08-31-2007, 05:21 PM
Yes that is different from a Plumbata,the Plumbata is ment to be throwen straight up in the air .It stalls then falls back to earth near vertical the missslie then increases speed and this is what gives it its punching power .In the heat of battle it is a sneaky weapon and I have read of excavation of bodies with the helmet still stuck on they head with one of these :twisted: it is a low vellocity weapon so it would be easy to defend youself against it if it came straight at you.However if you could use a sling with it I would sugest you fire it from high ground or high walls of a City,if it doesnt stall in the air and come down as discribed you would have been better of using a sling bullet .Next time I am playing with them Ill give it a try with a sling and report back .Thats if I dont do myself an injury :lol: :lol:
Regards Brennivs
Regards Brennivs
Woe Ye The Vanquished
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)