Board Thread:Antaeus' Arena: Audience Chamber/@comment-1515612-20170125031957/@comment-31094009-20170615233643

I don't know if I would go that far, wits are required for a great general and are usually the decisive factor in many battles and wars. but Ares is no pushover. While Artemis is skilled with a bow some equipment Ares could carry that would be able to protect him from her arrows are shields, something he most defiantly carries, and leather armor and silk shirts, and leather armor, surprisingly enough the silk actually prevents arrow wounds as the fibers wrap around the head of the arrow. Ares, being well trained in the Greek ways of war, knows how to combat archery. Each of these contenders are well trained in their weaponry, Artemis probably short swords and archer, while Ares would be well trained with shields and spears. While I give the advantage to Artemis, In two ways that are not being discussed here Ares would be the victor, first off, if both were on horse back Ares with a lance and shield and Artemis with a sword and bow, the shield will be able to protect Ares from the majority of shots fired at him his lance would however give him an advantage of range over Artemis's sword. Also if their was a duel of armies on foot the shields of Ares's hoplites would be able block out most of Artemis's solders arrows, and the phalanx formation, on a plain, would give the phalanx a greater strength, Finally on the last battle were Artemis wins by a smidgen would be if an arrow doesn't hit Ares (or does) one sword vs one lance on foot, the advantage would go the sword bearer, as the sword would allow for greater agility. And finally on personality in the series I would agree that Ares seems to be a little hot headed but if he was based on the average Greek solider of the time he would be a lot less childish and more ready for command. While at the end of the discussion I would agree that given the circumstances Artemis would beat Ares, my only dispute would be the severity of the beat. sorry for taking so long but I do agree with your final outcome.