What role does a shield play?
 

I realize that they block projectile weapons. But in a melee fight, do they confer additional benefits that you wouldn't have without them?

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

Well, they usually give protection and defense. What I'd like to know is whether or not morningstars have a bonus against shields, as it says in the description for Star of Heroes.

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

All Morningstars have an increased attack against shields.

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

Another good bit of info would be how well shields protect against projectiles (the algorithm). And if they protect against seeking arrows / battlefield magic projectiles (fireflies, etc). They're starting to sound very useful!

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

Of course they are useful. Historically only the japanese failed to see this fact. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">because they catch arrows with their hands, or cut them in two with their katana. Everybody knows that.
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Re: What role does a shield play?
 

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

The Japanese used shields. What are you talking about?

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Re: What role does a shield play?
 

I believe he's talking about martial arts movies and the like, not actual Japanese military tradition. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Re: What role does a shield play?
 

<font size="2" face="sans-serif, arial, verdana">Umm, errr... I'm not sure how to politely say this, but that sure doesn't fit with what I've read of Japanese military history -- although admitedly I'm an amateur not an expert.

Perhaps you could direct me to a source? I'm most curious to see how the Japanese made use of shields.

[Edit: Arg! I responded to the wrong post.]

[ December 03, 2003, 03:19: Message edited by: Jasper ]