Sundering a Shield? Opposed Attack Roll?

[Hypersmurf]

And yes, I've had a vested interest in pursuing this, I've a character that can be either large or medium, and since his sword is not yet a magical one, it makes a difference as to whether or not he is proficient in his greatsword in both forms.

How does he change size?

-Hyp.

 

[AGGEMAM]

However, on your second point, I don't need an exotic weapon proficiency to wield a kitchen knife because it has a small grip, whereas a great sword (yes, I've wielded a few in my day) has a larger grip.

Yes, but we were talking about a huge sized character using a weapon that would in fact be half-a-hand weapon for him.

A human fighter can wield a bastard sword with two hands w/o an EWP, but to wield it wingle-handed takes one. The cause isn't the grip, it is the style of use, and the weight differential/balance.

I thought so too, until I saw the lastest FAQ where it says a medium sized character cannot wield a bastard sword one-handed without EWP(BS) at all. I came as quite a shock to me.

And yes, I've had a vested interest in pursuing this, I've a character that can be either large or medium, and since his sword is not yet a magical one, it makes a difference as to whether or not he is proficient in his greatsword in both forms.

A (Large) Greatsword wielded by a large sized character is basically the same a Large Longsword. I would allow it IMC.

 

[AGGEMAM]

How does he change size?

My quess is Dragon Disciple, but a few other PrCs and/or templates accomplishes that.

 

[Hypersmurf]

My quess is Dragon Disciple, but a few other PrCs and/or templates accomplishes that.

He said "both forms"... sounds like a character that switches between Large and Medium repeatedly, not just becomes a different size upon gaining a level or template.

-Hyp.

 

[AGGEMAM]

He said "both forms"... sounds like a character that switches between Large and Medium repeatedly, not just becomes a different size upon gaining a level or template.

Ok then wild shape.

 

[Hypersmurf]

Ok then Polymorph, wild shape, Righteous Might, etc.

With Polymorph and Righteous Might, equipment changes to match the new form. With Wildshape, you don't have the hands to use a sword anyway...

-Hyp.

 

[AGGEMAM]

With Polymorph and Righteous Might, equipment changes to match the new form.

I realised that just after hitting the 'summit reply'-button. (Give me a break, it is sunday morning at 8 o'clock.)

With Wildshape, you don't have the hands to use a sword anyway...

Depends on the shape.

 

[AGGEMAM]

Silly me!! 'Quote' instead of 'Edit'.

 

[Shadowlore]

Yes, but we were talking about a huge sized character using a weapon that would in fact be half-a-hand weapon for him.

Sorry, I thought we were talking about a Large size creature.

I thought so too, until I saw the lastest FAQ where it says a medium sized character cannot wield a bastard sword one-handed without EWP(BS) at all. I came as quite a shock to me.

Yeah, I though that's what I said. You need EWP(BS) to wield it w/one hand, but not for two hands. Yeah, it was a bit of a change, especially for my wife who loved bastard swords under previous versions.

A (Large) Greatsword wielded by a large sized character is basically the same a Large Longsword. I would allow it IMC.

But my hands are bigger. Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[AGGEMAM]

But my hands are bigger. Sorry, couldn't resist.

LOL

The SnF gives a few of (and vaguely put) rules for larger sized creatures weapon, if you are interested.