Zweihanders were basically the melee equivalent of a light machine gun: doesn't matter if you kill anyone with it, no one wants to be in range. Big, sweeping area denial. Sure, you could block it, but no one wanted to risk that.
Despite their impracticality, they existed for a good reason.
My Dad is also scary strong. He literally kept a four-wheeler with my 200+ pound grandfather on it from falling backwards off a trailer.
Also: Fair, except I don't think that ANY weapon exists for a 'good' reason.
Counterargument: many of the original weapons (such as spears, bows, and atlatls) were for hunting animals, not people. Many animals are dangerous if you don't have adequate protection from them, and back then they didn't have enough shelter, and thus had to defend themselves in other ways.
But you are right for the most part. I'm just cherrypicking examples.
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My online big sib is fry_doodles, they’re awesome!
My best friendos: TheGatoLover, Bananer28046, and I’m probably forgetting some… Arboreal Masterpiece and Sorlock Fanatic! Ace (part of the garlic bread cult), Demiaro, genderfluid, and a pan pancake! :3 Bye bye!
My Dad is also scary strong. He literally kept a four-wheeler with my 200+ pound grandfather on it from falling backwards off a trailer.
Also: Fair, except I don't think that ANY weapon exists for a 'good' reason.
Counterargument: many of the original weapons (such as spears, bows, and atlatls) were for hunting animals, not people. Many animals are dangerous if you don't have adequate protection from them, and back then they didn't have enough shelter, and thus had to defend themselves in other ways.
But you are right for the most part. I'm just cherrypicking examples.
Well, it pretty much just modern/'superior'/'advanced' weapons that are the issue.
Imo, some of those are a necessary evil. If you want to protect your family and people from invaders, you need to be able to do it well, and that's just with muskets and matchlocks. Even most modern weapons were created in the world wars, and I feel like that's a good reason to have some good weapons. Excluding the atomic bomb. That should never exist
What subclass? What level? What's a character archetype/gimmick you would like to start with?
Subclass: Valor, if you have the books Level: 9 (If that's too high, then 6) I came to you because I wanted a creepy character
I have physical copies of quite a few books, and PDF copies of tons of homebrew.
So, a creepy character... Well, first you need a theme. Horror on its own tends to fall flat. You need to pick a subgenre. And remember that creepiness is focused on ambiguity, the aspect of being unpredictable not due to randomness but due to lack of information or twisted expectations. There is a reason clowns and masks are considered scary.
What subclass? What level? What's a character archetype/gimmick you would like to start with?
Subclass: Valor, if you have the books Level: 9 (If that's too high, then 6) I came to you because I wanted a creepy character
I have physical copies of quite a few books, and PDF copies of tons of homebrew.
So, a creepy character... Well, first you need a theme. Horror on its own tends to fall flat. You need to pick a subgenre. And remember that creepiness is focused on ambiguity, the aspect of being unpredictable not due to randomness but due to lack of information or twisted expectations. There is a reason clowns and masks are considered scary.
Hm, something that would normally bring love and kindness to someone's life, so a kitten, with an evil secret
Well, it pretty much just modern/'superior'/'advanced' weapons that are the issue.
Imo, some of those are a necessary evil. If you want to protect your family and people from invaders, you need to be able to do it well, and that's just with muskets and matchlocks. Even most modern weapons were created in the world wars, and I feel like that's a good reason to have some good weapons. Excluding the atomic bomb. That should never exist
But if the weapons hadn't been invented, how would people invade in the first place?
With less advanced weapons, or with their bare hands if necessary. And don't say they wouldn't. There are historical accounts of knights dropping their weapons (most likely due to damage) to duke it out fist to fist
I have physical copies of quite a few books, and PDF copies of tons of homebrew.
So, a creepy character... Well, first you need a theme. Horror on its own tends to fall flat. You need to pick a subgenre. And remember that creepiness is focused on ambiguity, the aspect of being unpredictable not due to randomness but due to lack of information or twisted expectations. There is a reason clowns and masks are considered scary.
Hm, something that would normally bring love and kindness to someone's life, so a kitten, with an evil secret
What kind of evil secret are you thinking of?
There are as many secrets as there are pieces of information. But one thing is important to note: evil requires power. So does good, but evil requires more. To commit vile acts requires that you inflict harm upon another (not getting into taboos here, those are a different story and much more complex), and almost all life resists this, sometimes to its own death.
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Hi golden. Im feeling like I have good grammar today, like I have all of the good grammare.
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My pronouns are They/them (idc.)
I will always support you. Because that is my way of showing how much I care
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I have Autism. And, you would probably call me Trans Femme, Pansexual pancake, and Ace
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Counterargument: many of the original weapons (such as spears, bows, and atlatls) were for hunting animals, not people. Many animals are dangerous if you don't have adequate protection from them, and back then they didn't have enough shelter, and thus had to defend themselves in other ways.
But you are right for the most part. I'm just cherrypicking examples.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
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Breathgiver of the Strugels
Well, what kind of character are you thinking of?
If you don't have a starting point, I'm afraid I can't help you.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
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Hm
I haven't played a bard before,
So bard it is!
Hello! Call me Tana or 타나
My pronouns are They/them (idc.)
I will always support you. Because that is my way of showing how much I care
Current List of Children: Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, Link, SuperDog, and Foalin.
I have Autism. And, you would probably call me Trans Femme, Pansexual pancake, and Ace
Current Dice Code: [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] = [roll][roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
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Heyo, I’m Starry, aka Aspen!
My hobbies: reading, crocheting, tennis, murder, arson, homicide :3 Pronouns: any!
My online big sib is fry_doodles, they’re awesome!
My best friendos: TheGatoLover, Bananer28046, and I’m probably forgetting some… Arboreal Masterpiece and Sorlock Fanatic! Ace (part of the garlic bread cult), Demiaro, genderfluid, and a pan pancake! :3 Bye bye!
Some considerations:
What subclass?
What level?
What's a character archetype/gimmick you would like to start with?
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
I suddenly have the urge to create a warlock or sorcerer subclass named arsonist.
Heyo, I’m Starry, aka Aspen!
My hobbies: reading, crocheting, tennis, murder, arson, homicide :3 Pronouns: any!
My online big sib is fry_doodles, they’re awesome!
My best friendos: TheGatoLover, Bananer28046, and I’m probably forgetting some… Arboreal Masterpiece and Sorlock Fanatic! Ace (part of the garlic bread cult), Demiaro, genderfluid, and a pan pancake! :3 Bye bye!
Subclass: Valor, if you have the books
Level: 9 (If that's too high, then 6)
I came to you because I wanted a creepy character
Hello! Call me Tana or 타나
My pronouns are They/them (idc.)
I will always support you. Because that is my way of showing how much I care
Current List of Children: Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, Link, SuperDog, and Foalin.
I have Autism. And, you would probably call me Trans Femme, Pansexual pancake, and Ace
Current Dice Code: [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] = [roll][roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
Imo, some of those are a necessary evil. If you want to protect your family and people from invaders, you need to be able to do it well, and that's just with muskets and matchlocks. Even most modern weapons were created in the world wars, and I feel like that's a good reason to have some good weapons. Excluding the atomic bomb. That should never exist
The only thing I know for certain is that I exist
I have physical copies of quite a few books, and PDF copies of tons of homebrew.
So, a creepy character... Well, first you need a theme. Horror on its own tends to fall flat. You need to pick a subgenre. And remember that creepiness is focused on ambiguity, the aspect of being unpredictable not due to randomness but due to lack of information or twisted expectations. There is a reason clowns and masks are considered scary.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
Hm, something that would normally bring love and kindness to someone's life, so a kitten, with an evil secret
Hello! Call me Tana or 타나
My pronouns are They/them (idc.)
I will always support you. Because that is my way of showing how much I care
Current List of Children: Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, Link, SuperDog, and Foalin.
I have Autism. And, you would probably call me Trans Femme, Pansexual pancake, and Ace
Current Dice Code: [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] + [roll]1d6[/roll] = [roll][roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
With less advanced weapons, or with their bare hands if necessary. And don't say they wouldn't. There are historical accounts of knights dropping their weapons (most likely due to damage) to duke it out fist to fist
The only thing I know for certain is that I exist
What kind of evil secret are you thinking of?
There are as many secrets as there are pieces of information. But one thing is important to note: evil requires power. So does good, but evil requires more. To commit vile acts requires that you inflict harm upon another (not getting into taboos here, those are a different story and much more complex), and almost all life resists this, sometimes to its own death.
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels