User blog comment:MilenHD/Pier Gerlofs Donia vs Michael An Gof/@comment-5232784-20150224043316

Pirate vs blacksmith, in the CAGE of DEEAAATH!!!!

1. Short range:

The longsword lacks the power of the meat cleaver, but makes up for it with greater range and two sharp edges instead of one.

EDGE: Michael An Gof

2. Mid range:

The Pike is heavier and longer than the bill, befitting a giant of such size. The blade on the pike looks of better quality than the Bill's as well, the former looking like steel (the latter low grade iron). Though steel is breakable, it is stronger than iron, and with superior range combined with superior weight (for extra force behind blows), the pike is the far superior weapon

Edge" Pier Gerlofs Donia

3. Long range

Arquebuses were more accurate than modern people tend to think, though being single shot guns of primitive design, they obviously had their drawbacks. Both opponents will be using the same weapon, but there are things to consider:

A: Being so large, Donia wont really notice the weight of the gun, and thus not as impeded by weight.

B: Donia, being so much taller, will have a greater view of his surroundings, and thus may be able to spot Gof from a distance when an average man of the time would not, thus being open for fire. This was an advantage that the early australopithecines (bipedal apes) of Africa had over their quadrapedal cousins; standing fully erect, their bipedal height gave them a greater view of their surroundings, enabling them to spot a predator than an ape walking on fours would not see. Gof might have a hard time sneaking up on him

C: Donia, being so big, will be an easier target than Gof, and will find it harder to hide and sneak around, his size and weight could give him away.

Given the size vs view and weight considerations, I think that Gof has the superiority: Donia is simply a much larger target that can be more easily seen.

EDGE: Michael An Gof

Special:

The Zweihander is 7 freaking feet long, and outweighs the hammer by 11. lbs. The range this gives Donia is remarkable, and a slash from it is far more likely to slay a man than  strike from a hammer

(Note: the other allies o Donia cannot have swords this large: the average person of Donia's day was not in the seven foot range (they would have been well below 6 feet, probably six and a half or less), and you cannot wield a sword properly if it is a foot or a foot anf a half longer than you are tall (its best to be a bit taller than your sword). The Zweihanders for Donia's men should be 4 feet 7 inches).

EDGE: Pier Gerlofs Donia

X factors:

Brutality and killer instinct goes to Donia, but Gof has calm under fire and leadership, two qualities which outweigh the others. Gof has the x factors in spades

EDGE: Micael An Gof

Donia has superior mid range and special weapons, while Gof has the superior short range weapon, and will be better able to utilize his arquebus than Donia. Donia's size is an intimidating factor, but he lacks superiority in the X factors. Still, the gun advantage is not much, and the pike and Zweihander give Donia a superb long range advantage.

Still, Gof to me seems to be more disciplined, and has better leadership skills, which are crucial to a five on five match. Given this, I give it to Gof

MICHAEL AN GOF GODSMACKS PIER GERLOFS DONIA!!!!!!!