Weapons And You: What Do You Wield?

What Weapon Do You Use?

  • Total voters
    104
Status
Not open for further replies.
Cayd uses his Cold Fire as his primary weapon, that is if diplomacy doesn't work.

Aeden uses a Chi'i war fan as his weapon alongside an elven short sword. The sword itself is more of a long knife so it is easy to conceal any won't bring much attention.
 
Personally I use a three foot back-sword which is a single edged sword with an added point.

I remember someone mentioning using a scythe as a weapon... Just gonna say to any doubters that while you wouldn't get a great range on it, it will still cut you very very well.
 
So it would make sense to carry a spear or scythe but not a sword?
 
Lithiel is originally a hunter fomr Daendroc, so she uses a bow. Naturally because she's trained in this and nothing else- she's not very skilled with swords or blades. this is hampered even more by her excessive training in magic. So her skills would lessen to perhaps a humans capability with the skill.

I swung towards the bow not just because of character reasons, but personal; I can use a bow in real life so a lot of my character actions can be backed up by real experiance and knowledge. So the next time someone says - " you can not shoot me that close!"
I can say with the upmost certanty- " Actually- YES, I can."
Since I'm a human- imagine how good an elf is!

oo oo oo imagine some day a long time later an ARC mage Lithiel discovers the power of the Healing Bow!
"Shoot for Maximum Da-*cough* Support!"
tumblr_n7gomdCp3Z1s0th0jo1_400_zps8fd7db2a.gif
 
Last edited:
I don't think any of my characters have every used a weapon.

William usually attempts to bore into a person's mind.
tumblr_m2ywesXtQ41qk7wyq.gif

Isaak would just punch them with his brute strength.
tumblr_me88thsBwN1qa1o04.gif
Jacob just outmaneuvers them the best he can.
daigo-epic-dodge-o.gif
 
What irks me is the characters that carry spears, claymores, greatswords and other large battlefield weapons about. At most, you could carry a large sword on your back, but there's no way you could draw it from that position. Your arm isn't six feet long. I get a little annoyed whenever I see something like this. There's no way citizens or even guards would carry around cumbersome battlefield weapons like that, and if they did, they certainly wouldn't be able to draw them in a hurry.

And don't get me started on scythes.
 
However its alao unlikely that peasants/ commoners would have armour unlike nobles, guards and warriors who could afford it. At most they might have some clumsy bits of plate or chainmail that they scavenged off someone, but usually commoners would settle with boiled leather as armour- cheap, practical and easy to put on
 
Plecy said:
What irks me is the characters that carry spears, claymores, greatswords and other large battlefield weapons about. At most, you could carry a large sword on your back, but there's no way you could draw it from that position. Your arm isn't six feet long. I get a little annoyed whenever I see something like this. There's no way citizens or even guards would carry around cumbersome battlefield weapons like that, and if they did, they certainly wouldn't be able to draw them in a hurry.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

Also in lieue with my previous point about races, itd be much more practical for say a 7 foot 5 Orc to wield a greatsword/ battleaxe/ etc due to the strength and size they hold compared to say, a 5/ near 6 foot human. I never said its not possible for humans to have spears or claymores, but it would require a lot of strength and power to carry it around, alongside the fact that even then it would most likely be swung clumsily rather than with precision
 
My character wields dual scimitars, due to his training in the Qadir military, as well as iron armor on his forearms, for blocking attacks when he has no weapon or no time to draw one.
 
Chronicler said:
Also, if you mess up with a hammer, since it is a bit 'heavy', I'd assume it might take a moment to set it back into position you need it to do real damage. Swords don't always need that much force to break skin (or just break themselves), whereas a hammer if pushed against someone can really only push the body back. Also, do note some swords are made specifically to 'prevent' pain, as pain causes adrenaline, and adrenaline can cause your opponent to have about 60 seconds left to do whatever they want with more might and speed by the effects of that adrenaline. That hammer would do more than knock them out; just hitting them with it in the first place can later on cause chronic pains, broken bones, or in the case you have brought up, broken skulls and permanently damaged brains. Just because they're on the ground with their eyes shut, doesn't mean there isn't still tons of pain when they wake up, or if they ever do, or if they even got knocked out in the first place and not just thrown into shock!
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
That is a fair point, that heavier weapons take longer to swing, which is understandable. But you don't seem to understand how effective hammers, andbludioning weapons do. If you've ever gotten a "dead arm" from someone, it hurts for a while and makes your arm numb. Imagine a 5-20 pound hunk of metal, being swung as hard as possible, with added forces from centrifugal force, coming for your chest. Swords may not need much force to break skin, but bludgeons cause massive internal injury. You also mentioned bludgeons could be used to knock people out, swords, could make people pass out from blood loss, but much less likely then a mace to the head. If the head, would be unprotected, I doubt knocking out would be the case, much more likely the head old be split or cracked severely.

This is the damage simulated to a human head from a mace.
http://zombiebloodfights.blogspot.com/2011/08/zombies-flanged-mace-new-ultimate.html
 
Plecy said:
What irks me is the characters that carry spears, claymores, greatswords and other large battlefield weapons about. At most, you could carry a large sword on your back, but there's no way you could draw it from that position. Your arm isn't six feet long. I get a little annoyed whenever I see something like this. There's no way citizens or even guards would carry around cumbersome battlefield weapons like that, and if they did, they certainly wouldn't be able to draw them in a hurry.

And don't get me started on scythes.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
Back-bound weapons are stupid, yes. Scythes are also silly, but farmers don't run around with custom war falcions.
 
TheFinitePeach said:
Personally I use a three foot back-sword which is a single edged sword with an added point.

I remember someone mentioning using a scythe as a weapon... Just gonna say to any doubters that while you wouldn't get a great range on it, it will still cut you very very well.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
Falcion is the sword you're thinking of.
 
Mycin_Alchemist said:
I don't blame you for liking claymores, I being of deep Scottish background take deep pleasure knowing a beauty of a blade is made by my country, but after a couple of hits to armor or bone, It would serve the same purpose as a metal pole.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
My character uses a claymore due to it /being/ a blunter and heavier weapon. Since he is of nobility of Northerne cultures that can resemble vikings in some cases, heavier swords and weapons (even though a Claymore is Scottish) are more looked upon in the culture, so yeah, that. I have no idea why some other people don't just use pole arms or spears, though.
 
SacredTrout said:
My character uses a claymore due to it /being/ a blunter and heavier weapon. Since he is of nobility of Northerne cultures that can resemble vikings in some cases, heavier swords and weapons (even though a Claymore is Scottish) are more looked upon in the culture, so yeah, that. I have no idea why some other people don't just use pole arms or spears, though.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

Probably because polearms and spears, like the vast majority of large, two-handed weapons, really aren't convenient to carry :v.

I'm also holding back the urge to rant about characters that duel wield swords. This thread isn't good for me.
 
I've found that as Maude, throwing a raw fish at someone tends to scare them away quite well. If that doesn't work, sing 'em a sea shanty with 76 verses in an unpleasant tone.
 
@Plecy

To be fair, having a second weapon for defensive purposes is a lot better than not having anything at all. That said, most people probably just use that an excuse because they don't see using a shield as 'badass' enough.
 
Xskill said:
@Plecy

To be fair, having a second weapon for defensive purposes is a lot better than not having anything at all. That said, most people probably just use that an excuse because they don't see using a shield as 'badass' enough.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
I hadn't even thought of a shield omg
 
Xskill said:
@Plecy

To be fair, having a second weapon for defensive purposes is a lot better than not having anything at all. That said, most people probably just use that an excuse because they don't see using a shield as 'badass' enough.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

Very true, though it requires a lot more coordination on the user's part. Keeping track of one weapon is easier than keeping track of two. Though the shield thing is peculiar. I can understand why characters wouldn't lug shields around all day, though.
 
Mycin_Alchemist said:
I don't blame you for liking claymores, I being of deep Scottish background take deep pleasure knowing a beauty of a blade is made by my country, but after a couple of hits to armor or bone, It would serve the same purpose as a metal pole.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
My Character family is a trade family based in the county of the North and uses her claymore to deal with vampires, she has trained for awhile to weild it and draw it not very fast but fast as she can, I actually rp her drawing unlike people that are like, "oh a sword is coming at me when i have nothing in my hands.. I block with my sword" She also wields this blade in memory and for her mother it being the only thing she has of hers as the rest of her stuff was spread out among her many siblings.

And to plecy yes I know her carrying it with her almost always is in practical but she is afraid it may get stolen is she does not keep it with her. and it is not her main weapon she has a dagger for instances when a quick draw is needed.
 
@Plecy

Well you could probably get away with carrying a small round shield or something on some sort of cord over your shoulder, resting against your hip... but I have to agree with you there.

Hell, now that I think about it, you'd probably still have a easier time with just using both hands on a single weapon than putting a weapon in each hand.
 
Venditori' wielded a dagger in his youth, which was given to him by the leader of the band of thieves he joined.
He later got a sword when he nicked it after a duel he was watching.
After earning money through 'bounty hunting', he's been able to afford his own long sword, and primarily uses it's long range and light weight to his advantage.

The sword itself is somewhat common, being almost identical to the others in the blacksmith he bought it from, but it belongs to him nonetheless.

Obviously incapable of slicing through armour, or even cleanly through flesh/bone for that matter, he uses it as a thrusting weapon, and only ever swings as a means of keep distance or blocking.

His training comes from spending a very long time sparring with his friends and people he knew, especially those who had more militaristic upbringings. [Such as Ragrund, whom was raised by Dwarves.]

He joined a group of Mercs when he got older and trained with them too.

Thus giving reason behind him being able to use a Long Sword.


... I actually want to know someone else's opinion on this :)
Unoriginal? Logical? Silly? Reasonable?
Someone give a rating or reply or something ^u^

[Extra]
If my next character wasn't going to be a mage, I'd make him use a long double edged spear.
#RedViperFtw
 
Jack The Unseen said:
Venditori' wielded a dagger in his youth, which was given to him by the leader of the band of thieves he joined.
He later got a sword when he nicked it after a duel he was watching.
After earning money through 'bounty hunting', he's been able to afford his own long sword, and primarily uses it's long range and light weight to his advantage.

The sword itself is somewhat common, being almost identical to the others in the blacksmith he bought it from, but it belongs to him nonetheless.

Obviously incapable of slicing through armour, or even cleanly through flesh/bone for that matter, he uses it as a thrusting weapon, and only ever swings as a means of keep distance or blocking.

His training comes from spending a very long time sparring with his friends and people he knew, especially those who had more militaristic upbringings. [Such as Ragrund, whom was raised by Dwarves.]

He joined a group of Mercs when he got older and trained with them too.

Thus giving reason behind him being able to use a Long Sword.


... I actually want to know someone else's opinion on this :)
Unoriginal? Logical? Silly? Reasonable?
Someone give a rating or reply or something ^u^

[Extra]
If my next character wasn't going to be a mage, I'd make him use a long double edged spear.
#RedViperFtw
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
In my opinion this is absolutely fine, the real problem with people roleplaying with swords, is they think they are some kind of magical weapon brought down by angels on a red carpet, that can slice through armor and limbs like putty. Swords are thrusting weapons, and not much more.

The point I was making in this thread, is that everyone seems to use swords, and there are many more, practical, and unique weapons out there; That in all fairness can be much more effective.
 
SacredTrout said:
My character uses a claymore due to it /being/ a blunter and heavier weapon. Since he is of nobility of Northerne cultures that can resemble vikings in some cases, heavier swords and weapons (even though a Claymore is Scottish) are more looked upon in the culture, so yeah, that. I have no idea why some other people don't just use pole arms or spears, though.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
Zweihänder is the german equivalent of the Claymore, Renaissance period, Usually two handed, but could be used with one, used to chop up long arms. Take a look at it, you'll like it.

(If you're really going for a viking-ish look, get a heater shield and a one handed axe or shortsword.
 
SacredTrout said:
#Claymore4life
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...
I... can't... believe you... Good lawd, man. I should have never showed you that weapon. :P


Anyways. Original Claymore user here. If you've ever played Chivalry Medieval Warfare, you'll see why I like the weapon so much.
 
Last edited:
Mycin_Alchemist said:
Zweihänder is the german equivalent of the Claymore, Renaissance period, Usually two handed, but could be used with one, used to chop up long arms. Take a look at it, you'll like it.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...

Zweihänder is a two handed sword, unless you were an Orc I doubt you could use one with only one hand. (The word Zweihänder litterally translates into two-handed) You might also want to check out the Flammenschwert, which is almost the same as a Claymore or Zweihänder but has an undulating blade.
 
Helix uses a poison barbed whip and poisoned knife.

Bktkt uses a large flail and has a scimitar for backup.
 
Guys, guys, guys a sword of this age with the current metal working would be brittle and useless vikings have made swords that compare to modern day steel but that doesnt mean they can get through platemale they could get through wood shields, not platemail. As for platemale on that matter you just cant walk around with that stuff on its three hundred to four hundred pounds all over your body thats why you see knights riding warhorses not waddling around in they're hot, limited movement armor. PLUS it takes several people who know how to put on that armor to help you put it on that shits complicated.

As for @Mycin_Alchemist I agree with him on his maces post we are fragile creatures hell we can fall on our face and kill yourselves getting even a small hammer to the head would break BONE. it wouldnt daze you, it wouldnt bruise (unless a child somehow hit you there.) No, it will crack the side of your skull or break it open completely hell in some cases i've seen weapons used on zombie heads where one swing took away a quarter of the head without hesitation.

As for magic, magic can pretty much go through any armors if your using fire or something.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

S
Spirits, Suvial Music, And You
Replies
0
Views
2K
Roleplay Discussion
StarriEyedMan
S
MonMarty
Purism? Lothar? Crime? Antagonism Rp And You.
Replies
2
Views
1K
Regalian Roleplay
BeetrootSalad
BeetrootSalad
Witchliah
Where Am I- Oh Hello? Didn’t See You There.
Replies
2
Views
760
Introductions
Witchliah
Witchliah
slurmancer
Cc's Crookback: Later, You F&%*ing Losers!
Replies
1
Views
689
Regalian Roleplay
IreliaRamora
IreliaRamora
S
  • Poll Poll
The Truth About Code-switching (and Why Y'all Do It Wrong)
Replies
4
Views
1K
Roleplay Discussion
BeetrootSalad
BeetrootSalad
Top Bottom