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Message: <blockquote data-quote="General Duf" data-source="post: 6778259" data-attributes="member: 6803647">I am working up a Greek/Hellenic setting for some friends, and I feel the shield option in the Handbook is inadequate for a culture centered on the use of large formations wielding shields.  I am hoping that some of you may have some experience adding equipment or might have some critiques.  So far I have come up with the following:Aspis/Hoplon<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Standard shield you see in the majority of greek depictions.  Think the shields the Spartans used in 300</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its a large(ish), sturdy shield but it is heavy and cumbersome</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+2 AC, Disadv. on dex skills</li> </ul>Pelte<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Light shield, typically used by irregular/ranged (and typically very poor) troops</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its very light, cheap but it is not really designed for use against melee weapons</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+2 AC vs Ranged, +1 AC vs Melee weapons, 50/50 chance the shield is destroyed when struck by slashing/piercing weapons in melee</li> </ul>Boeotian Shield<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lighter and more narrow than the Aspis, cut outs in the shield make it good for fighting in formations</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+1AC or +2AC if used 2 or more characters are fighting in a formation (likely tied into the shield feat)</li> </ul>I've tried to vary them, and give each an advantage against another in a given situation.  I haven't tried to place costs on them yet, so any input there is also welcome.  Thanks in advance</blockquote>

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