Topic: Cutlass:small or medium Weapon?

I'm starting to lean toward small.  but 1d6 seems like not enough Dmg.

Opinions?

Re: Cutlass:small or medium Weapon?

Let your players choose if they want a large or small cutlass? It won't make much difference in the current system, so there's no real concern for balance or such.

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Re: Cutlass:small or medium Weapon?

Hello Char-Vell,

I would see it as "small" weapon as well. It is larger than a knife or dagger (which are minor weapons) and smaller than most "regular swords" (which are listed as examples for medium weapons).

While 1d6 does not sound like much, it is still enough to gut a Level-Zero NPC with one blow most of the time (especially if Strength modifiers are taken into account). Sounds fine with me wink If you are still in doubt, add +1 to the damage "in the hands of a fighter" (special rule) and increase the price by a a silver piece or two.

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