User blog comment:MilenHD/Berserker vs Philistine/@comment-379205-20151111235659

119's "I Don't Get Nice, I Get Norse!" Edges:


 * Swords: The Viking Sword is longer and made of stronger steel- blacksmithing techniques improved exponentially from the early iron age to the days of the Vikings. This gives the Viking blade the definitive edge. Edge: Viking


 * Mid-Range: The Philistine Spear is longer than the Viking Dane Axe, but the Dane axe is heavier, hits harder, and will be able to cleave through the bronze armor of the Philistines, and well as the shaft of the spear. On the other hand, the Berserker has no armor, and the spear will easily be able to punch through the hides that the berserker wears. Edge: Even- both are presumed to be skilled with their weapons and could gain an advantage depending on the situation.


 * Long Range: The Viking spear is a potent throwing and thrusting weapon, however, it is outranged greatly by the bow and arrow. Also, regardless if they are using iron or bronze arrowheads, it will pierce the Berserker's hide clothing easily. Edge: Philistine.


 * Knives: The Seax is longer, made of stronger steel, and is of better s