Pikeman Archive

(I posted this in the Brawler forum, but it got buried fast, so... here I go here)

So I finally got around to creating a brawler, my intention being that I'd move up the Polearm tree to become a Pikeman (among other non-combat things). Thing is, as we all know, you start with a survial knife. What do I need to use to move up the Polearm side of things? I tried buying a wooden staff and a couple of other things, but I keep getting the message that says, "You will suck if you use this. Please stop now." Okay, not really, but...

I do suck when I use these things. I can't kill anything at all. Seriously. I can't even put a dent into anything. So how else do I move up the polearm tree without any certifications starting out. Sorry to be so dumb, but I really don't get this. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

*runs back to play with his Pistoleer*

I don't think you don't need to certification to use a wooden staff( or at least I didn't). Are you sure you didn't pick up a metal staff or RCS by mistake?

Yeah, there is no certification for Wood Staff.

Thanks for the help. I thought I'd equipped a wooden staff, but it was something else... I tried the wooden thing and that worked out. Again -- thanks for the help!