The Concept Is... he DOESN'T use a sword.

[DMauricio]

I've wished since 3.0 came out that there'd be a suitable Core-book two-handed bludgeoning weapon. The greatclub is terrible. Where's my really, really big hammer that does 1d12/20/x3? I know that's the same as a greataxe except for damage type, but it's a flaver issue. I wanna crush things!

Yeah, give me a greathammer (1d12/20/x3) and I could tell you my next PC...

I believe there are stats for a maul in the FRCS.

From what I can remember it was similar to a dwarven war-axe, except that it did bludgeoning damage.




D.

 

[Djeta Thernadier]

I don't mean to get technical, but isn't a rapier a kind of sword?

No. It is. You're right. I realized that as soon as I posted it.

I guess when I think "sword" I think of something that looks more basic sword-ish...like the Excalibur or something.

 

[Green Knight]

A longsword, which I think this thread was about, originally. I don't think the original poster is complaining about greatswords, bastards swords, falchions, scimitars, or rapiers. Just the endless stream of longswords.

 

[Rashak Mani]

I did have a 2nd Ed. Fighter Mage specialized in Daggers... the adventure had a horribly powerful dagger thou. Returning too...

I think the DM didnt expect a specialized dagger fighter. The damage I did with it was incredibly big.

 

[King_Stannis]

Firstly big props to King_Stannis' wife for a great character idea.

Thanks man! My wife thanks you too.

 

[LightPhoenix]

What I really miss is the pike. Not really a PC's weapon so much, but great for NPCs.

 

[Elder-Basilisk]

Since Longspear is a simple weapon in 3.5, this may make something of a comeback. Armies of conscripted commoners can be proficient in heavy crossbow and longspear. As are any conscriped Experts. Not too bad a setup for a citizen militia.

What I really miss is the pike. Not really a PC's weapon so much, but great for NPCs.

 

[mooby]

after reading this thread, I'm set on making a Halberd-Fighter, spending tons of feats on things that will help me become better in all aspects of this vesitile, and oft-ignored, weapon.


The feat I suggested above (allows a Halberd to be used as a reach or close weapon) makes sense, and is balanced, IMHO. I hope my DM agrees!

 

[frankthedm]

IMC I make the maul like the bastard sword..usable one handed with a feat, and I have a great hammer that does 2d6 and is two handed works out nicely.

same here

 

[Crass]

Since Longspear is a simple weapon in 3.5, this may make something of a comeback. Armies of conscripted commoners can be proficient in heavy crossbow and longspear. As are any conscriped Experts. Not too bad a setup for a citizen militia.

Give them watchmaking and money-laundering and you'd have the Swiss... sorry about that