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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Duck" data-source="post: 1530756" data-attributes="member: 19029">One thing to remember is they didnt have the vast array of weapons that D&D pc's have access too (spiked chain anyone?) even the psudo-popular short/long sword were rare (they were metal) there were, however, lots (and I mean LOTS) of spears. they are quick and easy to make, so they can be produced everywhere and anywhere at hardly any cost. you hardly need any training to use them (Keep the screaming thing at the pointy end) and were incrediably versitile. They could reach riders on horses, (and stop horses under riders) and they allowed deadly blows to be struck with minimal danger to your self. (Because all the buisness happens at the aforemantioned pointy end, almost 6-8 feet away!)another (albeit later) development was the crossbow. Although expensive and complex, they were invested in with gusto because they are do damn useful. They were deadly, accurate, and a solider could be trained to use one to it's utmost power in hours, as opposed to the years it took to master the skill of archery. Hope this helps!</blockquote>