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Re: Flimsy weapons
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lugnet.castle
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Thu, 23 Mar 2000 01:37:10 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Chris Maddison writes:
> I just got three of the new Castle sets, and there's something I feel needs
> addressed. The swords, both silver and grey, are VERY flimsy. I don't know
> if this is the way it's been for a while, because I haven't bought a castle
> set in a while. I remember the days of old when swords were rock-hard and
> very high quality. Once again Juniorization hits us, trading in solid war
> weapons for poker sticks. Anyone else feel this sucks too? Well, let's have
> it.
> -Chris
i also noticed this today comparing old euro style suits of armour to the
newer samurai armour element. the older ones are much shinier and of a
harder plastic. your observation is correct. sad...
later ~ craig~
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| (...) Huh? What's the dif. between old-timer broadswords ("longswords") and today's? They're just the same, aren't they? Armor, now that's another issue... -Shiri (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) Wow, it's not just me...I thought it was because I was bigger and stronger now or something. (...) Well, the shinier is actually because (for whatever reason) the samurai armor has a little bit of texture to it...I discovered this when I was (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| I just got three of the new Castle sets, and there's something I feel needs addressed. The swords, both silver and grey, are VERY flimsy. I don't know if this is the way it's been for a while, because I haven't bought a castle set in a while. I (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle)
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