Poll: Swords or Guns?

[GodsAndFishes]

A gun, unless of course the laws of physics were replaced with the anime laws of physics in which case a sword all the way.

 

[Xeros]

I like daggers, and knives (and fist weapons if the game has them, though they rarely do). I like the stealthy approach.

 

[Redalert9r9r]

I chose Guns. Why? My friend Indiana Jones will demonstrate:

Pretty much this. Guns are 100% more effective, but in a lot of cases (movies, books, and JRPGs to name a few) swords can get pretty awesome.

It all really boils down to the situation. If I need to hold out for a long time, say, zombie apocalypse, hells yes I'm bringing a gun with all the ammo I can find, but ultimately I'll be using the sword more often.

Now if (in the alternate and much more awesome world where vigilantee justice is allowed and actually works) if a serial killer bursts into my house, I'm gonna gun him down and enjoy it...

Do I need help?

 

[Miumaru]

I'm a gun person myself, because realistically guns are more effective than swords almost 100% of the time.

A sword has no ammo limit.

 

[IxionIndustries]

Grenades... Who needs pesky blades and bullets? They don't really get the job done... However, a well-placed explosion will kill them indefinitely.

 

[LordWalter]

I was looking at my shelf of games, and couldn't help to think that like attracts like. I have way more fantasy games than modern games, for example. This got me thinking. If all games were equal, ie: COD had swords, or Oblivion had guns for example, would it make a difference to the weapons you'd use? Are there any scenarios that alternative weapons would make more enjoyable gameplay?

Note: I'm aware that Fallout is basically Oblivion with guns, but it's hard to think of a recent fantasy game off the top of my head that didn't include guns.

WHY CAN I NOT CHOOSE "GUNBLADE" ON THIS POLL!?

 

[ultrachicken]

I'm a gun person myself, because realistically guns are more effective than swords almost 100% of the time.

A sword has no ammo limit.

Swords continuously get duller the more you use them. So yes, they do have an ammo limit, it's just higher than guns.

OT: I prefer to go with melee when I can because it's more exciting, but there's also joy to be had with picking off enemies from a distance with a sniper rifle.

 

[Croix Sinistre]

Now if (in the alternate and much more awesome world where vigilantee justice is allowed and actually works) if a serial killer bursts into my house, I'm gonna gun him down and enjoy it...

Also, having a gun just gives so many opportunities for totally awesome sayings, such as:

"you can show yourself out, or my friend here can help"

"this is a .454 raging bull....that should really be all i have to say"

"My buddy here has be dying the meet some new friends"

"....i have a gun"

 

[Croix Sinistre]

you know I'm never one to call out games for being unrealistic, but those bullets are about as big as .700 nitro rounds. youtube it.

 

[Miumaru]

I'm a gun person myself, because realistically guns are more effective than swords almost 100% of the time.

A sword has no ammo limit.

Swords continuously get duller the more you use them. So yes, they do have an ammo limit, it's just higher than guns.

OT: I prefer to go with melee when I can because it's more exciting, but there's also joy to be had with picking off enemies from a distance with a sniper rifle.

Well, I'll just hit it with a hammer. Good as new.

 

[Cody211282]

Guns, why? Because what the fuck is your sword going to do at 300 yards?

 

[voetballeeuw]

Look the gun is definately a better weapon than the sword (in most situations) because history proves. But I still prefer the sword it's up close and personal and much more honorable than sniping some one from hunderes of feet away.

 

[Omikron009]

I'm a gun person myself, because realistically guns are more effective than swords almost 100% of the time.

A sword has no ammo limit.

I knew someone would say this. Yes, guns have limited ammo, but they can hurt someone beyond 2 meters, so there.

 

[Daniel_Rosamilia]

WHY CAN I NOT CHOOSE "GUNBLADE" ON THIS POLL!?

You dare steal my picture?!?!
Very well then...
i shall one-up you.

 

[Ponch]

While it is hard to hack and slash when you've got a few well-placed bullets in you, it is equally dificult to pump lead into anything that moves when you have no limbs!!

But seriously, I did vote "other" because I'd prefer both.
Hell, even Grammaton Cleric John Preston sliced, diced, and julienned some baddies when bullets weren't enough.

 

[Miumaru]

I'm a gun person myself, because realistically guns are more effective than swords almost 100% of the time.

A sword has no ammo limit.

I knew someone would say this. Yes, guns have limited ammo, but they can hurt someone beyond 2 meters, so there.

Who says I dont have a reeeeeally long sword? Plus maybe you have horrible aim? Maybe Im really sneaky? Maybe I wouldnt have made the impending and snarky comment if you didnt say "almost 100% of the time".

Also, I am just being "that person", and have no intention of actually debating this.

 

[Aleate]

Why can't swords and guns get along? It all depends on the situation in my opinion... Of course, I was always particular to Lightning's weapon.