If life was a RPG.. - Page 9

Khael! · 01-24-2008, 11:37 AM

I'd fight like Cervantes. Witha stabby sword and a blocky sword! (It's kind of like a shield.)

They'd have to be light because I'm not exactly strong. Hence the 'stabby' as opposed to 'choppy'. I'd be terrible and hilarious with a proper longsword or anything heavier.

bluestarultor · 01-24-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Khael!

I'd fight like Cervantes. Witha stabby sword and a blocky sword! (It's kind of like a shield.)

They'd have to be light because I'm not exactly strong. Hence the 'stabby' as opposed to 'choppy'. I'd be terrible and hilarious with a proper longsword or anything heavier.

You might try an off-hand knife or dagger, instead. The problem with a second sword is the weight. It's slower, so blocking becomes more difficult and recoil is more likely to hurt your wrist. A small blade with a guard can still be used as a secondary weapon, but is easier to move to intercept an enemy strike. I personally have trouble with dual swords or knives, but a sword and off-hand knife is a pretty effective configuration.

Khael! · 01-24-2008, 11:55 AM

I think that's what I meant to say. Cervantes seems to use a sword and then a smaller daggery one.

Ryong · 01-24-2008, 12:00 PM

Cervantes' uses a sword and a pistol-turned-daggerpistol. I mentioned shields because blunt attacks rock, unless the target wears armor. Also, a great off-hand weapon would be a sword breaker, or, well, to be more accurate a sword "twister". Y'know, parry an incoming attack, twist your hand and who attacked you is now disarmed.

mauve · 01-24-2008, 04:21 PM

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They'd have to be light because I'm not exactly strong

See, I'd end up being a mage anyway, because I'm too wimpy to use any other kind of weapon. Maybe a knife, but unless I was a thief I'd be pretty useless with just that for a weapon.

So magic for me. Yay!

Khael! · 01-25-2008, 03:25 PM

I'd probably use all the illusion spells. I have a bad history with electricity and other raw energy sources.

(:stressed: I'm looking at you, bastard barbecue lighter.)

Aww shit, I'm a dual-wielding Bard. That's gonna be hella difficult to make a good villain with.

Professor Smarmiarty · 01-25-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Khael!

I'd probably use all the illusion spells. I have a bad history with electricity and other raw energy sources.

(:stressed: I'm looking at you, bastard barbecue lighter.)

Aww shit, I'm a dual-wielding Bard. That's gonna be hella difficult to make a good villain with.

What do you mean? Our best villain ever who challenged the party from level 3 until they finally did away with him (But they didn't!!) at level 22 was a bard. Bards are great villains because they are overly charismatic and quick witted as a villain should be.

Khael! · 01-25-2008, 04:38 PM

Okay. My group just has bad luck with bards.

Professor Smarmiarty · 01-25-2008, 04:56 PM

Try building high level bards. You may be surprised at the craziness that ensues.

Jared Todd · 01-25-2008, 05:44 PM

When I did the DnD tests, way back when there was a thread for that type of thing, and not this thread, I came up a bard. o o.. if I remember straight, I was chaotic good or something? The type that fights against the populace and government, but fights honorably and for the right reasons?

Anyways. If you were a good swordsmith, you'd know you can craft any weapon like a shield. All you need is skill. A while back ago, I had shields as boomerang weapons, though. But now those are scythes. Scythes are awesome. Pretend the broadsword is an axe, and the scythe is a mix between shield, spear, and scimitar. > >'''

01-24-2008, 11:37 AM	#81
Khael! I'm somebody else these days. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Same house same hill same bat channel still canada Posts: 1,968	I'd fight like Cervantes. Witha stabby sword and a blocky sword! (It's kind of like a shield.) They'd have to be light because I'm not exactly strong. Hence the 'stabby' as opposed to 'choppy'. I'd be terrible and hilarious with a proper longsword or anything heavier. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates. Cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for." - CGB Spender Super Perfundo on the Early Eve of Your Day.

01-24-2008, 11:55 AM	#83
Khael! I'm somebody else these days. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Same house same hill same bat channel still canada Posts: 1,968	I think that's what I meant to say. Cervantes seems to use a sword and then a smaller daggery one. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates. Cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for." - CGB Spender Super Perfundo on the Early Eve of Your Day.

01-25-2008, 03:25 PM	#86
Khael! I'm somebody else these days. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Same house same hill same bat channel still canada Posts: 1,968	I'd probably use all the illusion spells. I have a bad history with electricity and other raw energy sources. (:stressed: I'm looking at you, bastard barbecue lighter.) Aww shit, I'm a dual-wielding Bard. That's gonna be hella difficult to make a good villain with. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates. Cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for." - CGB Spender Super Perfundo on the Early Eve of Your Day.

01-25-2008, 04:38 PM	#88
Khael! I'm somebody else these days. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Same house same hill same bat channel still canada Posts: 1,968	Okay. My group just has bad luck with bards. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates. Cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for." - CGB Spender Super Perfundo on the Early Eve of Your Day.

01-25-2008, 05:44 PM	#90
Jared Todd Boo Buddy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ca.. nad...nada? Posts: 685	When I did the DnD tests, way back when there was a thread for that type of thing, and not this thread, I came up a bard. o o.. if I remember straight, I was chaotic good or something? The type that fights against the populace and government, but fights honorably and for the right reasons? Anyways. If you were a good swordsmith, you'd know you can craft any weapon like a shield. All you need is skill. A while back ago, I had shields as boomerang weapons, though. But now those are scythes. Scythes are awesome. Pretend the broadsword is an axe, and the scythe is a mix between shield, spear, and scimitar. > >''' __________________ http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...h_todd/sig.png

01-24-2008, 12:00 PM	#84
Ryong Professional Threadkiller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 3,798	Cervantes' uses a sword and a pistol-turned-daggerpistol. I mentioned shields because blunt attacks rock, unless the target wears armor. Also, a great off-hand weapon would be a sword breaker, or, well, to be more accurate a sword "twister". Y'know, parry an incoming attack, twist your hand and who attacked you is now disarmed.

01-25-2008, 04:56 PM	#89
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	Try building high level bards. You may be surprised at the craziness that ensues.