11-14-2002, 04:00 PM
Hello all,<br>
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We are running a little adrift from the main idea of this thread, but it is gladiatorial after all and the thread was started in this vein (just look at the twists and turns of the Tunic debate!).<br>
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The move to cut the lower leg isn't that difficult when armed with a scutum. If you look at my picture under my name on the left you will see that in the scene I have bound the weapons and body of my opponent (John Morgan) leaving his entire side open which allows me to attack with impunity his entire left hand side. This sort of technique is employed, even easier, against a long weapon such as a trident or spear.<br>
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Given that the fighters may either, not want to kill one another if they can avoid it, be trying to extend the combat for effect or just unlucky the shot to the leg could be actually committed. Also, failing that the artist might just be trying to show a dramatic moment of decision in the fight.<br>
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Hope this helps in some way.<br>
<br>
Graham <p></p><i></i>
<br>
We are running a little adrift from the main idea of this thread, but it is gladiatorial after all and the thread was started in this vein (just look at the twists and turns of the Tunic debate!).<br>
<br>
The move to cut the lower leg isn't that difficult when armed with a scutum. If you look at my picture under my name on the left you will see that in the scene I have bound the weapons and body of my opponent (John Morgan) leaving his entire side open which allows me to attack with impunity his entire left hand side. This sort of technique is employed, even easier, against a long weapon such as a trident or spear.<br>
<br>
Given that the fighters may either, not want to kill one another if they can avoid it, be trying to extend the combat for effect or just unlucky the shot to the leg could be actually committed. Also, failing that the artist might just be trying to show a dramatic moment of decision in the fight.<br>
<br>
Hope this helps in some way.<br>
<br>
Graham <p></p><i></i>
