User blog comment:Elgb333/Badass with Disabilities: Baldwin the Leper vs Timur the Lame/@comment-379205-20160402184514

119's "Handi-Capable... of Kicking your Ass!" Edges


 * The Turko-Mongol Saber is a devastating weapon with a powerful curve for cutting through men on horseback, and is still capable of parrying and thrusting, however, the longsword has a more versatile design capable of cutting, thrusting, and parrying. Not to mention, in a siege, it is likely the Mongols will be fighting dismounted at some point in the close quarters of the castle interior. Edge: Baldwin


 * Polearm: The halberd is shorter, but its combination axe-hook-spear design gives the user more options then the glaive, and its design is better for piercing armor. It should also be noted that when fighting inside a castle, the glave's length may become a liability. Edge: Baldwin


 * Cavalry: Both weapons are spears with a heavy shaft and head, designed for use by cavalry, and packed a devastating punch in combination with the momentum of the horse. Edge: Even


 * Bows: The Mongols were masters of horseback archery and could expertly pick off targets from up to 300 meters away, however, as El Alamein stated Baldwin is behind the walls of a castle, and his archers are going to be able to fire down on the Mongols, who would have no cover save for earthworks or wooden pavises. For this reason, the crossbow will do more damage. Edge: Baldwin the Leper


 * Siege: The Springald is a powerful anti-personnel and anti-seige weapon, potentially even being able to target the trebuchet and set it ablaze with Greek fire. On the other hand, the trebuchet will be able to outrange the Springald, and it has its own devastating array of ammunition, including rocks, diseased corpses, incendiaries (which, given Timur's time period, could include various concoctions containing gunpowder mixed with other flammable materials such as pitch), and even live prisoners for psychological warfare. For this reason, the trebuchet gets the edge for sheer utility. Edge: Timur the Lame


 * Armor: Baldwin's chain mail, helm, and heater shield takes the edge for its greater defensive abilities. Edge: Baldwin the Leper


 * X-Factors: Timur and Baldwin were both experienced, expert strategists, but Baldwin was better trained and physically stronger. However, Timur does take brutality by a long shot. Edge: Baldwin the Leper


 * Overall Winner: Baldwin the Leper takes this by a long shot, as, while Timur had a technological advantage, it will not be enough to take away the defender's advantage held by Baldwin in his heavily defended castle. Add in better weapons for the situation- while Timur's weapons are more suited to fighting on an open steppe, as well as superior physicality and training, and Baldwin wins this battle.