Weapon and shield, One two-handed weapon, or dual-wielded weapons?

[Arulan]

Dual wielding is just the worst. It often comes off as unhinged power fantasy. Not only that, but even for real-time action RPGs it's rarely anything more than left-click.

My preferences differ greatly by the game. I do really enjoy spears when they're available, but otherwise it has more to do with fitting thematically with my character.

 

[mediocrepoet]

Gotta dual wield double bladed swords.

 

[Chippy]

I'm having a mental breakdown. I literally can't choose between 2H or Sword 'n Board. Can I say...Equally?

Just take a hand and half with a shield and use them as you want, if you're so damned wishy washy about it.

Bastard swords should be the most powerful weapon in an RPG when you get down to it. If they implement weapon styles it covers: 2 handed, 1 handed, sword & shield, and 1 handed casting. 2 weapons style as well for edgy types.

We need more autism in games really. Then everyone would flock to this weapons, but the autistic developers would start implenting other weapons with benefits. Instead the wrong kind of autism takes over and they go into Sawyer mode with "No, you can't, for reasons".

 

[NecroLord]

I'm having a mental breakdown. I literally can't choose between 2H or Sword 'n Board. Can I say...Equally?

Just take a hand and half with a shield and use them as you want, if you're so damned wishy washy about it.

Bastard swords should be the most powerful weapon in an RPG when you get down to it. If they implement weapon styles it covers: 2 handed, 1 handed, sword & shield, and 1 handed casting. 2 weapons style as well for edgy types.

We need more autism in games really. Then everyone would flock to this weapons, but the autistic developers would start implenting other weapons with benefits. Instead the wrong kind of autism takes over and they go into Sawyer mode with "No, you can't, for reasons".

Zweihander or Two Handed Sword.
That's all I need, baby.

 

[Pocgels]

If the game is like solasta and people are wearing breastplates with nothing but a shirt underneath and bluejeans, then dual wielding doesn't really bother me.

That said, spear/lance+shield will always take top spot for me.