Forget DF: what about normal melee combat tactics??

[Gnomasz]

Originally Posted by Maz

But generally in an even match, the most important manoeuvre becomes Evaluate. It gives a nice bonus to hit which can increase your Deceptive Attack bonus, and at the same time it reduce the penalty you suffer if an enemy makes a deceptive attack.

I can't find this rule, is it from Martial Arts?

Edit: In the case of equally skilled opponents, Damage to Shields (p. B484) may change a bit. But Deceptive Attacks and using environment has more impact on the outcome of fight.