User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Arminius vs Ragnar Lodbrok/@comment-4661256-20121029013118

El Alamein's "I Typed This on an iPad" Edges:<\big<\b><\i>  Close Range: Germanic Sword vs. Viking Sword:<\b><\u> While the swords themselves may seem pretty similar, Arminius has Roman training. I think his more disciplined swordsmanship may be enough to overwhelm Ragnar's wild, barbaric sword fighting. Edge: Arminius<\b><\i>  Mid Range: Framera vs. Viking Spear:<\b><\u> I agree here. The spears are similar in sized and similarly used. Edge: Even<\b><\i>  Mid Range (Thrown): Plumbata vs. Ax:<\b><\u> The Plumbata will likely be the more effective thrown weapon because that's what it was intended to do. The Ax might be more versatile up-close, but the Plumbata is the better THROWN weapon. Edge: Arminius<\b><\i> to be continued