Improving the Tonfa

Flyndaran · 12-31-2014, 03:36 PM

To me it seems like a nice bridge between fully unarmed and fully armed. The more realistic the combat, the more useful it is.
Using house rules that reduce damage, anything that improves unarmed force greatly improves effectiveness, as well as removing Karate's absurd ability to parry weapons without risk.
The psychological effects of using a one handed blunt weapon versus a more overtly lethal weapon like blades cannot be ignored in any situation not full out war.
You come at me with a sword, I know that you're trying to kill me, and I must fight with everything I have.

12-31-2014, 03:36 PM	#13
Flyndaran Untagged Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forest Grove, Beaverton, Oregon	Re: Improving the Tonfa To me it seems like a nice bridge between fully unarmed and fully armed. The more realistic the combat, the more useful it is. Using house rules that reduce damage, anything that improves unarmed force greatly improves effectiveness, as well as removing Karate's absurd ability to parry weapons without risk. The psychological effects of using a one handed blunt weapon versus a more overtly lethal weapon like blades cannot be ignored in any situation not full out war. You come at me with a sword, I know that you're trying to kill me, and I must fight with everything I have. __________________ Beware, poor communication skills. No offense intended. If offended, it just means that I failed my writing skill check.