Re: [DF] Striking ST (only on surprise attack): what's a surprise attack?
A surprise attack is one against which the target would get no defense at all. Not a defense at -2 (as if from the side, from above, or during a runaround attack), -4 (as if stunned or defending against an invisible foe), or any other penalty . . . no defense, as against an attack from behind or by an ally who suddenly turns on you.
And Striking ST is an entirely fine way to do it. It represents being able to line up your attack perfectly – a bit like a Telegraphic Attack, but with focus on perfect form and muscle use, not aim.
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