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ludwigvan · 05-01-2005, 11:15 AM

Since Tigt's covered the basics, let me get to the sword.

That sword is somehow both skinny and unwieldy looking.

Now you see, the excessively thick hilt/knuckle guard is a big downer on the agility, as is the short handle. In fact, the guy is barely even holding it, and it doesn't look like he can hold it properly. If anything, he'd have to use it as a machete, and since I guess it's supposed to be an energy sword, the size of the blade doesn't matter as much, but a machete is a powerful hacking weapon, which requires a good grip on the handle. Returning to the excessively thick hilt, it wouldn't be as bad if the hand went under it (kinda like a basket hilt sabre - there's a better name, but I forgot what it was), but as apparent, it doesn't.

Also, it looks rediculous as hell with that huge, chunky hilt and that little tiny blade.

05-01-2005, 11:15 AM	#4
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,444 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Points: 11,131.44 Bank: 510.00 Total Points: 11,641.44 Donate	Since Tigt's covered the basics, let me get to the sword. That sword is somehow both skinny and unwieldy looking. Now you see, the excessively thick hilt/knuckle guard is a big downer on the agility, as is the short handle. In fact, the guy is barely even holding it, and it doesn't look like he can hold it properly. If anything, he'd have to use it as a machete, and since I guess it's supposed to be an energy sword, the size of the blade doesn't matter as much, but a machete is a powerful hacking weapon, which requires a good grip on the handle. Returning to the excessively thick hilt, it wouldn't be as bad if the hand went under it (kinda like a basket hilt sabre - there's a better name, but I forgot what it was), but as apparent, it doesn't. Also, it looks rediculous as hell with that huge, chunky hilt and that little tiny blade.