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Old 06-18-2014, 08:55 PM   #21
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Default Re: Other Weapons with Fencing Stances

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Originally Posted by Anthony View Post
Those styles should not get the +3 bonus on retreat -- fast retreat requires one foot significantly in front of the other, because it involves pushing backwards with the forward foot.

Edit: I just looked at your examples. They actually look really awkward and poor for mobility of any type, though that may be the illustrations.
A +3 bonus to Retreating Parries doesn't necessarily mean "fast retreat". If it did, there would be a case for fencers receiving a bonus to retreating Dodges as well.
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