Bibles, Books of Mormons, Torahs, Menorrahs, Branch Davidian's book of Christ

John_Candlebury · 2014-02-11T19:30:05.000Z

Well reality and logic for starters.

Sirbab · 2014-02-11T20:51:14.000Z

I have to agree that Weaponizing religious items is in poor taste, i wholly support their presence in the game, but leave them as what they are.

FunsizeNinja123 · 2014-02-11T20:54:22.000Z

Sirbab:

I have to agree that Weaponizing religious items is in poor taste, i wholly support their presence in the game, but leave them as what they are.

Why would you weaponize a book?

Natures_Witness · 2014-02-11T21:46:11.000Z

Because you can.
And also, it’s something I’d wanted to do when I was in middle school.

(Explanation: We were required to put covers on all our textbooks so they wouldn’t get damaged. I had wanted to use sheet metal for mine, but nobody would let me. I also didn’t have any sheet metal.)

FunsizeNinja123 · 2014-02-11T21:52:04.000Z

You are a weird kid in middle school, NW.

Do I detect a case of bullying? If yes, I’m sorry for bringing it up again. I’ve been bullied too. If no, disregard this.

Anyway, I don’t think weaponizing books are really necessary. Unless we have a way of modding melee weapons…

system · 2014-02-11T22:15:30.000Z

Natures Witness:

[quote=“HunterAlpha1, post:51, topic:5015”]hey guys thanks for adding religious books. i’m having a blast finding all the different ways to burn the koran.

This gives me an idea. When I make the weaponized religious books, maybe the combat Koran should have explosives built into it so you can attack enemies by blowing yourself up.

Or is that just too offensive?[/quote]

Yes, yes it is. Most Muslims are pacifists. I was actually slightly hurt by this. To think such intolerance existed is horrible.

DG123 · 2014-02-11T22:22:55.000Z

John Candlebury:

no way someone would shape a pole arm like a crucifix, youll lose all the advantages of having a polearm by doing that.

I’m pretty sure some polearm weapons have crosspieces though, so it’s not a huge leap.

John_Candlebury · 2014-02-11T22:31:26.000Z

DG123:

[quote=“John Candlebury, post:74, topic:5015”]no way someone would shape a pole arm like a crucifix, youll lose all the advantages of having a polearm by doing that.

I’m pretty sure some polearm weapons have crosspieces though, so it’s not a huge leap.[/quote]

Except for the fact that the cross pieces are rather small, a foot long at most for halberds. Not to mention the fact that if you shape a polearm like a cross you will end with a very heavy and very out of balance piece of wood and will have gained nothing in exchange.

A giant wooden cross is really a terrible choice for a weapon

Natures_Witness · 2014-02-11T23:06:18.000Z

gtaguy:

Yes, yes it is. Most Muslims are pacifists. I was actually slightly hurt by this. To think such intolerance existed is horrible.

Don’t worry, I don’t actually have anything against Muslims. I know the vast majority are perfectly nice, peaceful people, and it’s deeply saddening that a small number are perverting Muhammed’s teaching in such a way. Every religion has these problems, the Christian crusades were every bit as reprehensible as current events in the Muslim world. In time, it will pass.

[quote=“FunsizeNinja123, post:80, topic:5015”]You are a weird kid in middle school, NW.

Do I detect a case of bullying? If yes, I’m sorry for bringing it up again. I’ve been bullied too. If no, disregard this.

Anyway, I don’t think weaponizing books are really necessary. Unless we have a way of modding melee weapons…[/quote]

It wasn’t so much bullying, more like I just DEEPLY disliked everyone at my school. And for some inexplicable reason everyone was terrified of me. One day I was walking down the stairs and accidentally bumped into someone. He took one look at me, made the sign of the cross with his fingers, and ran away. I’d never even met the dude. People are so Wierd.

DG123 · 2014-02-11T23:37:45.000Z

John Candlebury:

[quote=“DG123, post:82, topic:5015”][quote=“John Candlebury, post:74, topic:5015”]no way someone would shape a pole arm like a crucifix, youll lose all the advantages of having a polearm by doing that.

I’m pretty sure some polearm weapons have crosspieces though, so it’s not a huge leap.[/quote]

Except for the fact that the cross pieces are rather small, a foot long at most for halberds. Not to mention the fact that if you shape a polearm like a cross you will end with a very heavy and very out of balance piece of wood and will have gained nothing in exchange.

A giant wooden cross is really a terrible choice for a weapon[/quote]

I was thinking more in terms of a relatively small cross shaped end on a metal polearm.

i2amroy · 2014-02-11T23:44:10.000Z

Natures Witness:

It wasn’t so much bullying, more like I just DEEPLY disliked everyone at my school. And for some inexplicable reason everyone was terrified of me. One day I was walking down the stairs and accidentally bumped into someone. He took one look at me, made the sign of the cross with his fingers, and ran away. I’d never even met the dude. People are so Wierd.

And then one day one of us actually meets you to discover that you are a 7ft-tall troll with poisonous saliva and only one eye. (If the meeter is me please don’t eat me, I promise to not sketch crosses at you [not that they would be affective against trolls anyways.])

We love you Natures Witness, regardless of your past and appearance.

Natures_Witness · 2014-02-11T23:57:33.000Z

Gee, thanks i2amroy
Don’t worry, I promise I’m not a 7-foot troll. I also haven’t bitten anyone for about, oh, two decades or so.

system · 2014-02-12T00:15:42.000Z

That comment was well written, but poorly aimed.
You sure it wasn’t for me?

Inadequate · 2014-02-12T07:14:47.000Z

The fact that you are vicariously living out your middle school fantasies explains a lot about your additions, actually.

system · 2014-02-12T12:30:07.000Z

6spoopy9me

Micah · 2014-02-12T16:45:23.000Z

John Candlebury:

[quote=“Cherry, post:73, topic:5015”]Armored books and crucifix polearms would be totally acceptable with apocalyptic factions.

Wait what? NO
What is this? Some sort of cheap unimaginative anime?

Its one thing to have a religious Knights Hospitaler group and one having a bunch of guys swinging giant crucifixes in the air like morons, and no no way someone would shape a pole arm like a crucifix, youll lose all the advantages of having a polearm by doing that.[/quote]

W-what?

en.wikipedia.org

Tsukubō

The tsukubō (突棒) (push pole) was a pole weapon used by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In Edo period Japan the samurai were in charge of police operations, various levels of samurai police with help from non-samurai commoners used many types of non lethal weapons in order to capture suspected criminals for trial. Historically the tsukubō was used as a type of man catcher, usually around 2 meters in length, with a T-shaped head.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Jumonji_yari

en.wikipedia.org

Ranseur

A ranseur (also called a runkah or a rawcon [sometimes incorrectly referred to as rawcuer]) is a type of polearm used across Europe up to the 15th century. It was still seen in court as a ceremonial weapon through the 17th century. Often thought to be a derivation of the earlier spetum, the head of a ranseur consists of a spear-tip affixed with a cross hilt at its base. Often this hilt is crescent-shaped, giving it an appearance similar to that of a trident. Generally, the hilts do not have a cut...

en.wikipedia.org

Spetum

A spetum is a pole weapon that was used in Europe during the 13th century. It consists of a pole, some 6–8 feet long, on which is mounted a spear head with two projections at its base. Many variations of this design flourished over time; some[who?] feel that the ranseur is a variation of the spetum. Other names include chauve souris, corseca, corsèsque, korseke, runka, and rawcon. The spetum is usually distinguished from the ranseur and partisan by its "prongs" being single edged and used for sla...

And remember, the sword of the spirit is the word of God.

Soyweiser · 2014-02-12T16:59:18.000Z

Micah? from dom3?

John_Candlebury · 2014-02-12T19:00:42.000Z

Micah:

[quote=“John Candlebury, post:74, topic:5015”][quote=“Cherry, post:73, topic:5015”]Armored books and crucifix polearms would be totally acceptable with apocalyptic factions.

Wait what? NO
What is this? Some sort of cheap unimaginative anime?

Its one thing to have a religious Knights Hospitaler group and one having a bunch of guys swinging giant crucifixes in the air like morons, and no no way someone would shape a pole arm like a crucifix, youll lose all the advantages of having a polearm by doing that.[/quote]

W-what?

en.wikipedia.org

Tsukubō

The tsukubō (突棒) (push pole) was a pole weapon used by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In Edo period Japan the samurai were in charge of police operations, various levels of samurai police with help from non-samurai commoners used many types of non lethal weapons in order to capture suspected criminals for trial. Historically the tsukubō was used as a type of man catcher, usually around 2 meters in length, with a T-shaped head.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Jumonji_yari

en.wikipedia.org

Ranseur

A ranseur (also called a runkah or a rawcon [sometimes incorrectly referred to as rawcuer]) is a type of polearm used across Europe up to the 15th century. It was still seen in court as a ceremonial weapon through the 17th century. Often thought to be a derivation of the earlier spetum, the head of a ranseur consists of a spear-tip affixed with a cross hilt at its base. Often this hilt is crescent-shaped, giving it an appearance similar to that of a trident. Generally, the hilts do not have a cut...

en.wikipedia.org

Spetum

A spetum is a pole weapon that was used in Europe during the 13th century. It consists of a pole, some 6–8 feet long, on which is mounted a spear head with two projections at its base. Many variations of this design flourished over time; some[who?] feel that the ranseur is a variation of the spetum. Other names include chauve souris, corseca, corsèsque, korseke, runka, and rawcon. The spetum is usually distinguished from the ranseur and partisan by its "prongs" being single edged and used for sla...

And remember, the sword of the spirit is the word of God.[/quote]

Those have a crosspiece which does not mean that they are shaped like crucifixes. Im pretty sure that if you say crucifix polearm you are not referring to any of those, but to wielding and sharpedend giant crucifix.

system · 2014-02-12T23:33:11.000Z

So a little cross on the end of a battle axe or other pole arm?

Dominae · 2014-02-13T07:35:31.000Z

It warms my heart to see discussions I duck into early on (cringe, and duck back out) wind up as misguided as I envisioned them becoming.

Its like a terrible premonition power I have.