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<blockquote data-quote="shurai" data-source="post: 374293">Yes, it is supposed to be so.&nbsp; The abstractions present in the game that make it unrealistic are meant to make it easier to play and more suited to the gaming table as well.&nbsp; The DMG makes it a point to say that most of the time people have an easier time suspending their disbelief and having a good time if the game is more realistic rather than less so.But weapon finessed light weapons aren't balanced against strength-based weapons. You have to spend a feat to get your attack bonus up to that of a stronger warrior, and your damage won't be as good.&nbsp; True, a high dex has some advantages, but most of the time sacrificing that to gain an extra feat and more damage is more than worth it, if we're talking about fighters vs. fighters.&nbsp; Obviously, with other classes things will be more subtle.Only!?&nbsp; Have you ever used one?&nbsp; a 6-lb sword is very heavy for the average person!&nbsp; My sword is much lighter than that, but it still took me months to get used to using it.-S</blockquote>

[QUOTE="shurai, post: 374293"] Yes, it is supposed to be so. The abstractions present in the game that make it unrealistic are meant to make it easier to play and more suited to the gaming table as well. The DMG makes it a point to say that most of the time people have an easier time suspending their disbelief and having a good time if the game is more realistic rather than less so. But weapon finessed light weapons aren't balanced against strength-based weapons. You have to spend a feat to get your attack bonus up to that of a stronger warrior, and your damage won't be as good. True, a high dex has some advantages, but most of the time sacrificing that to gain an extra feat and more damage is more than worth it, if we're talking about fighters vs. fighters. Obviously, with other classes things will be more subtle. Only!? Have you ever used one? a 6-lb sword is very heavy for the average person! My sword is much lighter than that, but it still took me months to get used to using it. -S [/QUOTE]

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