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Message: <blockquote data-quote="francisca" data-source="post: 670498" data-attributes="member: 9734">I like the greatsword.  It's a nice, big, sharp blade for killing things.However, my mental image of a Two-Handed Sword is more of a <a href="http://members.aol.com/dargolyt/TheForge/2heflamb.htm" target="_blank">Flamberge</a>.I've seen video and books wherein these were used as a thrusting weapon, a bludgeoning weapon (via the pommel), and used to great effect to disarm opponents with that great big hilt.  Also, they were as effective in defense as a shield because of their size.So, I'm looking for rules which govern these kind of swords as double weapons (the pommel), give bonuses for disarm, and can be used in defense and count as a shield. I know that a few books list them "per greatsword", but I think they are more than that.  Obviously, this will be an exotic weapon, and using it as a shield should probably cost a feat.However, as I'm not one to re-invent the wheel, I'd like to see if anyone else has done this.  If nothing else is out there, I'll crock up something and post here for help in refining the rules.Thanks!</blockquote>