Re: Swords are annoying

Martin Read wrote:

Not so hot if you're being fended off by a halberd (my guess is that a
decent whack from a halberd's axeblade would probably chop straight
through your palm protector and separate the bones of your forearm :)
but the trick there is to dodge past the business end and then stab
your opponent while he fumbles with his large and ungainly weapon.

which is well simulated just by giving the dagger extra speed.
The guy can block you twice in the time it takes you to attack
three times, right?

Bear

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