// Warnings are limited to rods and bows at the moment.

    // Warnings are limited to rods, bows, and quarterstaves at the moment.

    else if (weapon->base_type == OBJ_WEAPONS
             && weapon->sub_type == WPN_QUARTERSTAFF)
    {
        mprf(MSGCH_WARN, "Your %s severely limits your weapon's effectiveness.",
             shield_base_name(player_shield()));
    }