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<blockquote data-quote="Mal Malenkirk" data-source="post: 4251261" data-attributes="member: 834">Have you?&nbsp; You'll hit much harder with an axe than with these things.&nbsp;&nbsp; Axe aside, If you are using a sword for swinging, there is an optimum size in order to transfer the maximum force in the point of impact, and it's not six feet away from your body!If you don't believe me, pick up a baseball bat and a similar blunt object that is 6 feet tall and see which hits harder while swinging.&nbsp; Zweihander were used more like a staff/spear than like a sword.&nbsp; Most attacks were thrusts.&nbsp; But then I don't believe the Greatsword of D&amp;D models a Zweihander.&nbsp; Heck, the longsword of D&amp;D isn't a real longsword.&nbsp; RL Lonswords, bastard swords and greatsword are all pretty much all the same size.&nbsp; So don't pay too much attention to the name.As is, the D&amp;D Greatsword is a valid choice if you don't have a feat to spare.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mal Malenkirk, post: 4251261, member: 834"] Have you? You'll hit much harder with an axe than with these things. Axe aside, If you are using a sword for swinging, there is an optimum size in order to transfer the maximum force in the point of impact, and it's not six feet away from your body! If you don't believe me, pick up a baseball bat and a similar blunt object that is 6 feet tall and see which hits harder while swinging. Zweihander were used more like a staff/spear than like a sword. Most attacks were thrusts. But then I don't believe the Greatsword of D&D models a Zweihander. Heck, the longsword of D&D isn't a real longsword. RL Lonswords, bastard swords and greatsword are all pretty much all the same size. So don't pay too much attention to the name. As is, the D&D Greatsword is a valid choice if you don't have a feat to spare. [/QUOTE]

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