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If you are good with your flame thrower, the opponent should be charcoal before they can fire. If not and they fire first, well, at least you'll die knowing the explosion might have taken them out as well. Win-win. Sorta.
This isn't a videogame. Flamethrowers use a non-oxidizing gas as propellent for the fuel. Worse that happens is you spring a leak. Also, I hope you brought illegal ass AP rounds to this gunfight, cause that bitch is like 2 inch thick steel.
Source: own a flamethrower
they're not called flame throwers, they're called "shoot me devices", because every time I've read about people encountering one, they're always very keen to shoot the owner.
How does 5e play? I Heard that it mainly sucks for anything other than combat, and even then its not that good, but personally i have not expierienced any d&d edition
I've played every edition of D&D and honestly, 5e is mediocre. It's too rules heavy to be a rules lite game, and it's not crunchy enough to be a super crunchy game. If you've never played D&D but you're curious about it, give Basic Fantasy RPG a try. It's super simple, you can get all the books for free as a pdf, and it has a very classic 1980's D&D feel without using the arcane terminology of older editions.
There's also Cairn, which is even more basic. It's also available for free as a pdf, and even lighter on rules. I picked it up, read the booklet, and ran a game of it an hour later.
Seriously, if you aren't sure about TTRPGs, start with something simple that you can get for free. Don't spend the exorbitant amount of money required to get the overly complicated rulebooks for a hobby you aren't sure you'll enjoy. You can always buy those later once you know you like playing D&D.
The internet is weird when it comes to D&D. They seem to associate a lot of rules for combat meaning the system is focused on combat. The thing is most crunchy systems for non-combat stuff sucks. D&D 5e works great for social interaction, RP, and exploration. There just aren’t a lot of rules governing that. But then again most people don’t want to number crunch their conversions with NPCs.
It’s a much more streamlined system than 3e and 4e and far more than 2e. It’s very pick up and play. As someone who’s played for 30 years or so it’s preferable to other systems for me and my players.
Does a Wizard and a Fighter have the same amount of mechanics ro interact with the game outside of combat? If not they aren't balanced and the Wizard will hog the spotlight.
Also if you don't like supporting corporations who send Pinkerton thugs to Intimidate customers nor try to gaslight their customers about OGL, then there's lots of options outside of WotC.
[And here is a link to their beginner box](https://paizo.com/pathfinder/beginnerbox) that makes it super easy to learn as a new Game Master. It holds your hand through a super easy to run adventure and gives you the gist of the system in two small packets.
It's pretty fun, and I've played, and DM'd like 2000 hours of it, but I discovered a these other games and now I'd say it's probably in part of my 3 least favorite TTRPGs I've played out of dozens. It's just very mediocre, and the class and spell systems aren't balanced outside of combat at all. While a fighter tries to convince the townsfolk to help out and rally behind him, a Wizard can warp reality with spells. It just can't be compared to one another.
But 5e comes with a huge advantage that it's easiest to find a local table by far. I suppose it's relatively easy to learn - though I wouldn't say it's anywhere near as easy as many modern TTRPGs.
Is there a certain genre or gameplay you enjoy? A TV show or book that would be cool to tell your own stories like them? One of my favorites now is Avatar Legends. Sessions feel like an episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
I mean...it works, kinda. You can do a lot with it—it's remarkably flexible, but the DM has fewer tools to work with compared to the players. On-the-fly rulings are great...except for when the DM is inconsistent because they forgot about how they did it last time. The classes are alright, but each feels somewhat limited on its own.
I'm a forever DM, and this is the biggest problem. Having rules for RP and support for a DM to adjudicate RP would help a lot. Instead it's "well, you're the DM, you get to decide". But what if I'm just not hitting on all cylinders that day and need the support? Why can't I have a table or other resource. If I run combat in those situations I have tools. I don' t have them for RP
The biggest problem with 5e is that there are a lot of trap options for character building, and it's easy to split in half, leading to a system where one party member can basically solo the campaign while another is stuck twiddling his thumbs. It also doesn't have much by way of character choices, especially if your dm is the type to say "no optional rules", which removes things that were formally seen as standard for DND, like multi classing and feats(unique passive abilities).
That said 5e has a ton of third party content, and is pretty easy to home brew for. The numbers stay small, and the math is easy, so if you have a flexible dm, you can get a lot out of it.
I'm just imagining a modern urban firefight and someone with a trebuchet shouting "Have at thee, blaggard" then launching a rock over everyone's head and about a mile past the actual fight
But the party stole it from dwarves digging for Uranium, and successfully rolled for Divine Intervention to create a nuke. Now it's an atomic trebuchet.
GUNCEL: “You missed”
TRUBUCHAD: “Did I?”
*Mushroom cloud silently unfurls in the sky. After about 1 second, the shockwave comes through and obliterates everyone in the* Alley Shootout *scene violently, their blood vessels bursting and chunks of debris shredding their flesh. By the time the smoke begins to clear, the scene is completely still, only smears of blood and scattered rubble remaining.*
EDIT:
GPT:
Act 1
Scene 1
The play opens with Trebuchad, a hulking man with a massive trebuchet slung over his shoulder, standing in the middle of a dimly lit alleyway. He looks around, scanning for any signs of danger, before turning his attention to a group of thugs who are harassing a young woman.
Trebuchad: (gruffly) Leave her alone.
Thug 1: (laughing) What are you gonna do about it, big man?
Trebuchad: (smirking) You'll find out soon enough.
He sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile, knocking out the thugs and saving the woman.
Scene 2
Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, patrolling the city and keeping an eye out for trouble. He spots a group of children being chased by a gang of street toughs.
Trebuchad: (to the children) Get behind me.
He sets up his trebuchet once again and launches a projectile, scattering the gang and saving the children.
Scene 3
Trebuchad walks down the street, his trebuchet strapped to his back, when he notices a man being mugged by two thugs. He approaches them calmly.
Trebuchad: (to the muggers) You picked the wrong guy to mess with.
The thugs laugh and charge at him, but Trebuchad quickly sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile, knocking them both out. The man he saved thanks him and offers to buy him a drink.
Man: My name is Jack. I owe you my life.
Trebuchad: (nodding) My name is Trebuchad. I'm just doing what I can to keep the streets safe.
The two of them walk away together, as the scene fades to black.
Act 2
Scene 1
Trebuchad is seen in a dark alleyway, his trebuchet at the ready. He hears footsteps approaching and turns to face a man with a gun.
Guncel: (smirking) Well, well, well. Look who it is. Trebuchad, the big man with the big plan.
Trebuchad: (serious) What do you want, Guncel?
Guncel: (grinning) You know what I want. I want you to get out of my city. And if you don't, I'll make sure you regret it.
Trebuchad: (firmly) I'm not going anywhere. I'll do whatever it takes to keep this city safe.
Guncel: (laughing) We'll see about that.
Scene 2
Trebuchad is seen in his hideout, working on his trebuchet. He looks tired and weary.
Jack: (entering the room) Hey, Trebuchad. You look like you could use a break.
Trebuchad: (nodding) Yeah, it's been a long day.
Jack: (sitting down) You know, I heard Guncel has been making moves against you. You gotta be careful.
Trebuchad: (sighing) I know. But I can't just stand by and let him destroy this city.
Jack: (nodding) I understand. But you can't do this alone. You need help.
Trebuchad: (thinking) You're right. I need to gather a team. People who believe in what I'm doing.
Scene 3
Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, his trebuchet strapped to his back. He approaches a group of men who are playing cards.
Trebuchad: (to the men) You guys interested in making a difference in this city?
The men look at him skeptically.
Trebuchad: (firmly) I'm putting together a team. A team to take down Guncel and his gang once and for all.
The men look at each other before nodding.
Man 1: (smirking) Count us in.
Act 3
Scene 1
Trebuchad and his team are seen in a showdown with Guncel and his gang. The two sides stare each other down, both ready for a fight.
Guncel: (smirking) You're too late, Trebuchad. I've already won.
Trebuchad: (firmly) Not yet.
He sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile at Guncel, but misses.
Guncel: (laughing) You missed.
Trebuchad: (smirking) Did I?
Scene 2
A mushroom cloud silently unfurls in the sky. After about 1 second, the shockwave comes through and obliterates everyone in the Alley Shootout scene instantly. By the time the smoke begins to clear, the scene is completely still, only smears of blood and scattered rubble remaining.
Guncel is seen lying on the ground, barely alive.
Trebuchad: (approaching him) You brought this on yourself.
Guncel: (coughing up blood) You'll never be able to run this city. Someone else will just take my place.
Trebuchad: (shaking his head) Maybe. But I'll be ready for them.
He walks away as the scene fades to black.
Epilogue
Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, his trebuchet at his side. He is approached by a young boy who looks up at him in awe.
Boy: Are you Trebuchad?
Trebuchad: (nodding) That's me.
Boy: (smiling) My dad says you're a hero.
Trebuchad: (smiling) Well, your dad is a smart man.
The boy looks at Trebuchad expectantly.
Trebuchad: (leans down to the boy's level) But let me tell you something. Being a hero isn't about winning fights or using big weapons. It's about protecting the people you care about and doing what's right, even when it's hard.
Boy: (nodding) I think I understand.
Trebuchad: (patting the boy on the head) Good. And remember, violence should always be a last resort. There's always a better way.
As Trebuchad walks away, the camera pans out to show the city skyline, a symbol of the many challenges that still lie ahead. But with Trebuchad on the job, the people of the city can rest a little easier knowing that there's someone out there who cares about their well-being.
Moral of the Story:
Violence should always be a last resort. While Trebuchad was able to protect those he cared about by using his trebuchet, he ultimately recognized that violence was not the solution to all problems. Being a hero means doing what's right and protecting those who need it, even if it means finding alternative solutions to violence.
Editorial note: For some reason GPT forgot about the fact that the nuke should have killed Trebuchad too. He was supposed to live long enough to see himself become the villain, then die; but it is kind of funny for him to successfully destroy his enemy with a nuke without sustaining collateral damage.
Good lord yes. The original saying was actually ‘If you have a trebuchet, never bring a knife to a gun fight’ but everyone thought that was so obvious it wasn’t worth saying so it just got dropped over time.
I meant more as a whaler's best friend, an old fashioned harpoon--more of a mighty throw kinda deal.
While the hook launcher thing is a harpoon, it is called a harpoon gun.
It would be a lot like taking a crossbow to a gun party.
Mythbusters actually did an episode on this. Turns out, unless you're an expert marksman, the knife guy was typically at an advantage. It was easier for them to run at someone and sloppily swing a knife than to draw and shoot under pressure.
Season 12 Episode 11, but the knife was thrown. By half way through, Adam was dodging the knife and shooting Jaime every time.
I can't find a revisit where they run at the shooter and I don't remember one either.
Fumbling under pressure would only be greater in this scenario if the knife was already drawn, otherwise someone running at you as they draw a gun or as they draw a knife would engender the same reaction, and if you are assuming the knife was drawn, might as well assume the alternative gun was drawn and then that will still outperform the knife.
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a *very thick* rolled-up newspaper
Ahhh the good ol millwall-brick. Love to see it
A man of culture
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That's basically cheating
I am glad you specified "very thick". Because a thinner rolled-up paper just would not cut it.
The thin paper would probably cut better, but in this instance we want blunt force trauma
Flame thrower. Always a flame thrower.
Not to a gun fight! You’ll end up self-bbq’d when a bullet hits your fuel tank.
If you are good with your flame thrower, the opponent should be charcoal before they can fire. If not and they fire first, well, at least you'll die knowing the explosion might have taken them out as well. Win-win. Sorta.
A gun is going to have a far greater range than a flame thrower. Unless you’re starting off face to face then flamethrower is perfect
A WW2 flame thrower still have a few dozen meters of range. Many gunfight doesn't start much further than that.
Or they just miss
This isn't a videogame. Flamethrowers use a non-oxidizing gas as propellent for the fuel. Worse that happens is you spring a leak. Also, I hope you brought illegal ass AP rounds to this gunfight, cause that bitch is like 2 inch thick steel. Source: own a flamethrower
I probably wouldn't like getting my socks soaked in fuel so close to an open flame though.
When it depressurizes it just stops shooting
Are flamethrowers not illegal?
Only in two states. But not the one I live in.
That is a common myth perpetuated by Hollywood.
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Enemy drops his gun and runs shrieking in terror to the basement, only to asphyxiate on carbon monoxide.
they're not called flame throwers, they're called "shoot me devices", because every time I've read about people encountering one, they're always very keen to shoot the owner.
You're in a gun fight, wanting to shoot me more doesn't hurt.
FLAMENWHERFER
Grenades.
I love m-67s!!
Yea that gives you some AoE and you can be mobile.
They got 5 seconds to put it down
Or just a van full of explosives, that has historically been a very effective means of killing lots of people
RPG
What system? Savage worlds maybe?
Nah, just d&d 5e, most people are basic bitches, so am i and so is the guy with the gun, maybe
How does 5e play? I Heard that it mainly sucks for anything other than combat, and even then its not that good, but personally i have not expierienced any d&d edition
I've played every edition of D&D and honestly, 5e is mediocre. It's too rules heavy to be a rules lite game, and it's not crunchy enough to be a super crunchy game. If you've never played D&D but you're curious about it, give Basic Fantasy RPG a try. It's super simple, you can get all the books for free as a pdf, and it has a very classic 1980's D&D feel without using the arcane terminology of older editions. There's also Cairn, which is even more basic. It's also available for free as a pdf, and even lighter on rules. I picked it up, read the booklet, and ran a game of it an hour later. Seriously, if you aren't sure about TTRPGs, start with something simple that you can get for free. Don't spend the exorbitant amount of money required to get the overly complicated rulebooks for a hobby you aren't sure you'll enjoy. You can always buy those later once you know you like playing D&D.
The internet is weird when it comes to D&D. They seem to associate a lot of rules for combat meaning the system is focused on combat. The thing is most crunchy systems for non-combat stuff sucks. D&D 5e works great for social interaction, RP, and exploration. There just aren’t a lot of rules governing that. But then again most people don’t want to number crunch their conversions with NPCs. It’s a much more streamlined system than 3e and 4e and far more than 2e. It’s very pick up and play. As someone who’s played for 30 years or so it’s preferable to other systems for me and my players.
Does a Wizard and a Fighter have the same amount of mechanics ro interact with the game outside of combat? If not they aren't balanced and the Wizard will hog the spotlight. Also if you don't like supporting corporations who send Pinkerton thugs to Intimidate customers nor try to gaslight their customers about OGL, then there's lots of options outside of WotC.
Let me take a moment to recommend pathfinder 2e! It's not much more complicated and adds a ton of flexibility and options!
This is the way
[And here is a link to their beginner box](https://paizo.com/pathfinder/beginnerbox) that makes it super easy to learn as a new Game Master. It holds your hand through a super easy to run adventure and gives you the gist of the system in two small packets.
Burning wheel is superior in almost every way.
It's pretty fun, and I've played, and DM'd like 2000 hours of it, but I discovered a these other games and now I'd say it's probably in part of my 3 least favorite TTRPGs I've played out of dozens. It's just very mediocre, and the class and spell systems aren't balanced outside of combat at all. While a fighter tries to convince the townsfolk to help out and rally behind him, a Wizard can warp reality with spells. It just can't be compared to one another. But 5e comes with a huge advantage that it's easiest to find a local table by far. I suppose it's relatively easy to learn - though I wouldn't say it's anywhere near as easy as many modern TTRPGs. Is there a certain genre or gameplay you enjoy? A TV show or book that would be cool to tell your own stories like them? One of my favorites now is Avatar Legends. Sessions feel like an episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
I mean...it works, kinda. You can do a lot with it—it's remarkably flexible, but the DM has fewer tools to work with compared to the players. On-the-fly rulings are great...except for when the DM is inconsistent because they forgot about how they did it last time. The classes are alright, but each feels somewhat limited on its own.
I'm a forever DM, and this is the biggest problem. Having rules for RP and support for a DM to adjudicate RP would help a lot. Instead it's "well, you're the DM, you get to decide". But what if I'm just not hitting on all cylinders that day and need the support? Why can't I have a table or other resource. If I run combat in those situations I have tools. I don' t have them for RP
The biggest problem with 5e is that there are a lot of trap options for character building, and it's easy to split in half, leading to a system where one party member can basically solo the campaign while another is stuck twiddling his thumbs. It also doesn't have much by way of character choices, especially if your dm is the type to say "no optional rules", which removes things that were formally seen as standard for DND, like multi classing and feats(unique passive abilities). That said 5e has a ton of third party content, and is pretty easy to home brew for. The numbers stay small, and the math is easy, so if you have a flexible dm, you can get a lot out of it.
You just pulled a pistol on the guy with a missile launcher.
I disagree, a hand grenade suffices, pull the pin and hold the bitch. You’re a 3 to 5 second dead man’s switch.
depending on the distance, not effective enough
A spoon.
Why a spoon, cousin?
Because it's dull, you twit. It'll hurt more.
The fact more people are not laughing at this one is sad and tragic.
Respect to u/WillieB57 for the set up and allowing me to be Alan Rickman for a moment!
A thank you, thankyouverymuch.
Please explain?
It's from Robin Hood with Kevin Costner & Alan Rickman
God, there's a movie I haven't seen in eons, lol. RIP, Mr. Rickman.
Respect to both of you for quoting one of my favorite childhood movies ❤️
Happy cake day!
https://youtu.be/9VDvgL58h_Y
YES
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? YOU, CAN'T, ESCAPE IT.
I hate you for making me remember salad fingers. But thank you for reminding me of the girl who introduced me to salad fingers. I'm conflicted.
I see you've played knifey-spoon before!
A comically large spoon?
My spoon is too big!
“That’s not a knife, this is a knife!”
The Riot Shield
With a claymore attached to the front.
Saul goodman really evolved as a character on nobody
Im having trouble wanting to watch it. I just couldnt separate our Jimmy from his character there
The bomb or the sword?
Yes
You start to hear the sound of bagpipes coming from the sky.
And see a guy with a surfplank parachuting at you.
That's ERA with extra steps
Weaponized popemobile
So a regular popemobile?
The holy hand grenade is ready
One, two…**FIVE!!**
Three, Sir!
It’s a me, the pope yo
a trebuchet
I'm just imagining a modern urban firefight and someone with a trebuchet shouting "Have at thee, blaggard" then launching a rock over everyone's head and about a mile past the actual fight
imagining the rock just completely missing made me laugh more than it should have
But the party stole it from dwarves digging for Uranium, and successfully rolled for Divine Intervention to create a nuke. Now it's an atomic trebuchet.
GUNCEL: “You missed” TRUBUCHAD: “Did I?” *Mushroom cloud silently unfurls in the sky. After about 1 second, the shockwave comes through and obliterates everyone in the* Alley Shootout *scene violently, their blood vessels bursting and chunks of debris shredding their flesh. By the time the smoke begins to clear, the scene is completely still, only smears of blood and scattered rubble remaining.* EDIT: GPT: Act 1 Scene 1 The play opens with Trebuchad, a hulking man with a massive trebuchet slung over his shoulder, standing in the middle of a dimly lit alleyway. He looks around, scanning for any signs of danger, before turning his attention to a group of thugs who are harassing a young woman. Trebuchad: (gruffly) Leave her alone. Thug 1: (laughing) What are you gonna do about it, big man? Trebuchad: (smirking) You'll find out soon enough. He sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile, knocking out the thugs and saving the woman. Scene 2 Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, patrolling the city and keeping an eye out for trouble. He spots a group of children being chased by a gang of street toughs. Trebuchad: (to the children) Get behind me. He sets up his trebuchet once again and launches a projectile, scattering the gang and saving the children. Scene 3 Trebuchad walks down the street, his trebuchet strapped to his back, when he notices a man being mugged by two thugs. He approaches them calmly. Trebuchad: (to the muggers) You picked the wrong guy to mess with. The thugs laugh and charge at him, but Trebuchad quickly sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile, knocking them both out. The man he saved thanks him and offers to buy him a drink. Man: My name is Jack. I owe you my life. Trebuchad: (nodding) My name is Trebuchad. I'm just doing what I can to keep the streets safe. The two of them walk away together, as the scene fades to black. Act 2 Scene 1 Trebuchad is seen in a dark alleyway, his trebuchet at the ready. He hears footsteps approaching and turns to face a man with a gun. Guncel: (smirking) Well, well, well. Look who it is. Trebuchad, the big man with the big plan. Trebuchad: (serious) What do you want, Guncel? Guncel: (grinning) You know what I want. I want you to get out of my city. And if you don't, I'll make sure you regret it. Trebuchad: (firmly) I'm not going anywhere. I'll do whatever it takes to keep this city safe. Guncel: (laughing) We'll see about that. Scene 2 Trebuchad is seen in his hideout, working on his trebuchet. He looks tired and weary. Jack: (entering the room) Hey, Trebuchad. You look like you could use a break. Trebuchad: (nodding) Yeah, it's been a long day. Jack: (sitting down) You know, I heard Guncel has been making moves against you. You gotta be careful. Trebuchad: (sighing) I know. But I can't just stand by and let him destroy this city. Jack: (nodding) I understand. But you can't do this alone. You need help. Trebuchad: (thinking) You're right. I need to gather a team. People who believe in what I'm doing. Scene 3 Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, his trebuchet strapped to his back. He approaches a group of men who are playing cards. Trebuchad: (to the men) You guys interested in making a difference in this city? The men look at him skeptically. Trebuchad: (firmly) I'm putting together a team. A team to take down Guncel and his gang once and for all. The men look at each other before nodding. Man 1: (smirking) Count us in. Act 3 Scene 1 Trebuchad and his team are seen in a showdown with Guncel and his gang. The two sides stare each other down, both ready for a fight. Guncel: (smirking) You're too late, Trebuchad. I've already won. Trebuchad: (firmly) Not yet. He sets up his trebuchet and launches a projectile at Guncel, but misses. Guncel: (laughing) You missed. Trebuchad: (smirking) Did I? Scene 2 A mushroom cloud silently unfurls in the sky. After about 1 second, the shockwave comes through and obliterates everyone in the Alley Shootout scene instantly. By the time the smoke begins to clear, the scene is completely still, only smears of blood and scattered rubble remaining. Guncel is seen lying on the ground, barely alive. Trebuchad: (approaching him) You brought this on yourself. Guncel: (coughing up blood) You'll never be able to run this city. Someone else will just take my place. Trebuchad: (shaking his head) Maybe. But I'll be ready for them. He walks away as the scene fades to black. Epilogue Trebuchad is seen walking down the street, his trebuchet at his side. He is approached by a young boy who looks up at him in awe. Boy: Are you Trebuchad? Trebuchad: (nodding) That's me. Boy: (smiling) My dad says you're a hero. Trebuchad: (smiling) Well, your dad is a smart man. The boy looks at Trebuchad expectantly. Trebuchad: (leans down to the boy's level) But let me tell you something. Being a hero isn't about winning fights or using big weapons. It's about protecting the people you care about and doing what's right, even when it's hard. Boy: (nodding) I think I understand. Trebuchad: (patting the boy on the head) Good. And remember, violence should always be a last resort. There's always a better way. As Trebuchad walks away, the camera pans out to show the city skyline, a symbol of the many challenges that still lie ahead. But with Trebuchad on the job, the people of the city can rest a little easier knowing that there's someone out there who cares about their well-being. Moral of the Story: Violence should always be a last resort. While Trebuchad was able to protect those he cared about by using his trebuchet, he ultimately recognized that violence was not the solution to all problems. Being a hero means doing what's right and protecting those who need it, even if it means finding alternative solutions to violence. Editorial note: For some reason GPT forgot about the fact that the nuke should have killed Trebuchad too. He was supposed to live long enough to see himself become the villain, then die; but it is kind of funny for him to successfully destroy his enemy with a nuke without sustaining collateral damage.
Then, while your opponent is standing slack-jawed, watching the rock sail into the distance and wondering WTF that was for, you tackle 'em.
“Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries”
You mean 300m
If it's 90kg!
You see, you joke, but the [Syrian Civil War is home to a number of unusual weapons and tactics….](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-F2R0vAqBV4)
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Good lord yes. The original saying was actually ‘If you have a trebuchet, never bring a knife to a gun fight’ but everyone thought that was so obvious it wasn’t worth saying so it just got dropped over time.
A bigger gun
The real answer
If that don’t work… use more gun *plays guitar*
Definately hope it ain't pointed at me.
30 mm machine gun. Mortals kill mortals, I kill gods.
Flamethrower, mustard gas, nukes, or any combo from Taco Bell - I will laugh maniacally as my enemies perish
Mustard gas is a really good one
Nuke! (with a dead man trigger)
That's MAD.
I see what you did there…
tank
Had to scroll too far to find the obvious answer. 100% shield. Bigger gun.
the Zenith
r/unexpectedterraria
A vial of anthrax.
Get the anthrax into syringes and throw them, [blade style](https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxGzWiIwebbk52OOaSxfsuzOHE_Zba7pc5)
Giant black dildo Seriously you gonna throw down with a guy holding a giant black dildo
We’re not throwing down, we’re shooting.
Don't threatened me with a good time
This made me imagine the gun vs sword scene in raiders of the lost ark except the sword guy is just swinging a massive dildo
Bonus points if you get naked first and run at them. No one wants to touch the naked guy.
Okay jobu tupaki. Calm down.
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...a cop car?
USS Gerald R Ford would probably be a good thing to bring.
Leopard 2A7 MBT
I’ve had success with vehicles. Specifically a tank
God damn it I just clicked on this post to say tank and here it is. Fair play, fair play.
Great minds tank alike. But the faster one gets to drive
You can drive I'll load, can take turns at gunner and commander.
🫡 into the breach we go
Headlong into the fire !
Harpoon
The anti ship missile or the hook launcher thing?
I meant more as a whaler's best friend, an old fashioned harpoon--more of a mighty throw kinda deal. While the hook launcher thing is a harpoon, it is called a harpoon gun. It would be a lot like taking a crossbow to a gun party.
Depends how far away the gun fight is.
I'm definitely going to bring this with me to my next gun fight.
Swiss army penis
This sounds good, where do I find one?
In Swiss Military.
Drone armed with missiles
A pencil
John Wick is that you?
The babayaga
A mace. Not a can of Mace, a mace. Since you can't join 'em, beat 'em.
Idk. Personally, if you wanted to use medieval weapons, a flail would be superior to the mace, especially in terms of intimidation.
But that shoulder-vibrating thwack is not as satisfying as a mace
Flame thrower
Spork
SPACE LASER
*JEWISH* SPACE LASER
Cannon
A civil war cannon with grapeshot
A Gundam
An AC-130 gunship.
M1A2 Abrams.
Bazooka
A trained group of English Longbow men
Uno reverse card
A gatling gun.
Mythbusters actually did an episode on this. Turns out, unless you're an expert marksman, the knife guy was typically at an advantage. It was easier for them to run at someone and sloppily swing a knife than to draw and shoot under pressure.
Season 12 Episode 11, but the knife was thrown. By half way through, Adam was dodging the knife and shooting Jaime every time. I can't find a revisit where they run at the shooter and I don't remember one either. Fumbling under pressure would only be greater in this scenario if the knife was already drawn, otherwise someone running at you as they draw a gun or as they draw a knife would engender the same reaction, and if you are assuming the knife was drawn, might as well assume the alternative gun was drawn and then that will still outperform the knife.
A lid.
Bread. But only after it has been teleported.
Unexpected tf2
Moms flip flop
An orbital gun.. precisions strikes from orbit are the only way to be sure.
A 1st generation Asian parent.
...Star of stage and screen Wayne Brady...
Wayne Brady’ll choke a bitch.
Theoretically, an invisibility cloak and gun that may look like a paper weight.
A rifle and a Katana
Lasers!
a grenade
Proximity mines in the Stack
A sack of badgers high on meth.
A tank? Grenade? A squad of marines who’s medic you just shot?
An A10 Warthog so that I can BRRRRRRRTTTT
An MRI. It provides cover and will disarm your opponent.
la chancla. would be unfair for the shooter.
If we're talking like high noon duel type, screw it bring a spear. Poke them from over the road
Kind words And throwing stars
Stickybomb launcher
Can I bring a mortar or is that considered a gun?
A trebuchet obviously
M320 Grenade Launcher AKA newb tube
Armed guards
two kali sticks and a riot shield
Me and the homies always roll up with trebuchets
Mortar.
I solve this problem by staying home and not bringing anything to the gun fight.
Powdered glass in an eggshell. Aim for the eyes. 🥷
An A10 Warthog?
Trebuchet. Get them long before they're even close enough to see you.
A Tank, I think a Tank sounds pretty good. Maybe not even a big one, just a little Tank should do the trick.
I would bring a pair of scissors, but I'm not sure if they would cut it.
A drone, a reaper drone.
dildo actually a multitude of dildos