User blog comment:Pac-Man's Revenge/Hashashin Vs. Ninja/@comment-24.6.166.96-20131112231557

Tanto and Ninjatō vs Khanjar and Saif- The Ninjas' blades have a shorter reach. That's one flaw. But this combined to the light weight means that their blades will be faster and easier to utilize. However, the Hashashin have a longer reach, and their blades can inflict MUCH more damage. Sure, they are heavier, and slightly more unwieldy compared to the ninjas', but one swing will insure that the ninjas go down instantaneously. Plus, if a nonfatal slash is delivered, the poison will ensure death. Edge: Hashashin

Blowgun vs Recurve Bow- A recurve bow often makes more sound when fired compared to other bows. That alone eliminates stealth. And that can be detrimental. Also, the bow is meant to be used primarily for long range, whereas the blowgun is used for medium range. The ninjas are very surreptitious, and can get up close their foes undetected, allowing them to use their blowguns, which are silent, by the way. Even if they were spotted, the Hashashin archers won't be able to do anything, as the time it takes for them to draw the bowstring and fire is longer than the time it takes for a ninja to launch his projectile out of his blowgun. It will be like putting a sniper against an assailant with a handgun, and both people are five away from each other. Which gun do you think is going to be easier to aim and fire at such a range. The one with a huge, protruding barrel and heavy weight, or the light and small gun that can be held in one hand? Still, the bow has much more power than the blowgun, but ninjas can hide, and they can move very fast to make it difficult for the Hashashin to get a clear shot. And if a Hashashin hits a non-vital area, it's going to be a costly mistake, while the ninja will most likely have poison in his blowgun, so it wouldn't matter. Edge: Ninja

Shuriken vs Ceramic Incendiary Grenade- Are you serious? A grenade versus a star-shaped blade? No contest. The explosive power of the Hashashin's grenade will be sufficient enough to dismember the ninjas, and the blast radius will be difficult to escape. Still, they will need fire. But the explosion is still more lethal than the ninja's shuriken, which can't even penetrate decent lamellar armor. The ninja's shuriken also require good aim to be truly effective, while the Hashashin can simply throw their grenades wherever the hell they wish, and it'll still be very effective. Edge: Hashashin

Kusarigama vs Arabian Axe- No brainer right here. The kusarigama is a kama on metal chains. A curved blade with range? That beats an axe, that, although is pretty light, can still be a little cumbersome at times. The ninja can easily impale or cut the Hashashin with their kusarigama, while the latter will be struggling to land a hit on the former. Unless the Hashashin can catch a ninja by surprise, he will be slashed and exsanguinated. The axe, however, like most of the other weapons the Hashashins possess,can inflict more damage if it lands a successful hit, but that will be very unlikely. Edge: Ninja

X-Factors- Ninjas are hired assassins. Hashashins are actually a cause with a goal that they ambitiously pursue. The ninja's lack of conviction will be a hindrance to him. However, ninjas have major advantage on their side. Their subtly easily beats out the Hashashin's. Ninjas are lightning fast, which will be an advantage. As for tactics, ninjas have one tactic only: Stealth. Hashashins are trained in the art of war, and many other things, stealth amongst them. That makes them the superior tacticians. The ninjas are highly trained in martial arts, though, so their skills are slightly better. Overall, ninjas are the better tilers. Their equipment is tied with the Hashashins', but they have a few other aspects that help them defeat their Arabic foes.

Winner: Ninjas