> A human runner trying to beat a racehorse on a track is going to
> take a beating. On the other hand I know which one I would back to
> race to the top of the tower up the spiral staircase to give a
> warning signal.
>
> Any scales or tables should come with lots of advice to the effect
> that few game contests will be on racetracks (or their equivalent)
> so any measure of optimum speed is largely irrelevant. Put the two
> contestants on a crowded battlefield and each has advantages that
> might outweigh those of the opponent - I'd let the contest go ahead
> and the outcome will tell me if the horse found sufficient open
> ground to use its greater top speed or if the greater focus and
> agility of the professional runner won out.
That makes sense. At last, some clear explanation ! Even if it's a disturbing way of considering things...
But in this case, I need a scale of modifiers !!! :) What is a little, important, great advantage ?
Regards
Babel
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