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Yes indeed. It wouldn't have worked very well in practice, either! 07/24/2008, 08:38:34

Peter2 writes: And an obsidian sword would probably have shattered at its first use, considering that it's actually no more than volcanic glass. But hey, for fantasy games, fantasy armour and fantasy weapons are OK by me.

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I agree on enchanted part and also on decorative one - Udo Von Schlachter ( Thu 24-Jul-08 11:37:40 ) +1 It depends on who techs part in the game. - Peter2 ( Thu 24-Jul-08 17:03:19 ) might wanna reconsider the obsidian comment - Unseen Entity ( Mon 28-Jul-08 08:18:31 ) +3 Yeah. And they didn't fare too well when they came up against steel armour and swords. So I think I'll leave my comment as it stands. - Peter2 ( Mon 28-Jul-08 12:10:26 ) +1 They performed rather well it is sooner combination - Udo Von Schlachter ( Mon 28-Jul-08 12:30:30 ) I've played Medieval Total War II and armies of Mesoamericans look like festival in Rio - Udo Von Schlachter ( Mon 28-Jul-08 12:15:49 ) +1 I would not assume that computer games of any sort form a realistic representation of either the armies or the weapons used in real life. - Peter2 ( Tue 29-Jul-08 07:55:57 ) +2 It was only their looks I have been referring to,I am a member of some respected - Udo Von Schlachter ( Tue 29-Jul-08 11:33:38 ) +1 I only loose perfectly stated arguments - Udo Von Schlachter ( Tue 29-Jul-08 11:50:49 ) Hear, hear, Peter2. (n/t) - My 12th Tavern Name ( Tue 29-Jul-08 23:13:34 ) One thing about the Aztec's (and Mayans) Obsidian Knives... - My 12th Tavern Name ( Mon 28-Jul-08 13:06:40 ) +2 It is really great info but you must understand the nature of this phenomena - Udo Von Schlachter ( Mon 28-Jul-08 13:21:01 ) +2 Yes, I know. That is why I posted it: in defense of Obsidian. - My 12th Tavern Name ( Mon 28-Jul-08 17:54:32 ) The sharpness of some glasses has been known for years. - Peter2 ( Tue 29-Jul-08 09:19:31 ) +1 You both are right - Udo Von Schlachter ( Tue 29-Jul-08 15:20:51 ) Obsidian knives: - Udo Von Schlachter ( Mon 28-Jul-08 17:07:02 )