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<blockquote data-quote="Bacon Bits" data-source="post: 6859114" data-attributes="member: 6777737"><p>No.&nbsp; Using a shield requires either holding on to a handle with your hand, or the shield is strapped to your arm with your hand holding a handle.&nbsp; No matter the configuration your entire hand is behind the shield.&nbsp; Shields aren't strapped to your forearm in such a way to give your wrists full movement (not even bucklers, in spite of several D&amp;D editions claiming otherwise).&nbsp; That's a great way to get your wrist broken or hand chopped off when you block an attack.&nbsp; That means the greatsword, which, you remember, has a long handle, long blade, and very probably has fairly long quillons can only be held in just two ways because it's restricted by your shield.&nbsp; Not only would you be unable to use your shield at the same time, you'll have no blade maneuverability and will not able able to use your arm strength to swing the weapon effectively.&nbsp; Even if you manage to hold on to it, anyone who uses their weapon to control the end of your blade will simply disarm you or break your arm or wrist with all the nice leverage you've given them, just like a skier's legs if the heel locks fail to break away.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Bacon Bits, post: 6859114, member: 6777737"] No. Using a shield requires either holding on to a handle with your hand, or the shield is strapped to your arm with your hand holding a handle. No matter the configuration your entire hand is behind the shield. Shields aren't strapped to your forearm in such a way to give your wrists full movement (not even bucklers, in spite of several D&D editions claiming otherwise). That's a great way to get your wrist broken or hand chopped off when you block an attack. That means the greatsword, which, you remember, has a long handle, long blade, and very probably has fairly long quillons can only be held in just two ways because it's restricted by your shield. Not only would you be unable to use your shield at the same time, you'll have no blade maneuverability and will not able able to use your arm strength to swing the weapon effectively. Even if you manage to hold on to it, anyone who uses their weapon to control the end of your blade will simply disarm you or break your arm or wrist with all the nice leverage you've given them, just like a skier's legs if the heel locks fail to break away. [/QUOTE]

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