The weight and quality of swords varied according to time frame of the weapon, and the area that it was made in. The Europeans prefered heavier weapons as opposed to lighter faster weapons, though some swords didn't follow this theme. A bastard sword for example (hand and a half sword) was a full sized 2-handed sword with little more room for grip than a long sword. It should be technically impossible for one to wield it with one hand unless they had high strength rolls (18/50-18/100) There were several types of weapons out there, and each differed in the way they were used. The polearms in particular are interesting. Several of them had piercing AND slashing capabilities. Small assassin's weapons such as the Katar and various other daggers had other qualities. The katar was a push knife with a wide blade for slashing and a sharp point for piercing. It also had 2 steel bars to protect the forearm. The katar was the weapon and shield of the fighter, while fitting inside his cloak without a problem. Most weapons had multiple uses, and can rarely be forced into a single role. A system that takes all this into account would have to be much more complex than the present system and is therefore innefficient. Kwon J. Ekstrom Justice Justinian - The Bringer of Truth +-----------------------------------------------------------+ | Ensure that you have read the CircleMUD Mailing List FAQ: | | http://cspo.queensu.ca/~fletcher/Circle/list_faq.html | +-----------------------------------------------------------+
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