Recent content by Valentinator

Thanks a lot for the answers! That was really helpful.

I have a question about a strength-based techniques in swordsmanship. How exactly an exceptionally physically strong swordsman can use his strength as an advantage? I understand that a brute force alone doesn't do much without the skill but what about a combination of skill and strength vs just...

Many snakes have infrared vision. How about communicating via fire (torches, lamps, pyromancy)? Ability to see in complete darkness can be perceived as a god-like ability. A ordinary sign language could also be an option.

Let me rephrase my old post. I guess it sounded too harsh. I don't want to say that female-best warriors are not working at all. Of course it works, it's an awesome trope. I just want to say that some explanations of fighting superiority may be helpful sometimes for both genders. For example...

I agree that big people are generally less agile, but to win a fight you should either have superior skill (like agility) or ability to counter that skill. I'm sure Cain can counter agile guys with his other tools. There are certain tricks against speedsters and the best fighters usually know...

Elite fighters deserve to be compared to elite fighters. I raise you Cain Velasquez. Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1] Weight 241 lb (109 kg; 17 st 3 lb) Division Heavyweight Reach 77 in (196 cm) I wouldn't say he's slower than Ronda Rousey.

OK, approaches could be different.

Yes, and that would require some additional world-building.

Well, based on the previous post that would mean that the dragon slayer wasn't the best of the best. It's kind of lowering the stakes. Of course, if we apply some real life rules to the book. Otherwise, definitely any princess wearing chain-mail bikini can be the toughest warrior in the world...

Oh I see. You analyze all my comments separately while all of them are interconnected. You thought subject the changed while I was discussing new subject within the previous topic of discussion. Anyway, I admit that I'm reading the thread quite superficially since I'm a little bit busy right...

It's not my fault that you are deviating from original idea I was trying to convey. I was talking about speed and strength in relation to gender, not about intricate relationships between strength and speed. You comparisons of athletes of the same gender have nothing to do with that.

I guess the original trope about knights fighting dragons suggests that dragons weren't the size of Godzilla. Otherwise, there is no way a dragon can catch a princess without turning her into a bloody pulp. In this case individual physical abilities matter.

Well that's a nice substitution you made. Now I have to compare male linemen to male quarterbacks. How about comparing male linemen to female linemen and male quarterbacks to female quarterbacks? It's slightly more logical, don't you think?

OK I can give you more precise answer. Somehow you are inferring that strong people lack speed. Well it's not true. Strong people are also fast, because speed requires strong muscles. Just look how sprinters look like. This is not a role-playing game where dexterity and strength are completely...

OK, as you wish. My dragon is not that big. A knight can fight him. And strength matters because he needs to cut through the scales that protect vital organs. There are no weak spots. 15% in this case make huge difference. Does it make sense?