The Armour Archive

Livia Tasia

Yikes! That must have been scary.

Livia Tasia

I've been pissed, but at myself - not really anyone else. Because I couldn't understand what I was being taught. I wonder if that is the same thing as fighting when you are angry.

I just took to to mean angry at someone else.

Livia Tasia

I haven't run into too much. I was just curious as to the reason behind pointing out to not go on the field mad. Especially when I've seen it more than once (usually at Crown).

Livia Tasia

Thanks for the info. I was always curious about the reason behind that particular rule.

Livia Tasia

I know there is a section in the rules about fighting while mad. I was curious if anyone has ever had to fight someone that they had issues with? I've heard people talk about this from time to time with some saying they 'just do it' and some saying they have yielded rather than beat the person to a ...

Livia Tasia

That is cool. I have the very very basic generic basket hilt.

Livia Tasia

Is there a way to make those SCA legal?

Right now I have that on my armor but it's leather and just two straps and a round coin for decoration where the Lion on yours is.

Livia Tasia

That looks like it would be comfortable. Interested in hearing how it works at a practice. I need to figure out how to pad my new helm.

Livia Tasia

Those are gorgeous!

Livia Tasia

Is it a good thing to try and practice for?

Livia Tasia

NICE!! What a gorgeous horse! He's got some growing still!

Livia Tasia

I have a question about the combo's - you mentioned that not a lot of people do the 3-4 shot combo's. Is there a specific reason behind this?

Livia Tasia

That was a great video! Looking forward to checking out the others. You are a really good teacher.

You should come to our Kingdom's Sport of Kings event!!

Livia Tasia

Sir Tiernan in An Tir does that. Although you can't really see with the helm he has now. It's a bit disconcerting to see actually.

Livia Tasia

Thank you for all the replies! I appreciate the insight! And thank you Duke Owain for the insight for our Kingdom. I feel pretty lucky to be in Knight central down here in the Three Mountains/Stromgard area and not but a hop skip and a jump from a bunch more up in the Seattle area. I've always been ...

Livia Tasia

So along with my Why do Squires exist question - another thing I'm very curious about it the length a person is a squire. I've heard time and time again how there are so few Knights made every year per Kingdom. I've read about people who have been fast-tracked from Squire to Knight (not quite sure w...

Livia Tasia

Thanks Gavin and Blaine, that does make more sense. Especially the part about no two Knights using the same process for choosing a Squire.

I wonder how Squires were chosen back then. If it was a family thing or a friend of a friend's son sort of thing.

Thanks!

Livia Tasia

If the Squires were historically of rank then why not in our Society? Sorry, I guess I'm not quite getting the issue of why some of you are adamant against them being offical, especially since they do seem to be an important part of our fighting culture. If you are a Knight I'd especially like to he...

Livia Tasia

I took a great class from Viscount Sir Donnen on this subject. He talked about how a lot of times a fighters eyes will focus on the area they plan to hit and that's how you can figure out your next move. He also talked about Monkey See, Monkey Do, where you can use various cues to make your opponent...

Livia Tasia

Thanks all.

I was curious since as I mentioned I've seen that written several times throughout the time I've been on this forum.

Livia Tasia

"Squires don't formally exist" - I see this in a lot of replies. However, Squires are a big part of the SCA. Why aren't they formal? Why hasn't anyone moved forward to make them formal?

Livia Tasia

I'm in the same position with my knee but it's more meniscus issues. Will be having another clean up surgery in the next few weeks. Will have to have a replacement when I'm 50 - they won't do it before.

Livia Tasia

Three practices a week is pretty awesome!

Livia Tasia

That is stunning! Green was a good choice. Makes it very unique. Well done!

Livia Tasia

Thanks Duke Paul!

Livia Tasia

Excellent explanation. Thanks!!

Livia Tasia

My issue is standing still at the pell. I was told to put bells on my boots so that if I heard them I knew I was moving my feet instead of just standing there. Works pretty good, for me.

Kilkenny can you describe more about the "power is applied on return" idea?

Livia Tasia

What a fantastic promotional/recruiting video. We need to do things like this!!!! I posted it on our Kingdom Facebook page. That was really well done and very inspiring!

Livia Tasia

That's what I remember a lot of people saying on the forum previously Sascha - that it was more of an insult.

If you are new - should you keep your shield as to not offend the more experienced fighter?

Livia Tasia

In the first round he didn't have to go to his knees right?

He did so to even the the fight? Her leg/his arm?

Livia Tasia

It's Windrose- thanks for the thread!!

Livia Tasia

Hey guys- There is a real popular shield maker I think out of Arizona - I cannot remember right off what the name is. I got my shield from them last summer but I list all my bookmarked websites. They put the canvas on - the whole nine yards. Hoping someone can throw out a couple names. Been using to...

Livia Tasia

That is cool! I like the idea of the fighters course.

Livia Tasia

Duke Logan - you don't wear protection on your forearms??? Wow. I can't even imagine. Regarding the amount of armor - I was told start out with more and remove pieces as you get better. I'm quite comfy in the amount I wear and am a long ways from good enough to remove any pieces. I am amazed at the ...

Livia Tasia

Their exact words was it was an 'editing oversight'.

So maybe you are right Trystyn.

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