Re: Swords are annoying

Antoine wrote:
Does anyone else get annoyed at the proportion of games in which the
best melee weapons are swords?
Sometimes I think axes, spears, halberds, and maces get a raw deal.

Sword:
-versatile, can be used for slashing, thrusting and parrying
-can be sheathed, carrying is safer
-balanced weight (makes easier to swing a heavier object)

Axe:
-can only swing, other attack types less useful
-can't be sheathed (at least not easily)
-not too balanced, most of the weight is on top of the object

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