I've always been a fan of the long sword so everyone should know what i'm going to say. I'm not going to diss axes though. Powerful long swords are always more common in the BG games. Axes on the other hand can be thrown, and my second fighter always uses axes. They do good damage, and do have powerful magic. Remember how fun the throwing axe +2 was in Bg?
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Redblueflare (Call me Red!)