Fencer example

[oldwolf]

Originally Posted by Skarg

I've done Defend both ways (works side/rear, or doesn't work side/rear). It's not that big a deal if Defend only gives one extra die, but if you stack it with this new talent, the talent's effects dwarf the +2/+4 for attacking from side/rear.

(I would not let the fencer abilities do things except against melee/jab attacks from the front.)

Especially since Master Fencer adds still another die for a total of six when one chooses the defend option.