History PlayingWith / HeroesPreferSwords

** When presented with an armory (in an age where guns don't exist), Bob just doesn't find anything else that he likes other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and what-have-you are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** Bob is a knife-wielder or ArcherArchetype, but [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] uses swords.

** When finding a weapon to give to Bob, developers just don't find anything else that fit the hero other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** Everyone, including villains and random civilians, uses swords.

** But [[BigGood Goddess Sophia]] [[LensmanArmsRace bestows better swords to her chosens]].

** Bob, no matter what he chooses, will be derided by everyone he views due to believing this trope in full effect.

*** Bob picks out a spellbook? He's considered a {{bookworm}} who's sheltered and egotistical, and thinks he's above others simply by knowing spells,and a good amount of the archer stereotype comes with it too.

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** When presented with an armory (in an age where guns don't exist), Bob just doesn't find anything else that he likes other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** When finding a weapon to give to Bob, developers just don't find anything else that fit the hero other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** When presented with an armory (in an age where guns don't exist), Bob just doesn't find anything else that he likes other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, [[DropTheHammer Warhammers]], PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and [[DropTheHammer warhammers]] would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** When finding a weapon to give to Bob, developers just don't find anything else that fit the hero other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, [[DropTheHammer Warhammers]], PrimitiveClubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the [[CarryABigStick maces]] and [[DropTheHammer warhammers]] would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons and the axes go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded And going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** Firearms don't exist in the setting of "Heroes of Troperia", so melee weapons such as swords are effective in combat.

* '''Straight''': Bob, TheHero of ''Heroes of Troperia'', is given a sword right before setting off on his quest to save the world.

** Absolutely every heroic character in the ''Heroes of Troperia'' series uses a sword, even when the game is [[JustForFun/RecycledINSPACE set in outer space]].

* '''Exaggerated''': Absolutely every heroic character in the ''Heroes of Troperia'' series uses a sword, even when the game is [[JustForFun/RecycledINSPACE set in outer space]].

** Bob is a skilled archer (or god forbid a skilled mage). Everyone he meets views him as a coward or an outright villain, due to believing this trope to be in full effect.
** Bob is a skilled spearman. Everyone he meets views him as more or less Cannon Fodder, because they heavily believe in this trope.
** Bob is a powerful warrior who uses [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon direct weaponry]]. Everyone he meets views him as a complete neanderthal because he uses something that's not a sword, and even if he DOES use a longsword (or even a {{BFS}}), he'll still be considered too {{Dumb|Muscle}} who's too uncivilized for the dainty sword.

** When presented with an armory (in an age where guns don't exist), Bob just doesn't find anything else that he likes other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, Clubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the axes and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded and going in unarmed]]? Are you crazy!? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

** When finding a weapon to give to Bob, developers just don't find anything else that fit the hero other than swords. Lances are reserved for (obviously) TheLancer, the Axes, Warhammers, Clubs, and SavageSpikedWeapons and whatnot are [[BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon too big and scary]] and only reserved for TheBigGuy (the axes and warhammers would go to ThePaladin whilst the SavageSpikedWeapons go to the BarbarianHero), not to mention the {{BFS}}s would also go to TheBigGuy, Daggers are too dishonorable and (again) should go to TheLancer, Bob's BookDumb and can't use magical spells, so those go to TheSmartGuy, Bows are usually reserved for the ArcherArchetype (something that Bob's not), and as for healing staves and wands, they go to the WhiteMagicianGirl. [[HeroesFightBarehanded and going in unarmed]]? That's only something that TheBigGuy would do, too! If there already isn't a BareFistedMonk too small to be considered TheBigGuy, of course. There's simply no other option than to choose the sword.

* '''Defied''': With more practical weapons available, Bob sees no reason to even look twice at a sword.

** “Nah, swords are too generic. Gimme a [[DropTheHammer hammer]]!”

* '''Conversed''': "Unlike what you may read in story books, a sword is an unlikely weapon for the hero in an age of fire arms."

** Bob is a skilled archer. Everyone he meets views him as a coward or an outright villain, due to believing this trope to be in full effect.