Item and Weapons for the Player

Remove the Sword

Explanation:

Eliminate the sword from the game -- regardless of whether or not it is replaced with some other weapon. A sword is about as far from a thief's style as one could get, and is rather pointless, since Garrett is such a poor fighter anyway (and rightly so).

Points to bear in mind:

A sword is heavy, bulky, slow to wield, and reflects light quite well; these characteristics contradict a thief's priorities in every possible way.

Would simplify Garrett's inventory by leaving less -stuff- to clutter up his equipment, which would result in a lighter, less-bulky, and less visible load.

Could be replaced with a dagger, or stilleto (see idea entry).

Why do so? I personally have no use for the sword, but many others do. Removing it would be very restrictive to certain gameplay styles.

If nothing else, Garrett can use it to open wooden doors that the lockpicks won't.

I once heard that its more like a 'security blanket', which is why it (in some form or another) should be kept.

Date Last Update: 3/11/2002

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