Blocking attacks against another character.

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by zylosan

I dont see any reason to penalize block or parry massivly for defending another character when both sacrifical dodge options provide no downside for the attempt.

Getting hit by the attack yourself isn't a downside?

In particular I have the impression that when forming a defensive line or fighting in tandom with a long weapon user the whole point of the shield man is to block strikes at the more defenseless weapon user.

That's what Shield Wall Training does.