Suteinu
2012-06-06, 06:08 PM
I'm trying to streamline ideas for real-world schools of fighting and fencing from the mid- to late-Renaisance. In particular, I'm trying to develope fighting styles as in the 3.0 OA (though this is for 3.5). There were a couple of issues of Dragon that got in on it too; the one that comes to mind is the one with the gladiatorial minotaur on the cover.
I'd like input on each of these masters' school-styles, and others if you can think of them:
George Silver
Rocco Bonetti
Salvador Fabris
Don Jeronimo Sanchez de Carranza (Destreza)
Hans Talhoffer
Things to consider: most of these masters taught their students to apply their philosophies to multiple weapons, so I don't see Weapon Focus being too logical. Power Attack and Combat Expertise aught to be prevelant. The "buckler" of these tomes more closely resembles the "light shield" of D&D. Also, if you feel inclined to express opinions about the styles described, please keep it constructive. Most folks who train in "propper" fencing know that Mr. Silver spent so much space in his first treatise abusing the Italian rapier that he had to write a second treatise to explain his own style (!), so we needn't do that here. Be constructive, build-up each described style rather than defame another. Finally, remember that not all of our fellow forumites have studied and practiced swordsmanship, so if a question comes up about practical matters, be courtious and site sources, even of personal experience.
I'll check in as often as I can, but my computer access will be limited.
LAY ON! :smallamused:
I'd like input on each of these masters' school-styles, and others if you can think of them:
George Silver
Rocco Bonetti
Salvador Fabris
Don Jeronimo Sanchez de Carranza (Destreza)
Hans Talhoffer
Things to consider: most of these masters taught their students to apply their philosophies to multiple weapons, so I don't see Weapon Focus being too logical. Power Attack and Combat Expertise aught to be prevelant. The "buckler" of these tomes more closely resembles the "light shield" of D&D. Also, if you feel inclined to express opinions about the styles described, please keep it constructive. Most folks who train in "propper" fencing know that Mr. Silver spent so much space in his first treatise abusing the Italian rapier that he had to write a second treatise to explain his own style (!), so we needn't do that here. Be constructive, build-up each described style rather than defame another. Finally, remember that not all of our fellow forumites have studied and practiced swordsmanship, so if a question comes up about practical matters, be courtious and site sources, even of personal experience.
I'll check in as often as I can, but my computer access will be limited.
LAY ON! :smallamused: