Weapons Database

[QES]

How about an elf using a scythe?

Dark elf maybe.
-Qes

 

[QES]

@puck11b:

I assume spears are an exception to that short weapon=soldier rule?

Also QES said that axes to lends themselves well to formations due to their wide swings and are "raider" weapons.

You know, all this talk about tactics, armies, and weaponry make me want to do something radical to Civ4's combat system

@Draconian:

From what I've read, katanas would suck against European medieval armor. Seems to be weapon geared against wooden armor. Of course, we can all just neglect some realism and go for the cool factor

No, Axes are NOT good for formations. Axes are used by more disorganized less disaplined people. IN battle at least. Axeman (not polearms-mind you) are primarily raiders and folks that dont attack in formations.
-Qes

 

[Maian]

Sorry that was a typo. That "to" was supposed to be a "don't".

 

[puck11b]

@puck11b:
I assume spears are an exception to that short weapon=soldier rule?

Sorry, the post that you were talking about was even more rambling than normal. At the particular moment where I was talking about short weapon for soldiers, long weapons for heroes I meant in the game, not in reality.

When I was talking about what happens when soldiers fight warriors I was talking about in reality, not in the game.

Bah, I read this post and it doesn't seem to make much sense either.

I'll come back when I am coherent.
~p

 

[Chandrasekhar]

Hm, seems that the Doviello get javelin throwers. I didn't notice this before. I'll update the first post.

 

[eerr]

the svaltfar can get a hero and sin line units weilding nun-chuckas!
perhaps?

 

[QES]

the svaltfar can get a hero and sin line units weilding nun-chuckas!
perhaps?

-Qes

 

[eerr]

:glare: at eerr.
-Qes

what? i have glare on me?
but the sun isn't out

 

[QES]

@ eerr
Had I a rolled up newspaper, that could be utilzied on the internet, i would e-swat you with it.
-Qes

 

[eerr]

@ eerr
Had I a rolled up newspaper, that could be utilzied on the internet, i would e-swat you with it.
-Qes

it's not my fault you didn't realize it was your 1k post... what did you think the 999's were for?

 

[QES]

it's not my fault you didn't realize it was your 1k post... what did you think the 999's were for?

I meant about the Nunchuck weilding dark elves. But i suppose thats another reason.

I guess your up to two E-swats at this point.
-Qes

 

[eerr]

I meant about the Nunchuck weilding dark elves. But i suppose thats another reason.

I guess your up to two E-swats at this point.
-Qes

but i wantz ninja elves that assasinate heros by wacking them in places they don't wish to be wacked

 

[QES]

but i wantz ninja elves that assasinate heros by wacking them in places they don't wish to be wacked

LOL, well far be it from me to deny your dream.
-Qes

 

[kevjm]

Has the Gladius been mentioned? I couldn't even see short sword on the list, so I thought I'd mention it..

Dwarves armed with Gladius' would be apt, the gladius apparently favours the shorter warrior

 

[legaiaflame]

Did the Greek Xiphos or Roman Gladius come in shorter blade lengths of around 30cm (12inches)?

Instead of the more common blade length between 18"-24" inches in length.

 

[eerr]

Are horsemen in FfH immune to first strikes? They ought to be.

with enough promotions in flanking
(only assassin type units have immunity intrinsically(naturally))

 

[Chandrasekhar]

with enough promotions in flanking
(only assassin type units have immunity intrinsically(naturally))

Hum, well they should get immunity to first strikes. Why bother with cumbersome automatic promotions when you can give a much more subtle way to get a bonus against archers?

 

[Endovior]

Whoa, quite the thread necromancy there...

And by a n00b making his first post, no less...