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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Jan 6, 2014 0:44:06 GMT 1
When it comes to medieval Europe weapons, I'm very fond of the war-axe. It was a common tool, but a very effective weapon. And has unique traits that give it an edge over the sword. It was good to see some of those traits (being able to hook a shield and pull the enemy for example)on display.
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Post by jklinders on Jan 6, 2014 2:38:00 GMT 1
Well contemporary armour was pretty useless for protecting against it as well. I saw one bit where Ragnar hooked one of the Earl's men in loop from behind the lower leg and flipped him. I don't know how realistic it was but is was sure as hell cool. I do know that was one of the reasons the lower face was hooked though, to pull people and objects around to unbalance an enemy.
Ancient weapons were shaped the way they were for a reason. Even the seemingly awkwardly shaped Egyptian khopesh was an elegant slashing weapon perfectly suited to the fighting of the time in the hands of an expert. Something I was not aware of until I saw a UK ancient weapons expert explain it's design and balance on TV.
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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Jan 6, 2014 3:15:00 GMT 1
Being a fan of martial arts, I study all types of weapons. If I were forced to pick weapons to deal with a survival situation right now (zombies or whatever), a good war-axe/tomahawk would be at the top of my list followed by a khukri or machete. Even today's armor doesn't do that well against blades.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2014 1:22:11 GMT 1
@ Iron: Since you're as much of a fan of "Vikings" as I am, maybe you'll be able to answer something that's been bugging me for a while now... what is the song that's playing during the scene in Episode 4 where Lagertha kills Cnut the rapist during the raid of the Northumbrian village, after he tries to rape her? (Spoiler-Tag added for the benefit of anyone who has not seen that episode yet). I've tried searching all over the internet to no avail... maybe you'll know better than I do? |
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Post by CAPT Issac R. Madden on Jan 7, 2014 3:05:09 GMT 1
Sorry, but no dice on my end so far. Loving how you're embracing Floki on your profile, by the way: that quote about Thor and the boat is pure psychotic awesome.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2014 11:05:00 GMT 1
Sorry, but no dice on my end so far. Loving how you're embracing Floki on your profile, by the way: that quote about Thor and the boat is pure psychotic awesome. Ohh, Floki is my favorite character... though depending on the episode / scene he has serious competition in Lagertha... I think I am planning to dress as Floki for Halloween this coming October, since I think it would be relatively simple to get his makeup done... ( I know it's a bit early, but I might need that time to figure out how to emulate his balding hairstyle and fuzzy face without mostly shaving my own head... and, being female, I can't grow a goatee like a man can... LOL) And as for the quote, it was one of my favorite scenes he was in... also this: Ragnar: * laughing* Floki, come down from there! Remember, you can't swim! * Floki is balancing precariously on the edge of the boat in a storm* I also got a kick out of the raid on Sunday in the church, where Floki took a sip of the sacramental wine, spit it out in disgust, then proceeded to troll the horrified villagers by drinking more and spitting it out... He's just... psychotically hilarious! |
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Jan 17, 2014 20:17:59 GMT 1
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Post by salty on Jan 17, 2014 20:17:59 GMT 1
History has announced that Season 2 of the adventure drama will set sail on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10/9c, running for 10 episodes.
Wasn't sure if you'd heard but thought I'd paste this for you all
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 0:26:24 GMT 1
History has announced that Season 2 of the adventure drama will set sail on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10/9c, running for 10 episodes. Wasn't sure if you'd heard but thought I'd paste this for you all WA-HOO! *dances happily in a manner not unlike Floki's hyperness* |
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Jan 18, 2014 0:35:18 GMT 1
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Post by salty on Jan 18, 2014 0:35:18 GMT 1
I will try n find a link to where I stumbled across it, I'm on my phone so just laugh n cry happily
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Jan 18, 2014 0:40:25 GMT 1
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Post by salty on Jan 18, 2014 0:40:25 GMT 1
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Post by Warhammer Gorvar on Jan 18, 2014 1:29:25 GMT 1
I am starting to like Salty....if only he had an avatar so we could point and laug-I mean like him for his tastes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 1:32:02 GMT 1
*squee* Oooh, there's a trailer!! Thanks, Salty! *watches trailer with wide excited eyes*Oh, oh... I don't think I like the last shot before the cut... sword... swinging at favorite character's head... no...  Still, can't wait to watch the season!!
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Jan 18, 2014 1:37:02 GMT 1
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Post by salty on Jan 18, 2014 1:37:02 GMT 1
I got bored, my son went to bed I lost interest in ME3 sad but true, so went for a stroll through internet worldffound, found some right freaks to *shudders*
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Jan 18, 2014 1:38:53 GMT 1
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Post by salty on Jan 18, 2014 1:38:53 GMT 1
Gorvar I laugh at myself everythime I look in the mirror
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 1:54:19 GMT 1
Salty, maybe you could use an avatar of a Vikings character, then maybe we can start a thing where other people do the same, and we can have a Viking Revolution here! That'd be cool...  |
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