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<blockquote data-quote="DireWereTeddy" data-source="post: 6085891" data-attributes="member: 38160">I wasn't trying to say that halflings were exactly comparable to human children. I agree that they're likely stronger than a child (though even children can be quite strong, stronger than most people may realize).Even without resorting to more exotic or unusual options, there are plenty of ways that a halfling army could be an effective force. Guerrilla and skirmish warfare is certainly one. Even something as simple as a predominance light cavalry could give them enough of an advantage in a pitched battle.Naval warfare would also play to their strengths. A well crewed ship could, theoretically, avoid closing and only engage at range, but even should two ships close to boarding actions, a halfling ship of comparable size to a human ship would simply be able to carry more halflings. Close to twice as many, if you're using the standard size.Also, halflings are going to be underestimated. They're the size of human children, so humans will underestimate them. That gives them yet another advantage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DireWereTeddy, post: 6085891, member: 38160"] I wasn't trying to say that halflings were exactly comparable to human children. I agree that they're likely stronger than a child (though even children can be quite strong, stronger than most people may realize). Even without resorting to more exotic or unusual options, there are plenty of ways that a halfling army could be an effective force. Guerrilla and skirmish warfare is certainly one. Even something as simple as a predominance light cavalry could give them enough of an advantage in a pitched battle. Naval warfare would also play to their strengths. A well crewed ship could, theoretically, avoid closing and only engage at range, but even should two ships close to boarding actions, a halfling ship of comparable size to a human ship would simply be able to carry more halflings. Close to twice as many, if you're using the standard size. Also, halflings are going to be underestimated. They're the size of human children, so humans will underestimate them. That gives them yet another advantage. [/QUOTE]

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