Parrying unarmed attacks

[Ulzgoroth]

Originally Posted by Gollum

I would say that it all depends on the player's description.

GM: He tries to punch your jaws.
Player: Really? I cut his arm off with my sword!

Rules as they are written: full swing damage.

GM: He tries to punch your jaws.
Player: I parry his arm with my sword.

Half damage or, best, the very good idea of The Benj: Agressive Parry rule, but with cutting damage.

This is notably missing any motivation for any player not to use the more-aggressive version, once they figure out what wordings you reward.