User blog comment:Leolab/User Siege Tourney, Round 24 of 63: Redkite (Markus) v Leolab (Lloyd)/@comment-24180428-20130812232639

Utter noob's "When Push Comes to Shove" edges:

Attacker
Overrun-Possible, but unlikely. Leo's countermeasures should hold them back well enough.

Force surrender-Not happening. Leo wouldn't surrender.

Single combat-See below.

Defender
Force surrender-Not happening. Like Leo, Kite wont surrender.

Annihilate attacker-Possible. Kite's men are well armored, as are Leo's. If Kite's Pikemen get in the castle, they wouldn't manuvere well. If Kite's swordsmen get in the castle they will have difficulty against Leo's spearmen, due to their longer range. And Leo's countermeasures will be sure to pick off enemies before they get close enough to enter the castle in the first place.

Survive 4 months-Most likely outcome. Leo's canons and crossbowmen can keep enough pressure on Kite's men to keep them away from the walls and if they get that close he can use Greek Fire.

Win single combat-See below.

Single Combat
Ranged-Armor piercing poison arrows>normal arrows. Edge Leo

Main/off hand-The Talwar and short axe are going to have issues getting through the kite shield. Since Leo has not shield, Kite will just have to deal with the armor. Edge Kite

Polearm-The Pike has a greater range, but is more useful in formations than single combat. The Halberd can break the pike with one strike, and gives Leo many options to choose from when attacking. Edge Leo

Single combat winner-Leo. Before Kite can get close Leo can hit him in a vulnerable area with an arrow or smash him with the Halberd.

Overall winner-Leo. He and his troops are armed well enough to last 4 months and Leo can handle Kite in a 1-on-1 fight. Leo's superior mental health and intelligence allows him to make better tactical decisions on the battlefield, which is essential for a general.