User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 11: Sir Bors of Newcastle (Elbg) v Ganzorig (Wass)/@comment-422690-20160801232656

Busy as fuck, so I'm going to vote early.

So...

Initial: Mongol Composite Bow wins. It's got all the usual advantages of a bow without the drawbacks this tourney's setup gives long-range weapons. It's got enough power to get through Bors' plate, and Ganzorig is trained on horseback, so he can draw on the move. All in all, it's a pretty clear edge for Ganzorig here. The longsword and targe can block and attack, but that's not going to help Bors if he can't close the distance.

Short Range: Longsword and Targe win. This one is pretty simple; the longsword and targe will rip through Ganzorig's armor, while the scimitar will struggle to do any damage at all. Bors is too well-protected with his plate for the scimitar to do much good.

Mid Range: Halberd wins. This is simply due to utility - the Guan Dao will likely penetrate armor, or at least dent it to the point of restricting Bors' movement. The Halberd, however, simply has more options, despite the butt spike throwing off the weight distribution.

Long Range: Mongol Composite Bow wins. Crossbow is useless and blah blah blah while the Mongol Bow is Ganzorig's primary weapon so it doesn't have the disadvantages. Nothing new to see here.

Special: Mace wins. Mantraps are useless, as stated ad nauseum. THe mace will buckle and crush armor, paralyzing Bors, breaking his bones, or just plain killing him. Another no-contest edge.

Overall: Ganzorig wins. He has enough power with his initial, long range, and especially special weponry to carry the day. He can easily incapacitate Bors, which sets the lumbering Englishman up for a swift killing blow.