User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 3 Episode 4: Templar Knight vs Ming Warrior/@comment-3127606-20130511212654

MB's edges:

Close range: Edge Templar- The longsword had a larger blade. This means that it could reach out farther than the dao, it could cause more trauma, and the sword itself is more versatile in that i can stab and slash with ease.

Mid range: Edge Ming- The lance, when used on horse will carve a path through the enemy. But in battle versatility is what counts. Teh lance, when used on foot isn't very useful, and has only one use. The Qiang spear however, can be used multiple times, can be used on foot as well as horse, and has many options to kill.

Long range: Edge Even-On the one hand you have the crossbow which while it can pierce armor, and has a longer range, the 3 barrel pole gun has the higher killing power, and can fire 3 shots before having to reload.

Special: Edge Templar-The landmine has to be set up in advance while you can carry the flail with you wherever you go.

Armor: Edge Templar-Chainmail may be crap, but it's better than the leather armor of the Mings.

WINNER: I'm giving this to the Templars. they have far more heavy hitting weaponry, better men behind the weapons, and a will to overcome and destroy all blasphemers. Which in the eyes of the Templars, the Ming will be