| I've always liked katanas o u o And bow and arrow! |
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baseball3b said: Weapon: My fists Armor: My birthday suit. By Spartan armor do you mean Linothorax or Muscle cuirass? |
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Forgetfulness said: Tonfas seem like awesome weapons. I liked them even more after watching KHR! KHR? |
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NeoAnkara said: Bow and arrow. I was in archery class before and I enjoyed very much, so I choose these, too. |
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dankickyou said: Katekyo Hitman RebornForgetfulness said: Tonfas seem like awesome weapons. I liked them even more after watching KHR! KHR? |
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| For armor : I always liked samurai armor for some reason.. Weapons : Probably the musket |
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| Since I made a joke reply I'll take it serious this time. Cause although I joked, I have loved this stuff ever since I was a kid. If I were a rouge in the 1500-1600s with no limits to what I could get...this is what I'd sport Armor: Chain Mail: Brigandine: Leather Gauntlets: suede boots/trousers: Weapons: Katana(predictable?): Short Bow: Buckler: Blunderbuss pistol: Boring I know, but hey... Depending on the time period(not that any of that is realistic), I think that would be cool gear. If you couldn't tell, I'm not all that knowledgeable about this subject. I just think it's cool and have got most my information from History Channel, RPG's, ext. |
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| For armour I'd say Lorica segmentata, as well as gothic plate with sallet and bevor. Frogmouth helmets can also look pretty awesome. For blades, I'd go with Zweihanders, Norse swords and Roman Gladii, as well as most forms of halberds, bardiches etc. Crossbows and Pavise is another awesome combo. Don't really see much point in muskets and so on though since modern guns are infinitely better in all aspects, and they don't really have any old school uncivilized charm like a lot of the bladed weapons have. And hell yes, First-rate battleships with 100 cannons. Omnom. The 1801 HMS Dreadnought is probably the most awesome example of this. |
Nerdy_Old_Taco said: Since I made a joke reply I'll take it serious this time. Cause although I joked, I have loved this stuff ever since I was a kid. If I were a rouge in the 1500-1600s with no limits to what I could get...this is what I'd sport Boring I know, but hey... Depending on the time period(not that any of that is realistic), I think that would be cool gear. If you couldn't tell, I'm not all that knowledgeable about this subject. I just think it's cool and have got most my information from History Channel, RPG's, ext. 1500s and 1600s is my favorite period too. If I was a soldier at the the time with no limit on budget and training I'd decked myself out as Winged Hussar. Expensive warhorse, half armor, long lances, swords, and pistols. Concentrating on both shock and swiftness to crush enemies. If I was just a charming adventurer, I'd stack myself as such. For armor, I's just have a just a simple buff coat to protect from slashes and trusts. Metal armor isnt exactly utilitarian for adventuring especially since I wont be planning on getting into any battles. For weapons, I'd deck myself with a carbine that is able to be used and reloaded on horseback, a decent backsword and a pistol. Also, I would be wanting a good riding horse. Basically something like this with a horse.  |
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| I wasn't really going for realism, more just a fantasy situation if I were thrown into that time period and met a merchant that literally had anything/everything. I'm not knowledgable enough to actually tell what would be authentic or not. I would just love to have the stuff I listed and maybe be someones bodyguard, and spend all my free time in the pub. Also if I were a thief, I would track down Henry the VIII's helmet and snatch that thing. I don't know how anyone could see out of it, but damn is it cool.  Yea, I like Souls games lol. For fantasy RPG's it had the most realistic cool looking armor/weapons out of most of the games I can think of. Especially compared to that armor set the other person posted from Elder Scrolls, that crap looked retarded. |
| Girandoni Air Rifle. Circa 1779 Probably one of the first repeating rifles. 20 round magazine,effective up to 150 yards can fire 30 rounds on a single charge of air,changeable air reservoirs. |
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ezikialrage said: Girandoni Air Rifle. Circa 1779 Probably one of the first repeating rifles. 20 round magazine,effective up to 150 yards can fire 30 rounds on a single charge of air,changeable air reservoirs. Too bad air guns were just too flimsy and difficult to make to catch on. T_T |
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iNeon said: katana's always had something about them which I always found so cool. Probably the ability to cut through five bodies. Saw a documentary and apparently the number of bodies a katana cuts through without stopping measures its sharpness O.o |
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Moon_Filled_Sky said: iNeon said: katana's always had something about them which I always found so cool. Probably the ability to cut through five bodies. Saw a documentary and apparently the number of bodies a katana cuts through without stopping measures its sharpness O.o An absurd exaggeration. The length of the blade is too short to go through 5 bodies. It can cut through an unarmored man however, this can be done with many different kinds of swords as well. So, it is not exclusively a katana trait. |
dankickyouApr 29, 2013 2:47 AM
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| I've always had a fondness for siege equipment such as the ballista and the trebuchet. |
Cart mounted balistae seems like the most insane idea ever. |
| I always liked English longbow. As for armor, templars were awesome. I also like this style of helmet: |
dankickyou said: ezikialrage said: Girandoni Air Rifle. Circa 1779 Probably one of the first repeating rifles. 20 round magazine,effective up to 150 yards can fire 30 rounds on a single charge of air,changeable air reservoirs. Too bad air guns were just too flimsy and difficult to make to catch on. T_T Actually they have caught on.Even back when they were first created they were used to hunt game.Just like these today.Air guns are quiet compared to guns that use gunpowder. http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/ http://www.american-armscorp.com/air-rifles/benjamin-rogue-cal-357/ Here are some examples of other uses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_303 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamite_gun http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holman_Projector |
ezikialrageApr 29, 2013 11:09 AM
ezikialrage said: dankickyou said: ezikialrage said: Girandoni Air Rifle. Circa 1779 Probably one of the first repeating rifles. 20 round magazine,effective up to 150 yards can fire 30 rounds on a single charge of air,changeable air reservoirs. Too bad air guns were just too flimsy and difficult to make to catch on. T_T Actually they have caught on.Even back when they were first created they were used to hunt game.Just like these today.Air guns are quiet compared to guns that use gunpowder. http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/ http://www.american-armscorp.com/air-rifles/benjamin-rogue-cal-357/ Here are some examples of other uses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_303 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamite_gun http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holman_Projector yup. But they've never led to mass use by line infantry and only some specialized light infantry and skirmishers used it extensively. They were just too fragile for the average soldier to handle and maintain. |
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3nvy said: I like rocks. Me too. bump |
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| 1) Katana 2) Wazaksashi 3) Longbow and Twin-pronged arrow 4) Bo-Staff Classic weaponry, elegant, versatile and were difficult to master Armour Simple leather tunic to go along with the weaponry to much amour would reduce your movement capabilities and to master such weapons you need to be acrobatic and quick on your feet. |
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ZTS94 said: 1) Katana 2) Wazaksashi 3) Longbow and Twin-pronged arrow 4) Bo-Staff Classic weaponry, elegant, versatile and were difficult to master Armour Simple leather tunic to go along with the weaponry to much amour would reduce your movement capabilities and to master such weapons you need to be acrobatic and quick on your feet. NOPE. A samurai who goes into battle without his armor is an idiot Samurai. |
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| Depends on what your goin for i guess chainmail would also work |
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| In no particular order: Daggers Katana Rapier Bows: - Not crossbow, and certainly none of that compound shit (Well I know it could be useful but I like the classic stuff more. And it's modern anyway.) - Almost any type, the ones I like the most are Longbows, Flatbows and Recurve bows. |
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| Swords of any kind. I'm always a big fan of them. |
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| I've always had a thing for spears, particularly javelins. Provided you've a good arm, it's pretty lethal. Spears in general suffice too. Attack while hiding behind a shield, or charge boldly with its long reach. And if you're hungry, you can use it to fish. Armor...nothing really. I wouldn't want to be clunky. I'd only wear a burgonet (protects the neck iirc) and arm guards (and maybe a cape too). |
| I like the Brown Bess Musket, Flintlock Pistol, Organ Gun (used by the Ottoman Empire), Puckle Gun (never used in combat since no countries bought them from the inventor but this weapon was around at the time), Longbow and Arrows (due to a master of this weapon being able to get off 4 shots in the time of 1 crossbow shot and a few shots in the time of a musket shot), Katana (in terms of its efficiency at close range), Rockets, Mortar, Cannon, and Howitzer. I know it was a bit much but I named off a lot of weapons I like from this time period... |
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monster7foot6 said: Let me guess, Empire TW?Puckle Gun (never used in combat since no countries bought them from the inventor but this weapon was around at the time) Man the puckle was a beast there. |
| At one point I was interested in different types of Chinese weapons. Especially the meteor hammer. As well as some of the weapons of martial arts. Twin sabers, staffs, fans. Deadly acrobatics! I'm fond of medieval armor and crossbows/archery as well. |
Awesome weapon with historical significance, used by the Assassin's order for centuries to carryout their operations against the Templars. |
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Baman said: monster7foot6 said: Let me guess, Empire TW?Puckle Gun (never used in combat since no countries bought them from the inventor but this weapon was around at the time) Man the puckle was a beast there. Your correct, ETW. |
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| There's a reason that over the past 300 years we've been focusing on making better guns instead of better swords As for armor I like a good mix between leather and plate |
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monster7foot6 said: I like the Brown Bess Musket, Flintlock Pistol, Organ Gun (used by the Ottoman Empire), Puckle Gun (never used in combat since no countries bought them from the inventor but this weapon was around at the time), , Rockets, Mortar, Cannon, and Howitzer. Sounds like you like more dakka. mdude009 said: As for armor I like a good mix between leather and plate I believe his cuirass is a coat-of-plates which is metal plates sewn on the inside of his leather garments. |
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dankickyou said: Every'un likes more dakka. You can't 'ave enuff, dat's wot.Sounds like you like more dakka. But you need ta 'ave a choppa too, fer when da gits try ta krump ya in close kombat. Wait a minert. Wot if. Wot if we stikk da choppy bit on a shoota, or a shooty bit on a choppa? Then we's can 'ave both in one! Or double! Lots! WAAAAAAGHHH!!! Ah, figures, da 'umies 'ave already made dem. 'Ow do they get all da good ideas anywayz? De'z all so weedy 'an squishy. |
| Throwing knives- they never jam like guns would and are always accurrate- as long as you are. And they are cool! |
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Mortalministrie said: But...Throwing knives- they never jam like guns would and are always accurrate- as long as you are. And they are cool! They also have a far, far smaller range, take a lot more space as they are only good for one use unless you manage to retrieve them, and they have a very high chance of being deflected by even simple armour. If we're going to have throwing weapons I'd rather pick shuriken, since they're relatively smaller, so you can pack more of them. Like. Have a vest that's packed shitfull of them, so it doubles as armour. You'd just have to be very careful if you need to scratch yourself. |
Baman said: Ah, figures, da 'umies 'ave already made dem. 'Ow do they get all da good ideas anywayz? De'z all so weedy 'an squishy. Kinda looks like something you might find in a steampunk fiction. |
| Double edged Katana just like Mugen from Samurai Champloo |
| Naginata, and light samurai armour. I like myself a versatile weapon with some reach. Oh and a flintlock pistol for good measure. |
Baman said: Every'un likes more dakka. You can't 'ave enuff, dat's wot. But you need ta 'ave a choppa too, fer when da gits try ta krump ya in close kombat. Wait a minert. Wot if. Wot if we stikk da choppy bit on a shoota, or a shooty bit on a choppa? Then we's can 'ave both in one! Or double! Lots! WAAAAAAGHHH!!! Ah, figures, da 'umies 'ave already made dem. 'Ow do they get all da good ideas anywayz? De'z all so weedy 'an squishy. wot if we put da shoota on da shoota dat shoots shoota. da way we can dakka while we dakka!!! TimeTerrorist said: Naginata, and light samurai armour. I like myself a versatile weapon with some reach. Oh and a flintlock pistol for good measure. A full kit of tosei gusoku samurai armor would weigh around 50 pounds. The older models such as O-Yoroi would weigh somewhere around 60 pounds. It isnt what I would call light armor unless you were only wearing the cuirass and tassets. Unless you mean kusari gusoku which was Japanese maille armor which should be lighter. |
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PJ_Berri said: sling & rock. sometimes its inaccurate... Would be good due to not having to worry about finding something such as gunpowder to propel the object and you would have a wide range of objects to shoot out of your slingshot, including rocks |
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Neane1993 said: PJ_Berri said: sling & rock. sometimes its inaccurate... Actually, slings are not really that inaccurate. The Historian Xenophon said that Greek Slingers were more accurate than Persian Bowmen. Plus, it only takes a pretty short while to learn how to shoot one, sadly I don't have a source that shows how long it would take but it was a really short time. Like only a couple of years. Plus they have a range of about 360 yards with the right stones. So slings are a very good choice for a favorite pre-modern weapon. The Romans were also afraid of slings and some of them considered slings to be supernatural. The only downside to slingers as ranged infantry is that it requires a certain lifestyle and culture to produce quality slingers, the pastoralist lifestyle. Not to mention, slings pretty much have infinite ammo. |
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Samurai armor and nodachi It was a beautiful combo. Nodachis maybe weren't too practical, but still awesome. Crossbow The Chinese had some great R&D. |
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