BatSpell Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 I was Jist wonderin' who perfers what weapon over anyther...and possibly why that is so...? I myself Like 'em all! Deadly Drucilla Pause My Friend, As You Pass By. -As You Are, So Once Was I. -As I Am, So Shall You Be. -Prepare You Then, To Follow Me. (written on a gravestone)
Saskia Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 Ordinarily I don't like to fight... but I put daggers because... I don't know I suppose they seem a little more discrete. You can hide them in your boot. and hold them in your teeth whilst climbing the rigging (e.g. Israel Hans in Treasure Island)... versatile.
Maraudin Sparky Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 Ordinarily I don't like to fight Wot kin' o pirate are ye??? Tho personally, I reckon it depend on the type o fight... Grenades could be quite fun along wit pistols and other assorted firearms for boarding... an then cutlasses o' course... But if you're jus settling a private argument... then a knife and a length o rope to connect you be very satisfactory like... :) Havin said that, I'd be quite happy to jus use me fists. You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough. William Blake (Proverbs of Hell , (1790))
Rumba Rue Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 Had ta vote for the 'other', as I tend to be rather handy with a belayin' pin. Rumba Rue **Ladies Sewing Circle and Terriorist Society**
Nigel Posted April 10, 2004 Posted April 10, 2004 I prefer my "El Kabonger" "Look out! He has six-string, and he's loaded!" Sir Nigel - aka "Sir Freelancealot"; aka "Ace of Cads"; aka "JACKPOT!!" (cha-CHING!) "Mojitos BAD!...Lesbians with free rum GOOD!!!"
capnwilliam Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 A blunderbuss loaded with buckshot, from a relative distance; then goin' berserk, wi' a cutlass in me hand, when I'm right on top of 'em! Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
fishbone Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Aye, I must admit to being rather fond of all them there weapons, but none quite so satisfying as plantin' yer boot up someone's bum when they deserve it eh?
Katarina Leigh Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Me- I personally like the triple approach. The nice happy gun fer long range. Yer cutlass fer the real combat. And then the dagger fer the tight situations. Most of all though, me likes me cutlass. "Dum Spiro Spero"- "While I breathe, I hope"
Bully MacGraw Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Give me a rapier! If I may be so bold....No one sailing St. Franis Bay can better me with a rapier! I stand by this! Bully MacGraw Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning
Stynky Tudor Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Arr we be allowed more combinations of weapons? A pistol and boarding axe perhaps, or maybe a belaying pin and a cutlass or even them dreaded flaming marsmellies?
PYRATE Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Give me a rapier!If I may be so bold....No one sailing St. Franis Bay can better me with a rapier! I stand by this! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bully MacGraw Dunno 'bout that .......But then remember, history shows the futility of bringing a rapier to a gunfight.....P.S. Thar be a 'c' in St. Francis :) ...lived 'ere alla his life an' still kaint spellit!! Stand Down, and ye may just live...
Evil Tiny Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 I been known ta use whatever is at hand ta inflict the most damage in the shortest amount o' time. And I don't care what ye says, a 6 - pounder with grape at 10 feet ain't overkill! Evil Tiny I'm not really evil...oh wait...yes I am! Discipline is on the severe side of harsh, and I likes it that way.
BatSpell Posted April 11, 2004 Author Posted April 11, 2004 Funnt stuff Stinky...I likes the Flamin Marshmellies remark... Keep 'em commin'!!! Deadly Drucilla Pause My Friend, As You Pass By. -As You Are, So Once Was I. -As I Am, So Shall You Be. -Prepare You Then, To Follow Me. (written on a gravestone)
Stynky Tudor Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Funnt stuff Stinky...I likes the Flamin Marshmellies remark...Aye, I can't remember for sure now, but I think I stole the flaming marshmellies from Darkmalkin . .*Looking around nervously* But if she not be around to defend 'er claim, I’ll be glad to take the credit.
LadyLeigh Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 I'd 'ave to say my cutlass, its just so graceful...and skillful...ahhh...(lapses into daydreaming about fighting.)
Hunting Hawk Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 So many choices, so few gullets to slit. Me thinks, eh,,,,,,,,,,, Flamin marshmellies it be, at twenty paces *throws the first flamin' globual o' sticky goo* I think, therefor I am. Or maybe I just think I am.
capnwilliam Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 To all: cutlasses are effective albeit not gracious: rapier are more effective than cutlasses in a one-on-one encounter where you have room to work; but I haven't just described a shipboard action. Also, there be PLENTY of gillets out there that need slittin'! Capt. William "The fight's not over while there's a shot in the locker!"
the Royaliste Posted April 11, 2004 Posted April 11, 2004 Well Bloody 'eck, if'n we be difinin' things, then this be my prefered choice of 'other' in a boardin'........ More Powder to Ye!!, says I!!!!!!!!
Evil Tiny Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 Oh...brings a tear ta me eye it do. Such a sight and nary a Union Jack in view . . . . Evil Tiny I'm not really evil...oh wait...yes I am! Discipline is on the severe side of harsh, and I likes it that way.
Hawkyns Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 rapier are more effective than cutlasses in a one-on-one encounter where you have room to work; Capt. William Ah, now, Captain, I hates t'be disagreein' with ye, but disagree I must. I've done some work with backsword against rapier (Silver vs. Di Grassi t'be technical). Backsword as fought by Silver or even in the Lannaireachd style is similar to cutlass. Lots of arm, not so much wrist, and strong diagonal cuts. Like any other fighting style, it's a question of controlling the distance. If'n ye let the rapier man keep ye at his point, then it's his fight. If'n ye strike hard and move him off line, then get inside his point, it's your fight. Hawkyns Cannon add dignity to what otherwise would be merely an ugly brawl I do what I do for my own reasons. I do not require anyone to follow me. I do not require society's approval for my actions or beliefs. if I am to be judged, let me be judged in the pure light of history, not the harsh glare of modern trends.
Hunting Hawk Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 True enough Hawkyns. The blade has little to do with the fight, its all the man (or woman) weildin' the blade. I 'ave beat more than one rapier with nothin' but a dagger. I think, therefor I am. Or maybe I just think I am.
captscurvyscrew Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 I prefer a combination of cutlass and flintlock, just because when your done firing yor one shot, it's make a great beatin stick until you can reload. Especially a relly expensive Queen Anne type with lots of heavy decorations on the butt. My first weapon of choice though will always be psychological warfare
Coastie04 Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 For general sea battles, I prefer a combination amongst me crew. Cannon, o' course fer th' long range stuff. Especially with bar or chain shot t' take out th' riggin'. Then, sharpshooters in th' tops t' take out them well-dressed, snooty officer types. Closin' in, I'd order grape an' cannister from th' cannons and swivel guns. Throw a few grenades and fire some small-arms as the ships come t'gether, then BOARDERS AWAY!!! Longer arms, such as boarding pikes and axes would be usefull for the initial assault, but a cutlass in one hand, and a pistol in the other would be my choice. In the absense of a pistol, then I'd probably resort to a belaying pin, or whatever else was within my reach. Cutlass is definitely a must, though. I especially like the 1860's style (yes, I know it's a late-period one, but it has such a classic look). Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail
Longarm Posted April 12, 2004 Posted April 12, 2004 My choice would have to be the cannon. I may not get to play them as much as I'ld like but there's nothing like the sound of a cannon going off to get your heart pounding. In fact when I die I want to be cremated and have me ashes loaded into a fully charged cannon and fired out onto the sea. Just make sure ye fire me out on the leeward side of the ship so as I don't come back to haunt ye. I love the smell of gunpowder in the morning. To me it smells like....PIRACY!
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