NP I like to spread the word.
Your questions:
1. Metal armour + helmet = 2 touches.
2. Yes, I used it often and consider myself one of the experts. It is a blind alley, despite its fun, an opponent with large shield + sword and equal skill will beat you in my 16 year experience.
For even more fun try searching for "Moesgaard" and "Huscarl" on youtube.
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