User blog comment:Pygmy Hippo 2/Historical Back For Blood/@comment-36053634-20180926233454

Guitarcar's "Armor is for wimps" edges

Short range:

The blade is obviously much more lethal than the sword catcher. Besides, the Sicarii did not pack up anything as long as the Jap sword either. Major Edge: Sicarii

Mid:

The Katana was built for cutting flesh. Since the Sicarii does not pack up armor, the Katanas superior cutting ability will outbeat the Sica. Musashi's ability also adds up. Major edge: Musashi

Long range:

Kazanshin, I would disagree. Weapon edges should also be about effectiveness and not for the category only. Im gonna believe the myths for now. Musashi's skill, Usefulness of the Bokken and the fact that a sling is hard to aim especially in an Indian Jungle (and my hate for the sling) will be more effective than an inaccurate rock flinger. Major edge Musashi

Special:

The cloak is really useful but Kazanshin's point tells the tale already. An oar is is atleast sort of lethal compared to the cloak. One thing, It could keep the close ranged assasins further too.

Edge: Musashi

X-Factors:

For tactic's, both can be countered by each other. The Sicarii are not dumb enough to fall for those tricks and are patient to wait for the perfect opportunity. The jungles can also conceal the Jewish assasins too which means Musashi would have a harder time.

For experience, The jungles might hide the Sicarii but Musashi is better diciplined and is very familliar with fighting into a point its fun (Like for honor but without the peacekeeper). Musashi obviously takes this.

For training, Obvious. Theres a reason Musashi is Japan's best. His way of fighting is much more superior and besides I havent heard any news of Jewish armies that fought Rome being that scary or effective. Musashi again takes this. edge: Musashi

Overall, Musashi might have a hard time finding where the Jewish assasins are but if they close in. Musashi's superior skill and weaponry will beat the Sicarii out. Hiding isnt the only aspect in fighting afterall.

Winner: Miyamoto Musashi