Having existed on both sides of this contentious issue in the gaming genre, I have found myself far more enamored with ranged combat than any sort of run-up-and-smack-people-with-a-shovel combat. That includes archery, guns, magic, and even the rare slingshot — they’re all so much more fun and satisfying.
I mean, why do melee when you can quickly burn down a mob as it struggles in vain to close the gap before it dies? Why spend all of that extra time jogging to and from bad guys when you could be sniping them from afar and then using those extra minutes to buy some froyo? I suggest strawberry with cheesecake bites on top.
Today, let us extol the virtues of ranged combat. Why is it absolutely superior to melee in every way? I will accept your 400-word essay with a proper thesis and annotated references in the comments below.
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