05-07-2020, 08:20 AM
(05-07-2020, 08:13 AM)CHASE Wrote: I guess I never thought about this but I think same as your's only...the reality of it as depicted (sort of) in GLADIATOR is a sad gritty, disgusting one. I guess I prefer a fantasy version of that but NOT with monsters, trolls, ogres, and other outlandish monsters and aliens ...my fetish likes it to be man vs man, period and most hits probably weren't in the navel or gut area either but more toward neck and chest (ewl) or even legs. So I guess fantasy outweighs any real setting for me: an arena mostly is the setting I want. But any knife, sword, spear to the navel area will do!
You are correct, the reality of a gladiator is a generally a life of a slave, but there were some men who entered for glory. The neck and chest are much more effective targets for instantly ending the match, but a blade to the gut as a certain appeal to which I think most of us would agree. In the end, its all historical fantasy, so just take the parts that you like and season to taste!