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Nuradar
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 3:33pm
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Weapon of Choice?
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Forgive me if this poll has been done before. But because of the vast array of beautifully creative weapons in the Middle-earth movies, I'd be interested in knowing which you prefer...
Multiple answers allowed, but please try to limit it to your top 3.
My top 3 (in order from #1):
- Sword
- Bow & Arrows
- Daggers
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ange1e4e5
Gondor
Dec 16 2016, 5:12pm
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I already use one, as a fencer.
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Kilidoescartwheels
Valinor
Dec 16 2016, 5:56pm
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"Axes or Sword, what is your weapon of choice?" Konkers? Just kidding!
Actually, I've written a fictional character who's quite good at throwing knives, and I'm pretty decent with the dart board. All the same, I chose bow & arrow even though I've no real experience with them. I bought a bow last year, just a youth starter bow (since I'm neither very big nor very strong), and I've attempted to shoot one time, LOL! Tauriel has nothing to worry about, that's for sure!
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OldestDaughter
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 8:14pm
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(still love them though) but now I am really fond of the bow and arrows.
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Nuradar
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 8:30pm
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I've always wondered how fun fencing would be - I imagine I would like it very much.
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Nuradar
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 8:31pm
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Archery is much harder than it looks
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I've tried it a few times, and it's a humbling experience. But I found it very fun and so satisfying when you hit your target. Keep it up!
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Nuradar
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 8:33pm
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There's such a classic and ethereal quality to archery. Thanks for your response!
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OldestDaughter
Rohan
Dec 16 2016, 8:40pm
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Thank you for appreciating my opinion!
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Meneldor
Valinor
Dec 16 2016, 8:43pm
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What weapon do you fence with? Foil, epee, saber?
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I did some sport fencing in college, mostly foil, and I've trained with many styles of swordplay since then. I've also tried daggers, axes, mace, shield, spear, polearm, madu, cloak, baton, buckler, stein, and belaying pin.
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Otaku-sempai
Immortal
Dec 16 2016, 8:53pm
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Based on my style of play when I was a wee lad, I would have to say sword--especially such dueling weapons as appeal to swashbucklers, such as broadswords, sabres and rapiers. That said, my favorite blade that I actually own is a hand-and-a-half long sword (sold as a 'Ranger Sword') gifted to me by my spouse.
However, given the numerous ways we have devised to hunt and to inflict harm upon each other--even before the development of firearms--this is one poll that definitely needs an 'Other' category!
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Nuradar
Rohan
Dec 17 2016, 1:40am
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Yes, there is such a variety of swords, isn't there. Each one is associated with its own fighting style and unique history.
Oops - yes, you're quite right, I totally forgot to include an "other" category. My apologies.
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Meneldor
Valinor
Dec 17 2016, 2:43am
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I wish I had more experience with saber.
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I got lots of practice with rapiers and broadswords, and saber can combine both those sets of skills. It's one of the flashiest swashbuckling styles of swordplay, almost as fun to watch as to do.
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Annael
Immortal
Dec 17 2016, 3:17am
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because it's the only one I've ever used. Besides the time I beat a guy up just with my fists when he tried to attack me. Turns out I kinda go berserk in those situations.
(This post was edited by Annael on Dec 17 2016, 3:18am)
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Bracegirdle
Valinor
Dec 17 2016, 1:19pm
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Er, longbow. Fight from afar.
Run out of arrows you can run away
And live to fight another day! 
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Belegdir
Lorien
Dec 18 2016, 2:47pm
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Chose sword for a personal preference
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but clearly a mass of arrows can make the need for a sword moot.
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swordwhale
Tol Eressea
Jan 1 2017, 2:56am
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I fell in love with the darn Elf, so Bow and arrows....
but then played D&D with lots of swords... and bows and arras
collected some bows n arras, managed not to shoot self in head
or horse
did living history
played with rattan swords, and steel ones, and foam ones... nicked horse in eyebrow, got smashed in knee missing block, survived Pennsic Passout (102 in the shade) in full armour
tried fencing
reeked at it
give me back my broadsword
collection
and the Fighting Knives of Legolas
topographically impaired so friends shout "sword side!" ... "shield side"... when making turns in car...
I can still kick your butt if I can find a big stick...
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sparrowruth
Rivendell
Jan 15 2017, 11:14pm
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besides that it's all i have actual experience with, i'm too much of a wus when it comes to brawl-type fighting........i'm scared of pool noodles wielded as swords let alone anything more damaging
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