Naginata Cav

[Yagyu Jubei]

WEll m8s,
I have asked a man who is holds a doctorate on Budo (The way of the warrior). He has received this doctorate from Kyoto University. He holds a 6th degree blackbelt in the art of Naginata.....
His brief answer to my question as to whether Naginata were actually used on horseback is as follows.
"As far as naginata being used from horseback, it was sometimes, but was really designed to use from the gound against horses. The perfect weapon for hamstringing a horse without getting too close. The naginata was too cumbersome and difficult to wield effectively with one hand from horseback, and for the most part remained a weapon for foot soldiers."
So there you have it from a man of authority....



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Watashiwa Yagyu Jubei desu! Ganbate!

[theforce]

Yes l believe that is right. Anyway it is a cool unit mate and highly useful http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[Puzz3D]

Thanks for the info Jubei. I have only one, probably not very highly regarded book, on samurai weapons, and it states the same about the naginata being a good weapon for infantry vs horses. It's strange that the naginata infantry in the game have such a poor attack parameter vs cavalry, and get no special bonus here. I guess we already have the YA and YS to fill that requirement for the rock, paper, scissors design.

MizuYuuki ~~~

[TosaInu]

Konnichiwa Yagyu Jubei sama,

Thanks for telling us.



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[SomeYoungGuy]

I too think the game balance is not overly realistic. Such as Kensia for example.

The interesting subject I found form the first comment is that, Naginata also ahve such an orgainzed belt system for the Naginata student.

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Wow, meeting a true modern samurai must be a nice experience. http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif

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[Yagyu Jubei]

Glad to be of service m8s.....I know that this has been an issue in the past....
THe funny thing is that the Dr. I have been in contact with is actually an Aussie!!!

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Watashiwa Yagyu Jubei desu! Ganbate!

[Irving]

I keep telling you they SHOULD be NAGAMAKI.!!

And it just tears me up inside......

ARGGGGGGGGH

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Cowardice is born from bravery.
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