Pikeman Archive
Thread: Pikeman thoughts and musings
I am currently a novice pikeman. After reading a lot of gripes on this topic, I have a few thoughts on the subject.
Style: I would like to be able to spin/play with the weapon when not in active combat. Twirl it around etc. I think it also might be cool to use the 'Intimidate' to bring in some theatrics. When something is running at you, maybe you go into a full blown spin off to show off your mastery of the weapon. More interesting than just going 'click'.
Power: well, much has been said. I would agree that we should be blocking machines. If so desired, nothing should hit us, maybe at a cost of no attack while defending. I mean, we should be able to just hold someone at bay for ever, we have a big, long pole. I am confused about the 'getting shot while the target runs away' syndrome. We picked a pole, they picked a gun. Ours is close combat, theirs is further away. I don't think you can make it fair. Its not a fair scenario. (Brought a knife to a gun fight).
I do belive, that we should have multiple attacks, like the animals. The pole just seems to lend itself to a string of hits, rather than one big whap all the time.
I also would like to see a 'disarm opponent' move. Knock the gun/knife etcout of their hand. That would make for some shocked looking gunslingers.
biwan: Mohr