ANST - Dying and yielding

[Jerry Dreifuerst]

Greetings all,
Othar here.

I'm cross posting this to both Ansteorra and the Armored Combat list.

   On the topic of relinquishing a fight to an opponent, I have the view 
that we should recreate the effects of the blow received as best as 
possible.  In a number of fights where I have been struck, as I left the 
field, bystanders have asked if I was alright.  In taking a tip shot to 
the cheek/eye slot I have gripped my helm and backed away from my 
opponent, imitating a cut cheek or gouged eye.  When struck resoundingly 
to the body I have emitted horrible sounds and fallen, as if killed or 
mortally wounded.  Watching some fights, even as a marshall on the 
field, I have been unsure as to who was victor and who was vanquished.  
   I understand that some have delicate joints or wish to avoid the ever 
present fire ants of our area, but I agree with others in this 
discussion that we Chivalric fighters should strive mightily to be 
victorious and if not, we should die or yield effectively.

Striving to be more victorious (and less of the alternative)
I remain,
Othar Morganson                  MKA: Jerry Dreifuerst
Stargate, Ansteorra                   Houston, Texas
morganson at hotmail.com                 jerryd at neosoft.com


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