SCA tv spot

[@heywaitMarlee]

..........only in the SCA will you find a harpischord being thrown out of a castle onto a volley of soldiers in a veiled wagon. This is why I love the SCA.

[@gypsy8215]

Went to my first event this year in Lumberton and now I'm hooked. Awesome people and had a memorable time. :)

[@dementian]

I concur that this is the best mass media coverage we've ever seen. Send this to your friends! The 8 min clip will say more about the SCA than you can in the same time. Lord Nicu ho Choriskardia Vivat Ansteorra! Caid refugee in Nordsteorra

[@Kyuudousha]

Best SCA video I've ever seen... Funny, while actually showing what goes on. Pretty cool.

[@impressiveink]

The SCA was some of the most enjoyable times of my life...I miss them.

[@shannny2k]

Part 1: Pennsic is INCREDIBLE, no matter what the age. I'm only 16 meaning I can't do the fighting or drink, but Pennsic is the highlight of my year. I get to see people from EVERY WARE and have found a guy that I have a major crush on.

[@valkyrie1066]

You're welcome! LOL 25 year veteren here. Keep coming!!!!!

[@trippywalnut]

You know, I was born into the SCA, and I've loved every min of it. Now if I could just convince my inlaws its not just a hobby! lol

[@Fyreblade]

*sqee of glee* FINALLY! A SCA vis that does all the explaining for me! It bugs me a little that there wasn't much more than fighting fighting fighting, but it's still REALLY good! Now if only I could show my teachers.... Hip Hip, HUZZAH! Long live the SCA! Future Heavy/Rapier fighter An Tir

[@captainzorikh]

This has some of the best battle footage caught by TV! I particularly loved the sally forth to attack the battering ram, and the harpsichord dropped on the covered seige enginge!

[@KrahulikIsGod]

i'm attending my very first SCA function tomorrow and i could not be more excited

[@AYust22]

Never heard of SCA looks very cool, I would have wanted to come and watch the event I love medieval battles =D

[@valkyrie1066]

Come and play! The more the merrier! (Lady Freydis Wolvesbrat)

[@asbrand]

Oh, this old video. :) I'm in it. I'm the guy describing my rattan sword, helmet, and armour. Wow, that was a long time ago. :-D

[@asbrand]

And as I scroll down through the comments...I see where I already commented such on this video...11 years ago! ;-)

[@kadenelijah9329]

@@asbrand haha that’s so cool

[@shannny2k]

Part 2: This was a good highlight, though they left out all the arts that we do, we might recreate artifacts, but it should be specified that we do this using a blow torch and our hands. (Particularly talking about glass beads and metal smithing, my favorite activities) We don't just go on eBay and buy bead, etc. that are kind of close to what we want and use them. We make what we want, and do so using the method used 600 years ago.

[@MildChild50]

Great video! Makes me miss the SCA all the more!

[@opajohann]

Sigh...I've been a member for over 30 years and a Laurel for nearly 12...never fought, ..I cook and feed people GOOD and Period food, dance, sing and teach others to do the same....for every one fighter there are at least 2-4 others who don't....yet the fighters get the attention....ah well...

[@KandiKlover]

Don't worry about it i used to bake and craft all the time too. Still though gotta at least beat someone with a stick every now and than.

[@opajohann]

LOL!! I don't really, I teach and display my stuff and talk chickens and medieval agriculture all the time..

[@KandiKlover]

marcus loidolt 45 weeks later :3

[@911ambulancegirl]

+marcus loidolt wait. you don't fight, and you claim you are "IN" the SCA? Haaaaaa... no. no. no. See membership cards aren't blue, they are white. The one guy even showed his in this video. Sorry no one ever told you about that. I'll get you a stick and some duct tape. SMH... LMAO SCA for 30 years... I've heard it all now.

[@KandiKlover]

911ambulancegirl not as sad as a whacker wannabe ems loser pretending to be a girl

[@Fat_Slytherin]

This is one of the best news coverage videos I've seen of the SCA. --Baroness Flora of Ponte Alto in the Kingdom of Atlantia

[@JohnRaptor]

There are advantages and disadvantages to each method. One nice thing about SCA fighting is that with the emphasis on safety, it allows more people to participate.

[@TheEpona92]

Just joined a group at my college for this...AND I AM SO EXCITED!!!

[@valkyrie1066]

Oh, to be in your shoes!!!! SO MUCH to see and learn and try. I am so happy for you, it's been the light of much of my life!

[@libravenus85]

reporter: "Ya dead?" knight: "Yeeeah." LOL great video! I can't wait to start getting involved. :)

[@Crowster12781]

I'm going to Pennsic for the first time ever this year...it's going to be the best thing in the history of best things!

[@Caenogenesis]

I encountered the Kingdom here in Mississippi. 100% intend to join up as a fencer!

[@femoman]

WOW! These look like so much fun. When I come of agee, I am soooo joining the local group, the shire of Thamesreach. Me and my mom are going to the revel tomorrow. Should be fun!

[@bshinkara]

A very nice primer to educate people, and even if it is a rather old video, not a whole lot has changed.

[@BevinKB]

SCA-dian child here (now 21). I just happen to know the veiled lady on horseback at 4:49, that's Jennae (sp?). She and my mom has been good friends since the early days of the SCA. It's good to see the SCA being viewed in a positive way and by Sunday Morning no doubt!

[@indianskid7220]

thats awesome. I play airsoft for this same kinda thrill. Sure airsoft isnt as up close and personal, but its still a rush. I just wish airsoft would get some positive press like this. I may actually look into this. Is this expensive to get into? Are there any events like this in FL?

[@valkyrie1066]

Yes, hon, you are in the kingdom of Trimeris, I believe. We're there! The adrenalin thrill of the battle is why many of us show up!!! SCA.org for information!

[@Decidis]

This is pretty cool. I'd love to be apart of such an event. It would be even better if most of the actors had at least some swordsmanship training. But it's still very exciting!

[@valkyrie1066]

HEY! We aren't actors, we are genuinely bad at fighting. We do it for real, there is no script; and we have our warriors and our WEEKEND warriors. All have basic training, but only some have skill. I was a weekend warrior for years. I HOPE I helped. LOL You need to watch the crown tournies, where the most skilled fight to be king. Now THAT is some action you'd love!

[@flibbertygibbet]

It is Claubuza. We always have a blast at war and at Tourneys. Come on down and play with us someday.

[@SMChurchill]

@Butler309 Actually in the UK we do occasionally use well trained horses and riders in combat against Saxon Shield walls for the 'Battle of Hastings' show.

[@asbrand]

I've always wanted to see this one again. I'm in it. :))) About 1/3 way in, I'm the guy interviewed showing what our weapons are made from, explaining armour, etc. *grin* -THL Asbrand of Norway, Shire of Owl's Nest, Meridies

[@ajsb1986]

Middle Kingdom brat, born and raised. Recently moved to Texas, so maybe I should look in to my local Ansteorra group, eh? My family always made the long trek down to Gulf War, looks like I'm much closer these days. :D

[@Gecko7291971]

Depends on a lot of things, length, being one of the contributing factors

[@hhillhouse]

As someone who has been in the SCA for a long time, a couple comments. Yes, the SCA isn't entirely historically accurate- but that also means it is easier for new people to get started w/ out costing a fortune. You can be as accurate as you choose to be. Some major advantages and disadvantages to that. Second- the people and sense of community are what keep us coming back. The history and education and activities are wonderful, but it is the people that make it great.

[@Avani_Soul_Aria]

I never had the honor to go to Gulf War, only Lillies War. I've only my rising star, but I'm a proud member of Wolf Star, Ansteorra. I love the SCA, I think it funny to see a documentary on them lol! ^^

[@Gecko7291971]

I personally don't have any footage of ARMA, But there was an episode of "Modern Marvels" on the History Channel that profiled the history of Knives axes & Swords & it showed a couple of members of ARMA giving a demonstration on the different uses of different swords

[@LordOwenLongstrider]

Orm!!!!! Nice job buddy. Go NOVA!!! Orm is part of my group by the way; Seawinds (Corpus Christi, TX) in Ansteorra.

[@nordicmagpie]

there is also boffer tourney, where the kids use really squishy padded things that resemble small extra squishy pugil sticks.

[@carson731]

"Containing soldiers...who are all killed with a hammer." That hammer guy DID kick some ass xD

[@ThePoeticAngel]

Lol 2:36 "You're dead?" "Yeah." I love SCA! I been to one before. :) 5/5 stars.

[@OokamiToKoushinryou]

I was taught by the guy at 4:06. They most likely interviewed him because his name was real big with us, as he was an insanely great fighter with flourintine, but he's Baron or something like that now. I miss those days, but hopefully I can relieve them as son of Lochier!

[@KeatCahoon]

i love the SCA. i onl just started a year agao, but it is so much fun. GO ATLANTIA.

[@ulfhirtha]

A wonderful group!!!

[@Antnerd]

One more year until heavy for me, I've been fighting Youth and doing archery for years. I can't wait to swing rattan and charge the lines at Pennsic... Long live the SCA! -Lord Anges Ceadchathach, Barony of Dragonship Haven, East Kingdom.

[@crazyjess247247]

Im going to my first SCA this friday! Im so excited!

[@Trojanponey]

lol This actually looked like a lot of fun. Are they still doing these? This video seemed a little old... I hope this is still going on. I'd love to at least go watch one!

[@crazygangrel]

Gulf Wars just started today...good luck to all there, see you on the battlefield Monday

[@matarot]

Great. I specially enjoyed the big battle at the end.

[@chileamordida]

This really is a great spot on Gulf Wars and the SCA in general.

[@Rowanriver]

@Pilsudczykk There are a few reasons for this. First of all, were are the Society For Creative Anacronism (Anachronism= something out of its place and time). Second, because we are an all-encompassing group, we try to accomodate people of all budgets. (not everyone has the funds to buy/skills to build truly accurate armor. And third, armor must be adapted to certain safety standards (like the grills/face masks in helmets). And fourth, people are allowed to create their own coat of arms.

[@shannny2k]

Part 3: It's also much more fun then this guy seems to think. He also forgot that fighting/archery/throwing weapons is a GREAT stress reliever. (lol) Hope that everyone looks into the SCA more! -shan

[@Strzygon]

"and they don't hit each other full force" Yes we do. Watch some of my videos.

[@angelicslayer86]

I only hit RHINOS full force!

[@Gecko7291971]

Dude, this gives me an idea of what i missed out on during the most recent Gulf Wars event Being a member o the SCA myself

[@UrbanCohort]

I'm going to be the #1 harpsichord fighter in the SCA.

[@huxtiblejones]

"The 15th century “Book of Tournaments” refers to using “a rebated sword such as is used in a tourney” and stated that both the sword and club should not exceed the length of one arm. “It should be four fingers wide, so that it cannot pass through the eye-slot of the helm, and the two edges ought to be as thick as a finger’s thickness. And so that it will not be too heavy, it should be hollowed out in the middle and rebated in front and all in one piece from the crosspiece to the end.”

[@matthewdonovan7853]

7:12 Damn, hammerguy really went to town on those plebs. The early Irish Celt guys were also pretty awesome. If I were to join, I would definitely be looking for those guys.

[@dossdn]

Nice costumes. LOL This looks as medieval as movies such like "Braveheart".

[@Sygyt123]

Actually, I'm in this video, at about the 1:30 mark. That fight was in the Woods Battle, and it was a huge blast. I'm in the center of the shot, right in front of the guy in the white surcoat and black helmet with the greatsword. I recognized my helmet right off.

[@burtonmoore]

Modious, if i'm not mistaken, is a VP of CBS in houstin.

[@Orrusti]

This SCA stuff looks pretty awesome, yeah. I, myself almost joined the SCA but I figured I'd go for the NVG(New Varangian Guard) instead. It's a smaller group, so we don't have the massive, awesome fights like the SCA does, but we use very different equipment. We use steel weapons and periodically accurate equipment, but we have to be thoroughly trained so we don't smack each other up D: Also, we let anyone train, but they've gotta be 16 - and authorised - before they can fight in public :D

[@Gecko7291971]

@CoryZamparelli There actually is an S.C.A group Florida, if you live in the Panhandle you'd be in the kingdom of Merides,which also covers Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, & Alabama which is where I live

[@Grey_Shard]

i missed the Estrella War this year. This'll have to do. Well, maybe if they have another writer's strike they can telecast some of these. Beats watching the local sports teams...

[@GeneEArmi]

wow, indoor plumbing at an SCA Event? since when? I need to go there...

[@mallic]

I got this video as an assignment in my English class. And as I happen to be in the SCA in the kingdom and barony of Atenveldt, this was easy ^_^

[@jakeehrlich994]

SCA's great and all, but living history is the stuff for me. Golden Age of Piracy for the win! ;)

[@janetaba]

When I was a Herald back in the mid 1980's, WE consulted the English College of Heralds, not the other way around. OUR Heraldic Arms and Devices CANNOT conflict with Existing English Arms.

[@DavornUrynmar]

I would spend money just to experience this!! i don't know but i feel like something is calling me into the battlefield, i've had this since i was a kid the lust for battle.

[@KeatCahoon]

i agree. nerds are prominant in the sca. i love this group. joined not to long ago, and am working on my personna. still love it though.

[@PrimetimeD]

Man this brings back memories

[@TwiWitchMuse]

Ahhhhh! This brings back memories!

[@anon4234]

Holy shit that looks like so much fun. Also looks like it could put a decent dent in your pocket book. I hate being broke/unemployed.

[@fartsplat]

They didn't mention the "sexy bruise contest" after the fighting though. Still fantastic. I really miss doing this stuff.

[@starcachehq]

Wow this is awesome -Rory Aethelwulf, Horsemen of Judgement Keep, West Kingdom.

[@cptkonrad]

@Butler309 The SCA is doing more and more mounted combat and jousting. Equestrian is just a small part of the SCA.

[@Rowanriver]

It isn't supposed to look specifically like a certain time and place. also, as it is open to people with any budget, some have to piece together "armor" from hockey gear and plastic barrels, so obviously it's not always completly historically acurate. There is an attempt to recreate aspects of history, though, and it is as much an educational program as it is a recreational one.

[@burtonmoore]

Damn, Prince Gunmar. I gotta respect that guy. He gave me a inner thigh leg shot that left a bruise the size of a football. But I would still rather fight him any day than Super Duke, Sir Patrick of Ansteorra.

[@Wolfen443]

@Gaiko32, they are mixing everything from Rome to English-French 100 Years war. But, it looks fun anyhow.

[@Nihontsukashishime]

Awesome stuff. Although that guy was mistaken. Rattan isn't a type of bamboo. There's no such thing as solid bamboo. Rattan is a type of cane. Very fibrous which makes dent instead of snapping or splintering. Good choice for SCA weapons.

[@Rowanriver]

yeah, there are english ones. just look up "Society for Creative Anachronism" and when you get on the main page, i think you have to go to the newcomer link and it has an option that says "find a group near you"

[@mrbanditoxyz]

I have been involved in the SCA off and on since the late 1970's. The England college of heralds consulting the SCA college has been part of the lore for most of that time. I would need to contact the SCA college, but I heard it while hanging out with heralds. I can tell you the SCA does take this sort of research very seriously, mainly because they tend to be rather OCD nerds and are compelled for accuracy. Do I have specific proof of cases? No, but the veracity is high. Next event I go to ..

[@landmine21]

How did you like it? Did you join it? If so, where are you located? I joined back in October and I love it. :D

[@paleomike8]

I get to go to my first war in July. So excited!

[@Maplegrrl]

And you did a great job! -Dametta, Barony of Borealis, An Tir

[@MrJake92]

I've got to check this out, the equipment looks like an investment, but look at it this way, how often do you get to legally beat up people with sticks, without joining the military?

[@umbathri]

Its kinda hard to explain the intensity of fighting to a mundane, but this does a decent job of it. CAID!

[@gigasloth]

@KanivalFreak Dooo eet! Must be so freakin cool growing up in the SCA

[@apithonor]

Normally large wars have a bath house. Gulf Wars is one of those wars which have bath houses which have modern showers. Toilets are of the portable type.

[@asdfasdf8904]

a lot of them are also wearing several layers of clothing under an oversized chainmail. also a lot of them are wearing oversized armor.

[@LordDraco3]

Yay, the SCA doesn't have much on youtube, and this is the best by far.

[@flibbertygibbet]

What drew me to the SCA is the arts. What keeps me is the friendships i have made. I don't SCA fight but i do practice Tae Kwon Do and my instructor would be pretty angry with me if he caught me talking down to any other form or Martial art. Please have some chivalry. I love the SCA and I love Caid. Caid forever. See you at Pennsic Lady Roisin ingean ui Fhlaithbheartaigh.

[@huxtiblejones]

SCA uses a motto, "We're not trying to hurt our friends, we're trying to kill them." It's a blend of European martial arts and a fencing-style score system, what they mean is that they try to 'kill' the other person according to the rules and the rules exist to protect participants from serious injury. You're right, the weapons aren't strictly accurate but it allows for more people to enjoy the sport without serious risk. Check out Russian Paladin LARP if you want hardcore steel weapons or EMP.

[@legolasisthebest]

I wish I could go back to that. I was only able to go to one of those. As soon as I am able, I hope to join again. What kingdom are you in?

[@kingofkards91]

Agreed, my knights marshall says taht in the 10 years he has been doing this the only serious injury was a guy twisted his ankle makeing the wall. But no trips to the hospital were necessary.

[@gigasloth]

@KanivalFreak Best advice I ever got was in three parts: Don't swear fealty, don't join a household and don't volunteer for any offices for your first year. See it all before you commit. Pick a name before one gets picked for you. Always remember how much fun you had on your first days in the SCA and make other people feel that way. Good luck to ya Kanival! I'll cya on the field I'm sure.

[@Saturn554]

Ok that looks Awesome!! I want to play!!!

[@cptkonrad]

@ogostaboy It is learned during training. You learn calibration and you decide when you have been hit sufficiently to call youself wounded or dead depending on location.

[@ImmortalK]

How about a medieval version of "The Biggest Looser". Some of you guys really need it...

[@MKJS006]

Just went to FOTGOG.fun.need archers and many more heavy fighters

[@snowbloom]

If you have proof of a certain style that is specifically German (red ordinaries on a black field springs immediately to mind) you can certainly attempt to have it pass. You just have to show precedence in period with at least two separate examples (not just two examples of the same arms in different rolls.)

[@Gecko7291971]

Does anyone have any info on when the Next Gulf Wars is?? I know it's generally the 3rd week of March, but when is the Exact Date??

[@PirouetteTombe]

I love how I found this when This Highness Gunar is prince of Trimaris again. XD

[@PumpkinTuna]

@anon4234. It's way fun. The good news is, you can get into a lot of SCA stuff for relatively cheap. Many local groups have loaner armour and garb (medieval clothing). I made most of my first harness of armour out of plastic, picking up enough sewing skills on the way to make it look decent. Check out your local group and people will help you out.