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Thelostone wrote:Im a relatively big guy, 6'6 bout 280, and using a shield feels really over powered to me, seems like i never really get stopped, the only time i ever get downed is by someone really quick with a dagger, or someone getting behind me.. But for someone my size I am relatively quick on my feet and generally good with a sword.. But the way that most people where i live use short swords, unless they are dual wielding or have a shield is to keep it even with their foot and stand side ways so that the sword is covering a good bit of their body, this works well for many people but having broken my wrists and 3 fingers on my main hand and my wrist and my thumb on my left using that much of my wrist causes a lot of pain so with the sword i have currently been using, bit shorter than a hand and a half but its the closest thing i can think of, i have been standing diagonal from the opponent, not completely sideways, with the sword posed to be used with both hands, the only qualms i have been having with this is my right shoulder seems to be left open a good bit. And while i can guard it with the hilt, it leads to a secondary hit to the stomach.. Like i said im really new, slightly aggressive, and not defensive enough for a shield. Any suggestions? I was thinking shoulder armor + kind of large buckler covering left arm + a hand an a half sword? Opinions please?
Thelostone wrote:But the way that most people where i live use short swords... is to keep it even with their foot and stand side ways so that the sword is covering a good bit of their body... i have been standing diagonal from the opponent, not completely sideways, with the sword posed to be used with both hands, the only qualms i have been having with this is my right shoulder seems to be left open a good bit. And while i can guard it with the hilt, it leads to a secondary hit to the stomach..
Samhain Crawford wrote:If it is an "L," and you are "standing sideways" to your opponent (in other words with one shoulder pointed at them), then yes, those two shots will be a problem. (Actually, those two shots together are almost unblockable against a single sword user if done skillfully, but they are even worse when you are standing the way we, or at least I, have described because that lead shoulder is the only "open" spot visible.)
Arrakis wrote:What? I can block cross-body combos all day single sword. Like, single 32" sword. Doing the same the minired is just as or even easier.
THIS is also a major problem if you are that big. a shield is a blue that does no damage. it is an excuse to beat people up. if you are a big dude using a shield in belegarth then you have no excuse what so ever not to be **** captain america. dudes in your realm like short swords? when they close you punch them so **** hard they get religion and * wrap them at the same time. kids flanking you then you swing your elbow and throw him to the ground with your **** shield. they are padded for a reason. a shield is not defense, a shield is shot set up and pain.Thelostone wrote:, and not defensive enough for a shield.
Samhain Crawford wrote:Arrakis wrote:What? I can block cross-body combos all day single sword. Like, single 32" sword. Doing the same the minired is just as or even easier.
I didn't say it was impossible, and proceeded to give concrete advice on how to counter this problematic combo. How do you counter it? If it is just block the shots, than either we are thinking of a different cross body combo, you are simply much faster than me, or your opponents are not throwing it right. Further, if I understood how he was standing correctly, he was making a difficult block much more difficult. Congratulations on your ability to counter this problem, but other than inviting congratulations, what is the point of your response?
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