User blog comment:Snigel/Torque vs Kyle/@comment-4661256-20151121210910

El Alamein's Edges:

 Melee: Shiv vs. Monkey Wrench:  That shiv is a nasty-looking thing, and a pretty big one too if it's the size of a machete. It's a dirty blade that will cause long-term infection if the wound goes untreated (which probably won't come into play during the battle, but still). It's also got a sharp edge that can stab quite nicely and (maybe) slash. The monkey wrench is heavier, which means it will deliver more blunt trauma behind each blow, but that also makes it slower to swing around and could potentially affect fatigue if the fight drags on long enough. Also, it has less reach than the shiv. For these reasons, I'm giving my edge to Torque's improvised blade.

Edge: Torque

 Handgun: M1911 vs. CZ-75:  While I am a fan of the M1911, it's outclassed here. Its only advantage is the fact that it's got a larger caliber round (.45 ACP vs. 9mm), but since the CZ-75 has almost double the magazine capacity of the M1911, it means that long after Torque's magazine has run dry and he has to reload, Kyle can keep squeezing the trigger and sending rounds down range. (I saw that you put the M1911 at 70 m effective range and the CZ-75 at 50 m effective range, but that's a negligible difference if you ask me.)

Edge: Kyle

 SMG: Thompson vs. MP5k:  The Thompson has a larger magazine capacity (50 rounds vs. 35 rounds) and a bigger round (.45 ACP vs. 9mm), while the MP5k is lighter, has a faster rate of fire (900 rds/min vs. 600 rds/min), and double the range of the Thompson. It's a hard comparison to make here - Torque can hit Kyle even if he's behind light cover thanks to the .45, and he's got a bigger magazine so he can fire longer without worrying about the reload. But Kyle can maneuver more easily with the smaller and lighter MP5, and with a faster rate of fire he'll be able to suppress Torque a lot more easily. I'm going to have to call this one a draw.

Edge: Even

 Shotguns: Winchester Model 1912 vs. Ithaca 37:  The Winchester boasts 2 more rounds per magazine (6 vs. 4). Aside from that, both weapons have shortened barrels (which will increase the spread of the shot, making it deadlier at close range), both are firing 12-gauge, and both are pump action. When it comes to slow-firing weapons like a shotgun, two rounds makes a hell of a lot of a difference, though, so despite these weapons being very similar, Torque takes the edge.

Edge: Torque

 Machine Gun: M60 vs. Type 92:  The M60 wins here by a landslide. The 100-round belt is significantly larger than the Type 92's 60-round clip (although the clip will be a lot easier to reload than the belt), and with a faster rate of fire and longer practical range, Torque will be able to lay down ridiculous amounts of fire on his opponent at distances way farther than where Kyle can effectively return fire. Also, depending on how stable that clip is while firing, the Type 92 could easily misfire if it jostles that thing loose - it's a lot harder to do that with a belt, and it's comparatively easier to clear a jam with a belt-fed MG.

Edge: Torque

 Special Items: Rage vs. Painkillers:  To me, the difference is in what these items enable their respective users to accomplish. While the painkillers may temporarily boost Kyle's health, it's only a small addition, and if Torque is seriously laying down the fire with his M60 or Thompson, Kyle will still be pinned down. With Torque's rage, although he is still susceptible to damage, it's offset by his increased strength and battle fury. Torque is also more agile than Kyle, so this boost to his physical capabilities will really hammer home his already-existing advantage. When you consider the psychological impact this will have on the opponent -- a hulking monster of a man charging you with a rusty and jagged shiv or a giant belt-fed LMG -- that just makes the rage all the more effective. The painkillers are a passive defense boost, but they won't be enough to hold out against Torque's furious onslaught once it's awakened inside him.

Edge: Torque

WINNER: TORQUE

What this battle boils down to is who can hit harder, and who can keep hitting longer. To me, it seems like Torque wins in both categories. His weapons are often higher caliber, with larger magazine sizes to ensure he can just keep on firing long after Kyle has to stop to reload. On top of that, Torque's rage will augment his already deadly arsenal, and possibly enable him to close the distance where he really takes a huge advantage with the shiv and the shotgun. Kyle's best chance at winning here is keeping his distance and using the painkillers to keep him clinging on to life for a little bit longer, but that's just not enough to hold out against Torque. Plus, Torque has a lot more experience fighting against other humans with guns whereas Kyle finds himself battling mostly zombies. It's not going to be a cakewalk for Torque, necessarily, but Kyle shouldn't pose too much of a serious threat either.