Okay, so there has been an uproar ever since everyone found out that there will be no spears in Skyrim. However, it has just become a doomsaying situation. People need to realize that just because spears aren't in the game doesn't mean they won't have a polearm of some sort. In fact, in lieu of spears, Todd made it pretty obvious that spears won't be in the game but the way he talked there will be other polearms, which is also supported by concept art of halberds and bardiches.

Now, this whole thread is to allow people to realize that just because there are no spears in Skyrim doesn't mean that you won't get the same aesthetic effect that some people have for spears, the other polearms they are adding to the game has the same basic build as a spear but actually have more flashiness to the look than a spear such as different blades attached to the end of the pole. Also, the other polearms allow for a more balanced gameplay than spears. Spears in their previous incarnation didn't allow for retaliation due to the fact it was a stabbing motion that came in between the target and the player. With polearms, they can be more claymores with a longer reach. With their wide swings, they allow for gaps in between attacks to retaliate unlike what spears did in Morrowind. It would just be easier to put polearms in the game, which are more aesthetically pleasing and allow for balanced gameplay mechanics established by claymores.

So in short, those that are unhappy with the lack of spears in Skyrim really shouldn't be disappointed since technically a spear-like weapon is coming into the game (unless development goes in a different direction of course) so you can still carry your long pole with you that you can kill people with, it just won't be stabbing people to death without repercussions.

Personally, Aside from my standard mage character Ancotar, i would loved to have been a half naked nord wearing leather with a leather shield and a spear..that you can throw....mmmm..dont forget the wolf mask. ^^

Hm... While I never used Spears in any game (Although I did collect them for set completion in Morrowind), I can understand people's frustration at their removal. Still, with the modding community thriving, perhaps they'll mod in Spears using the animations of the Halberds.

However, I wouldn't put too much faith in concept art. It is conceptual for a reason.

No need to start another spear discussion when you can add to the already open topic.

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1164375-no-spears/