Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin wrote:
If I am correct the rules for elven blades came out when elves would have otherwise been unarmed, the other rule has changed so elven blades are pretty much the same as two handed weapons with the exception that you can take it with a bow which isn't really helpful. Also, if you look at the profile for dwarf rangers you will see that they have a hand weapon and it does not say you have to give up the hand weapon so you have both and can use both just let your opponent know which one you are using before you role as Hitherto said.
No, the rules for elven blades had nothing to do with elves being otherwise unarmed. If there was no weapon listed they were assumed to have a hand weapon not an elven blade.
The elven blade is a specific exception to the 2h weapon rule and as such adds a unique option to elves.
Giving everyone to option to do the same thing as elven blades defeats the purpose of putting the rule in the game.
I would still say the 2h weapon replaces the 1h weapon because no warrior in their right mind would swap mid battle to a smaller weapon.
This is how i read the rules and i would never allow an opponent to swap weapons in my games as it is completely out of character and not in the spirit of the game imo. This is the last ill say on it, you can make up your own minds but im sure everyone will pick the side which benefits them most as per human nature.