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2007-10-28T18:17:29Z

Reverted edits by 213.85.226.110 (Talk); changed back to last version by AlexandreDavigne

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	This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie\|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].		This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie\|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].

213.85.226.110 at 04:01, 28 October 2007

2007-10-28T04:01:05Z

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	This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie\|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].		This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie\|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].

AlexandreDavigne: /* Who's who? */link

2007-02-01T16:18:21Z

Who's who?: link

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	*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal Peer]]s. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[Duke]]s, [[Duchess]] etc)		*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal Peer]]s. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[Duke]]s, [[Duchess]] etc)
	*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area eg. [[Baron]], [[Baroness]].		*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area eg. [[Baron]], [[Baroness]].
	*Some people have been rewarded for their past services eg. [[court baron]] [[grant of arms]].		*Some people have been rewarded for their past services eg. [[Baron\|court baron]], [[grant of arms]].
	*[[Officer]]s are people who organise things within the Society ([[Autocrat]]s, [[Feastocrat]]s, [[Herald]]s, [[Marshal]]s, etc), ,		*[[Officer]]s are people who organise things within the Society ([[Autocrat]]s, [[Feastocrat]]s, [[Herald]]s, [[Marshal]]s, etc), ,
	*Some [[award]]s convey a [[title]] with them, but they are very few.		*Some [[award]]s convey a [[title]] with them, but they are very few.

Cian: links

2006-07-12T00:27:28Z

links

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	This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical recreation for those who are [[newbie]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].		This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie\|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].

	Anything that isn't answered below, feel free to ask on the [[Newbie Questions and Answers page]].		Anything that isn't answered below, feel free to ask on the [[Newbie Questions and Answers page]].
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	* What is historical [[reenactment]]?		* What is historical [[reenactment]]?
	===and the SCA?===		===and the SCA?===
	* What defines the SCA compared to other groups?		* What defines the [[SCA]] compared to [[recreation group\|other groups]]?
	* Why do people join the SCA?		* Why do people join the SCA?
	* What is this thing about [[persona]]s?		* What is this thing about [[persona]]s?
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	==Going to events==		==Going to events==
	* What sort of [[event]]s does the SCA run?		* What sort of [[event]]s does the SCA run?
	* As a newcomer, what can I join in?		* As a [[newcomer]], what can I join in?

	==Talking the talk==		==Talking the talk==
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	==Learning the crafts==		==Learning the crafts==
	* I want to learn to do [[embroidery]]. Who should I talk to? What about [[heraldry]] and other arts?		* I want to learn to do [[embroidery]]. Who should I talk to? What about [[heraldry]] and other [[arts]]?

	==Fighting in diverse styles==		==Fighting in diverse styles==

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2006-05-22T10:24:22Z

categorising

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	==Authenticity, documentation, research==		==Authenticity, documentation, research==
	* [[authenticity\|How medieval]] do I have to be?		* [[authenticity\|How medieval]] do I have to be?
			[[category:SCA]]

Tiff: /* Fighting in diverse styles */

2006-03-27T12:27:16Z

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	==Fighting in diverse styles==		==Fighting in diverse styles==
	Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is [[heavy combat]] (armored combat using [[rattan]] weapons), [[rapier]] (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter [[armor]] and [[steel]] or [[fibreglass]] [[replica fencing weapon\|period fencing sword]]s and techniques), [[combat archery]] (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited [[bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s with [[shaft]]s ending in a rubber [[blunt]] to recreate missile combat) and [[seige weapon]]ry ([[trebuchet]]s, [[catapult]]s, [[Ballistae]] and the like). You may also see demonstrations of [[live steel]] combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.		Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is [[heavy combat]] (armored combat using [[rattan]] weapons), [[rapier]] (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter [[armor]] and [[steel]] or [[fibreglass]] [[replica fencing weapon\|period fencing sword]]s and techniques, sometimes also called fencing), [[combat archery]] (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited [[bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s with [[shaft]]s ending in a rubber [[blunt]] to recreate missile combat) and [[seige weapon]]ry ([[trebuchet]]s, [[catapult]]s, [[Ballistae]] and the like). You may also see demonstrations of [[live steel]] combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.

			Most forms of combat require you to wear some protective [[armour]], learn some safety rules, and prove you can play safely before you can get out on the field. The best way to begin is to ask your group [[Marshall]] about fighter trainings in your local area. (see [[how to contact people]])

	===Heavy Fighting===		===Heavy Fighting===

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2006-03-17T06:26:39Z

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	==The basics==		==The basics==
	What is ~~the~~ historical reenactment?		* What is historical [[reenactment]]?
	===and the SCA?===		===and the SCA?===
	~~joining~~ the SCA - ~~why~~?~~<BR>~~		* What defines the SCA compared to other groups?
			* Why do people join the SCA?
	[[persona]]
			* What is this thing about [[persona]]s?

	==Dressing the part==		==Dressing the part==
	[[clothing\|~~index~~ of ~~clothing~~ ~~styles]]~~		* What sort of [[clothing\|clothes]] do I need to wear?

	==Going to events==		==Going to events==
	~~types~~ of [[event]]s		* What sort of [[event]]s does the SCA run?
			* As a newcomer, what can I join in?

	==Talking the talk==		==Talking the talk==
			* All I hear are confusing terms. What do they [[SCAism\|mean]]?
	[[SCAism]]s,<BR>
			* Do I have to learn how to [[customs\|behave]] a special way?
	[[customs]]

	==Bringing the stuff==		==Bringing the stuff==
			* What do I need to bring to an event?
	[[feasting gear]]		** [[feasting gear]]

			** [[camping list]]

	==Learning the crafts==		==Learning the crafts==
			* I want to learn to do [[embroidery]]. Who should I talk to? What about [[heraldry]] and other arts?

	==Fighting in diverse styles==		==Fighting in diverse styles==
	Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is heavy combat (armored combat using rattan weapons), rapier (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter armor and steel or fibreglass period fencing ~~swords~~ and techniques), combat archery (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited ~~bows~~ and ~~crossbows~~ with ~~shafts~~ ending in a rubber blunt to recreate missile combat) and seige ~~weaponry~~ (~~trebuchets~~, ~~catapults~~, Ballistae and the like). You may also see demonstrations of live steel combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.		Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is [[heavy combat]] (armored combat using [[rattan]] weapons), [[rapier]] (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter [[armor]] and [[steel]] or [[fibreglass]] [[replica fencing weapon\|period fencing sword]]s and techniques), [[combat archery]] (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited [[bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s with [[shaft]]s ending in a rubber [[blunt]] to recreate missile combat) and [[seige weapon]]ry ([[trebuchet]]s, [[catapult]]s, [[Ballistae]] and the like). You may also see demonstrations of [[live steel]] combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.

		⚫	===Heavy Fighting===

⚫	Heavy Fighting:
	Roughly, here are what I see as the most common breakdowns of style:		Roughly, here are what I see as the most common breakdowns of style:

	Weapon style - These are very broad categories indeed. The skills and tactics needed to use sword and shield depend on what sort of sword and shield you use. A longish broadsword and small buckler are completely different to use than a shorter sword with a low profile thrusting tip and a large heater are, for example.		''Weapon style'' - These are very broad categories indeed. The skills and tactics needed to use [[sword and shield]] depend on what sort of [[sword]] and [[shield]] you use. A longish [[broadsword]] and small [[buckler]] are completely different to use than a shorter sword with a low profile [[thrusting tip]] and a large [[heater]] are, for example.
	- sword and shield		* [[sword and shield]]
	- two-handed weapon		* [[two-handed weapon]]
	- mass weapon and shield		* [[mass weapon and shield]]
	- pike		* [[pike]]



	School of style (these are just a few that I identify for my purposes. There are undoubtedly many more, and others may categorise styles differently)		''School of style'' (these are just a few that I identify for my purposes. There are undoubtedly many more, and others may categorise styles differently)
	Oldcastle		* Oldcastle
	Headless Household		* Headless Household
	Guildemar/Jade school		* Guildemar/Jade school
	Bellatrix		* Bellatrix
	An Tir		* An Tir
	Duke Brannos		* Duke Brannos
	Duke Patrick		* Duke Patrick
	Stahlgeist		* Stahlgeist
	Ansteorran scutum		* Ansteorran scutum

	Approach to combat - here are some of the categories that I use to help me "work out" opponents. Most people are predominantly 2 or 3 of these categories in combination (ie Aggressive/speed/long range fighter), but, again, most fighters can also change it up a bit to suit how they feel or their opponent. For example, I think of myself as a Passive, counter-punching, speed based surgical fighter. Having figured out what sort of fighter you are may help determine what weapons styles and fighting styles would suit you, and how best to apply this knowledge to become a successful fighter.		''Approach to combat'' - here are some of the categories that I use to help me "work out" opponents. Most people are predominantly 2 or 3 of these categories in combination (i.e. Aggressive/speed/long range fighter), but, again, most fighters can also change it up a bit to suit how they feel or their opponent. For example, I think of myself as a Passive, counter-punching, speed based surgical fighter. Having figured out what sort of fighter you are may help determine what weapons styles and fighting styles would suit you, and how best to apply this knowledge to become a successful fighter.

	Aggressive		* Aggressive
	Defensive		* Defensive
	Active		* Active
	Passive		* Passive
	Counter-puncher		* Counter-puncher
	Close range		* Close range
	Medium range		* Medium range
	Long range		* Long range
	Extreme Range		* Extreme Range
	Surgical		* Surgical
	Combination		* Combination
	Speed		* Speed
	Building		* Building
	Static		* Static
	Mobile/gumby		* Mobile/gumby
	Mobile/movement		* Mobile/movement
	Tricky		* Tricky

	==Who's who?==		==Who's who?==
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	==Where am I?==		==Where am I?==
			* You seem to have different terms for different [[groups\|branches]]. So where am I?
	[[kingdom]]s

	==Authenticity, documentation, research==		==Authenticity, documentation, research==
	[[authenticity]]		* [[authenticity\|How medieval]] do I have to be?

Gwynfor: /* Fighting in diverse styles */

2006-03-17T03:03:39Z

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	==Fighting in diverse styles==		==Fighting in diverse styles==
			Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is heavy combat (armored combat using rattan weapons), rapier (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter armor and steel or fibreglass period fencing swords and techniques), combat archery (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited bows and crossbows with shafts ending in a rubber blunt to recreate missile combat) and seige weaponry (trebuchets, catapults, Ballistae and the like). You may also see demonstrations of live steel combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.


			Heavy Fighting:
			Roughly, here are what I see as the most common breakdowns of style:

			Weapon style - These are very broad categories indeed. The skills and tactics needed to use sword and shield depend on what sort of sword and shield you use. A longish broadsword and small buckler are completely different to use than a shorter sword with a low profile thrusting tip and a large heater are, for example.
			- sword and shield
			- two-handed weapon
			- mass weapon and shield
			- pike



			School of style (these are just a few that I identify for my purposes. There are undoubtedly many more, and others may categorise styles differently)
			Oldcastle
			Headless Household
			Guildemar/Jade school
			Bellatrix
			An Tir
			Duke Brannos
			Duke Patrick
			Stahlgeist
			Ansteorran scutum

			Approach to combat - here are some of the categories that I use to help me "work out" opponents. Most people are predominantly 2 or 3 of these categories in combination (ie Aggressive/speed/long range fighter), but, again, most fighters can also change it up a bit to suit how they feel or their opponent. For example, I think of myself as a Passive, counter-punching, speed based surgical fighter. Having figured out what sort of fighter you are may help determine what weapons styles and fighting styles would suit you, and how best to apply this knowledge to become a successful fighter.

			Aggressive
			Defensive
			Active
			Passive
			Counter-puncher
			Close range
			Medium range
			Long range
			Extreme Range
			Surgical
			Combination
			Speed
			Building
			Static
			Mobile/gumby
			Mobile/movement
			Tricky

	==Who's who?==		==Who's who?==

Cian: correcting spelling and links

2005-03-02T22:35:36Z

correcting spelling and links

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	This page is intended to be a guide to the SCA's version of historical recreation for those who are [[~~new\|~~newbie]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this wiki.		This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical recreation for those who are [[newbie]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].

	~~anything~~ that isn't answered below, feel free to ask on the [[Newbie Questions and Answers page]].		Anything that isn't answered below, feel free to ask on the [[Newbie Questions and Answers page]].

	==The basics==		==The basics==
	What is the historical reenactment?		What is the historical reenactment?
	and the SCA?		===and the SCA?===
	joining the SCA - why?		joining the SCA - why?<BR>
	persona		[[persona]]

	==Dressing the part==		==Dressing the part==
	[[index of clothing styles]]		[[clothing\|index of clothing styles]]

	==~~going~~ to events==		==Going to events==
	types of ~~events~~		types of [[event]]s

	==~~talking~~ the talk==		==Talking the talk==
	[[~~scaisms~~]]		[[SCAism]]s,<BR>
	customs		[[customs]]

	==~~bringing~~ the stuff==		==Bringing the stuff==
	feasting gear		[[feasting gear]]


	==~~learning~~ the crafts==		==Learning the crafts==

	==~~fighting~~ in diverse styles==		==Fighting in diverse styles==


	==~~who~~'s who?==		==Who's who?==
	*People who have earned a rank by being good at something are called [[~~Peers~~]] collectively, and [[~~Laurels~~]], [[~~Pelicans~~]], or [[~~Knights~~]] depending upon what they were good at.		*People who have earned a [[rank]] by being good at something are called [[Peer]]s collectively, and [[Laurel]]s, [[Pelican]]s, or [[Knight]]s depending upon what they were good at.
	*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal ~~Peers~~]]. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[~~Dukes~~]], [[Duchess]]etc)		*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal Peer]]s. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[Duke]]s, [[Duchess]] etc)
	*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area [[Baron]], [[Baroness]]		*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area eg. [[Baron]], [[Baroness]].
	*Some people have been rewarded for their past services [[court baron]] [[grant of arms]]		*Some people have been rewarded for their past services eg. [[court baron]] [[grant of arms]].
	*[[~~Officers~~]] are people who organise things ~~withing~~ the ~~society~~ ([[~~Autocrats~~]], [[~~Feastocrats~~]], [[~~Heralds~~]], [[~~Marshals~~]], etc), ,		*[[Officer]]s are people who organise things within the Society ([[Autocrat]]s, [[Feastocrat]]s, [[Herald]]s, [[Marshal]]s, etc), ,
	*~~some~~ [[~~awards~~]] convey a title with them, but they are very few.		*Some [[award]]s convey a [[title]] with them, but they are very few.
	*Most of the above groups of people have distinctive items of apparel that they may (or may not) wear which will mark their rank [[white belt]], and many have specific titles that can be used to refer to them. These are discussed under each entry.		*Most of the above groups of people have distinctive items of apparel that they may (or may not) wear which will mark their rank (eg. [[white belt]] for knights), and many have specific titles that can be used to refer to them. These are discussed under each entry.
	*[[~~alternate~~ titles]] are sometimes used by the above people to fit in better with the culture they portray (eg [[Graf]] for [[Count]]). Refering to them by the standard ~~english~~ titles given above will not be considered offensive (if you are new, they'll ~~robably~~ be ~~please~~ that you even know what rank ~~thye~~ have).		*[[Alternate titles]] are sometimes used by the above people to fit in better with the culture they portray (eg [[Graf]] for a [[Germany\|German]] [[Count]]). Refering to them by the standard [[England\|English]] titles given above will not be considered offensive (if you are new, they'll probably be pleased that you even know what rank they have).

	==~~where~~ am I?==		==Where am I?==
			[[kingdom]]s
	kingdoms

	==~~authenticity~~, ~~doccumentation~~, research==		==Authenticity, documentation, research==
	[[authenticity]]		[[authenticity]]

Tiff: /* who's who? */

2005-03-02T05:04:29Z

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	==who's who?==		==who's who?==
			*People who have earned a rank by being good at something are called [[Peers]] collectively, and [[Laurels]], [[Pelicans]], or [[Knights]] depending upon what they were good at.
	peerages
			*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal Peers]]. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[Dukes]], [[Duchess]]etc)
	officers
			*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area [[Baron]], [[Baroness]]
			*Some people have been rewarded for their past services [[court baron]] [[grant of arms]]
			*[[Officers]] are people who organise things withing the society ([[Autocrats]], [[Feastocrats]], [[Heralds]], [[Marshals]], etc), ,
			*some [[awards]] convey a title with them, but they are very few.
			*Most of the above groups of people have distinctive items of apparel that they may (or may not) wear which will mark their rank [[white belt]], and many have specific titles that can be used to refer to them. These are discussed under each entry.
			*[[alternate titles]] are sometimes used by the above people to fit in better with the culture they portray (eg [[Graf]] for [[Count]]). Refering to them by the standard english titles given above will not be considered offensive (if you are new, they'll robably be please that you even know what rank thye have).

	==where am I?==		==where am I?==