Lord Oolon, please! Fire.. Water.. the twain do not mix! Thus thy fire-toothpicks launched by thy cowards will not have the same effect.
Also, in our day, few bows were strung with waxed horsehair which all know is impervious to weather. In our day, many were strung with gut- which when wet, lengthens and makes thy coward's bows unusable.
This translates into inferior performance. (Maybe not in our Virtual world, but verily in Real Life).
Also, some warbands fight better in snow. If the day thou choose for glorious melee is snowing and thou art facing these frozen dogs, tis often better to wait a day so the white stuff is gone.
Some generals prefer not to offer battle on foggy days, in the mistaken belief that their spirits will wander in eternal murkiness should they fall. Tis our belief that these lords care not to offer battle upon a field they cannot espy, due to the grey misty cloak.
All of these, and several others, may be considered reason enough to let thy foe breathe a day longer.
[This message has been edited by Terikel706 (edited 06-17-2008 @ 04:22 AM).]