01-07-2004, 02:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-07-2004, 03:17 PM by Little Faith.)
Actually I was choosing the equipment restrictions from their in-game look. The item names in Diablo 2 are close to pure BS anyway.
I have defined a "scutum" as being any round shield that is larger than a measly buckler, even though it should preferrably be around the size of a large shield. This does include targes and rondaches even if their names are references to a later era. Not like a paladin targe looks anything like a scottish targe.
I chose both Short sword and war sword type because I thought they look suitably "roman". I was pondering whether broad swords should be allowed as well, though they are a bit long.
Regarding the falchion, an interesting proposition. Still I think it looks too much like a single edged pure slashing blade. The roman gladius is made with stabbing in mind too.
EDIT: I see your point now Raziel. On the player figure the war sword and the falchion seems to share graphics. It looks an awful lot better than the broad sword I suggested. Please bear with my incompetence.
I have defined a "scutum" as being any round shield that is larger than a measly buckler, even though it should preferrably be around the size of a large shield. This does include targes and rondaches even if their names are references to a later era. Not like a paladin targe looks anything like a scottish targe.
I chose both Short sword and war sword type because I thought they look suitably "roman". I was pondering whether broad swords should be allowed as well, though they are a bit long.
Regarding the falchion, an interesting proposition. Still I think it looks too much like a single edged pure slashing blade. The roman gladius is made with stabbing in mind too.
EDIT: I see your point now Raziel. On the player figure the war sword and the falchion seems to share graphics. It looks an awful lot better than the broad sword I suggested. Please bear with my incompetence.