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by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Are you a combat archer? What do you think needs to change?
Replies: 45
Views: 858

Re: Are you a combat archer? What do you think needs to chan

I just wanted to make some clarifications below in bold; Are you a combat archer? Auth-ed as one, fought as one, but haven't in a while though What do you think about the combat archery rules? Do they need to be changed? Are arrows too powerful? They're ok but need some minor 'tweaking' My 'revision...
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pennsic Weather
Replies: 16
Views: 588

I will gladly take one for the team, please just send all the wet rainy weather down to south Texas and I'll send you the bright sunny weather we're having
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pennsic merchant dates? And a clothing question.
Replies: 9
Views: 146

This from the "mumu" guy? :twisted:
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Last Days of Otto's Armuory Super Sale
Replies: 66
Views: 2203

Info sent!
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Last Days of Otto's Armuory Super Sale
Replies: 66
Views: 2203

Yeah, these look like they'll fit the bill perfectly and price can't be beat. A friend was just commenting about he was looking for just this type helm, sooooo.... Otto should chime in with technicalities of the barrel helm, but I would like to just say that I just received mine from him a couple we...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Last Days of Otto's Armuory Super Sale
Replies: 66
Views: 2203

Otto,

What kind of breath pattern comes with the barrel helm?
by DeCalmont
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Portable Tool Chest by Maureen w/ Hal’s Tools
Replies: 28
Views: 737

I don't have any forged handles. I would be tickled to do this again. I will estimate the cost. How about one about this size with a smaller (much smaller) one to carry smaller things so they won't get lost in the big one. The smaller one could double as a stool. Just a thought. I should have an es...
by DeCalmont
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Portable Tool Chest by Maureen w/ Hal’s Tools
Replies: 28
Views: 737

You'd be closer, but South Texas would still be a day and a half drive away. :D

Just curious, I like spending money with fellow archivers and this would work out nicely for my new Hal tools.
by DeCalmont
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Portable Tool Chest by Maureen w/ Hal’s Tools
Replies: 28
Views: 737

I'm very interested in the construction of this. I just bought Hals newbie tools and they need a home. :D
by DeCalmont
Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Maille question
Replies: 11
Views: 376

I'm with his Grace as the two tones visually throw it off for me. Obviously you already have it so try it for a bit and see how it works for you. I recall some discussion on darkening stainless on here, you might want to do a search for it. Kit is rocking btw. Keep raising the bar!
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Last time I checked melee is a little more than one on one, or didn't you get the memo? Come on, the team is exactly what it is about in a melee. Melee is a time to set aside personal glory and work together as a team towards your goal. In a tourney format you would be absolutely right, I'd be out o...
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Well, my bad for typing too fast and not understanding the question fully then. I apologize for my mistake, let me correct it. I do not believe that CA is discourteous to other fighters. Here is why; When team A takes the field they have the same optional assets as team B. A combat archer may or may...
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Would you like to find the quote where I say combat archery is discourteous? Oh wait, I see the problem, you're quoting Declaremont...mea culpa! Declaremont says "You need a refund on the magic beanie, it's broke. Just for clarity I will say again; I believe the rule "behave in a knightly ...
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

You need a refund on the magic beanie, it's broke. Just for clarity I will say again; I believe the rule "behave in a knightly and chivalrous manner" means this; Be nice, be courteous, abide by the rules, and don't be a dick. That's it, end of story, no mas...It's not a Strawman argument, ...
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA combat archery safety Poll
Replies: 128
Views: 1863

SCA combat archery safety Poll

Started per Piers' request.
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Obviously there is no point arguing further. When I point out that as a CAer I am employing a weapon form that is permissible by the rules we all agree to play by I get accused of rules lawyering, gaming the system, and cheating via a loophole. Now when the rules also clearly state that any combatan...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

[quote="Johno"] Regardless everyone associates (or should) courtesy within the many forms of chivalric definition. If they don’t then they have some pretty twisted ideas on chivalry. Which is exactly my point, it should read "behave in a courteous manner" only. If not then you ...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

I don't need the rules to be re-written to say courteous rather than chivalrous. Do we not all know that courteous is a portion of chivalrous? The problem is people deciding chivalrous means more than it really does within the context of that statement within the rules. If it were written as courte...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Alright fair enough I will admit that sometimes rude things do come out on both sides of this debate. Please do keep in mind that some of it is simply my sense of humor but also realize that most of what I am against is a piece of wood and some string. A simple piece of equipment that I feel is ove...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Well, I do tend to answer in kind. You post rude things I tend to answer rudely. I did provide the reasons and answers that I believe responded to the questions asked. I agree that you should probably want to cover your hands, that's the reason I wear finger gauntlets myself. If someone is willing t...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

That is a question that the Powers that Be (tm) should answer. My limited understanding is that the tripping hazard was the main reason, although I have heard the concerns about them "exploding" which I just cannot see happening really. I too would like to hear the reasoning behind this ru...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

well those of us who... A. Want to hit people with sticks and What's stopping you, hands are not legal targets B. Don't want to hurt people and Don't aim for the hands or the bow, rules specifically state an archer cannot block with their weapon, thereby their hands shouldn't be in the way. C. don'...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Two reasons that come to mind; a.) cutting the string b.) unable to grab the arrow/bolt There are others for certain. I don't think I would just casually be insulting people claiming they are "gaming" the system if you don't know the specifics. Personally I wear finger gauntlets and don't ...
by DeCalmont
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How durable/satisfactory is Ringmesh.com's product?
Replies: 8
Views: 624

I believe it is passing here in Ansteorra for Rapier armor now.
by DeCalmont
Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

You are absolutely correct, once it skips or bounces it is void.
by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Does that go for left handed archers? Or are we just too far gone?
:twisted:

Thorstenn wrote:I believe the Church declared Awesome sauce and Chocolate milk as a penance for my Devilish ways :wink:

Thor.

by DeCalmont
Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Thank you your Grace for getting us back on track of the original post, "how do we make CA work fairly" I think the answer is rather simple actually, one was just mentioned by his Grace, Scenario Rules. Make some without CA and some with 50/50 is a good split. HL fighters get 100% particip...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

I don't think most CAers would have a problem with face plate only. Honestly that is usually where I aim because it has the highest probability of being noticed. I know when the press is on it's damn hard to notice a bolt hitting you amongst all the other noise going on.
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Sir Alfred, Thank you for your response, I believe that I better understand your view point now. I assure you that I in no way took your response personally as I hope that my responses to you were in no way offensive or rude. You have given me much to think about. Respectfully, DeCalmont
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

None of us wish to step away from the game nor do we wish to exclude anyone from participation which is why we stay and thus far CA'rs are currently allowed however I would say it is a fair estimate that about 90% of all the heavy fighters I have ever spoken too do not enjoy combat archery and feel...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

No, if all did walk away and only 30 people were left over then the point would be loud and clear and I dare say CA would be over. If you think you can muster that kind of response up then I say do it. Prove your point or don't. I'm game either way.
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does anyone fight in these boots?
Replies: 29
Views: 830

I fight in a pair of the pre-buckled version without the vibram sole. Once you get them roughed up you shouldn't have any problems with slipage. I think the vibram would help the longevity of the sole.
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

What we do is anachronistic in many, many ways, but I think that our melees can best be compared to foot-combat melee tournaments of antiquity. I believe "wars" were called wars from the outset because the intent was to play at being in a medieval war, with masses of infantry, archers, an...
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

Balin50 wrote:Besides you are the ones that want to call it WAR.


:roll:


Balin
Aten 101
Fighters not Targets


Uh, last time I checked they've been called a "war" from the beginning. Also, why is there a section in the Marshals handbook on how to Marshal a War vs. Marshaling a Tournament?
by DeCalmont
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to make Combat Archery work fairly?
Replies: 802
Views: 10928

"I think it's disingenuous to say that archers are gaming the system." In the real world, bringing a gun to a knife fight is prudent. In the context of SCA stickfighting, you're gaming the system. In the context of coming to an SCA war no I'm not. So if we win we get to loot your camp and...

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