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<blockquote data-quote="Storm Raven" data-source="post: 523106" data-attributes="member: 307">Realistically? The greatsword wielder will swing more often and more effectviely than the dagger wielder, because most effective greatsword swings require a very short motion to cause terrible damage while maintaining the blade at the guard position (or near enough for a very fast recovery).There is no &quot;inside&quot; of a claymore's reach. A modestly skilled user can use the weapon quite effectively at close quarters, just like most other long bladed or long hafted weapons.And it is dubious that you can realistically expect to &quot;get inside&quot; his reach without being killed to begin with.Assuming you want to throw your weapon and engage me unarmed, a dubious and likely suicidal option for you. (On the other hand, realistically speaking, engaging someone wielding a greatsword while you are armed with a dagger would basically be suicidal to begin with).Weapon speeds would be unrealistic too.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Storm Raven, post: 523106, member: 307"] [B][/b] Realistically? The greatsword wielder will swing more often and more effectviely than the dagger wielder, because most effective greatsword swings require a very short motion to cause terrible damage while maintaining the blade at the guard position (or near enough for a very fast recovery). There is no "inside" of a claymore's reach. A modestly skilled user can use the weapon quite effectively at close quarters, just like most other long bladed or long hafted weapons. And it is dubious that you can realistically expect to "get inside" his reach without being killed to begin with. Assuming you want to throw your weapon and engage me unarmed, a dubious and likely suicidal option for you. (On the other hand, realistically speaking, engaging someone wielding a greatsword while you are armed with a dagger would basically be suicidal to begin with). Weapon speeds would be unrealistic too. [/QUOTE]

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