Yeah, but 3ed still has rules for no apparent reason other than "game balance". Like even though the ranger gets the ambidexterity and two weapon feats he still can't use double weapons. Why?! Where is the logic in that?

It will only discourage rangers from using double weapons because they will have to spend feat slots on feats they should by all rights already have.

I think that most of their new double-weapons are stupid, but can't a guy get a quarterstaff over here. I also think short spears should be double weapons too in proper kung fu fashion.
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