Tag Archives: melee

Revisited: Pointy End Goes Into The Other

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted on July 17, 2013 . . . I have no idea why I didn’t note that this was part of the ‘weapons in fiction’ series.  Took me 5 minutes to figure out where everything was after gun post.  I … Continue reading →

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Revisited: Unlimited Ammo and One-Handed Greatswords?

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 10th, 2013 . . . It seems this was my first big theme that carried for a while.  I’ve become a lot more lax about this topic, but not with my own writing.  Keep needing to … Continue reading →

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Top 5 of 2024- #4 Curved vs Straight Blades

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This post originally went live on April 17, 2024. Saying ‘versus’ isn’t correct.  Yet, I do see many people trying to claim that one type is superior to the other.  Becomes a whole ‘knight vs samurai’ thing at times.  Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Curved vs Straight Blades

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Saying ‘versus’ isn’t correct.  Yet, I do see many people trying to claim that one type is superior to the other.  Becomes a whole ‘knight vs samurai’ thing at times.  Meanwhile, I’m sitting here owning both styles of swords.  I … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Fighting with Strength

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

There are many ways to fight.  Possibly as many as there are protagonists since everyone is a little different.  Yet, there are three schools that can be focused on.  As long as you don’t include magic and range weapons, which … Continue reading →

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Teaser Action Week: Fist of the Caster

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Enjoy today’s excerpt from PRODIGY OF RAINBOW TOWER, which is available on Amazon Kindle for 99 cents.

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

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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Unlimited Ammo and One-Handed Greatswords? (Part 1 of a Series)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve all seen or read about it.  An 8-shot revolver having 10 bullets?  An enormous sword being wielded by a slender warrior?  Standing a few feet away from an explosion and not getting touched?  These can be great scenes and … Continue reading →

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