The Infected (Left 4 Dead) vs. The Majini (Resident Evil 5)

VS.

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Scenario
Two metropoli within 50 miles of each other have been infected with the "Dead" virus and Las Plagas. Both cities contain a population of 50,000 people, so that's 50,000 Infected and 50,000 Majini (not counting non-humans infected with Las Plagas). Both groups catch scent of each other, and begin to make their way towards the opposite city.

Battlefield
The lands between the metropoli vary: there are marshlands, forests, and rural communities scattered between. All three field types, as well as the cities themselves, are viable combat zones. The rural communites still house uninfected, with estimated populations varying between one hundred and one thousand. This means anywhere between 50-500 reinforcements each for either side, and more for the Majini since Las Plagas has been known to affect non-humans.

Combatants
Naturally, the main fighting force for both sides will be the Horde and the Majini, respectively. The Las Plagas parasites will be allowed to take any of their matured states, while the Infected have their Special classes.*

Weapons
The Majini will be able to wield any weapons they can find lying around. The Horde, as always, are the weapons themselves.

[size=1]*Regarding the number of Special Infected and Matured Las Plagas[/size]
Naturally, if all the Las Plagas were allowed to mature, it would make things much more difficult for the Horde; likewise if Special Infected outnumbered the Majini. To counter this, I have set up a basic counter for each side.

Majini will transform on a random basis of 1 matured Las Plagas for every 100 Majini.

For every Horde of 100, 2 Specials will escort.

By doing the math, this turns out a maximum of 500 Matured Las Plagas, and a maximum of 250 Special Infected for the entire Horde. I will also add a minimum of 10 Tanks and 10 Witches for the Infected, as a counter weight for the extra bulk in numbers the Majini will get from non-human infected.

Let the debate begin.

With only my slight knowledge of the Majini and the fact they have some over whelming odds with some of the animals that get infected with the parasite, I think they might eventually win and hold out against the infected.

Hmm. Tough decision. I think the Majini may eventually win, seeing as how they can take quite a beating, and they can use weapons.

Originally posted by King-Fingolfin
Hmm. Tough decision. I think the Majini may eventually win, seeing as how they can take quite a beating, and they can use weapons.

That's true, but you have to keep in mind that a majority of the Majinis' weapons will be close range, and with the speed of the Horde and their propensity to swarm, they could very well overrun Majini before they're able to respond accordingly.

I've only played a brief demo of RE5, and from what I say, the Majini are relatively slow when it comes to wielding their weapons. Add this against Special Infected like the Smoker, and most standard Majini won't last long, I think.

Hmmmm.

Do the Majini get The Chainsaw Majini and the Hammer/Axe Majini?

Well, I didn't really specify a difference, so I guess it's okay.

Does a Boomer call in more infected outside of the 50k?

Originally posted by King-Fingolfin
Hmm. Tough decision. I think the Majini may eventually win, seeing as how they can take quite a beating, and they can use weapons.

The Hunters can pin down larger numbers at a time and rip them to shreds along with the Majin being sniped and pulled away out of the battle, Even up to buildings height, from the Smokers.

Smokers will be a huge asset and be a key to victory in this battle, since it leaves the victim nullified and unable to react. The Boomers can also throw up bile on the more threatening weapon holding Majini and direct the horde to focus and shred to pieces.

In fact the infected have a more military based tactics and a way of communicating better with each other I would say in order to take over the more or less swarming unorganized Majini.

Witches would be able to rape so MANY so fast, before going down, 1 witch could probably take down almost nearly...jeeze I don't even know, some one want to give me a fair estimate? maybe 200-300. They're tough, and fast and would do so much damage to a single Majini before actually eating the dust.

I may have to rethink my original notion. The Infected have a much more military based power to them, and work well together to pick off important and more threatening majini then work they're way down and take out the smaller threats.

the horde at the front of the line, Boomers behind being able to direct and shoot bile where needed. Hiding behind buildings and getting around fast that way, ducking and hiding in the fields. Smokers would stay on high grounds and far away from the main fights in order to pick off Majini, as well as a hunter can pair up with each smoker and make easy work of things. The Infected seem to have more strength in general. Not to mention Tanks can be the back ranks and hurl concrete, or the ground and just rape and trash so much.

Originally posted by Wei Phoenix
Does a Boomer call in more infected outside of the 50k?

*facepalm* I was just talking about factors like these before I posted, but I didn't think it was necessary. Shows how much I know. 😬

No, Boomers do not call in extra infected. Instead, Boomer bile will concentrate a Horde swarm on a group of targets. I can see this as being useful against some of the stronger Majini like Fing mentioned, as the bile would not only blind them, but cause them to be swarmed.

There's also still the Tanks and Witches scattered about.

Zombies are programmed not to fight zombies! They team up and eat everyone. /troll.

Hammer Majini are incredibly deadly, capable of tearing apart buildings with single swings of their axe/hammer, not to mention their incredible endurance.

Chainsaw Majini, well, once they get put down once, they come back up again, swinging their chainsaws around non-stop, and if Evil Dead has taught us anything, chainsaws are a nifty zombie killler.

But, I think Tanks and Witchs could change the match around.

Originally posted by Voyeur

I asked Xanatos that, he said no.

No you didn't. You only made one post here and it doesn't mention my question.

We're in chat together, Wei.

Originally posted by Wei Phoenix
No you didn't. You only made one post here and it doesn't mention my question.

Majini win.

Originally posted by GenomeFrozener
[B]Majini win. [/B]

This is opinion. Please elaborate on your claim, or stop posting items that are useless to the debate. Thank you.

Originally posted by Voyeur
The Tanks on the other hand are able to rip up the ground and KITE and camp with concrete and chuck it at such a powerful force at the Majin. They have so much muscle and life behind them as well.

I'll see your Tank and raise you a bearded Troll.

The Hunters can pin down larger numbers at a time and rip them to shreds along with the Majin being sniped and pulled away out of the battle, Even up to buildings height, from the Smokers.

I'll see your Hunter and raise you an Adjule.

Smokers will be a huge asset and be a key to victory in this battle, since it leaves the victim nullified and unable to react. The Boomers can also throw up bile on the more threatening weapon holding Majini and direct the horde to focus and shred to pieces.

I'll see your Smoker and raise you a Licker.

In fact the infected have a more military based tactics and a way of communicating better with each other I would say in order to take over the more or less swarming unorganized Majini.

I'd say the Majini have more military based tactics considering they use firearms, among other things.

Witches would be able to rape so MANY so fast, before going down, 1 witch could probably take down almost nearly...jeeze I don't even know, some one want to give me a fair estimate? maybe 200-300. They're tough, and fast and would do so much damage to a single Majini before actually eating the dust.

What? Why? I'd love to see a Witch even step to a Chainsaw Majini or even a Hyena Adjule.

I may have to rethink my original notion. The Infected have a much more military based power to them, and work well together to pick off important and more threatening majini then work they're way down and take out the smaller threats.

They're almost mindless. The Majini are exceedingly intelligent compared to the Infected. Also, the Majini are far more durable.

the horde at the front of the line, Boomers behind being able to direct and shoot bile where needed. Hiding behind buildings and getting around fast that way, ducking and hiding in the fields. Smokers would stay on high grounds and far away from the main fights in order to pick off Majini, as well as a hunter can pair up with each smoker and make easy work of things. The Infected seem to have more strength in general. Not to mention Tanks can be the back ranks and hurl concrete, or the ground and just rape and trash so much.

I asked Xanatos that, he said no.

A tank can hurl concrete? He can't handle four humans with guns. Imagine soldier Majini with guns, crossbows, molotovs, etc. Get real.

If they have tanks then Tanks solo. The chainsaw and axe zombies are too slow to hit a tank who is durable enough to take a hit even if they got lucky. Witches do nothing but kill one zombie.

I have to give it to the Infected. I've been raped many a time on expert on L4D, but RE5 isn't really that big of a challenge for me.

Originally posted by Genesis

A tank can hurl concrete? He can't handle four humans with guns. Imagine soldier Majini with guns, crossbows, molotovs, etc. Get real.

Tanks are incredibly resistant to guns and arrows will do nothing but bounce right off of him. The battlefield suggests that there are no military bases or anything lying around. Throw a molotov on a tank and it runs faster while killing everything.