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<blockquote data-quote="pawsplay" data-source="post: 4970778" data-attributes="member: 15538">I'm going to go with &quot;No.&quot; Now, in AD&amp;D, it's arguable, as historically, two-handed longsword use has been popular, everywhere from feudal Germany to the Shogunate. It is fast, accurate, and relatively powerful as a weapon. However, the greatsword is inarguably more powerful, and this advantage should be reflected in some way. The greatsword is, historically, a somewhat exotic weapon simply because it is big, making it both expensive and heavy (sometimes 4.5 lbs and up, compared to about 3 lbs. for most arming swords). In the case of a novice, it is almost certainly a superior choice to give someone the biggest sword they can wield. Anything shorter than their shoulder height and a reasonable weight. If you were going to give a sword to a hulking brute with a 16 Strength, there is very little question that without training, the greatsword is the way to go.&nbsp; I think this is important, because not everyone who uses a weapon is going to be an expert, so the baseline for comparison should be a proficient, basic user of the weapon.Every abstraction has to consider the outcomes. In Fantasy Craft, armor = DR. Greatswords are superior at cleaving light armor, superior at denting mail and plate, and superior for reaching vulnerable joints and hinges. Since armor = DR, there is little choice but to make the greatsword superior in damage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="pawsplay, post: 4970778, member: 15538"] I'm going to go with "No." Now, in AD&D, it's arguable, as historically, two-handed longsword use has been popular, everywhere from feudal Germany to the Shogunate. It is fast, accurate, and relatively powerful as a weapon. However, the greatsword is inarguably more powerful, and this advantage should be reflected in some way. The greatsword is, historically, a somewhat exotic weapon simply because it is big, making it both expensive and heavy (sometimes 4.5 lbs and up, compared to about 3 lbs. for most arming swords). In the case of a novice, it is almost certainly a superior choice to give someone the biggest sword they can wield. Anything shorter than their shoulder height and a reasonable weight. If you were going to give a sword to a hulking brute with a 16 Strength, there is very little question that without training, the greatsword is the way to go. I think this is important, because not everyone who uses a weapon is going to be an expert, so the baseline for comparison should be a proficient, basic user of the weapon. Every abstraction has to consider the outcomes. In Fantasy Craft, armor = DR. Greatswords are superior at cleaving light armor, superior at denting mail and plate, and superior for reaching vulnerable joints and hinges. Since armor = DR, there is little choice but to make the greatsword superior in damage. [/QUOTE]

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