Life Stone (OOC - Closed)

[tangletail]

Mmm... when I think of Swords. I think of this rule set based on what I learned in college.

Dagger: Stabby weapon. Can slash, but generally best done with the tip so it doesn't get stuck if you plan on a deep cut.
Short sword. Only slightly longer than a dagger. Normally a PDW.
------ Sword. around two to three feet. usually a bastard sword, chineese broad sword. Normal sword.
Broad Sword - Three feet long to three and a half. Pretty thick, but not stupidly thick. Stilleto design normally. Some Claymores.
Long Sword - Three to four feet long. Thiner blade but generally three inches thick. but I don't remember seeing anything as thin as a katana till the Renaissance era. Three feet versions can be used in one hand, and sometimes features a one and a half hand handle. Four foot versions have a two handed handle and are used in long sweeping and fluid motions, normally chained.

Rapier - PDW. Exteremely thin weapon, designed to flex easily. Normally three feet in length. Primary use is stab, can slash, but only with the tip much like a dagger, normally used to make people flinch, cut arteries, or to blind people. But I definately wouldn't be trying to parry a Long sword with it. I would run away from the dude with the long sword.

But the real reason why I say the rapier requires more training is that soldiers train for a month with the long sword, And it doesn't take to long to get it's form down. But the rapier people will train for a good few years, and a good chunk of that time is spent stabbing at various targets, aiming directly for the red marker, which takes a long time to get down.

[Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy]

Mmm... when I think of Swords. I think of this rule set based on what I learned in college.

Dagger: Stabby weapon. Can slash, but generally best done with the tip so it doesn't get stuck if you plan on a deep cut.
Short sword. Only slightly longer than a dagger. Normally a PDW.
------ Sword. around two to three feet. usually a bastard sword, chineese broad sword. Normal sword.
Broad Sword - Three feet long to three and a half. Pretty thick, but not stupidly thick. Stilleto design normally. Some Claymores.
Long Sword - Three to four feet long. Thiner blade but generally three inches thick. but I don't remember seeing anything as thin as a katana till the Renaissance era. Three feet versions can be used in one hand, and sometimes features a one and a half hand handle. Four foot versions have a two handed handle and are used in long sweeping and fluid motions, normally chained.

Rapier - PDW. Exteremely thin weapon, designed to flex easily. Normally three feet in length. Primary use is stab, can slash, but only with the tip much like a dagger, normally used to make people flinch, cut arteries, or to blind people.

I don't want to sound like a douche, nor do I want to take this debate any longer than necessary. Anyone who practices for as many years or more years than I have can tell you that educational "rules" are far from true understanding and practicalities of actual usages and experiences. I've studied multiple sword arts for the last 20 years under highly respected masters, and the least experience I have is 4 years with claymores. You can even talk to my old military history instructor who has studied medieval swordplay for over 30 years and he could tell you the same thing. Weapon designs might have certain things in mind, but styles and users are what truly determine their efficiency and effectiveness in battle. Basing thoughts on theorems are a world different from true application.

End of discussion.

[ShiroTenshiRyu]

And this this right here makes me happy Someone who understands. I may have to PM you at some point to figure out where you learned. I'd love to start learning myself

[tangletail]

Well you weren't really sounding like a douche. And I didn't intend to argue. You already stated that you have far more knowledge on the topic than I. I was just listing what I knew on the topic. Plus we didn't really go by text book. We actually messed around with the weapons, and (attempted) to build smaller version of siege weapons up to about four feet tall.

The only weapons I can really claim some personal use on. Are knives, daggers, and rapiers (Not very long), and bare knuckles. Oh, and a police baton.

[Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy]

Billy Clubs, FTW.

[tangletail]

I wish I could hug you now man .

I work in a theater and the one they had given me saved my arse twice. The second time I broke the end off, learning real quickly that the thing wasn't heat tempered. But it was hard enough to fracture the guy's elbow.

Furry Batons are just terrible.

But I will say. I love em.

Post Merge: January 06, 2014, 07:41:23 PMAnyways... I do plan on having Leo get better in combat. But it's going to be a slow process.

[Vee Katame: His Wolfy]

Umm... Korius has already registered all of the group (besides Karina) for the Hunt, Vosur.

[Vosur Aekira]

Well, Helios needs to sign up then. He showed up late as well. But she wouldn't have caught the rest of the group signing up since she was running an errand.

[Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy]

Sorry, Vosur, but you have to read my previous post. I posted for Helios and that Korius signed him up.

[Vosur Aekira]

Then I'll play it off as her not having seen them register.

[Ben]

can i still join?

[Vosur Aekira]

Do we need a posting order for this RP?

[Shinzuu Katame: Her Tolfy]

can i still join?

fill out an app if you want to join.

Do we need a posting order for this RP?

no, we don't.

[Vosur Aekira]

Dangitall. I thought we were going in an order.

[Vee Katame: His Wolfy]

Nah, we're being CRAZY this time.