tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post1551362808242063141..comments2024-03-19T20:31:36.080-07:00Comments on Sean's Wargames Corner: Champion of the Lists of Tereken - Round OneSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-41955355407897508622012-12-26T03:33:45.966-07:002012-12-26T03:33:45.966-07:00Jousting, much like cricket, is a sport I may neve...Jousting, much like cricket, is a sport I may never well understand. I see what you are saying about the lance. I think it has everything to do with the shield. Also remember that, like other combat arts turned to sport, things are modified to bring structure and rules to the contest.<br /><br />Lastly, in game terms, dropping the lance scores points for your opponent. So one doesn't want to do that.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-40601819352765189462012-12-25T15:14:15.656-07:002012-12-25T15:14:15.656-07:00This sounds like a quietly fun way of spending a g...This sounds like a quietly fun way of spending a grey afternoon... <br /><br />Not quite on topic, but when I see film of jousting, the knights are shown with the lances angled across the body. I've never been able to understand this. It seems obvious to me that even when things go right the potential to get yourself in an almighty tangle would prohibit this method. <br /><br />Holding the lance straight ahead does make it difficult to see how a shield would be deployed, but on the other hand, you could easily drop the lance without inconvenience if it broke or otherwise became a nuisance.<br /><br />Just thought I'd mention it and see whether you had any thoughts on the question.<br />Happy New Year,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.com