They are just rarely used, they arent hard to make I believe. I've never used them so I dunno but can you fight melee style with them? I know you can throw them.
Those are javelins. There are 'spears' that have the attack style where you can spin them and attack left and right. They have no particularly special stats, but have a cool gani and look (that would fit dragoons well). However, they are not exactly 'common'. I know Alan had one until recently.
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06-03-2006, 03:27 PM
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