User blog comment:Swg66/Ancient User Warrior Tournament: Round 6 Lt.Chard vs Lachlan Blake/@comment-422690-20110627195203

Let's see...

Short Range: Even. Both weapons are good in their own right, and while the saxon shield may cover more area, Lachlan added a spike to the buckler (and ten inches isn't small for a spike...). Add that to the fact that if one of his weapons does get stuck in the wood, the shield is also hindered by the fact that there's a f---ing weapon stuck in it. And don't even get me started on the stupidities of having a razor-edged shield... Both weapons are good, but there is no clear-cut edge. Edge: Draw.

Mid range: Poleaxe wins, easy. In addition to Swg66's points, the Woomera has accuracy problems due to the wideness of the launcher. Even with the steel edges (why do people automatically assume that that's a good idea? You're likely to injure yourself, too.), it's an inferior weapon. Edge: Lt. Chard.

Special: Even. The Kusarigama is a very versatile weapon, but the chain also increases the likelihood of deadliness to the user. The Kris and Falcata are a nice combination, and the wavy edges will reduce frictoin going in. However, as we saw in Celt vs Immortal, if you miss with yourr thrist, you'll have a hell of a time pulling it out. While I personally like the design of the Falcata, I'll have to call this even. Edge: Draw.

Winner: Lt. Chard. This comes down to armor. While Lachlan's armor is more protective, it also slows him down a lot and will tire him out. Lt. Chard has more mobility in his armor, even if he is relying excessively on a power style that Lachlan's armor is best at stopping. THe bulk of the armor will likely lead to a finisher like the Pirate vs the Knight, where Lachlan is tired out and trapped in the suit of armor (BTW, Lachlan, be glad Chard doesn't have a flamethrower. It'd be an insta-lose for you rather than the good fight you would put up now) and Lachlan can just finish him off. Looks like I won't be regretting leaving him alive... Winner Lt. Chard.