Make the viking shield smaller

[Deus Immortalis]

I've noticed that the 'Viking' shield in-game is too big.

Old viking shields came in a few sizes, and some of them were rather big. Not, however, as big as the one in-game. A standard shield would be aproximately 10-20% smaller, as can be seen in the following pictures, where reenactors have recreated the shields found archeologically:

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All I'm saying is that the size should be reduced 10-20%

We can ignore the fact that they were painted and that the heavier ones were covered by rawhide.

[Jona]

That's why it's called the "Viking Round Table."

[Deus Immortalis]

That's why it's called the "Viking Round Table."

Doesn't make it less dumb, or more viking

Seriously, a shield that size would probably weigh over 10 kg. Not very ideal

[Asheram]

They should make it wrap around the players body with 2 armholes and rename it to viking barrel shield.

[Leesin]

I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size

[Son Of Odin]

I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size

How do you know? If the bots were learning this whole time and became sentient? They certainly would be autistic enough to care.

[njames89]

Buff viking table size. It only seats like 3-4 max.

[Deus Immortalis]

I don't think the bots in DTV care about the shield size

That's racist

[Golem]

Make it mount and increase slot requirement to 4.

[Torben]

I've noticed that the 'Viking' shield in-game is too big.

Old viking shields came in a few sizes, and some of them were rather big. Not, however, as big as the one in-game. A standard shield would be aproximately 10-20% smaller, as can be seen in the following pictures, where reenactors have recreated the shields found archeologically:

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All I'm saying is that the size should be reduced 10-20%

We can ignore the fact that they were painted and that the heavier ones were covered by rawhide.

you arent putting things into perspective mate.  people back then were 10% smaller,  so the shield looks 10% bigger on them then on your reanactors.

[Golem]

It's also a fact that all the wooden shield that survived from that time have shrunk in the process. As all wood does given enough time.

[Westwood]

Remove all shields from the game. Ranged weapons too.

[Bittersteel]

you arent putting things into perspective mate.  people back then were 10% smaller,  so the shield looks 10% bigger on them then on your reanactors.

lol owned nerd