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If you were forced to perform ground combat which would you prefer?

Rapier
5 (20.8%)
1700's Standard Longsword
3 (12.5%)
Scimitar
0 (0%)
Polearm
8 (33.3%)
Two-Handed Sword
8 (33.3%)

Total Members Voted: 15

Voting closed: 2013-05-03, 06:59:07

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Weapon of Choice?
« on: 2013-04-08, 06:59:07 »
I am gathering opinions for a paper I intend to write here in the near future for my final history paper for college. I may be posting more polls later with different weapons, but for now please vote based on what is here.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #1 on: 2013-04-08, 07:30:05 »
#1)What is a "1700's Standard Longsword"?
#2)Why rapier & Scimitar being specific, but "Polearms" are general?
#3)Two-handed sword? Do you mean a greatsword or an Epée de Guerre?
#4)Why no axe, mace, or sword & shield option?
#5) What are we facing? Is this a war or duel?
#6) Are we armoured?
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #2 on: 2013-04-08, 17:08:26 »
Depends on what my opponent chooses; as Thorsteinn pointed out, some of the choices are a bit ambiguous- I too have never heard of a 1700s standard longsword, as that would be 18th Century and as far as I can recall, the transition to smaller, slimmer swords had already begun taking place.  Polearms, there are quite a few and while the manner in which they are used is similar, it isn't exactly the same- they all have their strengths and few weaknesses.

Also, is this a one-on-one type of situation, or a mass melee between opposing forces?  Are we talking tournament-style of play, or actual warfare?  The situation would dictate the weaponry I'd choose, not to mention giving my opponent first choice so that I may choose a suitable foil.

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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #3 on: 2013-04-09, 15:16:01 »
forgive me for my ambiguity. However these were the choices I was handed to ask to you gentlemen. While I agree a 15th century German long sword would be more specific I am not allowed to give you such an option at the moment. (in other words I am gathering data on those who like you guys want more information as well as those who just vote amongst people who show real intrest in the topic above) so treat it kind of like a test.

I am able to clarify that it is a one on one situation. Duel to the death.
 
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #4 on: 2013-04-09, 15:18:37 »
Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2013-04-08, 07:30:05
#1)What is a "1700's Standard Longsword"?
#2)Why rapier & Scimitar being specific, but "Polearms" are general?
#3)Two-handed sword? Do you mean a greatsword or an Epée de Guerre?
#4)Why no axe, mace, or sword & shield option?
#5) What are we facing? Is this a war or duel?
#6) Are we armoured?


Yes you are wearing a protection of your choice.

The polls later on will change and be more specific as the data I am allowed to collect and my freedom of questions begins to become more available
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #5 on: 2013-04-09, 15:22:37 »
As I'm not a fan of longsword techniques, I chose the rapier and the polearm.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #6 on: 2013-04-09, 18:00:18 »
OK, then if I'm unsure of what I'm facing, and it's a fight to the death (On foot I'm assuming), and I'm not allowed a shield. Then full plate with a pole-axe please. It's not my best form by far, but I don't want to have to worry about my weapons effectiveness nor my protection.

My choices will change depending upon what my opponent is wearing, what I'm allowed to wear, and what weapons we're using, whether we're ahorse, and the terrain.

Whats a good choice in a Holmganga is a poor one in a French Judicial Duel, not allowed in a German one, or unfamiliar to the Hero's of Antiquity.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #7 on: 2013-04-09, 19:08:45 »
There isn't much a polearm & two-handed sword won't solve. :D
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #8 on: 2013-04-10, 14:36:02 »
I'd prefer a singlehander and round shield but that wasn't one of the choices.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #9 on: 2013-04-12, 02:20:05 »
I. Can't. Help. IT!!!  ;D

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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #10 on: 2013-04-12, 17:47:41 »
As I don’t have full plate armor I will have to settle for my transitional and a poleaxe or longsword.

Lol Thorsteinn is you hadn’t posted that video then I would have!  ;D
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #11 on: 2013-04-15, 17:33:45 »
My favorites have always been either spears or two handed swords. My current battle ready sword is a heavy Grosse-Messer.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #12 on: 2013-04-16, 15:58:52 »
I am a fan of Shields, a longsword or mace, perhaps a flail. but mostly a longsword and shield. also a hand and a half or bastard sword and heavy gauntlets work well. I frequently use the shield and sword combo, trapping and shield attacks abound! With proper gauntlets I do not fear grabbing an opponents weapon.
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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #13 on: 2013-04-16, 23:38:02 »
Glaive or pole arm.....maybe even a great axe!!!!


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Re: Weapon of Choice?
« Reply #14 on: 2013-04-17, 00:26:39 »
Give me a bo staff, I'm taking you down.
Give me a longsword, I'm taking your head.
Give me a spear, I have something to put your head on.
Any questions??  ;D
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