> >Oh, do that Wulf, and I will eat you for lunch. A hoplite shield & spear
> >is great in a phalanx, but once the swordsman get's close you are
> >history. You'll get one thrust ;)
>
> I doubt it, rapid jabs by any thrusting weapon would soon wear out a
> small shield wielder, while the big shield will stop any swinging
> blows far easier.
So...can we organise for Mikko to have a Broadsword and Targetshield and Wulf to have a Shortsword and Hoplite shield at the next GloranthaCon so they can demonstrate the finer points of close combat ? ;->
Philipp.