User blog comment:Jackythejack/Wander vs. Buck: Out of Their Element/@comment-32516697-20190808184043

Laq's "In Awe At The Size Of These Lads" Edges

Weaponry: A lack of a clear backstory is really what's going to bite Wander in the ass here, because it means we have no idea how good he is with a sword. He seems to have grasped the first rule of swordsmanship ("Stick them with the pointy end"), but that's about it. And when you're fighting a tiny weasel that's constantly running and jumping around, you need a lot more than that. Any melee confrontation will be in Buck's favor because of his size and speed. His weapon may be shorter, and a little unnecessarily thick, but that's not a problem when you can get in and out faster than the other guy can react. The smoke bombs make this even easier for Buck. Wander's best bet will be to retreat, find a hiding place, and then go all Skyrim-sneak archer on Buck. However, we don't know if he's skilled or smart enough to pull that off, and it will be especially difficult with a face full of smoke. In short, the faster and smaller combatant will run circles around the bigger and slower one with ease. Edge: Buck

X-Factors and Conclusion: You have to be pretty crafty to stay alive in Buck's world, and even though he's never fought a human before, I have no doubts he'll be able to adapt quickly. Wander, on the other hand, will be immediately put off but the bipedal weasel with a giant knife, likely giving Buck the first shot, and will struggle to cope with fighting something so small and agile, primarily due to his severe lack of experience and skill. Rather ironically, Wander will find himself playing the role of Goliath in this confrontation, and will be downed rather quickly by his David, who just so happens to be a small mammal with an eyepatch. Big Boss would be proud. Wander may lose this round, but at least he'll finally claw his way out of DF homelessness. Winner: Buck!