"Will it ever happen again?" - yes, it's happening right now. :P http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-09-wintry-survival-sim-midwinter-is-getting-a-remake-in-2015 Most of you are too y… (View Post)

That's a German longsword technique known as "half-sword" (I can tell that without even watching the video! ;) ). But of course, this is actually all wrong, because everybody knows European… (View Post)

Also, notice how the sword does not go behind the person, but stays in front of the person, and he uses the wrist and the forearm to make his attacks. He doesn't draw right back and swing the whole a… (View Post)

There's actually a German style of duelling, called Schlaeger, where you're not allowed to move at all. I've heard that it's still practiced today in some Austrian universities. You fence with light … (View Post)

Yes, this is what I've learned from re-enactment: Hollywood techniques don't work in reality - the spin, the big "Raaaagh!" attack (where you keep your weapons behind you where they can't d… (View Post)