I understand where Huseby is coming from. To keep it simple (and he doesn't seem to play anymore) I'll refrain from talking about Gafferjack for the moment. This poll isn't supposed to be who is the better duelist, fighter, whatever. Actually it's not at all clear what we're voting for, so basically it's a popularity contest. That aside, his points aren't really too clan biased, though of course people will always favor the people they hang out with all the time. He made the argument that Devilize goes around wrecking teams on a daily basis and Frugfrug doesn't, that's all. He's not saying Devilize is better than Frug (though as a lancer cav, as far as I can tell Frug isn't on that level yet. But he hasn't done a serious lancer yet that I've seen. [Also he does seem to be vastly overstating Devilize's melee prowess. I personally see Devilize as way too drunk to consider a huge threat in melee]), but that when it comes to contributing to his team, Devilize does it on a more consistent basis.
Can Frug contribute? Yes, despite barely trying and usually fielding inferior equipment Frugfrug still manages to stay at or near the top whenever he feels like. But using a personal comparison, whenever Devilize is on the opposite team I have to be constantly watching my back because he -will- be there, and he is easily one of the most accurate lancer cav around. Hell, the intimidation factor alone of him potentially being somewhere behind me is enough to distract me from melee sometimes. His very presence on the enemy team forces me to alter my playstyle.
Whenever Frugfrug is on the enemy team, I don't alter my playstyle at all. Hell, I show him just a tiny bit of friendliness and he leaves me alone.
When it comes to fighting prowess I don't thin Devilize can even hold a candle; Jack and Frug from what I've seen are both way better fighters. But that doesn't matter in battle, and Devilize is a game changer whenever you give him a horse and a lance. Will I still vote for Frug? Probably. But using the guidelines of the OP, I honestly think Devilize should win. Just because Frug can be a better team contributer doesn't mean he is.
-Idlewi
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