bungie should really consider handling close melee contests in a fashion similar to how close sword battles are handled. it seems to me that if you punch at the same time, couldn't the meeting punches be treated as partial blocking moves, requiring further battling to determine a winner? instead of worrying about who has the most HP as the tie-breaker, why not kick the decision down the line and let quick reaction time determine the victor? it would be a hell of a video to see players trading punch after punch until someone can circle around and get the assassination or out strike his opponent! a true contest of skill and agility! no winner until a blow goes unanswered, that's what i say. -death can i haz recon? [Edited on 02.09.2008 4:10 PM PST]