User blog comment:El Alamein/Aldo Raine vs. Otto Skorzeny/@comment-27334870-20180127051900/@comment-27334870-20180201234833

Dargoo Faust's [REDACTED] EDGES: "In for Another Scar"

Long Range - Aldo Raine

The basterds takes this edge even though their long ranged weapons have less ammo, due to an edge in versatility as well as range, especially when it comes to the Karabinker. Given the situation, a longer ranged weapon suits the Basterds better as well, although the sustainability of the Gerwher will be helpful outdoors combat.

Mid Range - Otto Skorzeny

Very similar to my edge for Long Ranged weapons. Otto has the benefit of having versatility in his weapons, and although he is outranged (on average they're about even) he carries the deadliest round, best rate of fire, and light, easy-to-deploy weapons in the form of the MP 751 and the Thompson.

Short Range - Aldo Raine

While Otto takes an edge in muzzle velocity, their pistols are about even in every other aspect. I believe that the possession of melee weapons allow Aldo and the Basterds more versatility when it comes to melee combat, and given they will get sufficient use out of them. A very narrow edge, however, as the pistols will most likely decide close combat casualties.

Special - Otto Skorzeny

I've got to say, this is a close edge, despite the explosive clearly being the better weapon in a straight fight. The hidden pistol will surely get some use considering Aldo's deviousness, however the explosive will get more use generally in this situation. The issue is that the glove, when used, means whoever is using it is dead meat, whereas the explosive has the potential to cause multiple casualties, although with poor accuracy and reliability.

X-Factors and Verdict

I'm going to back up EA and Pygmy on this one. Aldo is certainly a capable fighter, but much of his success was due to luck and incompetence on his enemy's part. Since this is a straight fight, he's at even more of a disadvantage; they can't use many of the stealth tactics as effectively as in the movie. This will come up a lot in Fiction vs. Reality battles, and it's that Otto simply is better equipped to deal with the situation. Aldo won't be able to improvise as well as him, and in a chaotic firefight, this will mean life or death. Mussolini will live this one through, much to the dismay of the Basterds.