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Same reason why we have people using swords and not firearms. I personally distaste melee weapons, for they force you to put yourself in unnecessary danger whereas a [theoretically] stronger and much safer alternative--this alternative being the gun--offers the user the same capacity to end life and/or protect themselves. However, I care not why other people use swords and spears and what-have-you, but as outlined by the RP's rules and regulations, they are analogous to firearms in terms of damage, reliability and effectiveness, putting sword-users on equal footing with firearm users. In terms of satisfying a GM's happiness---that isn't in my book. If a GM comes forth with a logical argument and infallible proof or evidence, I have no choice but to take the knee and probably learn a thing or two in the process. If a GM chooses to wave his or her internet peen around, this will only cause me to quit their thread and drag their name through the mud as I come into contact with people in my roleplayer travels across multiple forums or threads. I don't hand out candies and sweets out of fear of an unknown internet person's wrath.I respect people that are reasonable and who are open to discussion, not tyrants. Real-life situations are a bit different, since this mentality wouldn't get me far in a job, but this isn't my job now is it?That's fine, but I hope you have examples and reasons handy, which hopefully can be shared here or in a PM. For now, it looks like you're basing your worries off of past experiences without even knowing how I'll be using BoT in your MV or my roleplaying style in general. Judging a book by its cover and all of that jazz, I guess.
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Just stop or I will deny it outright and be done with this. I could careless what you think about how I base my decisions, I don't need to give you a reason, and you can walk away and I won't be miffed or bothered by it.