[Popov]

Yes, I agree, and as a player, I always give Fast-Draw to fighters, because it's logic that such a character learnt to draw rapidly a blade when needed.

But the only point of this topic is wondering about anybody incapable of drawing normally his blade while moving. Because it isn't much of a difficult move and easily pass the reality check. And because Fast-Draw needs a test, and so is risky, although a slow motion is possible to draw a blade, to prevent any accident (but again, while moving). Moving is essential in a fight, and only being able to stay in the middle while taking the sword out of the sheath is dangerous.

Eventuelly, I must agree that to be able to defend at no penalty and with the very weapon you've just drawn, only a step should be allowed. But again, not all situations imply a need to defend, and less with the weapon drawn (think of the cop running for cover while drawing his gun) so such a maneuver is very useful. Thanks Kromm.