User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 4: Ganzorig (Wass) v Tiberius Proditus (EA)/@comment-5078776-20160607042634/@comment-5078776-20160612034319


 * I will concede, but don't you dare say you're sorry. You're acting like a self important ass, and feigning sympathy doesn't help your case; don't you dare patronize me or any other user like that again.
 * Yes, the plumbata is lighter, but "quicker to deploy" is dependent entirely on the situation. Even discarding the argument of the fact that the bow is Ganzorig's initial weapon (which I am not) while the plumbatas are not Tiberius', I fail to see where the plumbatas are more simple to use either way. While they can be thrown faster than a bow to be drawn and fired, that's not taking a variety of factors such as a moving target, accurately placing a throw, and focusing on keeping up a viable defense (this last part is easily remedied by the scutum, but should be considered either way). The bow, meanwhile, is fully and totally capable of performing that function as a long range weapon, especially with Ganzorig's training and skill with it. This is where I see the plumbatas failing; they'll be more effective as a compliment to Tiberius, but not enough to be the more effective weapon overall (hence why I declare it even, rather than claiming to favor either weapon).
 * The mace is a weapon designed to keep distance should it need to. That's three feet of solid steel, hitting with increasingly more power as the fight goes on; compare that to a mere eleven inches, which will still have to contend with Ganzorig's armor, and Tiberius is going to have to be incredibly swift to strike a thrust with his toothpick without getting struck by the mace or (clumsily, likely) dodged. The mace will shatter limbs if it hits or stun Tiberius if hit in the chest, regardless of armor. As for the larger killing area; that's still countered by the sheer fact he needs to be able to land a blow without getting dodged or at least struck. Bleeding damage will kill, but blunt damage will instantly cripple; adrenaline combined with the possibility of a nonfatal blow will allow a warrior to push through if he is strong enough. Blunt trauma, however, will instantly stop any man should it connect, especially if it's a limb.
 * See point 1.
 * See point 1.