Post by Joe MacBain on Jan 2, 2008 7:26:45 GMT -5
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: "Prodigy, 5 posts, Erus to judge, mock blows as this is not as serious as some matters, you post first I choose weapons."
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: and what was the slight for the honour spar? as in Who wins what? the rest is fine by Me
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: You challenged my position in gor, I challenge yours as a leader in such. We shall see who is right.
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(11/06/07-[10:59:26] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Thats good enough for a Torvaldian! -smiles-
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: "Saber, turian shield and helm."
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: -I mutter and look for a saber and hold it out- this one? -then looking for the Turian shield- Thoir knows Ya pick some odd weapons to fight a Torv but at least is not a trident I guess
Ok, so Dem made the challenge AND gets to pick the weapons and who goes first? Was not how I thought it worked....but Joe agreed, so away we go.
As no particular stipulations were placed such as drawing first blood or such, I will simply judge as an OC situation, no points, just injuries.
Honor Spar
Erus to Judge
Prodigy, mock blows, 5 posts, 8 min time limit
5 posts 8 minute time
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(11/06/07-[11:10:17] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Standing at an even 7’2” and 340lbs I slung the standard Turian shield on My left arm holding the handle and securing the strap, being a Farmer I had the arm power to control the shield of the Torvs, this was even lighter and I smiled and it gave Me move flexibility with the large Turian shield, was pulled in at the left flank so the edge faced You and the flat pointed out to My left, The left arm coiled at the elbow so the face would sit at the left hip level, the upper rim at the side of My head at the left jaw level and the right rim (my pov) comes around slightly to cover part of My left side chest…The left foot was leading on as I moved into the stance and the shield came around in the move so the face of the shield was now looking at You to cover the left side of My chest with the right rim, the left side rim comes out past My left side and back a little to cover, keeping the right rim about 3 inches from My chest….., The right hand pulled My saber of 35 inch is pulled up so that the middle of the blade was resting on My right shoulder and the tip pointing back, My left shoulder leading on so You would see My saber false edge tip sticking around the back of My neck as You would see it…I rolled My neck to ensure the Y helm was on secure….The 30 inch long, thick metal longsword was on My back going from My left arse cheek to My right shoulder, the hilt being at the shoulder for access but I took that off and placed it on the rack and got back into position…I moved to My right slowly as I circle to My right and watch You at 8 paces and got ready
Y slot helm
35" saber in right
Turian shield on left, no size stated so will give you the same as he 40X30"
7'2", 340lbs....lost weight again eh?
Left foot lead
Distance 24 feet
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(11/06/07-[11:11:22] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I stand 6' even and about 200 pounds of well toned flesh and muscle. I had upon my head the Y slot helm of the warrior inlet with the fur of a larl for absorption of the attacks that may land upon my head if not fatal. I had in my left hand a 30" wide by 40" turian shield with a steel boss center and outer rim the top rim was just under my nose and the bottom rim of the shield was about mid thigh level. It was held about 5" in front of my body. in my right hand was a 40 inch curved saber... (33" blade, 6" hilt, 5" cross guard, 1 " pommel) held so the blade was at a 45 degree downwards angle, fully extended from my body towards the outside of your left ankle. My feet shoulder width apart and parallel to each other knees slightly bent.-
Y slot helm
33" saber in right
40X30" turian shield in left
6' 200lbs
Square stance it seems.
Distance unchanged
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------------------Round One-------------------------
(11/06/07-[11:18:39] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I made a note of Your stance and smiled as I moved in for combat, slow pace and came in at Your on Your left from the right circle move that I made and as I got to 5 feet I leap across to try and land square as I lower My left shield on My left side and angle the top edge out, I intend to close the gap to 3 feet
As I had lept, My saber had slashed down and to my left, so that the hilt of the sword and my right fist passed infront of the face of your shield, the length of the blade aiming out to my left, the movement having been quick for then at the last moment, I finally made the true direction of the blade, and that came by rolling over my right wrist so that my knuckles and sword's main edge, is facing back toward my shield face, my right elbow then tucks in sharply to my right side of my body while my right shoulder dips and my forearm powered my saber forward and around to my right in a strong push so that my right wrist added a sharp flick to drive the tip of the saber forward at your right side ribs, or the front of your right side of your stomach in a heavy thrust. Attempting to land the blow quickly without much warning, well before you could bring the shield over, or the sword up and still plunge forward if a pivot.-
Closing out to the right to 5 feet, leaping....aiming to land at 3 feet
Very nice
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(11/06/07-[11:25:18] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my body to pivot on my left foot sending my right foot around in a counter clockwise manner, as you had begun to move in on me to keep us square this entire time. However when I saw you begin your blades movement I watched you closely and decided to pivot upon my left foot in a 180 degree manner, allowing my right to come behind my left having been clockwise, my left hand pulling my shield out and to my left about 1' so your blade struck the face of the shield and not my ribs.-
-With my body now in this position I allowwed my right foot to come back in a counter clockwise pivot while in the process I had looped my saber under your extended blade that had stuck my shield, aiming for the blade to come up and under your sword arm that crossed us at this point, and slice into the underside of your elbow on your sword arm, in an attempt to drop you.-
Pivotting to remain square as he closes to 5 feet, that part is ok. The watching closely as his blade moves is not the best idea as he is in flight as it begins to move....the tip is moving across between, then the weight of him coming down and ripping the right elbow and shoulder down snaps it in and forwards VERY fast. Add in the fact that he stated the plunge if you attempt to pivot, this makes it very hard to avoid. In all honesty, if you have watched his blade begin to move and THEN decided to pivot then he is going to gouge a piece of you here. I see you taking a puncture to the right side ribs/gut area before your shield knocks it out as you pivot, giving you a nice cut that will require stitches. Not disabled, but bleeding well.
You had pivotted 180 degrees from being square, you need to state how far back you have pivotted. Other than that, the attack is good.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------Round Two---------------------
(11/06/07-[11:29:51] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Your blade was low at 45 and I could see that as You made the turn and tell Me You are looping under My sword, I was not about to let that happen as soon as I see I was going to strike sheild and not flesh I was pulling back My right arm a foot to get the blade back and brough the blade down as I pivot on the ball of My left leading foot to sen My right shoulder back a 1/4 turn and try and crack Your saber back down
I left My shield in place and with the recoil from the block I hope to be fast enough to come up over Your shield from Your right side and across to My right as I aim for the saber flat edge to clatter into the right side of Your helmeted head from a 340lbs Torvaldian blow
He is making a looping return, so you would have time to pull back and make this work.
Clean
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(11/06/07-[11:35:54] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my shield to quickly rise up as it was already pushed motly out to my right at this point, the shield rising to be about 5" over my head, so the top rim of my shield is what was struck by the flat of your blade, making sure my ears would not ring.-
-The moment I felt your blade strike the sshield I lowered it back down to the position it had been in during the begining of the said spar, however at this time my blade being across my body at this point and your body facing a quater turn from me as well, I stepped to my right in a 45 degree forward and to my right manner, my right held blade coming down and around in a counter clockwise arc aiming for the blade to come around your legs, and slash into your back, the distance that was broken with the step was about 1 foot breaking it down to a four foot distance. I aimed to snap the blade into your lower spinal cord to end this.-
Clean
Workable, but his shield is basically in the position it had been all along so it wont take much for him to defend this.
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(11/06/07-[11:38:21] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: small RTI brb
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(11/06/07-[11:41:41] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I watched You raise Your shield and blind Your self so I took advanrtage of that and step back a half pace and swivel My shield out to press the shield face onto Your right wrist as You crossed Your blade over, I could then feel the pressure of Your trying to free the blade and had the power advantage I assume to keep Your blade down until I was good and ready to simply drive You back with a shoulder shove from My left shoulder before You could ever bring the blade of Yours out and around Me, I simply followed the pressure on the shield to keep Your blade at My front
With I hope You being shoved back I pulled My saber back over My right shoulder and square My stance to the same as the start of the spar and look at You across the distance-
His shield was still up at the start of his attack, so the timing here works. Impressive.
Reset of sorts.
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(11/06/07-[11:42:29] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: noted and accpeted as true
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(11/06/07-[11:42:51] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: back and posting
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(11/06/07-[11:46:11] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -You had just done somthing that men did when they were know they were out matched, so I quickly drew my blade down and to my left so it was aimed across my chest at a 45 degree angle so the tip was aimed towards your right ankle and I quickly again broke the distance to be three feet, while moving to my left to make us square once again feet shoulder width apart and square knees slightly bent.-
-It was now that I snapped my blade from mmy left to my right and forward, drawing the blade across both of your ankles if possible because you are so tall, in an attempt to cut the tendons and ruin the joints in the front of your ankles, hoping to drop you to my will and end this fight as it stands.-
Repositioning, closing to the left to 3 feet
Works
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---------------Round Four----------------------
(11/06/07-[11:50:50] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I smiled and watched You come on in ta Uncle Joe as You came in Square at me I took a left knee prior to You even making the saber move, it was time to end this and pivot on the way down so that My shield edge plants in the sand at 90 to You and pointing out at My front and My right shoulder to be facing You as I aim to close the door on the ankle chop and take the blade on the shield face
My saber on My right shoulder, I just ripped it from My soulder as I was coming down as I think that I have You nailed now and allow that saber edge to sweep from My right to left aimed for the backs of Your own knees and just sweep Your legs from under You in one fluid swift spin, drop, hack move
Dropping to the sand, makes sense given he approached with low blade, the angle of the shield is interesting.
I can see you getting at his left knee, but not both.....description is not super clear, but I get the idea.
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(11/06/07-[11:54:41] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -It was rather simple I allowed my body to drop onto my left knee, as I did I also twisted my upper torso in a counter clockwise manner, so my upper torso was 45 degrees more to the left then it had been, my shield pulling out in the process to my left about a foot so you would be unable to get behind the large shield on my left arm. Your blade struck, and due to the new position of my upper torso so did the blade I held.-
-With the new position of my blade and thee fact we were both low, I snapped my blade up and to my right, in an attempt to strike you about mid bicept as the blade would extend past where your arm was located, hoping that my quick snap of the blade would be enough to maim your sword arm and drop you upon the ground in a simple movement.-
Drop works...not sure about the last sentence there though....
I am assuming you are taking his last block as a solid block which keeps the weapon where it was.....that being the case, you did not state repositioning the blade further left than his shield, and his right arm is outside His shield. I would guess that the last sentence was meant to portray the movement of the blade to the left more? As it is, I dont really see this as doable due to the facts I have mentioned. At best, you will slice him on the inside of the arm a bit.
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------------------Round Five-----------------
(11/06/07-[11:59:55] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: ah You are attacking My right arm ok. My shield was down and We are both low now as You get past My shield ....somehow..I pushed My left shield forwards hard to close the gap on Us and not allow any blade to come past it over the rim or around as I almost hit You with the top edge of My shield in that shove and try and lock Your blade on the outside of My shield as it was in the new turn and drop as You copy My moves
I went for a try of up and over Your shield to lift My saber from the said block and try and get over the top rim so that I could simply clout the shit out of the left side of Your head and try and knock You out, skin inside helm or not I was huge and rteal tooth chipper rather than any fancy skilled Warrior, I just hit things really heard till they stopped moving
Pushing a shield that size would not be as swift as snapping the blade up, even though you are a big bastard. As I stated his attack was lessened due to lack of clarity, I will say He manages to get the indide of your right arm some....enough to bleed, but no major damage.
This works....and I like the last statement -->I just hit things really heard till they stopped moving
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(11/06/07-[12:04:16] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my shield to lift up and pull back by bringing my arm up and over my head, to use the shield as an umbrella of sorts, allowing your blade to strike the top of the shield, but not my skull and then. -
-I lifted to my feet and forward as well aas to my left pushing your blade up as I brought my shield down hard as the distance was now about a foot to make it seem like I would use the bottom rim of my shield to crush into your arm however the true attack was the fact that my right arm was free of your shield, and I brought it up over your head, then dropped the blade so it was vertical tip aimed down and snapped it towards me, aiming for the blade to strike your spinal cord, along it's lenght in the hopes of paralizing you simply.-
All you had to do here was duck your head and lift and angle the shield slightly.....he was coming off the face, up and then in at an angle for your head....the umbrella'ing is not needed, nor will it go faster than a saber....will say he clips your helm as your shield moves up to deflect it. No big deal, ears ring a bit.
Long looping movement to get it from where it was to where it is. Good call in trying to make this shot when he is low as you would have no chance if he was standing. Workable, but with the rise and loop, it allows him time.
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-------------Final Defense-----------------
(11/06/07-[12:07:42] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I return the copy favour and as You get up and before You move Your sword I watch You and yank (no pun intended) My shield up and over My head BUT I am down on My left knee so I pivet the shield so that the left side (My pov) slopes down to angle off and deflect Your saber rather than block fully as I also let Me body fall to My right side and roll out to My right coming up in a crouch, in hopes that Your blade skitterd off My shield and with a full blow I hope the tip is dug nice and deep in the sands..........end
Lift and roll would work alright here....his rising and looping of weapon would buy the extra poofteenth of a second you need to make this work.
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Result:
Demetrius: nasty wound to right rib/gut area requiring stitches and slightly ringing ears - would need to see a Physician to see to the wound and stitch/clean etc.
Joe: Cut to the inside of the right bicep - drizzle some sul paga and wrap it up for a couple days should see it right before Nyah sees it...lol
Winner by injuries: Joe
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Comments:
Not sure why this came about, dont care either....hope this sorts it out though.
Not the best performance I have seen from either of you in a spar, but there were moments of brilliance, and others of just plain bad description and execution.
Hope this has got it out of your system gents.
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Any comments, feel free
My thanks
Erus
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: "Prodigy, 5 posts, Erus to judge, mock blows as this is not as serious as some matters, you post first I choose weapons."
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: and what was the slight for the honour spar? as in Who wins what? the rest is fine by Me
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: You challenged my position in gor, I challenge yours as a leader in such. We shall see who is right.
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(11/06/07-[10:59:26] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Thats good enough for a Torvaldian! -smiles-
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: "Saber, turian shield and helm."
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: -I mutter and look for a saber and hold it out- this one? -then looking for the Turian shield- Thoir knows Ya pick some odd weapons to fight a Torv but at least is not a trident I guess
Ok, so Dem made the challenge AND gets to pick the weapons and who goes first? Was not how I thought it worked....but Joe agreed, so away we go.
As no particular stipulations were placed such as drawing first blood or such, I will simply judge as an OC situation, no points, just injuries.
Honor Spar
Erus to Judge
Prodigy, mock blows, 5 posts, 8 min time limit
5 posts 8 minute time
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(11/06/07-[11:10:17] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Standing at an even 7’2” and 340lbs I slung the standard Turian shield on My left arm holding the handle and securing the strap, being a Farmer I had the arm power to control the shield of the Torvs, this was even lighter and I smiled and it gave Me move flexibility with the large Turian shield, was pulled in at the left flank so the edge faced You and the flat pointed out to My left, The left arm coiled at the elbow so the face would sit at the left hip level, the upper rim at the side of My head at the left jaw level and the right rim (my pov) comes around slightly to cover part of My left side chest…The left foot was leading on as I moved into the stance and the shield came around in the move so the face of the shield was now looking at You to cover the left side of My chest with the right rim, the left side rim comes out past My left side and back a little to cover, keeping the right rim about 3 inches from My chest….., The right hand pulled My saber of 35 inch is pulled up so that the middle of the blade was resting on My right shoulder and the tip pointing back, My left shoulder leading on so You would see My saber false edge tip sticking around the back of My neck as You would see it…I rolled My neck to ensure the Y helm was on secure….The 30 inch long, thick metal longsword was on My back going from My left arse cheek to My right shoulder, the hilt being at the shoulder for access but I took that off and placed it on the rack and got back into position…I moved to My right slowly as I circle to My right and watch You at 8 paces and got ready
Y slot helm
35" saber in right
Turian shield on left, no size stated so will give you the same as he 40X30"
7'2", 340lbs....lost weight again eh?
Left foot lead
Distance 24 feet
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(11/06/07-[11:11:22] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I stand 6' even and about 200 pounds of well toned flesh and muscle. I had upon my head the Y slot helm of the warrior inlet with the fur of a larl for absorption of the attacks that may land upon my head if not fatal. I had in my left hand a 30" wide by 40" turian shield with a steel boss center and outer rim the top rim was just under my nose and the bottom rim of the shield was about mid thigh level. It was held about 5" in front of my body. in my right hand was a 40 inch curved saber... (33" blade, 6" hilt, 5" cross guard, 1 " pommel) held so the blade was at a 45 degree downwards angle, fully extended from my body towards the outside of your left ankle. My feet shoulder width apart and parallel to each other knees slightly bent.-
Y slot helm
33" saber in right
40X30" turian shield in left
6' 200lbs
Square stance it seems.
Distance unchanged
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------------------Round One-------------------------
(11/06/07-[11:18:39] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I made a note of Your stance and smiled as I moved in for combat, slow pace and came in at Your on Your left from the right circle move that I made and as I got to 5 feet I leap across to try and land square as I lower My left shield on My left side and angle the top edge out, I intend to close the gap to 3 feet
As I had lept, My saber had slashed down and to my left, so that the hilt of the sword and my right fist passed infront of the face of your shield, the length of the blade aiming out to my left, the movement having been quick for then at the last moment, I finally made the true direction of the blade, and that came by rolling over my right wrist so that my knuckles and sword's main edge, is facing back toward my shield face, my right elbow then tucks in sharply to my right side of my body while my right shoulder dips and my forearm powered my saber forward and around to my right in a strong push so that my right wrist added a sharp flick to drive the tip of the saber forward at your right side ribs, or the front of your right side of your stomach in a heavy thrust. Attempting to land the blow quickly without much warning, well before you could bring the shield over, or the sword up and still plunge forward if a pivot.-
Closing out to the right to 5 feet, leaping....aiming to land at 3 feet
Very nice
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(11/06/07-[11:25:18] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my body to pivot on my left foot sending my right foot around in a counter clockwise manner, as you had begun to move in on me to keep us square this entire time. However when I saw you begin your blades movement I watched you closely and decided to pivot upon my left foot in a 180 degree manner, allowing my right to come behind my left having been clockwise, my left hand pulling my shield out and to my left about 1' so your blade struck the face of the shield and not my ribs.-
-With my body now in this position I allowwed my right foot to come back in a counter clockwise pivot while in the process I had looped my saber under your extended blade that had stuck my shield, aiming for the blade to come up and under your sword arm that crossed us at this point, and slice into the underside of your elbow on your sword arm, in an attempt to drop you.-
Pivotting to remain square as he closes to 5 feet, that part is ok. The watching closely as his blade moves is not the best idea as he is in flight as it begins to move....the tip is moving across between, then the weight of him coming down and ripping the right elbow and shoulder down snaps it in and forwards VERY fast. Add in the fact that he stated the plunge if you attempt to pivot, this makes it very hard to avoid. In all honesty, if you have watched his blade begin to move and THEN decided to pivot then he is going to gouge a piece of you here. I see you taking a puncture to the right side ribs/gut area before your shield knocks it out as you pivot, giving you a nice cut that will require stitches. Not disabled, but bleeding well.
You had pivotted 180 degrees from being square, you need to state how far back you have pivotted. Other than that, the attack is good.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------Round Two---------------------
(11/06/07-[11:29:51] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: Your blade was low at 45 and I could see that as You made the turn and tell Me You are looping under My sword, I was not about to let that happen as soon as I see I was going to strike sheild and not flesh I was pulling back My right arm a foot to get the blade back and brough the blade down as I pivot on the ball of My left leading foot to sen My right shoulder back a 1/4 turn and try and crack Your saber back down
I left My shield in place and with the recoil from the block I hope to be fast enough to come up over Your shield from Your right side and across to My right as I aim for the saber flat edge to clatter into the right side of Your helmeted head from a 340lbs Torvaldian blow
He is making a looping return, so you would have time to pull back and make this work.
Clean
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(11/06/07-[11:35:54] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my shield to quickly rise up as it was already pushed motly out to my right at this point, the shield rising to be about 5" over my head, so the top rim of my shield is what was struck by the flat of your blade, making sure my ears would not ring.-
-The moment I felt your blade strike the sshield I lowered it back down to the position it had been in during the begining of the said spar, however at this time my blade being across my body at this point and your body facing a quater turn from me as well, I stepped to my right in a 45 degree forward and to my right manner, my right held blade coming down and around in a counter clockwise arc aiming for the blade to come around your legs, and slash into your back, the distance that was broken with the step was about 1 foot breaking it down to a four foot distance. I aimed to snap the blade into your lower spinal cord to end this.-
Clean
Workable, but his shield is basically in the position it had been all along so it wont take much for him to defend this.
--------------------Round Three-----------------
(11/06/07-[11:38:21] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: small RTI brb
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(11/06/07-[11:41:41] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I watched You raise Your shield and blind Your self so I took advanrtage of that and step back a half pace and swivel My shield out to press the shield face onto Your right wrist as You crossed Your blade over, I could then feel the pressure of Your trying to free the blade and had the power advantage I assume to keep Your blade down until I was good and ready to simply drive You back with a shoulder shove from My left shoulder before You could ever bring the blade of Yours out and around Me, I simply followed the pressure on the shield to keep Your blade at My front
With I hope You being shoved back I pulled My saber back over My right shoulder and square My stance to the same as the start of the spar and look at You across the distance-
His shield was still up at the start of his attack, so the timing here works. Impressive.
Reset of sorts.
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(11/06/07-[11:42:29] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: noted and accpeted as true
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(11/06/07-[11:42:51] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: back and posting
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(11/06/07-[11:46:11] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -You had just done somthing that men did when they were know they were out matched, so I quickly drew my blade down and to my left so it was aimed across my chest at a 45 degree angle so the tip was aimed towards your right ankle and I quickly again broke the distance to be three feet, while moving to my left to make us square once again feet shoulder width apart and square knees slightly bent.-
-It was now that I snapped my blade from mmy left to my right and forward, drawing the blade across both of your ankles if possible because you are so tall, in an attempt to cut the tendons and ruin the joints in the front of your ankles, hoping to drop you to my will and end this fight as it stands.-
Repositioning, closing to the left to 3 feet
Works
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---------------Round Four----------------------
(11/06/07-[11:50:50] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I smiled and watched You come on in ta Uncle Joe as You came in Square at me I took a left knee prior to You even making the saber move, it was time to end this and pivot on the way down so that My shield edge plants in the sand at 90 to You and pointing out at My front and My right shoulder to be facing You as I aim to close the door on the ankle chop and take the blade on the shield face
My saber on My right shoulder, I just ripped it from My soulder as I was coming down as I think that I have You nailed now and allow that saber edge to sweep from My right to left aimed for the backs of Your own knees and just sweep Your legs from under You in one fluid swift spin, drop, hack move
Dropping to the sand, makes sense given he approached with low blade, the angle of the shield is interesting.
I can see you getting at his left knee, but not both.....description is not super clear, but I get the idea.
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(11/06/07-[11:54:41] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -It was rather simple I allowed my body to drop onto my left knee, as I did I also twisted my upper torso in a counter clockwise manner, so my upper torso was 45 degrees more to the left then it had been, my shield pulling out in the process to my left about a foot so you would be unable to get behind the large shield on my left arm. Your blade struck, and due to the new position of my upper torso so did the blade I held.-
-With the new position of my blade and thee fact we were both low, I snapped my blade up and to my right, in an attempt to strike you about mid bicept as the blade would extend past where your arm was located, hoping that my quick snap of the blade would be enough to maim your sword arm and drop you upon the ground in a simple movement.-
Drop works...not sure about the last sentence there though....
I am assuming you are taking his last block as a solid block which keeps the weapon where it was.....that being the case, you did not state repositioning the blade further left than his shield, and his right arm is outside His shield. I would guess that the last sentence was meant to portray the movement of the blade to the left more? As it is, I dont really see this as doable due to the facts I have mentioned. At best, you will slice him on the inside of the arm a bit.
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------------------Round Five-----------------
(11/06/07-[11:59:55] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: ah You are attacking My right arm ok. My shield was down and We are both low now as You get past My shield ....somehow..I pushed My left shield forwards hard to close the gap on Us and not allow any blade to come past it over the rim or around as I almost hit You with the top edge of My shield in that shove and try and lock Your blade on the outside of My shield as it was in the new turn and drop as You copy My moves
I went for a try of up and over Your shield to lift My saber from the said block and try and get over the top rim so that I could simply clout the shit out of the left side of Your head and try and knock You out, skin inside helm or not I was huge and rteal tooth chipper rather than any fancy skilled Warrior, I just hit things really heard till they stopped moving
Pushing a shield that size would not be as swift as snapping the blade up, even though you are a big bastard. As I stated his attack was lessened due to lack of clarity, I will say He manages to get the indide of your right arm some....enough to bleed, but no major damage.
This works....and I like the last statement -->I just hit things really heard till they stopped moving
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(11/06/07-[12:04:16] )
.....Rarius Civitatii Gor.....
Demetrius Margrave
Ambit of Brundisium
says to Jarl Joe MacBainCompanio: -I allowed my shield to lift up and pull back by bringing my arm up and over my head, to use the shield as an umbrella of sorts, allowing your blade to strike the top of the shield, but not my skull and then. -
-I lifted to my feet and forward as well aas to my left pushing your blade up as I brought my shield down hard as the distance was now about a foot to make it seem like I would use the bottom rim of my shield to crush into your arm however the true attack was the fact that my right arm was free of your shield, and I brought it up over your head, then dropped the blade so it was vertical tip aimed down and snapped it towards me, aiming for the blade to strike your spinal cord, along it's lenght in the hopes of paralizing you simply.-
All you had to do here was duck your head and lift and angle the shield slightly.....he was coming off the face, up and then in at an angle for your head....the umbrella'ing is not needed, nor will it go faster than a saber....will say he clips your helm as your shield moves up to deflect it. No big deal, ears ring a bit.
Long looping movement to get it from where it was to where it is. Good call in trying to make this shot when he is low as you would have no chance if he was standing. Workable, but with the rise and loop, it allows him time.
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-------------Final Defense-----------------
(11/06/07-[12:07:42] )
Jarl Joe MacBain
Companion of Nyah Coultrain
Hulneth PG
Is in the Spar Pit
and says to .....Rarius Civitatii Go: I return the copy favour and as You get up and before You move Your sword I watch You and yank (no pun intended) My shield up and over My head BUT I am down on My left knee so I pivet the shield so that the left side (My pov) slopes down to angle off and deflect Your saber rather than block fully as I also let Me body fall to My right side and roll out to My right coming up in a crouch, in hopes that Your blade skitterd off My shield and with a full blow I hope the tip is dug nice and deep in the sands..........end
Lift and roll would work alright here....his rising and looping of weapon would buy the extra poofteenth of a second you need to make this work.
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Result:
Demetrius: nasty wound to right rib/gut area requiring stitches and slightly ringing ears - would need to see a Physician to see to the wound and stitch/clean etc.
Joe: Cut to the inside of the right bicep - drizzle some sul paga and wrap it up for a couple days should see it right before Nyah sees it...lol
Winner by injuries: Joe
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Comments:
Not sure why this came about, dont care either....hope this sorts it out though.
Not the best performance I have seen from either of you in a spar, but there were moments of brilliance, and others of just plain bad description and execution.
Hope this has got it out of your system gents.
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Any comments, feel free
My thanks
Erus