What do you choose as a duelist or involved an encounter?

Kitsu Tails wrote: Not everything can be solved by "Talking"

Jedi should be willing to admit and recognize that.

If this was towards my post.. you can speak about my comments directly..

First of all, the obvious goal is to NOT be involved in such a thing. That is why the mind is the first and most powerful weapon a Jedi has. Failing that...

Assuming that I lived in a society in which duels were common I would use whatever was customary. Since I don't I'll have to pretend. I'm going to side with Kitsu on the pistol (although I prefer my Sig Sauer P938. I don't know if it's as cute as your Ruger but it's mine and I love it). Think Raiders of the Lost Ark. The bad guy with the sword gets all intimidating and Indy just looks at him and shoots him. (there was actually supposed to be a big fight scene there but Harrison Ford was suffering from dysentery so they had to change it :woohoo: ) Fights over, we're closed.

If it had to be swords I'd hope the society I was in used larger heavier swords. I'm not that good with a rapier, my training is in the katana. I'm good with a broad sword but but I'd still rather fight someone with a katana. Because of that I'd rather my opponent also used a slightly heavier sword. I'd get stabbed too much if it was rapier v katana. The specifics of which swords work better against different swords is a much longer conversation because there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of different swords all of which have different purposes and would work differently against other variety of swords and armor and fighting styles, etc.

If we're talking about what I carry just everyday on the odd chance of being involved in something like that (which seems to be going up every day here in the good old US of A) I usually carry my above mentioned Sig and a knife. I've never had to use either one to defend myself or a loved one and I will gladly die of old age never having done so, but I'll carry both until I do.

If I knew I was walking in to something dangerous that wasn't a duel regulated by society I would probably have both of the guns I own in more easily accessible holsters (as opposed to concealed carry holsters) along with my knife(s) and maybe even a few other random weapons like escrima sticks, a short staff, even my sword, etc., if I could strap them on without impeding my movement too much. Maybe borrow my dad's AR since I don't personally own any long guns.

Sorry for the long response but, as Kitsu said, it was kind of vague so I wanted to give as complete an answer as possible with lots of context. And, as you can see, I've given this topic some thought. :laugh:

Edan wrote: If this was towards my post.. you can speak about my comments directly..

I'll do it!

Time for Teacher vs. Apprentice. :laugh:

Edan wrote: Probably Padme.. I'd rather work things out by talking and negotiation before I had to resort to violence.

Even Padme carried a blaster and didn't shy away from pulling the trigger in defense of herself and her people. She even took actions that she knew would plunge Naboo into war with the Trade Federation because the alternative was to be dominated by them.

But yes, she did do everything in her power to avoid both scenarios at all times.

Edan wrote:

Kitsu Tails wrote: Not everything can be solved by "Talking"

Jedi should be willing to admit and recognize that.

If this was towards my post.. you can speak about my comments directly..

Ummm 0_o ? Why must you assume the worst in someones comments? This had nothing to do with your's or anyone elses post......This is how debates and fights start. Could we not just assume the person commenting has their own reasons to believe as they do?

Kitsu Tails wrote:

Edan wrote:

Kitsu Tails wrote: Not everything can be solved by "Talking"

Jedi should be willing to admit and recognize that.

If this was towards my post.. you can speak about my comments directly..

Ummm 0_o ? Why must you assume the worst in someones comments? This had nothing to do with your's or anyone elses post......This is how debates and fights start. Could we not just assume the person commenting has their own reasons to believe as they do?

There is no fight in my response. I'm afraid I assumed.. I was the only person who mentioned 'talking' and you said 'not everything can be solved by talking'...

Let's move on.

Oh man! I forgot to include what I'd carry in the Star Wars universe.

A lightsaber. I'm thinking green. I've always like the green blades the best. A saber staff would be fun, but I think in the end a more traditional single blade saber is what I'd have.

Entropist wrote:

1. What would you choose as a duelist or carry into an unfortunate encounter seeking to involve you?
2. Why this choice?

I wouldn't duel. Unfortunate encounter, avoid the encounter or run away.

I'm no sure what you are asking or looking for?

Edan wrote:

Kitsu Tails wrote:

Edan wrote:

Kitsu Tails wrote: Not everything can be solved by "Talking"

Jedi should be willing to admit and recognize that.

If this was towards my post.. you can speak about my comments directly..

Ummm 0_o ? Why must you assume the worst in someones comments? This had nothing to do with your's or anyone elses post......This is how debates and fights start. Could we not just assume the person commenting has their own reasons to believe as they do?

There is no fight in my response. I'm afraid I assumed.. I was the only person who mentioned 'talking' and you said 'not everything can be solved by talking'...

Let's move on.

I didn't say there were fights in your response I said assumptions like this can lead to them. It is better to assume the best in people rather than the worse.

I did not read your post so I did not know you said "Talking."

Talking - However is the Cliche Response of every good to do Jedi Talking is good and desirable. I like to think beyond the obvious though.

Kitsu Tails wrote: Talking - However is the Cliche Response of every good to do Jedi Talking is good and desirable. I like to think beyond the obvious though.

It is not a cliche to desire peace before violence...

You should be careful about saying things like 'Jedi should'...

Edan wrote:

Kitsu Tails wrote: Talking - However is the Cliche Response of every good to do Jedi Talking is good and desirable. I like to think beyond the obvious though.

It is not a cliche to desire peace before violence...

You should be careful about saying things like 'Jedi should'...

I Should be careful about expressing my thoughts the way I feel? 0_o Just because I think 'Jedi Should' (because I do feel that way) dosn't mean you have to feel the same way nor have I ever said you are required to.

Again....Assumptions of bad instead of good....

But in any case. I have said my peace and only stated what I feel. I do not wish to derail any further so. *bows* Have a Merry Christmas folks.

courage
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If you showed up for a fair fight, you're doing it wrong.

I love training duels, always looking for partners to practice with weapons and armour for safety

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Entropist wrote:

1. What would you choose as a duelist or carry into an unfortunate encounter seeking to involve you?
2. Why this choice?

well, considering my wide array of martial arts training, weapons training, improvised weapons training, and military training i don't really need to bring anything more than a clear mind and my body....

a duel would mean that verbal communication/negotiation has failed and it is time for "aggressive negotiation"

"fighting never good, no matter if win or lose someone always get hurt" miyagi

"if you must fight, win" miyagi

Goken wrote: Oh man! I forgot to include what I'd carry in the Star Wars universe.

A lightsaber. I'm thinking green. I've always like the green blades the best. A saber staff would be fun, but I think in the end a more traditional single blade saber is what I'd have.

I like green too, direct complement to red. would you use standard lightsabre?

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Rickie wrote:
I wouldn't duel. Unfortunate encounter, avoid the encounter or run away.

I'm no sure what you are asking or looking for?

looking for people that have specific scenario in mind whether be it current life, desired life, or even various Star Wars life lol

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Mindas Arran wrote: If you showed up for a fair fight, you're doing it wrong.

why you want an unfair fight? you just care to win by any means?

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RyuJin wrote:

Entropist wrote:

1. What would you choose as a duelist or carry into an unfortunate encounter seeking to involve you?
2. Why this choice?

well, considering my wide array of martial arts training, weapons training, improvised weapons training, and military training i don't really need to bring anything more than a clear mind and my body....

a duel would mean that verbal communication/negotiation has failed and it is time for "aggressive negotiation"

"fighting never good, no matter if win or lose someone always get hurt" miyagi

"if you must fight, win" miyagi

great to hear, how about a training duel? what would someone need to spar with you?

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Entropist wrote:

Rickie wrote:
I wouldn't duel. Unfortunate encounter, avoid the encounter or run away.

I'm no sure what you are asking or looking for?

looking for people that have specific scenario in mind whether be it current life,

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OK Then I'm OK with my statement. I have avoided duels and unfortunate situations.. I typically let the antagonist go about the pitiful little life's. They are the seed to their own destruction. It's just a matter of time .

Entropist wrote:

Mindas Arran wrote: If you showed up for a fair fight, you're doing it wrong.

why you want an unfair fight? you just care to win by any means?

The exacts of the "encounter" are a little undefined, but when I think of an "unfortunate situation" it generally involves the safety of my kith and kin. If their safety is on the line, I absolutely want an unfair fight with the odds as much in my favor as possible. The well being of my friends, wife, and daughters is no game and I want to be able to see them at the end of whatever an "unfortunate situation" might be.

Now, in the event of a training duel, I'd rather the odds be even, or even a little in the other person's favor. You can't get any better unless the training is challenging you. I live in Michigan if anyone wants to get together for some training.

And for the fun of it, if I was in a Star Wars duel, I'd go with a heavy blaster, thermal detonators, and a good vibro-knife. Lightsabers are really cool, but I'd feel more comfortable with blasters and grenades. lol