I do wonder in what context the semisling is mentioned in the book. Was it a native invention or something the author made himself?
Morphy wrote on Apr 26
th, 2021 at 9:04am:
Wow! Good find Slyngorm!
Welp, that is what happens if your scourge the archives for information. This is the oldest thread with a title containing the phrase "staff sling".
Morphy wrote on Apr 26
th, 2021 at 9:04am:
Yes this weapon is far too simple to have not be created around the world many hundreds if not thousands of times individually throughout history. It never took off so we can assume it does not have enough advantages to have become a well known weapon, at least not in its simplest form.
That is a discussion in an of itself that could be applied to every topic in the world.
So, maybe?
If I am to apply my Ranged weapon's chart grades to this one:
Simplicity: 8just below a sling
Durability: 8same as a sling
Surroundings: 6bit better because a stick is easier to control and you can use it like a staff sling
Weather: 10same
Distance: 3?same as a sling?
Rate of fire:7same as a sling
Possible targets: 3same as a sling
practice: 5far better than a sling
Suppleness: 4depends on the size
Stealth factor: 8same as a sling
Ammunition specialization: 8same as a sling
Ammunition manufacturing: 9same as a sling
Out of all the grades there isn't much of a difference. It is slightly (SLIGHTLY) more difficult to make. It is as supple as an atlatl (depending on size) which is its main downside compared to a sling. It can throw just as long (right?) and most importantly it is far easier to use.
The last point is the most interesting since it would offer a very clear advantage to a sling with few disadvantages. The real question is if it really is easier to use (same with every other grade, haven't used one ya know). And if so comes the question of why was it never used to any large extend.
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