Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed

Anders · 10-30-2020, 06:52 AM

The rules for two-handed weapons allow for one-handed use if you have over a minimum ST. Longsword, for instance, has such a marking. If used one-handed in this way, would Longsword be wielded using Two-Handed Sword or Broadsword skill?

Gumby Bush · 10-30-2020, 07:02 AM

Broadsword skill.

The skill is about the how of using a weapon, so you use the skill which reflects the methods you are applying. You are just so strong that you no longer require the lifting capacity and leverage of a second hand to use the weapon.

Anders · 10-30-2020, 08:14 AM

So what do you do if there's no one-handed skill? Like for a Naginata or a Greatsword?

Kromm · 10-30-2020, 08:31 AM

In the DFRPG, you just keep on using whatever skill you were using . . . that's a quick-and-dirty simplification. If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of this, you'll have to look to GURPS Martial Arts, p. 220.

Anders · 10-30-2020, 09:35 AM

Thank you for a quick answer. Really impressed my players.

Gumby Bush · 10-30-2020, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kromm

In the DFRPG, you just keep on using whatever skill you were using . . . that's a quick-and-dirty simplification. If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of this, you'll have to look to GURPS Martial Arts, p. 220.

Ah, another difference I'll have to keep in mind. Thanks for the correction!

10-30-2020, 06:52 AM	#1
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed The rules for two-handed weapons allow for one-handed use if you have over a minimum ST. Longsword, for instance, has such a marking. If used one-handed in this way, would Longsword be wielded using Two-Handed Sword or Broadsword skill? __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi!

10-30-2020, 07:02 AM	#2
Gumby Bush Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL	Re: Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed Broadsword skill. The skill is about the how of using a weapon, so you use the skill which reflects the methods you are applying. You are just so strong that you no longer require the lifting capacity and leverage of a second hand to use the weapon. __________________ Formerly known as fighting_gumby.

10-30-2020, 08:14 AM	#3
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Re: Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed So what do you do if there's no one-handed skill? Like for a Naginata or a Greatsword? __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi!

10-30-2020, 08:31 AM	#4
Kromm *GURPS* Line Editor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montréal, Québec	Re: Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed In the *DFRPG, you just keep on using whatever skill you were using . . . that's a quick-and-dirty simplification. If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of this, you'll have to look to GURPS Martial Arts, p. 220. __________________ Sean "Dr. Kromm" Punch <kromm@sjgames.com> GURPS* Line Editor, Steve Jackson Games My DreamWidth [Just *GURPS* News]

10-30-2020, 09:35 AM	#5
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Re: Two-Handed Sword used One-Handed Thank you for a quick answer. Really impressed my players. __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi!

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