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Jeff Lord · 09-10-2020, 11:50 PM

Sorry, but no.

As has been stated by others, the encumbrance of 10 lbs. for a small shield is absolutely ridiculous. A rotella (what most would consider a large shield as larsdangly points out) doesn't even weigh that much.

And the actual diameter of a buckler can be up to to 18" - 24"s or so.

We all have preconceived notions of what weapons/shields/armor "should" be. We should all be willing to give them up. This is especially true if we don't have any particular expertise in the subject.

But hey, this is a "fantasy game," no? YMMV.

09-10-2020, 11:50 PM	#27
Jeff Lord Join Date: Jul 2018	Re: Questions about fencing and two-weapons skills Sorry, but no. As has been stated by others, the encumbrance of 10 lbs. for a small shield is absolutely ridiculous. A rotella (what most would consider a large shield as larsdangly points out) doesn't even weigh that much. And the actual diameter of a buckler can be up to to 18" - 24"s or so. We all have preconceived notions of what weapons/shields/armor "should" be. We should all be willing to give them up. This is especially true if we don't have any particular expertise in the subject. But hey, this is a "fantasy game," no? YMMV.