Sword grabs in messer were intended. It's also why I gave the left wrist the same axis; the idea was that you grab opponent's sword and twist it out of the way. So yes, grabbing opponent's sword totally screws him over, but it's a risky move because it's pretty easy to get your hand chopped off.

Also, major update to gladius mod: gladius_et_parmula.tbm


I have changed the shield from the center grip to the strapped type, both because that seems to be the type Romans were usually using (like this) and also to further differentiate it from my viking mod.

I have also made a version with unobtrusive Roman-themed environment: gladius_templum.tbm. Here it is: