what makes the items so fun?
Why don't you give them a try and find out?
I've been having a blast.
Ever play 1h cav on a heavy horse?
Zooming around the battlefield, the thundering of hooves, the knocking aside of anyone your horse breathes on...All but impervious to slashing weapons and small-arms fire...a true precursor to the modern tank.
Also, the incomparable "wet" sound and effortless feel of your blade slicing through a lightly-armored target at full gallop and looking back over your shoulder to see the lifeless body of your enemy slump to the ground...
Not to mention you can have all this satisfaction without having to pay the upkeep of a slow, plated charger or overpriced KAS!