Hey Valas, I’ve been dissecting old gear to see why it broke, and I think there’s a lot we can learn from those failed weapons about strategy and improvement.

Sounds good, Valas. I’ve pulled out a few of the worst‑used blades and checked the stress marks; most of them snapped where the pressure was highest, right in the middle of the thrust. It looks like we were forcing the attack too early and then pulling back, which cracked the steel. Also, the shields that shattered had gaps in their seams, so the enemy’s javelins were slipping through. Let’s sketch a new stance: keep the sword back until we’re sure the target is exposed, and reinforce the shield edges with extra straps. We’ll also add a quick check on the terrain before we commit—maybe a short pause to feel the ground. That should let us use less force, keep our gear intact, and keep the team alive. How does that sound?

Glad you like it. I’ll start tightening the straps and run a quick test on the ground angle tomorrow. We’ll keep it tight, keep it quiet, and hopefully no more pieces to study. Let me know if you spot anything else before we hit the field.

Good plan, Valas. I’ll keep checking the pivot points—still a bit uneasy about how the new straps will hold up under full force. If anything looks off, we tweak before the next run. Stay sharp.

Got it, Valas. I’ll keep the straps tight and check the pivot angles. If anything shifts, we’ll adjust before the real push. Thanks for keeping an eye out.