Does an untrained combatant with a spear beat one with a sword?
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Me and the boys are debating this and it's getting heated. If we ever run trials on this, say with foam weapons, this markets resolves to the win rate of spears.

Twitter poll that prompted the discussion:

https://twitter.com/primalpoly/status/1755383109162242485

Here's some disinformation on the subject for your perusal: https://youtu.be/afqhBODc_8U?si=bNea_JeeBDcNN0n3

No shields.

  • Update 2025-04-26 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Equipment requirements for trials

    • Appropriately weighted weapons: Both the spear and the sword must simulate realistic combat weight to prevent unrealistic “swishing” or excessive force.

    • Spear tip modification: Attach a sandbag or similar weight at the end of the spear to approximate real balance and mass.

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