*stab* *stab*
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
*stab* *stab*
Fighting isn't about winning, it's about depriving your enemy of all options except to lose.
"Hi, Billy Mays Here!" 1958-2009
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
Cutting.
"Let us remember that there are multiple theories of Intelligent Design. I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster. --- Proof of the existence of the FSM, if needed, can be found in the recent uptick of global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. Apparently His Pastaness is to be worshipped in full pirate regalia. The decline in worldwide pirate population over the past 200 years directly corresponds with the increase in global temperature. Here is a graph to illustrate the point."
-Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
If its a pointly blade, its cutting in two directions at once.
Fighting isn't about winning, it's about depriving your enemy of all options except to lose.
"Hi, Billy Mays Here!" 1958-2009
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
That's... not quite what the term means. Especially in the context.
Try harder.
"Let us remember that there are multiple theories of Intelligent Design. I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster. --- Proof of the existence of the FSM, if needed, can be found in the recent uptick of global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. Apparently His Pastaness is to be worshipped in full pirate regalia. The decline in worldwide pirate population over the past 200 years directly corresponds with the increase in global temperature. Here is a graph to illustrate the point."
-Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
Hmm... So the information given on the loading screen in question is inaccurate then? I defenitively recall reading about the weight of celtic longswords in several books and internet articles. Of course, they were also known for their superiour balance, which would have lessened the inconvenince of the additional weight. And wasn't the most common way to attack with a gladius to get in close and personal and make a thrusting attack upwards against the enemy's midsection? That's the pros and cons of those sword designs: A long, heavy blade grants additional momentum during a charge and when you have room to swing, but when the fighting becomes more crowded and desperate, the gladius or any short sword is more effective.
Oh, andat the cut/stab minidiscussion.
Last edited by Nergalsmom; 12-14-2009 at 12:47.
Re: Infantry charges don't seem to work
It is actually possible to cut something with a sword without swinging it around. Just use it like a kitchen knife with a cutting board.
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