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This is a poll to decide which is a better form of meele assualt, hacking or slashing? I will not vote, ill just chat and argue with anyone who posts on here. Here's some basic info on the two choices.

Hacking: Can't take many enemies down, but more blood and gore.

Slashing: Can take many enemies down, but less blood and gore.

Hack (http://www.inwap.com/mf/reboot/cast/images/hs.jpg) was definately the funnier of the two.

Which game is this about, by the way?

Its not about anygame, im just saying, when going into a meele assualt against someone whether in virtual life or real life, which do you prefer, hacking or slashing?

What about lunging?

I prefer stabbing.

well it would depend on what sort of outcome you were looking for.

If you are looking to inspire fear, I would go with the hack. Weapons are meaner looking and the and all the blood and gore scares people.

If your goal is just to acomplish a mission Slash away.

Hacking is definitely better. It allows you access to more and better information, plus you don't get all covered in blood doing it.

Oh wait, you meant the other kind. :headbang:

Lunging kind of fits into hacking category, stabbing kind of fits into slashing.

This is about real life? I'd have to go with ripping their faces off, then.

SLASHING AND HACKING ONLY! No unarmed combat! Besides, that's all this poll allows for anyways.

Slashing, of course.

However, I prefer the rod. It can be used like a sword, but it won't do any slicing damage :p.

If you hack you could get your weapon stuck in a limb and this would make you vulnerable, slash and you can wait until they get weaker from bloodloss.

I must be really bored to be posting on a thread like this :headbang:

Listen, Slashing is when you use quick movements, no matter what weapon, to attack an enemy. Hacking is when you use slow movements, no matter what weapon, to attack an enemy. So it is possible for a sword to be used to hack, and an axe can be used to slash. It really just depends on the speed and angle of the blow.

Lot of people voting for slashing. COME ON HACKING PEOPLE! VOTE!

Listen, Slashing is when you use quick movements, no matter what weapon, to attack an enemy. Hacking is when you use slow movements, no matter what weapon, to attack an enemy. So it is possible for a sword to be used to hack, and an axe can be used to slash. It really just depends on the speed and angle of the blow.

Yeah, ummmm, okay, I am going to have to sort of... disagree with you there...

You hack with an ax. Deep, heavy strikes. Causes more severe trauma to the victim and makes them die faster (generally) due to bleeding out via cut vessels.

Slashing is more like slicing, tends to be superficial, and generally takes longer to kill someone. Less effective if you need to immediately incapacitate someone.

Let's try to keep this PG-13, folks. Graphic depictions aren't necessary. Keep it fun, OK?

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Thinking about it (and the unlikely possiblity of me ever being involved in a melee) I think my instinct would be to hack, rather than to slash. It would require less strength. So I would say that's a preference for myself.

Yeah, ummmm, okay, I am going to have to sort of... disagree with you there...

You hack with an ax. Deep, heavy strikes. Causes more severe trauma to the victim and makes them die faster (generally) due to bleeding out via cut vessels.

Slashing is more like slicing, tends to be superficial, and generally takes longer to kill someone. Less effective if you need to immediately incapacitate someone.

hey, he is the only one that gave a really graphic description, so if your going to do anything, just ban him, and dont shut this poll down plz.

Slashing, I wouldn't do it any other way.

While I voted for 'Hacking', I do enjoy being the purveyor of an occasional bludgeon-ing.

As that one guy from Grand Theft Auto 3 said, "Go down there and introduce a baseball bat to his face." ;)

Bludgeoning would be a good alternative, yes. However, I still prefer to beat opponents with a rod :D.

hey, he is the only one that gave a really graphic description, so if your going to do anything, just ban him, and dont shut this poll down plz.

What a little tattle-tale! And if this is considered graphic, when I used clinical terms like 'trauma,' and 'superficial' instead of, well, really gory ones, then....

He's a witch.

A hack is someone who only thinks he can play, while everybody knows that Slash rocks!

Thrusting! *gyrates pelvis back and forth*

Hacking and Slashing are the same thing, except hacking is a messy, unskilled version of slashing.

A hack is someone who only thinks he can play, while everybody knows that Slash rocks!
I was going to say that Hack is an okay mod, but Slash plays a mean guitar. :D

Its not about anygame, im just saying, when going into a meele assualt against someone whether in virtual life or real life, which do you prefer, hacking or slashing?
Not real sure about virtual life, but in RL being able to use whatever works best at the time, including thrusting ( not just hacking and slashing ), can make the difference between winning and being real, real dead. :)

Slashing, quick precise strokes to wear down your opponent for the coup de grace.

This is a poll to decide which is a better form of meele assualt, hacking or slashing? I will not vote, ill just chat and argue with anyone who posts on here. Here's some basic info on the two choices.

Hacking: Can't take many enemies down, but more blood and gore.

Slashing: Can take many enemies down, but less blood and gore.

Remember all combat is based on the person (you) defending themselves and the attackers (them). Work towards your strengths and against their weakness. In truth, these attacks don't have to be limited to "armed melee" combat, or even melee combat at all. Slices with the blade of the hand and hacking at someone with high kicks are just the same as bladed instuments. Beyond specific attacks, slicing and hacking can describe states of mind, types of attack, not limited to physical combat.

Combat is remarkable in that mico and macro discussions can happen simultaneously without much effort.

A hacking motion relies on penetration of defenses, but is slows down the rate of attack. It is perfect for attacking a slower opponent, or one who is firmly on the defensive. The move relies more on brute strength than precision in concept, but timing a hacking attack is critical.

Depending on the sitution a hacking attack should be used to overawe a group with its sudden brutality, such as being confronted by a gang of opponents. By isolating and crushing a single opponent, you can scare the rest of the group into hesitation or even retreat.

A slicing attack won't have the same psychological effect. Study the situation and act accordingly; which opponent would have the most impact on the rest of the group? Can you isolate and crush them before being struck by the others? Will they try to defend, or counter-attack? Is the group likely to fracture if they lose a member, and if so, which members are most likely to be key figures?

A slicing attack is essential, quickly dispatching an oppnent as they show an oppening. However a failed or missed slice will be your doom as your opponent can recover and counter quickly. Turning a slice into a feint or a parry at a moment's notice is important if you wish to avoid such a fate.

If the fight is serious enough to warrant this kind of effeciency in combat, you're likely beyond the point where psychological attacks will be effective. However, quickly dispatching your opponents is something that should be considered a last resort. Try other methods first.

Its not about anygame, im just saying, when going into a meele assualt against someone whether in virtual life or real life, which do you prefer, hacking or slashing?
Shooting?

Lunging kind of fits into hacking category, stabbing kind of fits into slashing.

What?!?!

Lunging and stabbing are using the point of what ever weapon to inflict damage.

Slashing and hacking are using the side of a weapon to inflict damage. So your poll is asking if you prefer the same thing...

Not real sure about virtual life, but in RL being able to use whatever works best at the time, including thrusting ( not just hacking and slashing ), can make the difference between winning and being real, real dead. :)

I may not have quite the extensive experience you've had Eutrusca, but I talk a good fight ;)

I prefer stabbing.

yeah, back stabbing sounds even better. On the other hand, Slash is a good guitarist, I just think his talent is going to waste a bit in VR.