From the code polishing thread on the official announcements:
<br>The charge command will work with spears in addition to
<br>polearms, though spears will cause less damage.
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<br>From the bug board where things to numerous to mention happen:
<br>It seems the basic mob progs now include the ability of
<br>mobs to grab their weapon off the ground and rewield if
<br>given suffcient opportunity.