Talk:Cutlass (5e Equipment)

Ok, now that just ticks me off. Your change doesn't even make sense to the real weapon. It was a heavy weapon. I cannot imagine a gnome swinging a cutlass with ease.--Kydo (talk) 17:40, 2 November 2014 (MST)

I don't know what to do other than refer you to the weapons list in the PHB. If a gnome can handle a battleaxe or warhammer they can certainly handle what is essentially a large knife.Marasmusine (talk) 00:36, 3 November 2014 (MST)

I can't do anything about what they wrote in that book, but it doesn't mean I agree with it.--Kydo (talk) 00:51, 5 November 2014 (MST)

I don't think a light weapon should have 1d8 damage. If it's going to be light then give it 1d6, or remove light and make it versatile (1d10).

You and me and Jaini agree. Marasmusine (talk) 01:05, 6 August 2015 (MDT)

And I think you're all reading more into precedent than it's worth. Shall I make a 2d12 light reach weapon to prove my point? It wasn't even supposed to be light. A cutlass isn't some dagger, nor is it a short sword. It's an evolution of the broad sword, and heavy as heck for a weapon with such a short grip. It can sever limbs in a swing, cleaving through bone with enough force, and handles wood and brush with about the same degree of efficacy. But do as you wish, it's not my place to "claim" a wiki page, and it's pretty clear that my weapon design philosophy is in the far minority in the community. If you all feel it's inappropriate, it probably is! XD I do bend the game's limits too far sometimes. --Kydo (talk) 10:51, 6 August 2015 (MDT)

There. It's not heavy or light. No dual wielding, but short folk can still use it. Maintains an appropriate damage die for what the weapon is. That work for you? --Kydo (talk) 19:53, 6 August 2015 (MDT)