• southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
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    12 hours ago

    Only one problem with this.

    A spear is superior to a gladius any day. I will fight on that hill. And win, because I have a spear, obviously.

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        11 hours ago

        Then you’d probably swing your sword around and get it stuck in the wall and die. Rapiers and polearms are probably better in tight spaces against unarmored opponents. Polearms are just always better in general if you don’t have sword training.

        It’s like comparing a shotgun to a AR-15 pistol. Sure, the pistol is more compact, has more power, and will put more rounds downrange, but they’re all going to be in the ceiling if you haven’t trained with it. The shotgun will be more effective.