Armed Forces

Myriad Reality

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Charges require a signal or timer, cannot be directly manipulated, and are altered easily. Same goes for traps. Projections are essentially oneself, depending on the situation. Regardless of these, they all offer less control than being there directly.

@Techspert

Use of all at your disposal can not only increase your level of control on the battlefield, but lower that of the opposition, which does more to make a ranged combatant the dominant presence. And, if worse comes to worst, versatility in the form of the ability to fight both ways, does make a predominantly ranged fighter more in control.

Myriad Reality

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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.

@Techspert

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.

Myriad Reality

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With what evidence?

@Techspert

No evidence, but it makes sense. Controlling the situation from up close affords the opposition equal opportunity to exert their control. From afar, those who seek to control the battle through their limited distance can be easily outmaneuvered by someone of equal physical capability who utilizes ranged combat. It sacrifices little on one end to allow the opponent minimal opportunities, and simultaneously grants one on the other end far more.

Myriad Reality

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In regards to which statement?

@Nimda

Probably the first, if I had to guess.

Myriad Reality

@Techspert

I argue against that notion.

Myriad Reality

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I never said you didn't.

@Techspert

If I can do it, everyone else can. I think some people are just bold and headstrong.

Myriad Reality

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Izel: *looks at the sword*
Hm...
I remember once, I was staying at a small village that was being approached by a group of marauders. As I went to protect the people, a monk came up to me and told me, "Dealing with problems head on may cause you more harm.". I smiled and said, "Yeah? Maybe, but it sure does scare them enough to have second thoughts."

@Spiritblitz

I say just blow it up.

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*Enters*
Because the closer you are to anything, the more control you have. People want control.

@Techspert

I've gotten away fantastically with having control from afar.

Myriad Reality

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You made another, by the way.

@Nimda

It doesn't shock me.

Myriad Reality

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If you so desire.

@Nimda

I would thank you, but I'm dead.

Myriad Reality

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Izel: Nice.

@Spiritblitz

Don't let the big sword fool you. I also use this for ranged combat. I'll never understand why just about everyone thinks being a few feet from the threat is so appealing.