, a nice middle ground we have found is the standing legs wounds rule. Get hit on the leg, and you plant that foot. Another hit to either leg is considered disabling and you are considered vanquished. We've greatly enjoyed how this has chnaged the flow of the fight.

Noe

Nope. A) I like armour. B) Without the culture of idealized chivalry, the game would quickly become a win at all costs game with judges and instant replay. No thanks.

Noe

Link: http://www.vistarmoury.com/main/index.html

Noe

Has anyone done business with these folks? I'm interestd in quality, dependability, customer service, and speed.

Thank you.

Noe

Thanks everyone!

Noe

I support this.

Jay Noyes
(aka Noe)
Tokyo

Noe

I support this as an optional rule.

Jay Noyes
Tokyo

Noe

I support proposals to standardize definations of lower-leg targetting as optional rules for the Rules of the List.

Jay Noyes
Tokyo

Noe

Ordered em in November. Still haven't received them.

Noe

There have been several in my group who have been interested in doing business with this company. Has anyone here had any experience with them?

http://armourandcastings.com/

I would appreciate any comments or information that you have to give.

Noe

Would you enter a tournament where you can be hit anywhere, but you can only kill your opponent with a thrust to the arm pit? Of course I would. Of course, it has been pointed out that perhaps I'm not the brightest guy to ever put on a helm... and that is saying something. The thing is, if you have...

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