@Tresset I think this debate as a parallel with the discussion about class balance. Just as I feel that power imbalance where it makes sense can make a fantasy world and its stories more organic and … (View Post)

I don't see how racial discrimination is a problem when it comes to romance between fantasy races in a fantasy world. I mean this isn't even like discrimination between different coloured peoples of … (View Post)

Digression on Zulu War: On topic: I am no expert on Zulu martial techniques, but if the movies are accurate, it looks like they are basically light skirmish infantry with light/short spears, and use … (View Post)

I hate Clay Golems more, because I don't typically like blunt weapons, it can easily catch me offguard, especially as they come fairly early in the game. By the time you come across Iron (and certain… (View Post)

Historically, spear and shields tended to be used in massed military formations, rather than individual combat which is what RPGs recreate. One handed, a spear is a pretty cumbersome weapon, its prim… (View Post)