What to do?

Constancius · Post by **Constancius** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 8:42 am

I have a piece of rattan that's just over 55" long. I'm thinking about making an axe out of it. Possibly a maul like the one used on Braveheart. (the big sledge hammer that was used in the first battle scene)the rattan is thin and really light. What do you think? I think the axe would go better with my Anglo-Saxon persona, but either would be fun to use. Thanks in advance for the opinions.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire
Live and die with honor.

Johan_Fitztomas · Post by **Johan_Fitztomas** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 11:39 am

My vote is for the hammer

It sounds like it would be fun to use.

Armourkris · Post by **Armourkris** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 7:04 pm

mauls are SO fun to use, go for the maul!

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Lodhur · Post by **Lodhur** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 8:06 pm

naaah. Bastard sword. & use it one handed with a 20" round. That's what I do.

Constancius · Post by **Constancius** » Fri Apr 20, 2001 11:05 pm

There's already a bastard sword in the canton. It's too heavy to use onehanded. I haven't used an axe or a maul. I think I'll make the maul.

Should be fun.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire
Live and die with honor.

Thorfin · Post by **Thorfin** » Sat Apr 21, 2001 2:02 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Constancius:
There's already a bastard sword in the canton. It's too heavy to use onehanded. I haven't used an axe or a maul. I think I'll make the maul.

Should be fun.

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Too heavy?
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Constancius · Post by **Constancius** » Sun Apr 22, 2001 11:04 am

I made the maul. I didn't get a chance to use it today though. I WILL use ut next fighterpractice though and I'll let you all know how it works. Should be interseting.

Any suggestions on how to use the thing? I've never fought with one before.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire
Live and die with honor.

Armourkris · Post by **Armourkris** » Sun Apr 22, 2001 2:34 pm

ever fought with one of them 2 handed bearded axes?
i use a maul pretty sililar to that, i rely a lot less on defence, and more of offence, and moving around a LOT, also if your fighting a shieldman aim some solid shots at his shield and you will tire out his arm real fast.

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What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee:

Klangiron Skullthumpa · Mon Apr 23, 2001 10:56 am

Sounds cool but if you haven,t arleady figured it out an accidental shot to the side of the knee can be pretty devestating.
Trust me.

Constancius · Post by **Constancius** » Wed Apr 25, 2001 12:11 am

I never intentionally throw low. I've been hit there too many times. I was born with a permenate barometer for a knee. I know what a bad knee is like. If I go for a shot lke that it'll be for the hips.

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Constancius of Lincolnshire
Live and die with honor.