Quote Originally Posted by TheRogueX View Post
We're not talking physics here (at least, not directly). I've used swords, axes, staves, and many other melee weapons. I understand how they work and how they're used in real-world situations, while you seem to only have ideas based on video game logic.
Oh wow we have a badass over here. I have used katanas (Kendo) like they are intended to, and use melee weaponry like knifes etc in the military. Get a hold of yourself lol, it's no big deal.

And sorry, these are basic things near the degree of common sense. If you have seen people who uses them used them, you can tell what looks weird and what not.

Quote Originally Posted by TheRogueX View Post
Yes, actually, they can and do, if you want them to. I sometimes whack things with my staff just for fun. Hell, as an Arcanist I regularly hit things with my book because I can and its HILARIOUS.
Fun? Sorry, game developers doesn't create a game and design its movement animations to look hilarious because it looks idiotically funny. They are doing a business, mind you. They can, doesn't make they should or it makes sense lmao.



Quote Originally Posted by TheRogueX View Post
Your preferences have nothing to do with realism. A solid, one-handed wooden club can do tremendous amounts of damage to other living creatures (as well as inanimate objects).
Well it's indeed my preference, which leads to the below

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And I pointed out that those are not realistic weapons, nor are they being used in an anywhere near realistic fashion. I'm not even sure why you went back to them after I referenced REAL two-handed weapons.
This is final fantasy, mind you. Whilst not realistic and gravity defying in real life, humongous and beastly weapons adds the element of fantasy in the game. As a gamer, you don't know that?


Quote Originally Posted by TheRogueX View Post
In the end, however, I wasn't arguing the single-handed use of staves when casting, because I think that looks just fine. I was, however, arguing about *fighting* with them single-handed. Again, you had only said 'swinging' them, not casting spells with them. Also, I don't hold a quarterstaff two-handed anything like how I hold a two-handed sword or axe. They are completely different weapons, wielded in completely different manners.
Okay, fine, go on with your fighting physically with the staff and maybe your books. I am talking about casting spell and the cast animations all the while, mind you. How many times have I said, hold a damn pole and look into the mirror and tell me how silly it'd look if you cast with 2 hands on the staff? All along I am saying this, and you came with counter argument based on physically fighting with a staff! WUT?

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Now I know you have no idea what you're talking about.
Ditto.

Or you are just wanting to engage physically with your staff. Sure you can do it if you want to, go ahead and enjoy