[MA] Non-Standard Whip Techniques

[Donny Brook]

Originally Posted by Gigermann

No, he's neither Parrying nor Dodging there—no Active Defense. His purpose is to keep the enemy at bay, which is discussed in MA (p.106), but this is more of a "mental" application—that's a bit of a separate discussion

To me, although he says he's holding off an attacker, the actions bear no relationship with the mechanic set out on MA106.

To me, he's putting up a metaphorical 'wall of parries'. AoD is a maneuver you choose on your turn. The reason you don't see the resulting active defenses is because he is not attacked.

[Gigermann]

Originally Posted by Donny Brook

To me, he's putting up a metaphorical 'wall of parries'. AoD is a maneuver you choose on your turn. The reason you don't see the resulting active defenses is because he is not attacked.

Just thinking it through some more, and given his "probably a trap" comment, I think I'd call it a "different-looking" Feint—if the purpose is to keep the opponent from attacking, a Defensive Feint (MA101)

[Donny Brook]

Originally Posted by Gigermann

Just thinking it through some more, and given his "probably a trap" comment, I think I'd call it a "different-looking" Feint—if the purpose is to keep the opponent from attacking, a Defensive Feint (MA101)

There we go! That looks like the best fit.