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Message ID: 2433
Date: Fri Jun 25 15:41:49 BST 1999
Author: Brandon Kassebaum
Subject: Re: Dual wield vs using a shield (long)


Hey I happen to like my bird hat! I think its classy! so back off bud :P
heh heh
Penaden

SteelWolf wrote:

> From: SteelWolf <steelwlf@...>
>
> There's also something to be said for weight here. A shield weighs roughly
> 10 lbs for the small races, +2.5(dirk)-10(screaming mace) lbs for your
> weapon. Presently I dual wield a combine long (7.5) and a dirk (2.5) for a
> total of 10#. When you add in the weight of bronze plate, even for a small
> race it adds up fast. With 3 backpacks, instruments, 10 food/water, full
> bronze armor (minus the hideous helm for wood elves), and my weapons, I
> weigh in at roughly 75#. So going INTO the dungeon I weigh that much. Thank
> goodness for strength items and spells. since being overweight has an affect
> on your agility (movement speed slows, greater percentage chance of being
> stunned) you definitely want to watch your weight if you will be
> fetching/pulling for your group.
>
> Ariell Thunderwolf, Karana
>
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