Poll of the Day > The rapier is the superior sword

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NeoSioType 05/15/19 6:52:23 PM #1:	Slashing swords & hacking "swords" are for the barbarians. <cite>NeoSioType posted [p:921944123] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Slashing swords & hacking "swords" are for the barbarians.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 05/15/19 6:53:36 PM #2:	NeoSioType posted... The rapier is the superior sword for prancing lala men, slashing swords & hacking swords are for the real man. --- This is my signature, there are many others like it, but this one is mine. If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:921944169] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>NeoSioType posted...</cite> <quote>The rapier is the superior sword for prancing lala men, slashing swords & hacking swords are for the real man.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 05/15/19 7:00:44 PM #3:	Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:921944477] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 05/15/19 7:04:56 PM #4:	BlackScythe0 posted... Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility. yeh, like using a pointy stick was better. --- This is my signature, there are many others like it, but this one is mine. If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:921944655] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility.</quote> yeh, like using a pointy stick was better.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 05/15/19 7:05:53 PM #5:	darcandkharg31 posted... BlackScythe0 posted... Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility. yeh, like using a pointy stick was better. Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:921944702] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility.</quote> yeh, like using a pointy stick was better.</quote> Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 05/15/19 7:09:51 PM #6:	BlackScythe0 posted... Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. HARPOON!! --- This is my signature, there are many others like it, but this one is mine. If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:921944890] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> HARPOON!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 05/15/19 7:18:44 PM #7:	Claymore. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:921945292] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Claymore.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 05/15/19 7:27:15 PM #8:	Machete --- I'd rather die helping others survive than be all alone, UNSCATHED, after all others have fallen -DEC <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:921945659] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Machete</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sensual_T_Rex 05/15/19 7:44:47 PM #9:	Tire iron. --- Underground Coyoteprawn meets the Tsunami Crab Squirrel. <cite>Sensual_T_Rex posted [p:921946379] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Tire iron.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 05/15/19 7:46:03 PM #10:	darcandkharg31 posted... NeoSioType posted... The rapier is the superior sword for prancing lala men, slashing swords & hacking swords are for the real man. Proper rapiers are rather heavy. --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:921946437] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>NeoSioType posted...</cite> <quote>The rapier is the superior sword for prancing lala men, slashing swords & hacking swords are for the real man.</quote></quote> Proper rapiers are rather heavy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 05/15/19 7:54:04 PM #11:	Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood <cite>Mead posted [p:921946768] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dmess85 05/15/19 10:45:37 PM #12:	Sensual_T_Rex posted... Tire iron. Always my weapon of choice --- Previewing your message before you post is for suckers. http://www.backloggery.com/blasingame <cite>Dmess85 posted [p:921954338] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sensual_T_Rex posted...</cite> <quote>Tire iron.</quote> Always my weapon of choice</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 05/15/19 10:57:53 PM #13:	I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, although double broadswords are flashy. --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:921954881] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, although double broadswords are flashy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 05/16/19 12:12:12 AM #14:	Mead posted... Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable lol --- We are 4 oreos from Heaven!!!! <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:921957593] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable</quote> lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarrieChan 05/16/19 12:25:17 AM #15:	They are good for dex based builds in Dungeons & Dragons. <cite>CarrieChan posted [p:921957976] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>They are good for dex based builds in Dungeons & Dragons.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 05/16/19 12:55:53 AM #16:	Mead posted... Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable What if it's not about any specific person? Like obviously, "I wanna rapier Mead" is a problem, but would saying "You can't rapier the willing" be a problem? --- I promise that if the game stinks I will make a topic about how I hate it and you can all laugh at me - Mead on Fallout 76 <cite>Smarkil posted [p:921958869] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Mead posted...</cite> <quote>Careful, even joking about rapiers can be moddable</quote> What if it's not about any specific person? Like obviously, "I wanna rapier Mead" is a problem, but would saying "You can't rapier the willing" be a problem?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 05/16/19 2:25:04 AM #17:	The rapiest is the superiorest sword. --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:921960847] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>The rapiest is the superiorest sword.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
argonautweakend 05/16/19 2:31:17 AM #18:	as i was goin' over the cork and kerry mountains <cite>argonautweakend posted [p:921960945] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>as i was goin' over the cork and kerry mountains</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JoseAAV 05/16/19 3:01:26 AM #19:	darcandkharg31 posted... BlackScythe0 posted... Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. HARPOON!! Gust of wind Dance! <cite>JoseAAV posted [p:921961459] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> HARPOON!! </quote> Gust of wind Dance!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/16/19 3:45:41 AM #20:	The rapier wasn't a terrible civilian weapon, but it wasn't a terribly practical side-arm for battle although most swords didn't perform terribly well vs armored opponents. BlackScythe0 posted... Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility. A lot of cultures without strong armor tended to use it as a main weapon. And it was widely used as a military sidearm throughout history, which is a bit more than just a toy for the nobility =p darcandkharg31 posted... yeh, like using a pointy stick was better. More economical, better range, etc. dancer62 posted... I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, single-edged so versatile for moves like Steel Fan and Silat Spin, although double broadswords are fun and flashy. A jian looks way better than a katana for that =x --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:921962183] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>The rapier wasn't a terrible civilian weapon, but it wasn't a terribly practical side-arm for battle although most swords didn't perform terribly well vs armored opponents. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Romans are the only military I can think of off the top of my head who used a sword as a main weapon. Basically any other time swords were just toys for nobility.</quote> A lot of cultures without strong armor tended to use it as a main weapon. And it was widely used as a military sidearm throughout history, which is a bit more than just a toy for the nobility =p <cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote>yeh, like using a pointy stick was better.</quote> More economical, better range, etc. <cite>dancer62 posted...</cite> <quote>I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, single-edged so versatile for moves like Steel Fan and Silat Spin, although double broadswords are fun and flashy. </quote> A jian looks way better than a katana for that =x</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 05/16/19 3:47:55 AM #21:	JoseAAV posted... darcandkharg31 posted... BlackScythe0 posted... Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. HARPOON!! Gust of wind Dance! Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance! --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:921962213] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>JoseAAV posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> HARPOON!! </quote> Gust of wind Dance!</quote> Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zareth 05/16/19 4:41:55 AM #22:	You leveled dex didn't you. --- It's okay, I have no idea who I am either. https://imgur.com/WOo6wcq <cite>Zareth posted [p:921962886] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>You leveled dex didn't you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 05/16/19 6:53:43 AM #23:	Zeus posted... dancer62 posted... I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, single-edged so versatile for moves like Steel Fan and Silat Spin, although double broadswords are fun and flashy. A jian looks way better than a katana for that =x A jian is double-edged, which precludes a lot of moves, like backhand weaves, forearm blocks, and so on. The idea is to cut your opponent, not yourself. Again, I'm not talking about combat effectiveness, but rather stage and exhibition work. If you don't respect the edge(s), it looks fake. I blunt my stage swords, but occasionally use sharp swords in practice to keep it real, and some of my partners actually use sharp swords on stage. --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:921964539] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>dancer62 posted...</cite> <quote>I've balanced a sabre on my head for belly dance. Mostly in martial arts tournaments I use a fu dan dau, tiger's broadsword, sometimes a jian. For stage combat, I don't think anything looks as good as a nice katana, single-edged so versatile for moves like Steel Fan and Silat Spin, although double broadswords are fun and flashy. </quote> A jian looks way better than a katana for that =x</quote> A jian is double-edged, which precludes a lot of moves, like backhand weaves, forearm blocks, and so on. The idea is to cut your opponent, not yourself. Again, I'm not talking about combat effectiveness, but rather stage and exhibition work. If you don't respect the edge(s), it looks fake. I blunt my stage swords, but occasionally use sharp swords in practice to keep it real, and some of my partners actually use sharp swords on stage.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 05/16/19 8:27:17 AM #24:	argonautweakend posted... as i was goin' over the cork and kerry mountains I saw Captain Farrell His money he was countin' --- "Shut your filthy whore mouth."- AB "But if I shut my filthy whore mouth, I can't use it to be a filthy whore. Does not compute." - TashaMK <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:921966144] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>argonautweakend posted...</cite> <quote>as i was goin' over the cork and kerry mountains</quote> I saw Captain Farrell His money he was countin'</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/18/19 2:05:02 AM #25:	dancer62 posted... A jian is double-edged, which precludes a lot of moves, like backhand weaves, forearm blocks, and so on. ...many of which are goofy moves in the first place. And the katana's shape and handling likewise precludes moves it can do and makes other moves look more awkward. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:922046709] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>dancer62 posted...</cite> <quote>A jian is double-edged, which precludes a lot of moves, like backhand weaves, forearm blocks, and so on.</quote> ...many of which are goofy moves in the first place. And the katana's shape and handling likewise precludes moves it can do and makes other moves look more awkward.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
captpackrat 05/19/19 12:38:18 PM #26:	I'd rather have a pollaxe. Ax blade on one side, hammer on the other, with a spear point in between, attached to a long wooden staff, with another spike on the butt. Chopping, smashing, stabbing, tripping, disarming and blocking, all with one weapon. <cite>captpackrat posted [p:922095845] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>I'd rather have a pollaxe. Ax blade on one side, hammer on the other, with a spear point in between, attached to a long wooden staff, with another spike on the butt. Chopping, smashing, stabbing, tripping, disarming and blocking, all with one weapon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hop103 05/19/19 12:44:52 PM #27:	Spears and naginata are better than swords. --- "In the name of the future moon I shall punish you"-Chibi Moon <cite>Hop103 posted [p:922096040] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>Spears and naginata are better than swords.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DANTE20XX 05/19/19 12:50:35 PM #28:	Nichtcrawler X posted... Proper rapiers are rather heavy. lol definitely are not. --- Solid's snake still shoots liquid, it's just that it's null. <cite>DANTE20XX posted [p:922096193] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nichtcrawler X posted...</cite> <quote>Proper rapiers are rather heavy.</quote> lol definitely are not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 05/19/19 1:06:13 PM #29:	DANTE20XX posted... lol definitely are not. Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier. --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:922096645] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>DANTE20XX posted...</cite> <quote>lol definitely are not.</quote> Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky 05/19/19 3:11:11 PM #30:	Greenfox111 posted... JoseAAV posted... darcandkharg31 posted... BlackScythe0 posted... Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. HARPOON!! Gust of wind Dance! Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance! Rod Typhoon! <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:922100762] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JoseAAV posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> HARPOON!! </quote> Gust of wind Dance!</quote> Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance!</quote> Rod Typhoon!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_AdjI_ 05/19/19 3:29:51 PM #31:	Nichtcrawler X posted... DANTE20XX posted... lol definitely are not. Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier. Indeed. Rapiers intended for combat (as distinct from ornamental ones or or ones meant for sport) are designed to pierce plate mail, since slashing and chopping weapons are so poor at getting through it. That takes a pretty sturdy weapon. <cite>_AdjI_ posted [p:922101414] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nichtcrawler X posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DANTE20XX posted...</cite> <quote>lol definitely are not.</quote> Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier.</quote> Indeed. Rapiers intended for combat (as distinct from ornamental ones or or ones meant for sport) are designed to pierce plate mail, since slashing and chopping weapons are so poor at getting through it. That takes a pretty sturdy weapon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DANTE20XX 05/19/19 9:57:54 PM #32:	Nichtcrawler X posted... DANTE20XX posted... lol definitely are not. Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier. Yeah actual rapiers are about 2-4lbs at best. That's not "rather heavy" to me. Even a greatsword is only about 6-8lbs or so. --- Solid's snake still shoots liquid, it's just that it's null. <cite>DANTE20XX posted [p:922116421] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nichtcrawler X posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DANTE20XX posted...</cite> <quote>lol definitely are not.</quote> Actual rapiers are, the sword many a game (be it tabletop or video) calls a rapier, is not a rapier.</quote> Yeah actual rapiers are about 2-4lbs at best. That's not "rather heavy" to me. Even a greatsword is only about 6-8lbs or so.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoSioType 05/19/19 10:07:59 PM #33:	You guys should do a Dark Souls 2 playthrough with rapier or another thrusting sword. I spammed R1 on everything and stunlocked so many invaders. Though for PVE I remember 1 boss I had trouble hitting. <cite>NeoSioType posted [p:922116812] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>You guys should do a Dark Souls 2 playthrough with rapier or another thrusting sword. I spammed R1 on everything and stunlocked so many invaders. Though for PVE I remember 1 boss I had trouble hitting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JoseAAV 05/25/19 11:47:30 PM #34:	Greenfox111 posted... JoseAAV posted... darcandkharg31 posted... BlackScythe0 posted... Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason. HARPOON!! Gust of wind Dance! Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance! Ill do you one better! Gust of Wind. Dance! <cite>JoseAAV posted [p:922377430] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JoseAAV posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darcandkharg31 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackScythe0 posted...</cite> <quote>Was called the king of the battlefield for a reason.</quote> HARPOON!! </quote> Gust of wind Dance!</quote> Screw you dude i was gonna say that Ok ill go with the superior version Gust of wind, dance!</quote> Ill do you one better! Gust of Wind. Dance!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gguirao 06/02/19 1:34:47 PM #36:	I've always preferred longswords for one-handed fighting or claymores when fighting two-handed. --- Donald J. Trump--proof against government intelligence. <cite>gguirao posted [p:922693644] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>I've always preferred longswords for one-handed fighting or claymores when fighting two-handed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 06/02/19 2:40:22 PM #37:	I'll take the machete. --- I'd rather die helping others survive than be all alone, UNSCATHED, after all others have fallen -DEC <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:922695964] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>I'll take the machete.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nichtcrawler X 06/02/19 2:41:48 PM #38:	gguirao posted... I've always preferred longswords for one-handed fighting Awkward but doable. --- Official Teetotaller of PotD Dovie'andi se tovya sagain! <cite>Nichtcrawler X posted [p:922696009] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote><cite>gguirao posted...</cite> <quote>I've always preferred longswords for one-handed fighting</quote> Awkward but doable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JOExHIGASHI 06/02/19 3:38:43 PM #39:	lightsaber is better --- Next Xbox will be named Xbox1 2 <cite>JOExHIGASHI posted [p:922698072] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>lightsaber is better</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dmess85 06/02/19 6:54:14 PM #40:	is a sabre like a rapier??? or an epee? --- Previewing your message before you post is for suckers. http://www.backloggery.com/blasingame <cite>Dmess85 posted [p:922704840] in The rapier... [t:77717734]...</cite> <quote>is a sabre like a rapier??? or an epee?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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