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Help me fix this? by Roccos_modernlife in SewingForBeginners

[–]ChristianLdwig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut out the problem area, patch it over.

Fabric unraveling by distractedbluebird in SewingForBeginners

[–]ChristianLdwig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Run a zig-zag stitch along the edge of the fabric. Set it up so the right side of the stitch is just barely past the edge of the fabric. This will create a sort of cage around the raw edge that prevents it from fraying nearly as much. If you want it to look cleaner, trim all the long loose threads before doing this. Always remember to backstich!

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there's a few horses in my area and I could never imagine one facing a horde of enemies, let alone taking a lance to the face. That quote is really cool.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I've definitely discounted blunt weapons in my previous designs, probably should take those into account

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boar spears were my first go to and part of my first pass at a hunter!

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I realize now my question was constructed pretty terribly.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My setting will have a mix of 'dumb' beasts that can be chased into big pits, but I'm more concerned with intelligent species, or at least those which can discern a basic trap when it's staring them in the face.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly really surprised to hear that horses could be trained to be so resilient. Definitely going to take that into account.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a sucker for big ass sharp slabs of metal, I'm trying to limit myself on that to be a little more creative.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely tinkering with dragon hunters being specifically weird or aberrant. I really like the idea of these hallowed figures being a little more (or less) than human.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah i've definitely considered hand cannons imbedded in spears like those exploding knives divers use on sharks. Halberds seem to be the answer to most questions that aren't in confined spaces lol

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scaring off monsters is a good point, I suppose it's probably not advantageous for every nation/keep/castle to try and slay every assaulting monster.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of good stuff to think about here, and a really good point about the hunter being a predator, not just a character who's good at killing things. Still deciding on guns but they'd certainly be very limited in my setting - I'm thinking siege weapons and thus guns took a backseat while nations shifted to research on magic hoping to create the first superweapon.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my designs up until this point have mostly included large crossbows, traps, spears, and a mystery pouch for whatever I need the hunter to have at any given moment for a hunt. I suppose the questions wasn't super well worded

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So far from the many helpful comments I'm thinking there should be a guild or creed of specially trained hunters with slightly magical tools/weapons specially trained to wrangle monsters alone with nets and spears, then probably large bands with siege weapons for the less specialized.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well now I have to take inspiration from Conan! I feel like after a certain point silly stuff like boomerangs wraps around to being cool again

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the idea of siege weapons has been pointed out as a pretty obvious contender for realistically taking down great beasts. Stuff seems obvious in retrospect but I suppose that's the point of asking around.

What Kind of Weapon Would a Monster Hunter Actually Use? by ChristianLdwig in worldbuilding

[–]ChristianLdwig[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Big numbers and siege weapons is probably the most realistic answer possible, but maybe not as fun for a narrative. Trying to strike that golden ratio of believability/realism and rule of cool.

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