The Armour Archive

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Because you are not willing to accept people as they are no matter what, you are intolerant, Sigismund. Mord, you're more intelligent than this. He explained the difference between "tolerance" and "acceptance" up the thread. You're educated sufficiently to know that the definitions of "tolerance" a...

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Diglach mac Cein wrote:Oh great... now we're gonna get the Confection of the Thirty.

Tomburr wrote:You're ALL wrong! French silk is the best!

Pies at 30 paces?

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Peikko wrote:
Diglach mac Cein wrote:You're both pretty.

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I bet they both like pie

don't worry there's lots of kinds to choose from...something for everyone's taste

I like German Chocolate Cake more.

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Mord, The topic at hand, specifically, is hidden plastic armor. More specifically whether or not it is right, kind, proper, and reasonable to require plastic armor to be covered. This has nothing to do with how one man may define medieval. If anyone defines medieval as "including formed plastic pla...

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Because you are not willing to accept people as they are no matter what, you are intolerant, Sigismund. Mord. If by "intolerant" you mean that I want people to follow the stated and clear rules of an event in which they are participating, then I guess I am one intolerant man. Shame on me. If you ar...

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No excuses. My concern is other people, Sigismund. I think your are intolerant, and, to use a cliche, what you put out usually comes right back at you. If you are intolerant to people--no matter how your intentions are--they will most likely be intolerant of you. I have found in my time in the SCA ...

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Yet, you make much of how people look and dress themselves. It's entirely possible that well dressed people can be intensely rude, ya know. I think you're simply looking for an excuse to be a show-off, Sigismund. Really, you could try a little more tolerance with folks. Mord. Of course I do. The ma...

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I find nothing educational about bunny fur, fox tails, chain mail bikini's, Glow stix, leather bondage gear for clothes/armor, wal-mart pajama pants, well the list goes on... Thor- [quote="Mord" My point is this, Sigismund: before you judge somebody by their clothes and other equipment, at least tr...

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Sigismund, What makes people not cover modern materials and other items? Time. Not everyone pursues fighting with the same enthusiasm as you do; it's possible that your opponent has an interest in other aspects of the Society, and is more willing to spend time in that other pursuit than on the list...

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I have many purposes in the SCA, Sigismund: A. Have fun. B. See friends. C. as an outlet for my historical obsession--that is to say the study of history. My definition of fun has varied over the years, but these days, fun involves puting on gear and playing the whackity-whackity game. I have a ser...

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Howdy folks. As a relatively new fighter (Four months, just got my own kit completed) I can tell you that I personally resent the hell out of the generi-celts, pirates, and plastic armor wearing types. I am brand new, and my budget is that of a full time student, yet through research, asking questi...

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Howdy folks. As a relatively new fighter (Four months, just got my own kit completed) I can tell you that I personally resent the hell out of the generi-celts, pirates, and plastic armor wearing types. I am brand new, and my budget is that of a full time student, yet through research, asking questi...

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NORMANDY: It's not just for Franks anymore!

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VLFBERTH: quality swords for all your raiding needs.

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"I don't know if Gunnar is there, but his spear certainly is."

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I wouldn't mind the Pirates or the Celtoids, if they did those personas well and knew something about thier history, culture, etc. In truth, most of the pirates and celtoids have other interests--mostly having to do with some confused version of having sex and inflating their self-esteem. If you do...

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First, Pirates Are. Not. Period. Sure they are! They were called THE VIKINGS. :D JOKE! REALLY! Put the pitchforks down now!!! . Not joking. Actually, from some points of view, you're right. The argument has to do with the etmological definition of the word, vikings. Consult Gywn Jone's introduction...

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I am not as worried about recruiting these groups as retaining them. I'm not worried about that. I only want to retain them if they want to be medieval . 'Cos the SCA is "an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe." That inc...

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A bedsheet tabard over plastic gear doesn't disguise anything, really. It looks almost as bad as no tabard, to my eyes, since those tabards weren't worn over armour in period either. Is it really so hard to come up with some basic fighting clothes? I mean, you're already cutting lots of corners by ...

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If the plates are Noble Plastics, then, for safety they're ok. I own some in black; the plates are pretty sturdy, but will get scratched.

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Oscad wrote:
Kilkenny wrote:Sounds like Roger Stockton had a very good day.
As I understand it, he was also awarded the Wreath of Valor by His Majesty.

His Excellency Roger usually does very well these days.

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how do you get the wax off? It might seem like a stupid question, but I don't know how to do it. Bhaiduk, Mineral spirits should work. Xylene might work better. Mac A few words about Xylene. I worked in factory that used this solvent on a daily basis by the ton. Xylene is nasty stuff; please use it...

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Are plastic baskethilts allowed? "having no glaringly un-documentable aspects beyond those required for safety - ie: baskethilts, bargrills, cops, gauntlets, etc." would seem to say so, but then there is the "no exposed plastic" thing later on. I can't speak for the actual rules but would gauntlets...

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Yes and no... Personally, I feel that too clean of a look makes it just as off as dirty as can be. At least depending on the portrayal. If you are going for the creme de la creme of society, it behooves you to look it, and take the steps you stated above. Personally I am going for closer to a serje...

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Halvgrimr wrote:This is a necro thread Mord
I sent him a copy a long time ago:)

Oops.

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Thank's Halv, taht would be great as all I have is the web site and whats in 'From Viking to Crusader'. Endre' that go's for me too I would like to see what your talking about. If you have more info on Viking scabbards I am all for learing, that's what this hobby is all about. Im sure if you can po...

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Yowsa!

My lady wife has done some work on the Bayeux Tapestry. I'll see if I can point this our to her.

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ramses2003 wrote:dear god i wish i had the money thats awsome

Agreed.

I really must win the lottery.

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My "perfect" SCA kit would probably need more research.

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Sounds like fun.

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What was the first rule?

When were the rules first published?

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Maeryk wrote:water.

Water (I prefer Evian, btw) only cools me down. I need the electrolytes, especially during resurection battles.

Also, I've found that "tanking" before (usually diluted) helps.

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...can anyone recommend a sports drink with either low or no sodium? I have high blood pressure, and so sodium is a big no-no.

Thanks, in advance.

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Change in plans. Sorry, I can't make it. I will miss the fighting, in general.

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On the whole, I'd rather study the European history of the Middle Ages, a pursuit that has been encouraged by most folks in the SCA. In my opinion many here are so busy trying to deny what is "modern"--that context in which we live--that they can't find the time to understand what is "medieval." No ...

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