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Originally Posted by Imbicatus
There’s also a pretty big difference between different types of shields. A heater strapped to the arm is used more passively than a center grip bossed Viking round shield, both are different than bucklers, and cloaks can allow a block as well. The differences are real, but beyond the scope assumed by the game. While I agree that a center grip using edge blocks should probably not let the deathtouch flow, a block from a heater, buckler, or cloak likely should.
I’m completely fine with the edge case of edge blocks being disallowed, especially since blocks are usually the best defense option available and the defense bonus from the shield will also apply to dodges and armed parries.
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and similarly if it going to be matter of how big the object is or how far from your hand etc, there's a range of weapon being used to parry as well.
Ultimately I guess a lot of this is going to come down to how you envision death touch (and touch spells in general) working in setting.