User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 4: Ganzorig (Wass) v Tiberius Proditus (EA)/@comment-5078776-20160607042634/@comment-5078776-20160611194905

I can't get into a full debate right now, but I will offer the bare necessities of my counter arguments.


 * In a way, I will concede. Scimitars are capable of thrusting effectively, but that's mostly against unarmored fors rather than fully armored foes. However, the spatha's versatility lowers the slashing design- that sharpened point made it a more hacking type weapon then a fluent slash, which is a semi-telegraphed attack option to a trained warrior.
 * The plumbata's effectiveness is limited by the fact that throwing one is a very telegraphed move. Even though it lends itself better, I can't see it as being a decent weapon like the bow and rather be a great distraction.
 * Here is where I blatantly disagree- the pugio may be more versatile, but it lacks the sheer power and reach the mace offers. And while the scutum may offer protection, but then you limit the one other valuable asset of the pugio- it's speed.
 * I will concede on armor.
 * I agree with Leo at the idea this is a very cheap tactic.