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From: jdmst11@unix.cis.pitt.edu (John D Morris)
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Subject: Re: Pirates! How do you score?
Summary: fencing in pirates
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Date: 8 Mar 91 20:24:01 GMT
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> >step in and bop him before he recovers.  Use a longsword to get the reach
> 
> Perhaps it's a matter of preference, but I often use the rapier, especially

Just to throw my 2 cents in, I like the cutlass.  I hack my opponent's legs.
first, lead with a long slash, then poke quickly for two hits.