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<blockquote data-quote="Ilbranteloth" data-source="post: 6909809" data-attributes="member: 6778044">But the society implied is really a fantasy pseudo-medieval one that is not a feudal nor late middle ages/renaissance. It incorporates elements of frontier law, old west, and science fantasy elements as well.The idea of a bouncer or shop owner having, and brandishing a lethal weapon is well established in the published materials, particularly the Forgotten Realms which has been the official setting for 2 of the last 3 editions (at least).In addition, since the non-lethal combat system of D&amp;D has always allowed lethal weapons (including crossbows, bows), drawing a sword doesn't mean &quot;lethal&quot; but it raises the possibility that it can be lethal. Not something we follow - certain weapons aren't capable of dealing non lethal weapons, but the trope of the barkeep firing a shotgun or pistol into the ceiling has already been mentioned several times, and is an old approach to brandishing a lethal weapon in a way to state &quot;this fight is over.&quot;I don't have a problem with the bouncer drawing a sword.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ilbranteloth, post: 6909809, member: 6778044"] But the society implied is really a fantasy pseudo-medieval one that is not a feudal nor late middle ages/renaissance. It incorporates elements of frontier law, old west, and science fantasy elements as well. The idea of a bouncer or shop owner having, and brandishing a lethal weapon is well established in the published materials, particularly the Forgotten Realms which has been the official setting for 2 of the last 3 editions (at least). In addition, since the non-lethal combat system of D&D has always allowed lethal weapons (including crossbows, bows), drawing a sword doesn't mean "lethal" but it raises the possibility that it can be lethal. Not something we follow - certain weapons aren't capable of dealing non lethal weapons, but the trope of the barkeep firing a shotgun or pistol into the ceiling has already been mentioned several times, and is an old approach to brandishing a lethal weapon in a way to state "this fight is over." I don't have a problem with the bouncer drawing a sword. [/QUOTE]

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