Throwing Morokanths

From: Frank & Stacie Giles <fsgiles_at_pixi.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 1995 21:32:57 -1000


In Digest #264 Neil Smith asks "Why can't morokanth throw rocks?"  IMO the lack of thumb is a significant hindrance. Even if the structure of Morokanth claws allowed then to grasp a stone between their claws the process of getting one there would be so arduous as to make it impractical. As I understand it Morokanth spears are equipped with a wrist strap or loop, like the spears RQ2 Baboons use. The strap allows a gripless morokanth to thrust and withdraw the spear. The claws are used to aim and steady the weapon.

Droopsnout always uses his spear (a modified Naginata actually) two-clawed, from the second rank, and suffers limited mobility. Same with his Morokanth greatsword. (It's sometimes an advantage to game with engineers)


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