User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 3 Episode 4: Templar Knight vs Ming Warrior/@comment-4552610-20130510031750

Undead RVD's "old-time knights+big bangs=wet armor" Edges:
Close Range: I am presuming there will be some horse back combat, as shown on the card, and I shall give my opinion. I say the two are even. Why? It comes down to the fight. On foot, the longsword excels, thank to its versatile build, but on horse back, the Dao wins. It is a descendent of many sabers and can slice with incredible force on horseback. As such, I say even.
 * EDGE: Even

Mid Range: Once again, it is about where your are that gives you your edge but here, versatility wins. The Lance is a beast on horseback but come off and you are f**ked. On foot, the bloody thing is heavy as hell and unwieldy. It is also only good for one use. The Qiang Spear, on the other hand, wins in many categories. It can be used on foot, on horseback, as a thrusting weapon, a slashing weapon or even a blunt weapon (martial arts skills will allow you to incorperate a spear as a staff) and can be used more than once.
 * EDGE: Ming Warrior

Long Range: As much as I detest old-time firearms, the Chinese had some kick ass ones. The 3-Barreled Pole Gun has three uses before reloading (the crossbow has to be reloaded after each shot) and can go through armor pretty well (chainmail won't hold)
 * EDGE: Ming Warriors

Special: The Flail is a nasty little weapon I enjoy seeing. It is strong, it is fast when spinning, it hits hard and it can strike fear in many. However, the Mechanical Mine wins do to one thing: Your enemy can be far away and the mine can still kill you. With this, the Ming Warriors can devestate their enemies without having to get close, which is good as the flail is deadly at a close range. Also, the Mines will scare the crap out of the more superstitious Knights. (THEY ARE SORCERERS!) Armor: The Knights win here. Their chainmail may not stop gun fire but it is better than leather and their helms and shields will provide sufficient protection. Overall: I'm going with the Ming Warriors. Once the battle gets up close, they will not last the best as their armor and their enemy's superior armor will make things tough, but at a distance, the Ming warriors can pick off most of the Knights and together rip them apart. They will also have more of an intimidation factor as their gun and mine will make some terrifying blasts that will scare the crap out of the less advanced knights. Overall, the Ming Warriors win from a distance.
 * EDGE: Ming Warriors
 * EDGE: Templar Knights