KuRuPT Thanosi
Senior Member
Originally posted by FrothByte
Ok fine. For the sake of ending this cycle of debate, let's say that you weren't pertaining to acrobatics as a show of skill and that I wasn't contesting Legolas's or Elektra's skill.Now, do you consider Cap skilled? Why or why not? Do you consider Cap equally as skilled or more skilled than Ozy? Why or why not?
See, this is the thing. I never claimed Cap wasn't skilled, in fact, I've said the exact opposite on numerous. Just because you don't like the term a skilled tank, doesn't mean I don't think he's skilled. I actually think that is rather becoming imo. He's Obviously skilled in all forms of combat, especially military combat, but not limited to that. He's a very skilled guy. What I maintained, and stand by, is that he's not:
The most skilled guy around, and as an example, I believe Daredevil, Elektra and Legolas to be more skilled in combat. I believe they not only demonstrate it more, but rely on it more than Cap. You seem to agree Daredevil for sure, Legolas most likely, and Elektra you're unconvinced. Seems to be where that stands.
Now as far as your second question goes about Ozy compared to Cap... This is a bit tougher to answer. If we're just going on fancy and acrobatic moves to land strikes... Then we'd have to say Cap, because Ozy has dodging feats while jumping, and imo jumped higher/farther than I've seen Cap jump. However, he's never did fancy strikes while in the air or on the ground. They were very precise and economical. The reason I believe Ozy is likely more skilled (Close) is for these simple reasons:
1. While he's not doing fancy/skillful moves striking, he's instead using precise blows, while seemingly barely looking or trying. Like he's joking around sparring, only he's delivering blows hard enough to send people flying. This goes back to what I said in an early post. Sometimes it's the ease in which you do things that demonstrates even greater skill than fancy moves. When you make things look so easy, against skilled guys, while talking.. imo is about as skillful of a demonstration as you could do. Imagine some of the most skillful guys in the world. They are renowned for their skill. Then imagine a dude you've never seen fight comes all, and casually walks around talking and joking around, barely looking and blocks everything thrown and counters with precision and power. You'd be like holy shit, that was one skillful as demonstration. No fancy moves displayed, but there was no need, as VD correctly illustrated before.
2. Now, when you consider the above, and I see how Ozy acted in all of his fights, and how far he was shown jumping. How intelligent he is... I see him having no issue doing any fancy move Cap can do, and likely faster. You might say well how does intelligence factor into skill... well simple.. you can have al the talent, moves and athleticism in the world... but if you don't know how to apply said attributes... you're sorely behind. If Ozy or Cap face multiple foes or one... deducing their strength.. the surroundings, who to take out first, where to take the fight etc etc. Ozy is vastly smartly than Cap, he'll figure out those situations faster and quicker.. and thus be able to exhibit his skill more imo.
It's close, and different type of skillset. For example if I need someone to go in there and neutralize tanks or enemies or choppers or situations like that.. Cap I think would do better. If you place Ozy and Cap in the dojo.. and you have them go h2h... How do you see that fight going? Do you see Cap outskilling Ozy? I myself don't see that at all. I see Ozy outskilling Cap... as I've stated my concern is Cap's durability and Stamina, and to a degree his strength. That is why I think their one v one is a tough fight. That's not to say Cap doesn't have his moments and counters or lands blows on Ozy. He no doubt would at times. What I'm saying is, if you watch the fight, Ozy would for the most part be looking the more skilled, and because it's ozy, sometimes talking while do so. But again, do you think Cap outskills Ozy or outlasts Ozy?