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Old 09-10-2018, 11:13 AM   #22
DouglasCole
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Default Re: Passive cover bonus from shield and cloak?

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Originally Posted by tbone View Post
Indeed, and I tackle that very consideration in detail in my old bit.

Rather than weigh down the thread with all my junk, I'll again refer (a presumably very small number of) interested parties to the article. Down near the bottom, in item #3 of Designer's Notes, are notes on how this whole "shields as cover" business would/could/should(?) mesh with Deceptive Attack.
Good article. One thing I'd note from personal experience: "1) The shield creates the TH penalty, and keeps its DB bonus. We've doubled the defensive power of a shield."

This might wind up being *exactly right,* as in my experience with medium round shields, viking style, is that held properly, with proper stance, the amount of protection and line-denial provided is simply immense. You MUST deal, actively, with the shield, if you want to smite someone.
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