04-01-2006, 08:48 PM
Thanks Svenja.
I found out a few other bits of info but its all rather vague. Apparently a spear was used as a secondary or perhaps primary weapon, i for one wouldn't fancy going up against the likes of a Murmillo armed with a bit of string :?
In fact i made a lasso with some hempo rope this weekend and equipped my kids with plastic swords. I was brought down in a matter of seconds by a 3 year old hock:
I think your only chance of success would be as part of a team, snaring people unawares.
I found out a few other bits of info but its all rather vague. Apparently a spear was used as a secondary or perhaps primary weapon, i for one wouldn't fancy going up against the likes of a Murmillo armed with a bit of string :?
In fact i made a lasso with some hempo rope this weekend and equipped my kids with plastic swords. I was brought down in a matter of seconds by a 3 year old hock:
I think your only chance of success would be as part of a team, snaring people unawares.
Kuura/Jools Sleap.
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