Opinions on fantasy weapons

[Seaspecter]

Since we have a thread devoted to the practicality of fantasy armor I figured why not have one about fantasy weapons. So let us know what you like, what you hate, and what you wish you could see more of in fiction.

 

[BouncyCactus]

I want more spears, halberds, axes, warpicks and early firearm. Simple as that, they are so often overlook.

 

[georgelee5786]

I simply want some realism. Not every man who goes to war has a sword. No, peasants weren't armed with pitchforks and sent to war in their normal clothes. If you want to invent new weapons, go for it, just don't make them braindead weapons that are wildly impractical

 

[Seaspecter]

I want more spears, halberds, axes, warpicks and early firearm. Simple as that, they are so often overlook.

I completely agree with this, the most commonly used weapon throughout all of history was the spear it really needs more love in fantasy novels.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

Anyone who wants more realism can go and read or write low fantasy, or historical fiction. High fantasy is for people to let loose when it comes to cool factor. And if you equate desire for cool factor to forgoing logic, consequences, or other important parts of a story, you are... not a bright person. Plain and simple.

Small correction. You can use realistic weapons in high fantasy, it's not forbidenn. I'm just saying that high fantasy allows for unrealistic stuff, that's why you can do whatever you want.

 

[Hans.Trondheim]

I want more spears, halberds, axes, warpicks and early firearm. Simple as that, they are so often overlook.

We're of the same opinion, so I wrote my own story with those things.

Since we have a thread devoted to the practicality of fantasy armor I figured why not have one about fantasy weapons. So let us know what you like, what you hate, and what you wish you could see more of in fiction.

Mechanical golems piloted by medieval humans and powered by magic.

 

[Seaspecter]

Mechanical golems piloted by medieval humans and powered by magic.

Only if they have giant spiked maces and shields that shoot fire.

 

[Hans.Trondheim]

Only if they have giant spiked maces and shields that shoot fire.

Why do we always have the same thoughts? Are you a brother of mine?

 

[ThrillingHuman]

Medival fantasy stories severely lack laser blasters and maglev hand-guns

 

[xuduxixi]

I like some big ass scythe.

 

[BouncyCactus]

Only if they have giant spiked maces and shields that shoot fire.

I once make a shield with a attached oversized magic wand that shoot fire bolt for felling dragon, and a mate of me call it Magical Pak 88. So of course I put it on a wagon and thus, born the horse pulled anti air artillery!

 

[CarburetorThompson]

Not enough guns and when it is guns it’s just flintlockes or canons on sailing ships

One of my abandoned fantasy stories was typical fantasy but with guns closer to 1890s tech. Still like the idea but the rest of the story kinda fell apart

 

[Seaspecter]

Why do we always have the same thoughts? Are you a brother of mine?

It's a mystery of the universe.

Medival fantasy stories severely lack laser blasters and maglev hand-guns

It's the gnomes' fault, they just won't sell them to other races.

I like some big ass scythe.

So do I.

I once make a shield with a attached oversized magic wand that shoot fire bolt for felling dragon, and a mate of me call it Magical Pak 88. So of course I put it on a wagon and thus, born the horse pulled anti air artillery!

More Gnomish behavior.

Not enough guns and when it is guns it’s just flintlockes or canons on sailing ships

One of my abandoned fantasy stories was typical fantasy but with guns closer to 1890s tech. Still like the idea but the rest of the story kinda fell apart

I played a game years ago called space 1889 if you like that kind of thing you might enjoy it.

Space: 1889 - Wikipedia

 

[Hans.Trondheim]

It's a mystery of the universe.


It's the gnomes' fault, they just won't sell them to other races.


So do I.


More Gnomish behavior.


I played a game years ago called space 1889 if you like that kind of thing you might enjoy it.

Space: 1889 - Wikipedia

Could it be that we just know what's cool? ?

 

[Deleted member 84247]

Only magic staves are cool. Witch hat with a broom as well. Magic is the best weapon.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

Magic is the best weapon.

Not in Elden Ring.

 

[Seaspecter]

Only magic staves are cool. Witch hat with a broom as well. Magic is the best weapon.

 

[Prince_Azmiran_Myrian]

I am the weapon. ?

 

[LuoirM]

I always like a glaive or a spear

 

[melchi]

Anything other than a sword, swords are way overdone and so common in fantasy action. Anything else is a breath of fresh air.