Sir, I agree with you. I know it may seem as though many aren't reading this post, but I am sure they are. You have brought up a good point in the fact that we should just buck up, do what we can to help, and stop bitching about it. I too have complained in my time, but I got over it. --------------...

Good Sirs, I have to agree with all the posts. A fully armored opponent is going to be a master of various bladed and bludgeon style weapons as well as a dirty in-close fighter. Not saying the Knight is dirty, just that they use any means necessary to fight inside. If you get inside, armpits and suc...

Gentles and Sirs, I mean not stir the pot here, but we are also talking of period Roman outfits. I know that there was alot of development of Roman armor in the later periods, during the christian empire times. I am by far not even close to an expert, but just posting my opinion. I also say this bec...

Gentles, Here is another can of worms. If marhalls are questioning a groups fighting styles or methods, why don't we institute random inspections. Just pull them aside and give them a spot authorization and oral exam like when we all first authorized. I remember when authorizations were good for a l...

Kind Sirs,
Thank you for your inputs. There is a local company with the presses and I may have a connection for making dies. I appeciate your information and comments.


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Predictablity Kills!
Trystan Adler

Good Gentles and Sirs, I see all points here. We are a society of many diverse members. Some are rocket scientists, some are store clerks, and some are students. Cost plays a big part for these individuals. I personally have four friends wanting to play here in Meridies, but they are looking at pric...

I know it is far, like 45 minutes, but in Toms River,NJ is House Bloodgaurd. They practice on Wednesday nights. Try contacting Sir Icefalcon through him armoury at www.icefalcon.com. He may also know of other groups since he has been there for over ten years and was recently King of the East. I hope...

Good Squire, Congratulations on your new title and job. As a unbelted fighter, this is kind of a view from the crowd input. Your future in the SCA is now in the lime light. Walk with honor and respect. Those of us unbelted may be looking up to you as a guide and a teacher. You have been labeled and ...

Good Gentles, I have had a lot of practice dishing and such and wish to try my hand at building my own press for simple dishing. I am looking for words of wisdom and possible connections for plans of a working design. I am trying to build quite a few sets of armour for new fighters and figure this w...

Sir, As for blocking shots, I agree as stated, that it depends on the shield. I fight with a heater style shield. As for horizontal movement, imagine using your shield more aggressively. Attack the shot mid swing in a linear fashion. This causes the force to be deflected in an awkward direction for ...