Mattman wrote:
Ulrik wrote:
They look awesome!
But you need to flip the armored sleeve on the lefties. To me the second from the right looks like he's using the armor correctly, while #1-3 (from the left) should be flipped.
Disagree. From the left 1-3 are right handed as they have their main hand closest to the hilt, so would benefit from the armour being on their right arm. 4 & 5 are lefties since they have their left hand close to the hilt, so in theory should have their left arm armoured.
If 4 made a strike from that stance he would be bringing his left foot forward and be presenting his left arm after the strike at which point he is at his most vulnerable.
If number 4 was planning on swinging single handedly from that stance then he is likely to die (that sort of thing only works in fiction
). We are taught to always keep both hands on our swords as it gives you the best control and power and the best chance of continuing the attack or dropping into defence.
Matt
Except no swordsman of worth would never not adjust his hold to compensate for an angle of attack or a lateral shift by his foe. I'm not saying that one would switch hands and try to fight with their off-hand, but in the heat of a fight, the swordsman should be more flexible and imaginative than what you're describing. To do otherwise means he will likely die.
Plus, it's a made up sci-fi race created for table-top board game that uses dice to determine combat results. Besides, the armor that these minis are wearing is not nearly enough to be used as any sort of real protection in a melee; and especially so since most attack coming at them will be high-powered, technologically advanced ranged shots. The armor is purely for display and is not functional.
They're fine as they are, and there's no need to get too picky about unnecessary details.
