Halberdier Change

[Mr Killer]

[quote author=Maroon link=topic=37001.msg212124#msg212124 date=1419194421]
I was not naming it ad hominem to try to weaken your argument. You have a more direct way of arguing than I do, and I apologize if I overreacted to it. I would, however, like it if you could refrain from statements like "maybe this discussion isn't for you.".

All that aside, I'd like to see your thoughts about what I actually said in my post. Why do you feel two handed weapons outclass polearms?

In my experience one of the most noticeable advantages of polearms is length.  Being able to line up behind the slashing Commandos and slash is a beautiful thing.  But very long fast swords such as Legacy and Aurora lessen that advantage in my mind because if others can do it, it is no longer a distinct advantage of polearms.  Not to mention the powerful albeit somewhat slower AGS and VGS.  On open ground where defensive abilities such as armor and health (think Commando heroes vs Halberdier) become a greater advantage the shorter, faster, and higher damage weapons such as Durendal and Mjolnir shine the most.
[/quote] Not to mention that all commandos get access to the best crushthrough weapons in the game in a game which blunt damage and knockdown is very much needed (at least in ragnorak and hardmode).
But to pikemen's advantage, they have long stabbing weapons with pierce damage and long swinging weapons with high cut damage which are like 2h swords but just longer and slower.