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<blockquote data-quote="Griffith Dragonlake" data-source="post: 3735589" data-attributes="member: 40379"><p>Well, maybe <strong>you</strong> can't attack with a great sword 4 times in 6 seconds, but I can and I'm almost certain that Umbran and the other SCAdians and ex-SCAdians on this board can as well.</p><p></p><p>In addition, I'll get an attack of opportunity against your dagger. And unless you're also wielding a tower shield I'll probably score a critical hit on you as well.</p><p></p><p>Which reminds me of a story…</p><p></p><p>One time while I was watching a match at an SCA tourney I saw a fascinating maneuver. Sir Bardolph Windlauffer was wielding a great sword and his opponent sword and shield. The S&S combatant was in full defensive mode blocking Bardolph left and right with his shield but failing miserably at attacking. So Bardolph took a step back and raised his greatsword straight up so that the pommel was at chin level. The S & S combatant took this as an opening in Sir Bardolph's defence, took a step forward and swung at his mid-section. Sir Bardolph however was faster and brought the greatsword crashing down upon the S & S combatant's helm before the sword could make contact with the chest.</p><p></p><p>…</p><p></p><p>Which leads me to my points (pun intended):</p><p></p><p>Point One is that speed is not the only factor in deciding who strikes first.</p><p></p><p>Point Two is that iterative attacks are a function of skill (combination attacks) moreso than weapon speed</p><p></p><p>Point Three is that someone who opens up their defence for a great swing is either a fool (who will draw an attack of opportunity) or wants you to think he's a fool.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Griffith Dragonlake, post: 3735589, member: 40379"] Well, maybe [B]you[/B] can't attack with a great sword 4 times in 6 seconds, but I can and I'm almost certain that Umbran and the other SCAdians and ex-SCAdians on this board can as well. In addition, I'll get an attack of opportunity against your dagger. And unless you're also wielding a tower shield I'll probably score a critical hit on you as well. Which reminds me of a story… One time while I was watching a match at an SCA tourney I saw a fascinating maneuver. Sir Bardolph Windlauffer was wielding a great sword and his opponent sword and shield. The S&S combatant was in full defensive mode blocking Bardolph left and right with his shield but failing miserably at attacking. So Bardolph took a step back and raised his greatsword straight up so that the pommel was at chin level. The S & S combatant took this as an opening in Sir Bardolph's defence, took a step forward and swung at his mid-section. Sir Bardolph however was faster and brought the greatsword crashing down upon the S & S combatant's helm before the sword could make contact with the chest. … Which leads me to my points (pun intended): Point One is that speed is not the only factor in deciding who strikes first. Point Two is that iterative attacks are a function of skill (combination attacks) moreso than weapon speed Point Three is that someone who opens up their defence for a great swing is either a fool (who will draw an attack of opportunity) or wants you to think he's a fool. [/QUOTE]
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