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Historical Discussion / Weight of swords...

« on: May 16, 2011, 06:54:53 pm »

This may belong in historic discussion but I figured a wider audience might be more interested.

The other day there was a heated discussion on NA Siege where some ignorant bloke was saying that a flamberge weighed like 40 lbs or something preposterous. He got torn a new one by several people but he also had a few supporters. Out of curiosity I googled that shit and found these articles. They are kinda long winded for the internet crowd but if you just read the intro and skim theres a lot of good stuff there. As well as ample proof that medieval swords were light balanced and very practical.

2-Handers: http://www.thearma.org/essays/2HGS.html

General Medieval Swords: http://www.thehaca.com/essays/weights.htm

Cheers

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Strategus General Discussion / What is this?

« on: May 12, 2011, 09:55:56 pm »

What is this fabled strategus? How does it work? What is the point (other than to have fun and own n00bs etc....)? Why did it end? I joined when warband went on sale so this is all before my time.

Thanks in advance

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Suggestions Corner / Light Heraldic Armour

« on: May 11, 2011, 08:27:42 pm »

This stems from another thread, but I am curious to see some number from active forum members. I personally would like to see something in the 20's for a bad 1x streak but still fit in with my buddies who all wear the same badge.

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Suggestions Corner / Add thrust to nuiwiedo

« on: May 10, 2011, 05:20:16 am »

Its pointy as hell, it should have thrust damage. I can see it is curved but its barely curved just nerf its cut if balance would be effected.

It looks like it can stab so it should be able imo. Also a thought I had cause it is wide tipped is add a cut thrust so its no good against say plate and mail but leather and cloth should easily be stabbed by it.

Cheers

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Beginner's Help and Guides / Tips/Build help for building light cav

« on: May 06, 2011, 08:33:46 pm »

I am trying to build a Polearm/Light Cav I want to be able to wield a decent pole-arm on the ground when horses aren't viable(shields not likely/necessary). But I am looking to find out how I should build my stats.

And aside from that how can I perfect my ability to hit people with my polearm when on horse back. I have seen alot of hate for couching unless the target is heavily armed, so I am just looking for general tips.

Thanks in advance

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Beginner's Help and Guides / Tabard's

« on: May 04, 2011, 06:50:20 pm »

Which are the armours and shields that reflect your choice of heraldry?

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Beginner's Help and Guides / Archer/1H+Shield Viable?

« on: May 02, 2011, 08:19:42 pm »

Hello,

Rather new I would like comments and possible build suggestions for making a viable archer that can stand up in a fight with a sword and board. I do understand that hybrids will never be as strong as pure builds but this is what I want to do so if you can point me how to do it as well as possible I would be greatful.

Cheers