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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bauglir" data-source="post: 782383" data-attributes="member: 6982">Well if I picture myself about to try and hit someone with a sword, I can see 2 approaches - 1.  I can try and make a careful, precise strike, designed to take advantage of any weaknesses in my foe's armour, as well as to anticipate and lead any attempt to dodge away from the attack.  This method would of course require some finesse and would be a feat of skill to pull off.  Without practice this fighting style would be nearly impossible.  More likely I'd go for option..2.  I can swing my sword as hard as I can at my foe, using all my strength.  The stronger I am, the faster I can swing it (and therefore the less time my foe has to react and avoid the blow), and if the blow does connect, there's a good chance it'll punch right through that armour.. (or at least rattle them about inside it)</blockquote>