Longer weapons getting some kind of defensive advantage

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by mlangsdorf

If the swordsman's attack hits, the spearman can Retreat on the defense and on his next turn, stab the swordsman at Range 1 and then step away again, forcing the swordsman to continue the cycle to stay in range..

This is pretty good time for the spearman to attempt a Riposte, too.