08-25-2011, 07:42 PM
+1 to what Dave said. And don't get me wrong...there are times when I have extended farther than maybe I should have...I just dont' like doing it because I'm exposed.
As for your question of battle duration...well that is debated by the experts, but I don't think they were quick affairs. I think in ideal conditions, there would have been "fresh" troops in the rear ranks that may not have seen action until minutes, or hours after the battle had started, just because they are in the rear. But who knows.
For us, as Dave mentioned, the weapons we use are pretty safe. Wooden shield edges and bosses pose more of a danger to us than anything. The needlefelt weapons are rather unique...you can swing with just about all your strength and hit someon with it, and it doesn't hurt too much. So we don't need much beyond our shield, helmet and body armour.
As for your question of battle duration...well that is debated by the experts, but I don't think they were quick affairs. I think in ideal conditions, there would have been "fresh" troops in the rear ranks that may not have seen action until minutes, or hours after the battle had started, just because they are in the rear. But who knows.
For us, as Dave mentioned, the weapons we use are pretty safe. Wooden shield edges and bosses pose more of a danger to us than anything. The needlefelt weapons are rather unique...you can swing with just about all your strength and hit someon with it, and it doesn't hurt too much. So we don't need much beyond our shield, helmet and body armour.
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Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
Magnus/Matt
Du Courage Viens La Verité
Legion: TBD
