Fantasy Action Hero Backup Weapons - Page 6

Blood Legend · 07-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Reading it over I think I've settled on Bolas and Dust-Throwing weapons. I'll give hatchets a retry since by the read-through it seems I wasn't using them to their fullest. Both will near instantly accomplish what I need them to, especially in regards to aiding teammates not fairing so well with more than doing damage in mind.

I've already invested well enough on wrestling as an unarmed skill but I've not much considered it beyond backup, something else I might change.

DanHoward · 07-18-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Benj

It gets the bonus to target chinks in armour because of its geometry.

The only geometry that is useful for punching through armour is a compact spike. Show me an example of a katar with a such a geometry.

Phoenix_Dragon · 07-18-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DanHoward

The only geometry that is useful for punching through armour is a compact spike. Show me an example of a katar with a such a geometry.

I'm pretty sure the Katar doesn't have a bonus to penetrate armor, only that it's supposed to be easier to hit the more vulnerable parts with it than a regular weapon.

How accurate that is, I dunno, but it seemed you two were arguing about different points.

Anthony · 07-18-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix_Dragon

I'm pretty sure the Katar doesn't have a bonus to penetrate armor, only that it's supposed to be easier to hit the more vulnerable parts with it than a regular weapon.

How accurate that is, I dunno, but it seemed you two were arguing about different points.

I have trouble seeing how a weapon is more accurate at targeting chinks without being just generally more accurate. Not that it's impossible that the katar is generally more accurate, but it seems unlikely -- based on how the hand is wired, your best accuracy would be for a weapon that follows the direction of a pointed index finger, which describes neither a katar (folded fingers) nor a conventional knife (perpendicular, follows the thumb), though it does describe the pistol grip in fencing.

Kromm · 07-18-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

your best accuracy would be for a weapon that follows the direction of a pointed index finger, which describes neither a katar (folded fingers)

Sure it does. There's no difference whatsoever in terms of control whether you actually extend that finger. What matters is that you're gripping the weapon in a way that's consistent with a pistol grip. This assuredly does include the katar. Held in hand, it feels pretty much exactly like a pistol. You could even stick a finger out, but it wouldn't actually help you much. Then again, it doesn't help you much with a pistol; you just lay the finger there because you need a way to pull the trigger and leaving a finger on the trigger is terribly unsafe.

B9anders · 07-19-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Long Knife FTW

This. Never make a fighter without one.

sir_pudding · 07-19-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B9anders

This. Never make a fighter without one.

Yes, but apparently not what the OP wants, since it's a not a ranged weapon.

Blood Legend · 07-19-2009, 12:43 PM

My GMs tend to ignore that not all knives can be thrown. He's got a long knife too, I've just never considered mentioning it since it's only real strong point is being available when I lose my primary. To be a tad more specific, I've got a Primary, a few Secondaries, and a Backup (since I cant think of a nifty word for 'third'). The backup is what I use when the playing field changes. I didn't bother to make the distinction since it wouldn't have added anything to the thread.

For instance; 2 guys rush me while third rushes the princess. Either I bola him or face-dust the two in front of me. For me, it's a backup in the sense that I wouldn't need to use it if I had backup.

If I had to get a even more specific, I'd say it's my panic button.

Kalzazz · 07-19-2009, 12:51 PM

Most of the time my backup weapon is identical to my main weapon, such as a second broadsword or whatever, since can use the same skill, but not as high of quality/enchantment due to cost issues

Being able to use the same skill with both is a big plus

b-dog · 07-19-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blood Legend

To be a tad more specific, I've got a Primary, a few Secondaries, and a Backup (since I cant think of a nifty word for 'third'). .

How about tertiary?

07-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#51
Blood Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Fine Line Between Black and White	Re: Fantasy Action Hero Backup Weapons Reading it over I think I've settled on Bolas and Dust-Throwing weapons. I'll give hatchets a retry since by the read-through it seems I wasn't using them to their fullest. Both will near instantly accomplish what I need them to, especially in regards to aiding teammates not fairing so well with more than doing damage in mind. I've already invested well enough on wrestling as an unarmed skill but I've not much considered it beyond backup, something else I might change. __________________ . ( )( ) -This is The Overlord Bunny o(O.o)o -Master of Bunnies O('')('') -And Destroyer of the Hasenpfeffer "This is the sort of relatively small error that destroys planetary probes." ~Bruno

07-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#58
Blood Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Fine Line Between Black and White	Re: Fantasy Action Hero Backup Weapons My GMs tend to ignore that not all knives can be thrown. He's got a long knife too, I've just never considered mentioning it since it's only real strong point is being available when I lose my primary. To be a tad more specific, I've got a Primary, a few Secondaries, and a Backup (since I cant think of a nifty word for 'third'). The backup is what I use when the playing field changes. I didn't bother to make the distinction since it wouldn't have added anything to the thread. For instance; 2 guys rush me while third rushes the princess. Either I bola him or face-dust the two in front of me. For me, it's a backup in the sense that I wouldn't need to use it if I had backup. If I had to get a even more specific, I'd say it's my panic button. __________________ . ( )( ) -This is The Overlord Bunny o(O.o)o -Master of Bunnies O('')('') -And Destroyer of the Hasenpfeffer "This is the sort of relatively small error that destroys planetary probes." ~Bruno Last edited by Blood Legend; 07-19-2009 at 12:46 PM.

07-19-2009, 12:51 PM	#59
Kalzazz Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Fantasy Action Hero Backup Weapons Most of the time my backup weapon is identical to my main weapon, such as a second broadsword or whatever, since can use the same skill, but not as high of quality/enchantment due to cost issues Being able to use the same skill with both is a big plus