Let me be the first to say I love my daggers. I'd take them over a man on the pillow next to me any night. Let me also say that I love the rogue, I think the rogue class is a useful addition to any group, and I think we have more than enough skills to flesh out the class abundantly. So just to make it very clear, I am NOT saying we don't have enough skills or whining about my class. That said, on to the subject.
I love my daggers, and it's a good thing I love my daggers because I would be lacking a lot without them. I was asked once if I would consider using a bludgeoning weapon if it procced stun. After considering that for a moment, I had to say no. Admittedly, everything I would be giving up would be dependant on which hand I needed to wield the non-dagger in. Do I rogue rescue that often? No. Do I rescue if I feel the situation warrants it? Yes, as I've stated before, I can gain my exp back much faster than most casters can. So I would be giving up all of that for the iffy chance of a proc which might or might not go off in a battle.
This led me to a different chain of thoughts. There is a class of weapon in the game which is rarely used, only because none of the classes seem to have a real use for it. Miscellaneous weapon class. Included in this class is a weapon I'd love to be able to use just for the flair of it, but in crunch time I wouldn't use it simply for the fact that I wouldn't want to give up any edge I would be able to offer my group with daggers. The whip.
The whip is a weapon which takes a great deal of skill and finesse, but has an abundance of combat potential in the fantasy world, not to mention style bonuses out the wazoo. I guess I could imagine other tank/hitter types utilizing the whip, but not the way I can see rogues putting it to use.
I remember seeing another thread some time ago that hashed over possible rogue skills, including some that used specific bludgeoning weapons. I'm not making specific suggestions here, only mentioning something that could be utilized for something fun. Yes, I know there are dozens of other things already on the plates of the staff. It's just something to think of if the idea of expanding the weapon skills repertoire is ever discussed.
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Rogues and Weapons
You mention bludgeon weapons. Personally i think it would be cool if theifs ran around with blackjacks (saps) and blackjacked mobs. hit them in the back of the head so they pass out.
But, it should be considered a special item. just like a music instrument. You dont run around blackjacking people with a mace/flail.
This sap thing is a pocket of leather filled with sand, or coins or something.
But, it should be considered a special item. just like a music instrument. You dont run around blackjacking people with a mace/flail.
This sap thing is a pocket of leather filled with sand, or coins or something.
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