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larsdangly · 09-07-2020, 03:29 PM

Also, SJ has clarified in postings here that the MG does not get a -1 DX penalty. The book is obviously ambiguous, with its modifier of '1' instead of some negative number in the tables. But all the fighter cards assume zero penalty, and it appears to be correct. So, the basic trade off is, would you rather have -1 protection vs. all physical attacks from the front and access to Shield Expertise talentt (small shield) or -1 protection vs. only 1H melee weapon attacks, plus a little 1d-1 damage extra attack at -4 adjDX?

09-07-2020, 03:29 PM	#7
larsdangly Join Date: Dec 2017	Re: Questions about fencing and two-weapons skills Also, SJ has clarified in postings here that the MG does not get a -1 DX penalty. The book is obviously ambiguous, with its modifier of '1' instead of some negative number in the tables. But all the fighter cards assume zero penalty, and it appears to be correct. So, the basic trade off is, would you rather have -1 protection vs. all physical attacks from the front and access to Shield Expertise talentt (small shield) or -1 protection vs. only 1H melee weapon attacks, plus a little 1d-1 damage extra attack at -4 adjDX?