Vikings, Shields, and Game Rules
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Vikings, Shields, and Game Rules

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I’ve been building a lot of shields recently. Part of this is just because I like working with wood. The crafting aspect of it is very satisfying, and is more visceral than blogging, obviously. But it started with me doing research for Dragon Heresy. I’ve always been skeptical of the bonuses from shields in D&D,…

Viking Shield – Part 3 (handle and assembly)
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Viking Shield – Part 3 (handle and assembly)

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I finished thinning down the shield in Viking Shield, part 2, and then it was time to see if I could get the handle carved and attached. I had started with a basic design intent – a tapered handle that would lift up a bit to accommodate my hand, and be slightly offset from the…