Barsoomian Longsword

[Gomez]

For those in the know. In Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series of books would you consider the Martian Longsword as a rapier or a longsword per D&D rules.

thanks

 

[JamesDJarvis]

A longsword.
If i was using the Conan d20 by mongoose it'd be an Arming sword.

 

[MonsterMash]

With the core D&D rules a longsword seems the best match for effect.

 

[mmadsen]

In Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series of books would you consider the Martian Longsword as a rapier or a longsword per D&D rules.

It's been a while, but isn't the Barsoomian longsword analogous to a US cavalry saber? In which case I'd consider it a D&D longsword.

 

[Desdichado]

It's been a while, but isn't the Barsoomian longsword analogous to a US cavalry saber? In which case I'd consider it a D&D longsword.

Yes, I think so, although I would seriously consider a D&D scimitar for the same reason.

 

[diaglo]

OD&D sword. pre Supplement I Greyhawk.

 

[Trickstergod]

It's been a while, but isn't the Barsoomian longsword analogous to a US cavalry saber? In which case I'd consider it a D&D longsword.

I'm with Mr. Dyal; if it's supposed to be analogous to a cavalry saber, the scimitar's the way I'd go.

 

[mmadsen]

Yes, I think so, although I would seriously consider a D&D scimitar for the same reason.

Of course, I'd use the longsword stats for a scimitar too...

 

[Gomez]

I have always pictured them as long thin straight blades myself.

 

[GMSkarka]

A swordmaker has done a replica based on Frazetta's paintings, which, I'll admit, always shaped my inner view of what the Barsoomian Longsword looked like....