Originally posted by Hellios
if a player is using 2 swords i think that they have to train right/left hand skills, because surely everyone in Yliakum isnt dominate in both hands. if they are using sword and shield they need to decide what item they want to be best with, good at blocking or good at slashing/cutting/stabing ect.
I can agree on this point as well. I have recently gone lefty as I am dominant in my right hand. My shield skill was easily cut in half when I started. But I am now able to fight good enough with it that I am just above Newb level with it (ie newbs don\'t kill me but guys who are a year or more into the sport can). I am doing it as Lefties have a major advantage in the game.
I am not saying that just anyone could use all the shields.
Strength should play a factor. As well as endurance (as said before). There is also the leveling aspect that would help.
I think that if this idea was implimented correctly that it would be one of the best updates.
As well if flournteener goes agains a buckler fighter, (on equal skill levels) the buckler will die every time. On same grounds a tower shiled will most often win in the same scenario as more of the body is covered. Flournteeners have a specific place and if a shield man does not know how to block both blades, they are screwed.
JM2C
