User blog comment:ReyesRebels/King Charles XII of Sweden vs. Tipu Sultan of Mysore/@comment-4661256-20120809220208

'El Alamein's "Reprimand that Man! Reprimand that Man!" Edges: '

 Close Range: Small Sword vs. Talwar: The Small Sword is, well, a lot shorter than the Talwar, giving it a disadvantage at a medium-distance because Charles needs to close the distance that the Talwar puts between him and Tipu. However, if Charles can manage that, the short sword is going to be a lot more effective because it's more maneuverable in tight spaces. Ultimately, I give the edge to the Talwar because it's a slashing weapon, which can easily knock a thrusting sword aside and continue with a follow-up attack. The thrusting sword will have a hard time blocking a much bigger slashing sword.

Edge: Tipu Sultan

 Mid Range: Model 1704 vs. Brown Bess: Muskets are freakin' muskets, and again you give an edge with poor reasoning. The Model 1704 has a larger caliber shot and it can take a socket bayonet that slips down the barrel as opposed to the plug bayonet that stuffs up the barrel and renders the musket useless as a firearm. The Brown Bess simply can't compete, and regardless of how long the Brown Bess saw service, it's clearly outmatched.

Edge: Charles XII

 Long Range:

TBC