User blog comment:Thundrtri/Season 1 Episode 6: Samurai VS French Musketeer/@comment-379205-20120928043602

119's "You Do Realize It Sounds Like You're Actually Shouting 'BONSAI' Instead of 'BANZAI'" Edges


 * Swords: I'm going to go against the grain and go with the tachi, as the rapier was intended mostly as a thrusting weapon and could not stand up well to blocking sword attacks. Edge: Samurai


 * Pikes: I'm giving this to the yari for its longer blade to allow for both slashing and stabbing. Edge: Samurai


 * Mid-Range: Usually, I'd go with the firearm, but this is an exception to that rule due to the inaccuracy of smoothbore black powder pistols and the propensity of wheellocks to misfire. For this reason, I give this to the yumi's longer range and superior accuracy. Edge: Samurai


 * Muskets: The flintlock has a more reliable ignition system, however, I'm going to give this to the tanegashima for its superior armor penetration and its superior front sight for greater accuracy. Edge: Samurai


 * Grenades: The French grenade takes this easily for its ability to produce more destructive metal shrapnel, which is more likely to kill, rather than maim or stun like the ceramic grenade. Edge: Samurai


 * Special Weapons: This one is not so simple, but I think I'll give this to the kanabo for its heavier weight and its likelihood of an instant kill at least if it hits the musketeers unarmored head.


 * X-Factors: The samurai take the crucial X-Factors of training and skill, giving them the advantage.

OVERALL WINNER: Samurai.