When Rapiers are implemented, remember one thing

[OMEGA_HACK]

Well if SE is interested I can also teach them the proper ways to handle a Quarterstaff/lance (both use the same mechanics)

All three stances as well: Long-form, pike, and standard :O

(If they haven't caught on, I'm an actor combatant looking for work haha!)

[TessaJalloh]

Well if SE is interested I can also teach them the proper ways to handle a Quarterstaff/lance (both use the same mechanics)

All three stances as well: Long-form, pike, and standard :O

(If they haven't caught on, I'm an actor combatant looking for work haha!)

whilst a fun profession, stage fighting has very little basis in historical combat unless done specifically for historical accuracy.

please see here for the Main Gauche, or Parrying dagger. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrying_dagger

it's not a long article, but it is informative about a style of fighting long lost to modern fencing.