Public Service Announcement for NA 2-Handers

[rustyspoon]

NA friends, something has come to my attention lately that made me think that NA needs a public service announcement. I am referring of course, to how prevalent the Longsword is among 2h players. If you take a look around a server sometime, you will notice that the vast majority of 2-handers are using the Longsword or maybe even the Heavy Bastard Sword.

Being CRPG players, we know that people only choose gear for the looks and not because of stats. (Which isn't even an issue in this case, as we all know that the Longsword is terrible.) Still though, that didn't answer my question as to why it is so popular. And then, it hit me. Obviously the average NA 2-hander doesn't know that other swords exist! And that is what this public service announcement is all about.

So let me tell you friends, you are in for quite a surprise! Upon looking in the CRPG store, you will be happy to discover that there is an entire section entirely devoted to 2-handed weapons! There are such weapons as the Danish Greatsword (named after the pastry) and the plain old Great Sword. (You know it's good 'cause it says so in the name.)

Now that you know all the wonderful variety that 2-handed weapons provide, feel free to go ahead and explore all your new options.

Now you know...and knowing is half the battle.

Paid for by the Coalition of Raging Pubbie Gits

[BlindGuy]

I endorse this PSA. I would also like to point out: 2handed area of the shop really DOES have something for everyone; strapped for cash? or flush in the green? Always find the aproprietly priced item in 2handed shop. 2handers: always easymode, w/e the cost!

[betard_lulz]

2h is hard.

[Gmnotutoo]

I chose superior Japanese steel.

[Malaclypse]

I feel the same way, man. Not enough OG's using the two-handed swords held in both hands while at rest, not even that many Goedendag users among the bastard-fans.

Perhaps most maddening of all is the number of people who use bastard-class weapons without having even a single point evident in shield skill, depriving themselves of massive utility the weapons are built around- I'm not even saying to be used with the shield at the same time, though the Goedendag does have absurd reach, just the ability to defend against ranged as a 2-hander.

I've heard the argument that people are using the Longsword/HBS due to the ability of most players to block on a consistent basis, but that implies that Longsword/HBS are that much faster where they're more difficult to block than say, a Sword of War or Danish Greatsword.

[Earthdforce]

I chose superior Japanese steel.

Which blade would you be speaking of?

[WITCHCRAFT]

I have only dipped my foot into playing 2H as a class, but I always felt like the larger 2H swords are best used like 2 direction polearms unless you are fighting 1v1. The side swings will only glance off people to your side, or hit teamates. Using a shorter 2H weapon makes it much easier to use all 4 directions in a clustered fight.

That said, I wish more people would use the studded war club, goadendag, bar mace, and iron long mace. They are a lot of fun, and the knockdown helps your teamates out a lot. Don't forget to yell HOME RUN when you get a kill.

[TheAppleSauceMan]

I recently got a +3 Two Handed Sword and I'm surprised more people don't use it. Very high damage, good reach, and very good speed for it's size. Not to mention a very sexy model. I actually prefer it over the Longsword/HBS.

[Kafein]

I prefer the claymore over the GS because 43c

[CrazyCracka420]

When I made a 2h alt I choose the Longsword for it's stats...it was the best 2h sword (IMO).  I'd also use the bar mace and great sword.

GS and LS are both 37c btw kafein

[TheAppleSauceMan]

The Great Sword has the sexiest model of any two hand in the game imo. My precious.

[Kafein]

When I made a 2h alt I choose the Longsword for it's stats...it was the best 2h sword (IMO).  I'd also use the bar mace and great sword.

GS and LS are both 37c btw kafein

Don't get me wrong all the 2h swords are amazing weapons, but if you are going to use a big one, might as well take one that hurts a lot on swings. I own a +3 longsword myself, and I think it's the second best general purpose 2h, very slightly behind the HBS.

[dreadnok]

2h makes. Sub-par players actually descent

[dreadnok]

I have only dipped my foot into playing 2H as a class, but I always felt like the larger 2H swords are best used like 2 direction polearms unless you are fighting 1v1. The side swings will only glance off people to your side, or hit teamates. Using a shorter 2H weapon makes it much easier to use all 4 directions in a clustered fight.

That said, I wish more people would use the studded war club, goadendag, bar mace, and iron long mace. They are a lot of fun, and the knockdown helps your teamates out a lot. Don't forget to yell HOME RUN when you get a kill.

Oh stop the madness. They're all cheap. Between helicopter swings, knockdown down almost every hit and how easy they are to spam

[Fips]

Masterwork Bastard Sword, because spam.