Tag Archives: bows

Signature Weapons: Almost as Important as a Name?

Simon Belmont and his whip.  King Arthur and Excalibur.  Doom and the BFG 9000.  Samus Aran and the Power Suit.  All of these are characters that can be identified by their weapons.  You see them holding it or not even … Continue reading

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When More Than a Sword or Axe Will Do

First of all, my wife is the one who introduced me to this movie that we own, watched once, and I still can’t remember.  One of those really corny fantasy ones that involved finding a special weapon to save the … Continue reading

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Longbows, Crossbows, & Beyond

I’ve done shields and swords, so now it’s time for projectile weapons.  You’d be surprised how many different types of bows are out there.  Even the picture above doesn’t cover it all since it’s missing crossbows and javelins.  Anyway, let’s … Continue reading

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading

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