When would you resort to violence? Theoretical question ..

Dutch Guy · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:55

Do nothing until 8, then try to get away swiftly as there are 12 of them, if it was someone alone it would be totally different and I would be close to using my fists at step 4

Brian8bit · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:55

nydryl said:
There are 12 of them so avoiding a fight for as long as possible isn't the worst idea as you're going to get your head kicked in. I'd want to start at 4, might well start at 8, but until 11 there is a chance you might get out of it without getting smashed. As soon as 11 has happened you know that isn't happening so start swinging.

At 8 they've already invaded your personal space, been threatening and assaulted your missus.

The biggest worry these days is which one of them (or how many of them) is carrying a blade.

tom_e · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:55

Dkore-DeX said:
Trying to avoid conflict at all costs in a 12 on 1 situation would be best, nobody can take on 12 people, no matter how good your keyboardfu is.

I can fight, I can't fight 12 people.

In a real world situation people would be surprised just how quickly a group will back down if you take away the leader, you don't always need to leave the whole group in a heap to get out without too much hassle

The IPB · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:56

Providing you can.

metbandit1 · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:00

start to think about it at 7, (end it before it starts, might as well get the first punch in), at the latest, stand and bang at 11.

SeraphX · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:00

12)

i always wait for people to fully unload and i'm usually still standing, add the phrase ' My turn ' then smile and wade in

krisboats · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:00

Kind of unrealistic as i'd have opened up the verbal abuse can at around 3. If i'd been out drinking i'd probably be shoving them out my way at number 6/7 if i hadn't it'd probably been number 8.

Been in a similar situation but as an onlooker in that a couple where approached and hassled by a group of 5-6 guys when on the way home in the early hours. The guys had been vandalising things all down the street and saw these two walking home while i was in the take away. 5-6 guys against the couple was wrong and i went over to help out. A fight broke out and fortunately it only lasted about 2 minutes before there was police there.

Still, i managed to punch one in the face and get the other in a headlock and bring my free elbow down on his spine before it was stopped. Think the other guy hit a couple too.

That said, there was only 5-6 of them. Dunno how well i'd do if there was more.

chipperhead · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:01

I'd start windmilling at 6, however it really is a no win situation.

Efour · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:01

tom_e said:
In a real world situation people would be surprised just how quickly a group will back down if you take away the leader, you don't always need to leave the whole group in a heap to get out without too much hassle

you will also be surprised for what little reason you can get stabbed 8 or 9 times by some scrote.

nydryl · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:01

Brian8bit said:
At 8 they've already invaded your personal space, been threatening and assaulted your missus.

The biggest worry these days is which one of them (or how many of them) is carrying a blade.

True but until they've actually swung for you there is a chance they might simmer down. As hard to take as it would be, I'd be trying to wait until the last possible moment because as soon as it properly kicks off you're done for.

All theoretical as I've got no idea when I'd react. Depends on mood, been drinking, where we are etc etc.

Agree about knifes.

The IPB · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:01

Seraph said:
12)

i always wait for people to fully unload and i'm usually still standing, add the phrase ' My turn ' then smile and wade in

Yeah, of course you do.

Rameses · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:01

Dkore-DeX said:
no matter how good your keyboardfu is.

PermaChanged · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:02

9 - Nobody gets away with ruining my pizza.

In all honesty, I don't think I would get violent, I've never had to before so not sure why the amount of them would make a difference. I'm sure my missus can cope with being pinched/groped to avoid a beating.

tom_e · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:04

Efour2 said:
you will also be surprised for what little reason you can get stabbed 8 or 9 times by some scrote.

I'm well aware, knives and guns are just like fashion accessories to wannabe gangsters these days the amount of people I've turned away on doors for it is crazy

Deific · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:04

Number 9 unless I saw which one pinched her ass then number 8 and he'd be KOd

Lightnix · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:05

Against 12 of them? Nike defence.

edscdk · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:05

Dkore-DeX said:
Trying to avoid conflict at all costs in a 12 on 1 situation would be best, nobody can take on 12 people, no matter how good your keyboardfu is.

I can fight, I can't fight 12 people.

back into an ally 1 person wide - their numbers count for NOTHING!!!!

The IPB · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:07

I'd be like a Spartan, the battle would be glorious. An the fornication my wife would provide after for my display of alpha would be untold.

Diesel · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:08

I'm confident my wife would have thrown a punch at 8 so I would have little choice in wading in.

That said the last guy who swore at her, and subsequently got in my face, wound up on his backside well before he got physical.

^TANK^ · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:08

I would walk away and stew on it and leave it at that, unless either of us were physically touched then I'd go ape ****.