Debate on the "lance", cont.
Companions Cav were indeed armed with a lance called "Xyton" or stg approaching
, that was 12 ft long.
But the length of the spear is not relevant to the weapons'effect : as long as the cavalryman wasn't firmly stabilized with stirrups, he was effectively wielding a "spear".
OTOH however, the speed of the horse DID add to damage.
And the Companions lance was a "one shot" item, as it broke on impact or was dropped to avoid unhorsing, then the warrior drew its sword.
But Lastly the length of the lance itself gave a first strike advantage on "standard" 6-8 feet spears...
What would be needed to simulate it is a "downgraded" lance (dam 18-19 instead of 22 for example), not possible for the moment, we need weapon modding for that.
Either I have to equip them with "Long spears", Lance/sword, or even sword only. I don't think I can have them use a spear then a sword...
If IW have hindsight on this ...
Edited : finally I agree with Keir , it's more rationale to give them Lance+Sword currently.
The added "undeserved" bonus ain't that great, and it'll help Arco field a useful cavalry...
The standard Arco HC will also get "Long spears" to represent Thessalian HC - I'll also boost somewhat their crappy morale
[ January 21, 2004, 11:59: Message edited by: PDF ]