What role does a shield play?

[Joonie73]

I realize that they block projectile weapons. But in a melee fight, do they confer additional benefits that you wouldn't have without them?

[Teraswaerto]

Well, they usually give protection and defense. What I'd like to know is whether or not morningstars have a bonus against shields, as it says in the description for Star of Heroes.

[Nerfix]

All Morningstars have an increased attack against shields.

[Saber Cherry]

Another good bit of info would be how well shields protect against projectiles (the algorithm). And if they protect against seeking arrows / battlefield magic projectiles (fireflies, etc). They're starting to sound very useful!

[Kristoffer O]

Of course they are useful. Historically only the japanese failed to see this fact.

[Pocus]

Originally posted by Kristoffer O:
Of course they are useful. Historically only the japanese failed to see this fact.

because they catch arrows with their hands, or cut them in two with their katana. Everybody knows that.

[Kristoffer O]

[Joonie73]

The Japanese used shields. What are you talking about?

Originally posted by Kristoffer O:
Of course they are useful. Historically only the japanese failed to see this fact.

[Psitticine]

I believe he's talking about martial arts movies and the like, not actual Japanese military tradition.

[Jasper]

Originally posted by Psitticine:
I believe he's talking about martial arts movies and the like, not actual Japanese military tradition.

Umm, errr... I'm not sure how to politely say this, but that sure doesn't fit with what I've read of Japanese military history -- although admitedly I'm an amateur not an expert.

Perhaps you could direct me to a source? I'm most curious to see how the Japanese made use of shields.

[Edit: Arg! I responded to the wrong post.]

[ December 03, 2003, 03:19: Message edited by: Jasper ]