The Obligatory.."Who's going to Birka?" post

nkante · Post by **nkante** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:12 am

It was in conjunction with the cup shot. I was doubled over and the next shot was a wrap that took off a string of beads. They expressed concern about the beads being an eye hazard during inspection, so when it flew off they had seen enough. Its ok because it will get me working harder to get the hew helm started.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss · Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:14 am

So what is the arcane formula to determine points in this tourney?

Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss · Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:21 am

So what is the arcane formula to determine points in this tourney?

Thorvaldr

Richard Blackmoore · Post by **Richard Blackmoore** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:39 am

nkante wrote:I'm quite sure it was not targeted, but legal none the less. Just watched a clip of our fight richard and I had no idea that offside shot was coming. I was truely bested. Now... a madu is an indian weapon. Basically a buckler with 2 metal tipped stag horns. My weapon represents a small shield with a butt spike on the bottom of the shaft. I only attack the face with the top of the shaft because it would not be able to defeat mail. And thanks to everyone for all the encouraging words.

You are welcome. You don't use the madu like most do. You used the rule to try to authentically replicate something from your persona's warrior elite culture and you use of the top only to the face recognizing a true madu would not work well against armour, is commendable.

Because you are not 'gaming the system', I don't have my usual arguments against their use.

You are a good sportsman and I give you tremendous credit for not using a madu the way most do, which is to game the system and win whether that usage makes sense or not.

Nice job.

I always feel bad when I cup someone accidentallly.

I'm horribly out of shape and it is taking a while to get my fighting up to snuff. My targetting is way off.

Richard

Richard Blackmoore · Post by **Richard Blackmoore** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:42 am

nkante wrote:It was in conjunction with the cup shot. I was doubled over and the next shot was a wrap that took off a string of beads. They expressed concern about the beads being an eye hazard during inspection, so when it flew off they had seen enough. Its ok because it will get me working harder to get the hew helm started.

Yeah, I thought I got the leg, not the cup (as I wasn't looking down) so I had continued the offense without stopping, not realizing he was 'dead' and the beads went flying towards the other lists. I did not mean to strike an opponent with a late hit.

Richard

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:43 pm

I think it's 1 point for a loose, and 2 points for a win or something in nature.
The loser reports the fight to the MoL table.
2 winners are decided: 1 Chiv and one non-chiv.

Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:So what is the arcane formula to determine points in this tourney?

Thorvaldr

Richard Blackmoore · Post by **Richard Blackmoore** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:36 pm

Richard Blackmoore wrote:
nkante wrote:It was in conjunction with the cup shot. I was doubled over and the next shot was a wrap that took off a string of beads. They expressed concern about the beads being an eye hazard during inspection, so when it flew off they had seen enough. Its ok because it will get me working harder to get the hew helm started.

Yeah, I thought I got the leg, not the cup (as I wasn't looking down) so I had continued the offense without stopping, not realizing he was 'dead' and the beads went flying towards the other lists. I did not mean to strike an opponent with a late hit.

Richard

You mentioned a video. Is it online? I'm curious to see how I ended up hitting the cup. I'm glad you realized it was accidental, I hate it when that happens.

nkante · Post by **nkante** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:40 am

If I get a chance i'll post it.

Hanko Kal · Post by **Hanko Kal** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:51 am

Saburou wrote:Didn't get to fight because I was major domo for the vigil of my squire brother, now Sir Federach mac Cian. But I did see a lot of AA folks, and was glad to, though I apologize that helping manage a vigil made me rather out of sorts.

A fine Birka, though.

Federach got knighted? Very cool indeed. Tell him the big lug Hanko that moved down to Florida congratulates him.

Hanko

Joseph · Post by **Joseph** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:23 pm

Federach and Fast Eddie o Rourke both got Knighted!!

hrolf · Post by **hrolf** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:17 pm

Joseph wrote:Federach and Fast Eddie o Rourke both got Knighted!!

and fast eddie ( no, sir mordreth, not your knight, the younger fast eddie), was part of the 3-man vs. Ealdormere Charge of the Lightest Brigade.

Joseph · Post by **Joseph** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:57 pm

yea it was a bumout to see him with his arm in a sling later that day but he is a champ and inspiration to all.