|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ataahua
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Mar 18 2013, 6:09pm
Post #26 of 39
(516 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I don't believe it was Summer Knight.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I'm rereading the series and this doesn't ring a bell - although it's entirely possible that I'm wrong.
|
|
|
Magpie
Elvenhome
Mar 18 2013, 6:13pm
Post #27 of 39
(511 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I just found it and edited my post above //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
|
|
|
acheron
Mithlond
Mar 18 2013, 8:38pm
Post #29 of 39
(553 views)
Shortcut
|
The advantage of the crossbow in medieval times was that it didn't require much training to be able to use. An old-fashioned longbowman was much more effective in every way, but he required much more training.
|
|
|
Angharad73
Nargothrond
Mar 19 2013, 7:46am
Post #30 of 39
(535 views)
Shortcut
|
...I'd also like a dagger or some other sort of knife (or knives) to go with my sword, please, preferrably something that can be hidden in a boot or something like that. I like to be well-armed.
|
|
|
Elberbeth
Dor-Lomin
Mar 19 2013, 9:44pm
Post #31 of 39
(489 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Isn't that the reason the English longbow was so successful against the French crossbow in its day?//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
|
|
|
Brethil
Gondolin
Mar 19 2013, 11:01pm
Post #32 of 39
(509 views)
Shortcut
|
Well, I love all my blades but I also love a long bladed spear, sort of like Bifur's. Very field practical. Ideally I would want a medium weigth crossbow for distance, spear for mid-quarters and my ninjato as last resort. And some stars on my belt.
Fun question! Thanks!
|
|
|
Misto
Menegroth
Mar 19 2013, 11:13pm
Post #33 of 39
(493 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Not necessarily mentioned by Tolkien but...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
... can I please keep my foil? It's the only weapon I ever mastered. Well... sort of, at least
Or if I must I'll make do with an epee.
|
|
|
Hengist
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Mar 21 2013, 3:12pm
Post #34 of 39
(477 views)
Shortcut
|
is there?
|
|
|
Hengist
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Mar 21 2013, 3:13pm
Post #35 of 39
(630 views)
Shortcut
|
Yes foils for sure and maybe an epee
|
|
|
Misto
Menegroth
Mar 22 2013, 11:17pm
Post #36 of 39
(487 views)
Shortcut
|
However, I must admit it's been some time since I last picked up a weapon. The local club's training times don't work for me, unfortunately.
|
|
|
ByThorinsBeard
Nargothrond
Mar 23 2013, 4:21pm
Post #37 of 39
(453 views)
Shortcut
|
It is an axe
Other days, a staff.
Lately, I have been on staff mode. 
|
|
|
sauget.diblosio
Dor-Lomin
Apr 1 2013, 9:09pm
Post #38 of 39
(431 views)
Shortcut
|
and back when i played AD&D, the bow was always my go to weapon, so i chose bow. But i was tempted to choose crossbow, because Darryl looks so bad a** with his on The Walking Dead.
|
|
|
Cuwen Maegmacil
Ossiriand
May 1 2013, 11:15pm
Post #39 of 39
(444 views)
Shortcut
|
I LOVE swords, but somehow they can't contend with a bow and a quiver of arrows at your back!
I love all the Elven archers (Legolas, Kili, Beleg Cuthalion, I'm anticipating Tauriel, etc), I used to really like Susan (from Narnia), I haven't seen Brave yet (alas!) but the archery in there looks cool, Katniss (Hunger Games) is pretty nifty with a bow(at least from the books, still haven't seen the movie) and so is Gale (also Hunger Games) and Hawkeye from the Avengers is awesome with his bow. Can anybody tell that I LOVE archery?
Alas, though, I've been unable to take any type of archery lessons, but I'm hoping to find a place to take them this summer!
(This post was edited by Cuwen Maegmacil on May 1 2013, 11:16pm)
|
|
|
|
|
