by Brutus » Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:41 am
My first thought as well was maybe the weapon wasn't very safe. There's almost no way to verify that from over here though so I'll just address what can be addressed:
I tell our guys that they always have the right to swing as hard as they want. They can sneak up behind an archer and crank them as hard as they want and that is within the rules. However, if you are really out here to have fun with friends, why would you ever do that? This is a different case of course, but the point you should focus on with this guy is maybe he should reserve swinging 100% for when that's the only way he can score a hit.
Haardgrim, you know my background. I can bring the pain when I want to, but I'm also a skill-fighter more than a crusher, like I used to be. I have found it is FAR more effective to use the last 6" of a sword like an artist using a paintbrush. These days, I'm probably not even in the top 5 in my realm as far as how hard I hit on average. If you pull your shot, and your elbow is already moving backwards before the tip of the sword has even hit, not only will the tip of the sword move faster (like a whip), but your arm will already be moving out of danger and you will be able to reset for the next shot sooner.
Perhaps if you can train this guy to reserve that style of swing for a few rare occasions, not only will he be more effective, but it will result in a more enjoyable experience for everyone in the realm. He seems like he must be athletic, so he should be able to pick it up with some practice.