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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sjmiller" data-source="post: 3311120" data-attributes="member: 17262">See, there you go, it's not even mentioned in the current edition that most people here play (or the not so current edition that I play).Well, let's look at some of the swords, just as an example.  The longsword, as shown in the 3.5 SRD weighs in at 4 lbs.  I went through all of my sources, which include archaeological dig catalogs, museum inventory catalogs, various weapon reference books, and personal handling of weapons.  I could not find a non-ceremonial weapon that would classify as a longsword that weighed more than 3.3 lbs., and that is being generous in our definition.A greatsword in D&D, which could be classified as a two-handed sword or a flamberge, weighs a staggering 8 lbs. according to the SRD!  In all my research I could not find a non-ceremonial two-handed sword that weighed more than 6 lbs.  Presentation pieces, or ceremonial pieces (those not designed for combat) all are made of lesser quality steel, and in consequence, weigh a lot more.  Ceremonial pieces can weigh well over 10 lbs for a greatsword.I also looked at a few other things a minute ago.  Ten sling bullets weigh 5 lbs., which means that each sling bullet weighs a half pound.  Now, if we made the sling bullets out of cast lead we're looking at sling bullets that are just about 1.5 cubic inches each.  I've never seen a sling bullet that big myself, but it's marginally possible.I guess I am just saying that whoever made the weapon weights did not do their research well.  With a few exceptions, I would say most of the weapon weights are too heavy, some ridiculously so.</blockquote>

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