User blog comment:Cfp3157/Greek Peltast vs. Inca Bola Thrower/@comment-4661256-20151121215305

El Alamein's Edges:

 Primary: Javelin vs. Bola:  I'm inclined to agree with Leo here. The javelin is a big, awkward weapon, and its surface area is much, much smaller than the Bola. The Bola can be swung around, and as long as part of the cord wraps around the intended target, those heavy balls and aerodynamics will take care of the rest. The javelin's tip has to hit the target for that to be a kill. When you consider the fact that the Incans are armored, that further reduces the effectiveness of the javelin.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower

 Secondary: Xiphos vs. Bronze Hatchet:  Iron vs. bronze aside, either way, the Xiphos wins. It has a larger killing surface area, since it's a double-edged blade. The hatchet might have more reach because of the handle, but even then it still doesn't have the killing potential of the Xiphos. The Greek sword can slash or stab. The hatchet can only hack messily at its target.

Edge: Greek Peltast

 Special: Sling vs. Dagger:  The sling sucks. We all know that and we all know why. Even if the Peltast does hit the Bola Thrower, it will only really kill if it's a headshot. The dagger might not be necessarily combat practical if it's meant to be used for sacrifical purposes, but it will still be more useful than a sling.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower

 Armor: Wicker Shield vs. Cotton Shirt:  While both sets of armor will be equally effective against the opponent's weapons, the shield can be physically removed from the Peltast's grasp if a heavy blow knocks it away. Then the Greeks have no armor. The cotton armor is literally on the Bola Thrower's torso, so the only way that the integrity of that armor will be compromised is if it gets pierced.

Edge: Inca Bola Thrower

WINNER: INCA BOLA THROWER

So, yeah. The Bola is way more effective than the Javelin because it is much more likely to disable the Peltast, and at that point it's game over. The Inca can approach and kill his victim at his leisure. On top of that, the Inca can't be disarmed of his cotton shirt, whereas the Greek can have that shield knocked out of his hands.