Jotari Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 In terms of logic and history as well as in terms of gameplay. Their low strength and flimsyness means there's little use for it as far as I can see. Though I never have properly trained a dancer in Genealogy or Awakening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 because why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Maybe it's for self-defence? Kaga also hinted that Feena in FE3 was of noble blood and that's why she could use the Rapier. Although tt's too bad that wasn't carried over to FE12... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiki Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 They're the lightest weapons and Dancers are far too dumb to learn magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_ Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Can you imagine a dancer with an axe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotari Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Can you imagine a dancer with an axe? Not without some stretch of the imagination (and it would be awesome). It's much easier to imagine dancers without any weapon like in the GBA games. I guess in the first few games they just decided that all units had to be able to wield some weapon (I think Xane could wield swords in is normal form back then too) and later decided not to. FE12 is a remake so they went with again there which means the only one that seems like a confusing decision is Olivia. Does she have any offensive abilities that make it worth giving her a sword? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arngrim Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 A dancer with an axe would be prety cool,but maybe a lance fits better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSND Alter Dragon Boner Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Pole Dance! I mean Lance Dance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineYON Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Can you imagine a dancer with an axe? Battle clerics never made sense to me, but it still is badass in some weird way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) It makes roughly enough sense to me- the dancers/bards need to be fairly free to move around to do their jobs, and admittedly often have among the slightest builds of anyone in their respective armies, and almost assuredly the least combat training, but they still may need to defend themselves from time to time. now, if we could do things the other way around and get a sword user trained to (sword) dance, like Stocke in Radiant Historia, that would be interesting They're the lightest weapons and Dancers are far too dumb to learn magic. With the possible exception, at least as far as cleverness seems to go, of Elphin, and the assured exceptions of Ninian, Nils, Reyson, Leanne, and Rafiel. (but then they admittedly aren't dancers in the traditional sense, so bloop) Edited May 4, 2013 by Rehab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Can you imagine a dancer with an axe? Why yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vashiane Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 A dancer wielding a tome would be interesting. But since dancing requires quite a bit of agility and strength to begin with, giving them a sword enables them to protect themselves if needed. Swords are probably easier to conceal and carry around with them than a lance or axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LycopolisKing Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 So they aren't complete liabilities on the battlefield. I found it quite refreshing to play FE12/13 and see them defend themselves - it was such a relief if they were well trained enough to put in a proper formation, though that only really applies with Olivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Light Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Why yes: Ehehehehehehehe~ Anyway, I think it's mostly because of the term "sword dancer" (or at least, that's how I interpreted it). In reality, it's probably just because swords are a light weapon with a method of attack that meshes easily with the sort of elegant motions dancers specialize in. Edited May 5, 2013 by Starlight36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadykid Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 nuns with axes? nah, now we need dancers with axes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcerzak Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Sword dances are a thing, you know? I'm most familiar with Buffens, but only because it was in the repetoire of the dance troupe I played violin for one summer. Google should reveal plenty of other examples though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8VZ6i-VXg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 In terms of logic and history as well as in terms of gameplay. Their low strength and flimsyness means there's little use for it as far as I can see. Though I never have properly trained a dancer in Genealogy or Awakening. Um...yeah, that kind of sums of it. In a more logical perspective, think of Dancers not really being combat units- However, they would really appreciate some kind of weapon they could defend themselves with in case of emergencies. Their usual build would also contribute to the fact that they should very well carry something rather light and relatively small so they can move comfterbly with, rather than a Lance (which is long and uncomfterble to carry around), an Axe (heavy weapons by default) or a Bow-Arrow (they'd require at least some experience with this, a sword doesn't require that much dextery for simple self-defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotari Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) I now pose the question to those of you following this thread, if they appeared in a game with that weapon type, would you rather see dancers using knives as there light means of defense? Edited May 7, 2013 by Jotari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vashiane Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I now pose the question to those of you following this thread, if they appeared in a game with that weapon type, would you rather see dancers using knives as there light means of defense? I'd love that, actually. I really hope knives are implemented in the next FE game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Starwind Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 At least they use some sort of weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Usually I follow Chinese dance so sword dancers are pretty common place? And then there's the vids Bal posted but I'm not familiar with non-Chinese culture so And afaik you do need to be pretty strong to dance, not as strong as a soldier perhaps but should be strong enough to shove pointy objects through somebody assaulting you As for knives I do prefer swords since I have more cultural connections towards swords being used as a part of dance but hell if they can make it work be my guest I've seen prop polearms too, a lot more flimsy than what you'd actually use in battle tho so not sure if count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLore Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 yeah if knives return as their own weapon type,then they would fit as weapon for dancers. Otherwise they simply could keep swords as weapons. Battle clerics never made sense to me, but it still is badass in some weird way. this comes a little bit late,but battle clerics use axes because they are the closest thing the fe-series has to maces/warhammers(cause clerics are often seen using those) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refa Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No way, dancers are amazing at fighting. See, proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSND Alter Dragon Boner Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No way, dancers are amazing at fighting. See, proof. 32 HP WRYYYYYY??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Jam Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Well, from what I know about medieval European swordfighting, what you do with your feet when you're fighting is quite similar to dancing. I think kendo is the same way. I'm not sure if the same could be said for fighting with any other type of weapon, but I thought that spears were usually used by ranks of soldiers in tight formation, so I don't think dancing would have much similarity to spear-fighting. As for axes... I have no idea what axe-fighting is like. In any case, dancers are as swift and agile as thieves, so it makes some sense for dancers to use the same type of weapon that thieves use. Edited May 10, 2013 by Paper Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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