see my other report (HG investigation). i have found many melee classes
capable of doing what you claim can "never" happen or is 1 in a million
chance of occurring. and yes! equipment absolutely defines the melee
classes. a naked warrior can do nothing, while a naked wizard can do
everything. my point being... i have no point. oh yes, my point being that
you must accept the truth and stop clinging to your skepticism regarding
this case. it is possible for the great Scully to be wrong! and in this
case, you are. you say something can "never" happen, i show you it can, and
in the way you implied, straight melee toe to toe battle. there were no
provisions in your statement about equipment or armor, whereas i know that
is the turning point in every fight for a melee class. not that skills
aren't important as well. even with bardstorm, sword of the ass-kicking, we
don't have the defensive skills to do this. skills+equipment=HG dead by
melee class.

CASE STATUS: C L O S E D

> Mulder,
>
> My point being, we're investigating a case here.
>
> I am dedicated to objectivity and common sense, while still
> staying open to extreme possibilities.
>
> Clearly, if a one weapon makes the difference in the ability
> to tackle a hill giant by oneself, you would question whether
> that class itself is balanced in relation to the npc. Most
> warriors are not wielding Monsoon, Sword of the Swiftwind.
>
> If Bladestorm or Monsoon are the turning point in the battle,
> then I'm not sure it becomes the class' skill which is winning,
> rather an extremely rare highpowered weapon which is winning.
>
> If I had Bardstorm, Sword of the Asskicking I could probably
> solo a hill giant too. ;-)
>
> Scully~