Shattered Kingdoms

In my opinion polearms are not worth a thing although only 4 classes are allowed access to them. If I were to take a poll of the best reach subtypes, I'm guessing there wouldn't be a single polearm in the top five spots. That's wrong. Polearms are THE weapon type that is based on reach. Either wimp poleaxes or buff polearms or some combination of both of these. Preferably just buff polearms all around. When reaching axes, spears, exotics, and swords are more popular than weapons that are actually built for reach, I think that's an indication those types might be too powerful. Until polearms are as strong as some of those - they'll always be a waste of space.

No cleaving with scythes. That's just stupid.

Pole-axes are only used because they are better than a pole-mace. They are not better than a great axe in damage.

I completely agree with this statement. As of now, one of the best reaching weapons are landys (a sword) for cleaving as it has among the highest damage and accuracy of the reaching weapons I know of. (Not that i know of many) The best polearm that I know of is the naginata and the rest really don't compare. Halberds, pole-axes, all of them pale in comparison to landys and the nagi and that really doesn't give much diversity. Pair that with the fact of how common Landys or naginatas are, well then that's the only weapon that seems to be used. However, that is just my observation, and opinion. I'm a newbie and don't know much about the weapons yet, but from comparing and using in game, it's a shame to see how many weapons are so useless when compared to those two.

The best ranged weapon in the game used to be a polearm, but it was wimped (along with the second best weapon, tridents). We are now left with battle spear and (debatedly) landsknecht dominating the field.

What type of ammunition do polearms use?

Arms, the pole is hallowed and the arms are shot through it.

Damn Ardith is right, the best reach weapon in this mud is battle whips!

Algon nor Ardith know anything about what they think they are talking about. Its funny.

Dude, your characters spam die. Relax a bit and let some of the adults talk.