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The Argonaut wrote:
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cutuphalfdead wrote:I think our best proxy for this fight is Oberyn vs The Mountain. At least it gives you an idea of what a skilled spearman can do against a knight with a sword or a more traditional weapon.

Now Oberyn needed poison on his spear tip to take down The Mountain. I think it's safe to assume the they're of comparable skill at arms, or if there is discrepancy in skill it favors Grey Worm over Oberyn. Grey Worm wouldn't have the poison, but he also has a lesser opponent so I think that kind of evens out.

Also, if Bronn isn't wearing the heavy armor that The Mountain wore in that fight, it's going to be easier for Grey Worm to land his blows.
I don't buy this at all. Grey Worm doesn't remind me of Oberyn and Bronn isn't like The Mountain. in the show at least
I'm talking in terms of skill with a spear, and how that would benefit someone in hand to hand combat against a fighter with a sword or an ax.
I'm talking The Mountain is huge and Bronn is just normal big. And Oberyn is a showboat and Grey Worm is completely in control.
Which furthers my point. The Oberyn/Mountain comparison is just a starting point. Adjust for the realities of Grey Worm/Bronn and I think it comes out more in favor of the shield wielding Grey Worm.
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tragabigzanda wrote:Can anybody tell me how Greyworm might be different in AFFC and ADWD from the tv show? I remember him from ASOS, and I have felt that HBO's version of him has been pretty underwhelming.
I think they've done a good job of keeping him more relevant in the show. He was fairly inactive in ADWD iirc.
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Kaius wrote:Change my mind, Ruddz.
That seems like a lot of work
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GO GREY WORM!!!
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i'm ready for the next one
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It's ready.
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Grey Worm topples the brash bad boy Bronn with a come back victory, 7 to 4.


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Lol

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