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DrZaius
06-15-2006, 02:20 PM
I guess this is just a general question; I've always avoided scimitars because they "aren't good", but I'm not really sure why I think that. Am I wrong? I'm presuming they have bad AvDs and DFs in comparision to other OHE weapons. Thanks for the help.
StrayRogue
06-15-2006, 02:23 PM
You answered your own question.
Wezas
06-15-2006, 02:30 PM
Google image search also answers your question.

http://i.xanga.com/Dexargile/Dex%20Scimitar.jpg
Drew
06-15-2006, 02:34 PM
They are tweeners, not that greatest AvDs, but not very fast. In GS4 you can use a scimitar if you want, it won't kill you, would be pretty cool for a tehir.
Bobmuhthol
06-15-2006, 02:36 PM
<<Google image search also answers your question.>>

Yeah, what a pitiful weapon!! If you've ever held a scimitar, you'd know how fucking amazing they are.

Edit: Here's my scimitar next to my longsword for comparison.

http://68.112.253.181/Images/LongScim.jpg
Drew
06-15-2006, 02:39 PM
Talwars ftw
Asha
06-15-2006, 02:43 PM
God, Bob you should take both those to school :)
Wezas
06-15-2006, 02:46 PM
W T F BOB

I miss the horsie blanket background :(

http://artpad.art.com/?ijmvd11d7ggc
Bobmuhthol
06-15-2006, 02:48 PM
Luckily that artpad seems to be broken.
Kuyuk
06-15-2006, 02:51 PM
That must be one of those special blackened scimitars from the undead eh Bob?


K.
Wezas
06-15-2006, 02:53 PM
That makes me sad.
Latrinsorm
06-15-2006, 08:50 PM
Google image search also answers your question.That actually looks pretty boss IMO.

Bob's, not so much. I was hoping to be the first to make a horsie comment though. :(
Xandalf
06-16-2006, 01:43 PM
I'd like to see the incorporate Kukri's into the game. That'd be freakin awesome.

They're Nepalese short swords used by the famous Gurhka regiments throughout history and in WW2, for any who don't know. Their geometry makes for incredibly powerful, quick strikes.

http://www.sitemason.com/files/kCplXa/kukri.jpg

(How do I post it as a picture instead of a link?)
StrayRogue
06-16-2006, 01:44 PM
They still use them now.
Xandalf
06-16-2006, 01:50 PM
I'm aware. There's also a small group in the US which trains in these weapons (I'm a part of said group). They are also used by Jordanese special forces units.. I know this because I know the man who trained them.

I wasn't trying to insinuate that the blade is dead. It was used in actual combat scenario's during Vietnam and killed multiple Vietnamese. I was just trying to give a very brief history lesson on the origins of the blade.
Latrinsorm
06-16-2006, 04:44 PM
Kukris are modified daggers in GS.
AnticorRifling
06-16-2006, 06:46 PM
Damascus(sp) steel loses on so many levels.
Shari
06-16-2006, 11:21 PM
I'd like to see the incorporate Kukri's into the game. That'd be freakin awesome.

They're Nepalese short swords used by the famous Gurhka regiments throughout history and in WW2, for any who don't know. Their geometry makes for incredibly powerful, quick strikes.

http://www.sitemason.com/files/kCplXa/kukri.jpg

(How do I post it as a picture instead of a link?)


OMG check out the mokume gane on that blade!!

Its a metals technique that they usually use in jewelry because it is SO time-consuming. If you Google it, there comes up sites explaining how its done. Its suppose to look like woodgrain and I believe is a Japanese technique. Beautiful blade.
HarmNone
06-17-2006, 08:00 AM
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