[quote=@Techspert]
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That doesn't affect personal control in the situation. It may be more effective in some cases, yes, but physics itself proves that the closer to you, the more control you have. For instance, projectiles are subject to both the elements, their own strength as you can no longer accelerate or add force, and the target, who may easily be able to stop it for the aforementioned reason. Large swords or poles extend past your body and your grip act as a fulcrum. The apparent weight is multiplied, requiring increased strength and energy to actually move it according to the way you wish because of concepts of angular movement and other such concepts of physics that won't be discussed now. Overall, it leads to decreased control of the situation. Even metaphorically, it makes sense. A leader who is present exerts significantly more control over his subjects than one who is absent or transmits commands via a medium. The closer to the object of control, the greater control exerted.
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Ranged combat isn't exclusive to projectiles. It can include placed charges, traps, manipulation of near any kind, or even projections of one's self to fight as though they are up close without actually being up close. I know you all have a few who can do that, and there's a fellow general of mine who is also capable of that.