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OT: Need help with Weapons. by Artic Blade on 2008-10-16 07:23:00 UTC Reply

Yes, I'm questioning the sanity of asking the PPC about shiny weapons, but hey, it's all good fun!

The dilemma is this: In one of my stories, certain, signature characters are represented by each having a weapon that's unique from the other. I have 17 different 'Weapons' so far, I just need one more, and I'm tapped out. Each of these people also represent a personality trait, and the person left WITHOUT a weapon has the trait of 'Charity'. Now, what kind if weapon could she have?
The ones I've used so far:

Sword (Courage)
Staff (Friendship)
Gloves (Love)
Symbols and Gestures (Power)
Book (Knowledge)
Martial Arts (Determination)
Bow and Arrows (Sincerity)
Guns (Kindness)
Shields (Hope)
Spiked Knuckle Dusters (Trust)
Wand (Faith)
Medallion (Justice)
Dagger (Independence)
Chains (Integrity)
Axe (Responsibility)
Boomerang (Virtue)

That's my list of weapons. I was thinking Nun-Chuks, but they really don't fit in with the above list, or the trait of Charity. I'm just out of ideas when it comes to weapons... I'm also staying away from weapons that are similar to one another, like Spears to Staffs, or Broadswords to Longswords.

So... Any ideas?

How about a flail? by Laburnum on 2008-10-16 12:23:00 UTC Reply

Heavy object on a short chain attached to a handle. You can use as many chains and whatever manner of heavy objects you like (mace heads, thick sticks, hooks, whatever).

Or a sickle? Technically speaking it's a farming implement, but all the best weapons started out being used for something else.

Oh, I second the flail! by Sedri on 2008-10-16 22:02:00 UTC Reply

'fraid I can't help with the rest, though it's delightful (and a little creepy) to see how enthusastic everyone here is about deadly weapons. Oh, how I love the PPC...

Some options by Winter on 2008-10-16 11:55:00 UTC Reply

Warhammer (one-handed or two-handed)
Chainsaw
Chainsword
Flamethrower
Power Fist
Knives
Cat 'O Nine Tails
Lightning Claws
Spear
Halberd
Shuriken Cannon
Needle Gun
Lightning Projector
Yay weapons. by Makari on 2008-10-16 08:44:00 UTC Reply

Well, it really depends on how serious you are about classifying it as a weapon. I mean, Genis Sage (Tales of Symphonia) smacks things with a kendama for cryin' out loud.

This may help you, if you haven't found it already.

Might some sort of whip work? I'm partial to the nagyka, myself, though apparently it's been perceived as a symbol of oppression. ^^;; The tough part is finding something you've not already used that vaguely suits charity.

Dynamite? ^^;; I've been on a bit of a Katekyo Hitman Reborn! kick recently, which might explain that addition. Is a trident too close to a spear/staff, I wonder?

Here's a thought - maybe the Charity person could convince the animals in the nearby area to fight for her?

!! Oh hey! Ahaha! What about a war fan of some sort? Here's the wikipedia article.

What else... Chakram(s), club...

'nother brilliant idea: a sickle or a scythe, since those are traditionally associated with the harvest. Harvest = plenty = more than enough to share?

The last thought I have to offer you is that the staff (Friendship) is most often (at least in RPGs :P) given to the white mage, the one who heals the party even at the cost of his or her own life. Personally, I call that extreme charity. :D And Friendship could easily be symbolized by a twinned weapon - i.e. dual chakrams, maybe? See Axel (KH2) and Colette Brunel (Tales of Symphonia) for further reference - I didn't realize it before, but both of them did this whole self-sacrifice thing for their friends.

Well, that's that - I'm sorry if I've overloaded your brain, but you happened to ask about one of the topics I'm quite passionate about.
I'd be interested to see this story, if you're willing to share. : )

Now this is cool! by Artic Blade on 2008-10-16 09:32:00 UTC Reply

When it comes to the whips, the Chains will be very similar in use. I'm wanting a weapon, as opposed to calling nearby animals, because there's no always animals in the story, unfortunately. The War Fan is a good option though. I could use that.

Now, as for the Staff. The person using it takes the role of the Summoner, just think Final Fantasy. The role of the Healer falls to a mixture of whoever has the Gloves or the Book, and which is nearer.

And you might have fun with this story. The person actually recieving this weapon is Aerith, from Final Fantasy VII. The weapon also gives her power over metal, so this should be fun.
I did also consider Chakrams. They're on my list of potentials.

And thanks so much for this list. Makes it a lot easier to decide.

Oh, and I'm always willing to give out the URL to my stories. Keep in mind that it's an epic crossover, which has tons of Universes in it. Hopefully you can keep track though!

Worlds Apart
When Sora sealed Kingdom Hearts, he didn't realise that was the first assault of the Heartless... Now, a year later, the Heartless have prepared their ultimate assault, and this time only the power of the Crests can stand a chance of beating them forever.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4078281/1/Worlds_Apart

Hmm... by Makari on 2008-10-16 09:36:00 UTC Reply

The white mage I was thinking of at the time was Yuna, actually. :P Summoner, yes; but 'white' spells practically coming out her ears and a ginormous magic stat.

And thanks for the link - I'll be sure to read through it. After sleep, though. =D Glad I could be of help.

How odd... by Artic Blade on 2008-10-16 09:40:00 UTC Reply

She's in this story too. Using the Guns, I might add. She was always good for the White spells. I'd have died several times over if not for her.

And you're welcome. ANytihng to plug my own story!

Some ideas... by Techno-Dann on 2008-10-16 08:28:00 UTC Reply

Some sort of pole arm, say, a naginata? They're similar to staffs, but used differently enough that there's difference there.

Flamethrowers? (that warm fuzzy feeling...)

More seriously, a warhammer?

I was contemplating a naginata.. by Artic Blade on 2008-10-16 08:34:00 UTC Reply

But I eventually came to the conclusion that they were too similar for me. Flamethrowers won't really fit in with the concept of Charity, unless it's for DoGA.

A Warhammer though, that's a potential. *Hurries off to write it down* Thanks Techno-Dann!