TabulaRasa
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Are there any limit on how long one can carry a weapon ready fore battle in the hand?
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Is it possible to walk around with a weapon in the hand at all times
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Viktyr Gehrig
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Not really, no, unless the weapon is excessively heavy.
Murrdox
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We have sort of a "silent rule" in my group regarding when/if you have your weapons out and ready.
In a dungeon, or whenever the party is OBVIOUSLY going to be in danger at any moment, your main weapon is assumed, by me, the DM, to be drawn and ready.
While traveling, your main weapon is assumed to be on your person, easily accessible (ie the fighter doesn't stash his sword in his backpack unless he SAYS so)
When in town, or a place where displaying weapons is generally frowned upon, or might generate different reactions amongst NPCs, I specifically ask the players if they are armed, and with what. From then on, I mentally note each character's state... for example if the Rogue tells me once that he leaves his rapier up in his room, but has a dagger hidden up his sleeve, and another in his boot, I assume he does that WHENEVER he's in a civilized area, unless he tells me otherwise. If the fighter is going to insist on weaing his greatsword at ALL times, then everytime he walks into a Tavern, I have the guards bug him to take it off and stowe it if he doesn't want to get into trouble.
This might not be exactly what you were asking, TabulaRasa, but I thought it was pertinent.
In a dungeon, or whenever the party is OBVIOUSLY going to be in danger at any moment, your main weapon is assumed, by me, the DM, to be drawn and ready.
While traveling, your main weapon is assumed to be on your person, easily accessible (ie the fighter doesn't stash his sword in his backpack unless he SAYS so)
When in town, or a place where displaying weapons is generally frowned upon, or might generate different reactions amongst NPCs, I specifically ask the players if they are armed, and with what. From then on, I mentally note each character's state... for example if the Rogue tells me once that he leaves his rapier up in his room, but has a dagger hidden up his sleeve, and another in his boot, I assume he does that WHENEVER he's in a civilized area, unless he tells me otherwise. If the fighter is going to insist on weaing his greatsword at ALL times, then everytime he walks into a Tavern, I have the guards bug him to take it off and stowe it if he doesn't want to get into trouble.
This might not be exactly what you were asking, TabulaRasa, but I thought it was pertinent.
Darklone
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Re: Re: Is it possible to walk around with a weapon in the hand at all times
I am not so sure if your assault rifle isn't even heavier as any standard sword used to be
Numion said:I wouldn't say that there are any physical limits. At least I've carried an assault rifle in my hand for very long periods of time.. I know it's not a medieval weapon, but then again I'm not as tough as D&D characters!
I am not so sure if your assault rifle isn't even heavier as any standard sword used to be
