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From: steven@qubix.UUCP (Steven Maurer)
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Subject: Re: AD&D questions
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Date: Sun, 8-Apr-84 00:48:16 EST
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>   Those playing RQ or other games that emphasize weapons' modes of attack
>   (or merely those who like realism) might want to limit Florentine to two
>   weapons of the same mode (e.g. stab, slash, chop), so that you can use
>   a sword & dagger, but not a sword & hand axe.

	Alas, you have it backwards.

	It is far easier to wield two weapons whose method of attack is
    far different, than it is to wield weapons that are the same.  This
    is why using two lances, is patently rediculous, but using Rapier and
    Main Gauche (left-handed dagger), is well known.

	Actually, come to think of it, I realise now that it is simply
    stabbing weapons, that cannot be used well in florintine mode.  However,
    florintine style is not as effective as most game systems (most notably
    Rune Quest) makes it out to be.   (Two florintine attacks are not as good
    as single attacks, with two individuals).

    Steven Maurer