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Combat Of The Thirty video
Sir William:
I'd be more interested in the SCA if they used rebated steel, instead of rattan. Oh, and if the general attitude wasn't so shitty (my perception based on my experiences with some members of the SCA).
Loved the vid, I caught onto what this guy was doing a couple months ago...I think its great because it'll give greater visibility, and by showcasing events like CoTT the focus is less on rhino types and more about how a true battle may have played out. Those guys certainly look damn good out there!
SirNathanQ:
I think rebated steel would ruin the actual appeal of it, that it's full-contact & full force. I've done demos with rebated steel, and one really has to keep on their toes, even with pulled blows.
I want to try SCA sometime. I like the aspect of fighting with hundreds or thousands on a field at once, and it sounds like a real ball of fun.
James Barker:
Sorry I did not see the earlier question about the rules.
The CotT rules are this:
3 solid strikes in a row from a mass weapon, long sword, or polearm to the head you are captured.
Armor is as worn, maille on legs and arms are counted as protection, none is no protection. A thrust to an open area like the under arms, back of the leg, groin, or if you have a bargrill helmet, to the face, is death.
Short swords do no cutting damage.
You can strike from behind unlike other SCA combat.
No rules on how many attackers at a time unlike SCA combat.
All must have a 14th century style kit.
Sir James A:
--- Quote from: James Barker on 2012-01-06, 14:28:11 ---Sorry I did not see the earlier question about the rules.
The CotT rules are this:
3 solid strikes in a row from a mass weapon, long sword, or polearm to the head you are captured.
Armor is as worn, maille on legs and arms are counted as protection, none is no protection. A thrust to an open area like the under arms, back of the leg, groin, or if you have a bargrill helmet, to the face, is death.
Short swords do no cutting damage.
You can strike from behind unlike other SCA combat.
No rules on how many attackers at a time unlike SCA combat.
All must have a 14th century style kit.
--- End quote ---
Those rules sound pretty good. My SCA time was short because I refused the "genericelt" plastic armor with minimal steel, and would only wear "full plate". I was never competitive because my armor weighed a good 60ish pounds (give or take), but I was a great moving pell. :)
Actual armor counting as actual armor? Huzzah for that! :D
Thorsteinn:
--- Quote from: James Anderson III on 2012-01-06, 18:51:07 ---Those rules sound pretty good. My SCA time was short because I refused the "genericelt" plastic armor with minimal steel, and would only wear "full plate". I was never competitive because my armor weighed a good 60ish pounds (give or take), but I was a great moving pell. :)
Actual armor counting as actual armor? Huzzah for that! :D
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Sorry, I must speak for my people. 60 lbs and you were not competitive? Where do you live? :o
My kit is north of 45lbs and will be getting heavier and I finish well in both the Crown and Coronet tourney's.
I can definitely get you in touch with some very good teachers no matter where you are who could help you if you wished to kick much butt in full plate.
See full plate is like the light side of the force. The road is longer but the rewards are greater. Plasti-generi-celt is the Dark Side:
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive. But once you start down it's dark path forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you it will!"
Trust me and trust Duke Sir James Greyhelm, 7 time King of the West, who made armour for 20 yrs, has fought for over 30 years and in full plate for almost all of it. His old squire is Duke Sir Jake of Starfall, 16 time King of the West, and his gran-squire is Duke Sir Uther Schiemann Der Hunt, 9 time King of the West and 1 time King of An-Tir.
While Jade & Uther are big boy's. James is 5' 7" and about 140lbs.
-Ivan
Heavy fighter of 12 years, Marshal for 18, and Constable of the Silver Desert.
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